Ladakh rings in new excise policy- wider choice in low alcohol content; hard liquor also at retail vendsThe administration’s decision comes in the wake of growing concerns raised by civil society, religious organizations, and medical experts r...
31 May, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Ladakh's new excise policy eases restrictions on liquor saleLadakh's new Excise Policy permits hard liquor sales, reduces license documents from 16 to six, and expands availability to four more distr...
31 May, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
NCLAT rejects pleas against Kerala's liquor procurement agency; upholds CCI orderThe Appellate Tribunal NCLAT has upheld a decision by the fair trade regulator CCI. The CCI had closed a complaint alleging abuse of domina...
24 May, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
India’s brandy boom still feels uncool. Liquor cos want to give it a makeoverBrandy, a spirit deeply entrenched in South India's culture and cinema, is now undergoing a national makeover. Despite being India's second...
20 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
No happy hour yet: Alcohol makers flag cost shock, seek state price hikeAlcoholic beverage makers are urging state governments for price increases. Rising costs for cans and bottles are impacting production. Sup...
07 May, 2026, 03.11 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
India-New Zealand FTA duty concessions under to help boost exports of single malt whisky: CIABCIndia's free trade agreement with New Zealand is set to boost Indian liquor exports. Duty concessions will make Indian single malt whisky a...
28 Apr, 2026, 04.03 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
Sula Vineyards, GM Breweries shares jump up to 18%. What's making their brew stronger?Sula Vineyards and GM Breweries shares surged as Maharashtra's new liquor policy spared beer and wine from excise duty hikes, benefiting co...
11 Jun, 2025, 11.01 AM IST
Amid oppn walk-out, Bill passed in dry Mizoram for sale of wine made of local fruitsThe Assembly in Mizoram passed an amendment bill to relax the prohibition law, allowing the manufacture and supply of wine and local beer m...
10 Mar, 2025, 10.25 PM IST
Not 007 style! Gin more likely to dampen your spirits than wine, beerGin more likely to induce sadness and tears, while drinking beer and wine can help you relax and lift your mood.
25 Nov, 2017, 06.14 PM IST
93% of alcohol consumed in India is hard liquor, beer and wine far behindThe consumption of beer stood at only 7 per cent leaving wine consumption with a statistically negligible figure of 0.1 per cent.
09 Feb, 2016, 12.25 PM IST
Belgian craft beer at the forefront of sophisticated image makeover for barley & wheatBelgian craft beer is at the forefront of the sophisticated image makeover for barley and wheat. You can sip it like champagne, or pair it ...
07 Jun, 2015, 04.18 AM IST
Kerala embracing drinks with low alcohol content; leading Indian winemakers enjoying brisk salesKerala is embracing drinks with low alcohol content like never before. This change, given Kerala’s long drinking habits, is epochal.
05 Apr, 2015, 12.01 PM IST
Alco-beverage ventures spring up in India; look to cater to demand for exotic spiritsImports of alco-beverages in India are highly regulated and subject to a high and complex tax structure Strict import regulations is also a...
17 Aug, 2014, 02.07 PM IST
- Your grocer will sell beer & wine soon
The state government has freed wine and light beer from the clutches of ‘liquor stores’ and bars.
23 Jan, 2007, 01.04 AM IST
- Deutsche courage!
The city’s speciality is Berliner Weiße mit Schuß, a cocktail of beer and syrup which is red (raspberry) or green (woodruff).
08 Jun, 2006, 12.00 AM IST