Karnataka rolls out new alcobev policy, distillers unhappyBengaluru has a new excise duty on alcohol-in-beverage. Prices are now set by producers. The government cut liquor price slabs to make drin...
17 May, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Alcohol-in-beverage: Karnataka leads India’s next liquor tax experimentKarnataka becomes India's first state to adopt an Alcohol-in-Beverage excise duty structure. This new policy, effective May 11, deregulates...
17 May, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
United Spirits Q4 Results: Profit jumps 27% on demand for premium liquorKarnataka, one of India's highest-tax alcohol markets, said in March it will scrap government price controls and shift to strength-based e...
14 May, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
As war settles, time to be bullish? Maybe: 5 stocks from different sectors with upside potential up to 24%After a weak 2025 and a not-so-great January-February 2026, the Indian mid- and small-cap segments followed the market as it headed south i...
07 May, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
New policy will benefit premium brands, hurt local ones, distillers tell Karnataka CM SiddaramaiahLocal alcohol manufacturers in Karnataka have urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to review the proposed liquor tax system, saying it favours...
03 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Rs 65,000 Birthday shock: 19 drinks, 28 starters and 5 pizzas—Bengaluru boy says ‘never celebrating again’A young man in Bengaluru has vowed to stop celebrating his birthday after a recent celebration resulted in a staggering ₹65,208 bill. The e...
01 May, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Liquor stocks have macro tailwinds, but will FTAs become a problem? 6 liquor stocks with an upside potential of up to 26%Supply chain disruptions caused by the US-Israel-Iran conflict have a second-order impact on several industries. The liquor sector is no ex...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Karnataka liquor taxation: Distillers to meet CM, seek review of new alcobev tax structureAlcoholic beverage manufacturers in Bengaluru are seeking a review of proposed excise duty rules, fearing a European model's negative impac...
20 Apr, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsWhat is evident in the last few trading sessions is how the street is treating Q4 earnings numbers. If a company delivers in terms of numbe...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
United Spirits, other liquor stocks jump up to 7% after Karnataka CM announces excise policy revamp in BudgetShares of liquor makers like United Spirits, United Breweries, and Tilaknagar Industries rose sharply after Karnataka Budget 2026 proposed ...
06 Mar, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Hot Stocks: 3 stocks that can offer 28-40% returnsSula Vineyards is well placed to benefit from the consumer shift to low-alcohol beverages — beer and wine. Expected to see highest revenue ...
22 Mar, 2023, 08.15 AM IST
Liquor body CIABC urges Andhra Pradesh government to reduce corona cessIn a letter to the AP Government, CIABC has stated that on May 5 the state government imposed Additional Retail Excise Tax (ARET) on all ty...
16 Jun, 2020, 06.59 PM IST
More non-alcoholic beer coming your wayUnited Breweries (UB), controlled by Heineken, is launching Heineken 0.0, a zero-alcohol version of the beer brand, while AB InBev will rol...
28 Jun, 2019, 08.47 AM IST
Now Apps to pick liquor of your choice, at economical price at barsThree startups — Hipcask, HipBar and The Bar Stock Exchange — offer urban consumers the liquor of their choice at the time of their choosin...
25 Mar, 2017, 09.18 AM IST
Click & book a restaurant, you may get a discount tooFood delivery apps like Swiggy and FreshMenu brought gourmet to the doorstep. Now, dining reservation apps like Dineout Plus and EazyDiner,...
13 Mar, 2017, 11.57 AM IST
Homemade wine is Bengaluru's favourite Christmas beverageWine-making at home requires dedicated time. A good wine takes about six months to brew and my company demands attention.
21 Dec, 2016, 11.41 AM IST
Five things that make Mumbai an expensive cityA recent report revealed Mumbai to be the most expensive Indian city to live in for expatriates. Here are some of the things that make the ...
26 Jun, 2015, 12.55 PM IST