For Gen Z diamonds are a personal style statement, not something they can tuck awayAs Millennials and Gen Z redefine luxury consumption in India, the natural diamond industry is evolving to meet their demand for individual...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Bars, cafes step up to the crease with offers on IPL final nightDespite rising costs, restaurants and bars saw a surge in business during the IPL final. Bengaluru outlets reported full bookings, with som...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.02 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
'Nao' is the time: Why Diageo India is backing this Indian craft gin producerAnand Virmani, Co-Founder & Master Distiller, Goa-based Nao Spirits & Beverages, explains how they marketed India’s first craft gin, Greate...
16 May, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
India meets FY26 with cheers & beers: High-end spirits popular; ale beats rainy daysIndia's liquor sales saw a rebound in the year ended March, with spirits volume growing 4% and beer volumes also rising 4%. This recovery w...
12 May, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
West Asia Conflict: Supply chain woes hit smaller brands harder amid inflationAmid ongoing supply chain challenges and the burden of rising operational costs, smaller consumer goods players are feeling the squeeze. Th...
08 May, 2026, 01.02 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
‘We are not going to do charity’: Kingfisher beer maker United Breweries plans to exit unprofitable states amid cost surge, pricing curbsUnited Breweries, a major player in India's beer market, is preparing to withdraw from unprofitable regions due to soaring input costs and ...
06 May, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 29%In the current phase of market volatility, the only solace to be derived is from market history. And history tells us that, just like good ...
01 May, 2026, 11.01 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
India's premium liquor boom defies global slowdownIndia's demand for premium liquor is surging. This trend defies global patterns where consumers are buying less expensive options. Despite ...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
India's natural diamond market may reach Rs 1.5 lakh cr by 2030: De Beers reportThe market for natural diamond jewellery in India is on the brink of a remarkable transformation, anticipated to soar to Rs 1,50,000 crore ...
08 Apr, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Indians like to have a swig of premium beerPremium beers significantly outpaced the overall beer market in FY24, with a 25-30% volume growth compared to the 8-10% growth of the beer ...
08 Jul, 2024, 12.58 AM IST
Top beer companies launch a new brewers association in India, backed by World Brewing AllianceBrewers Association of India (BAI) is being established in partnership with the World Brewing Alliance (WBA), the global industry body cons...
29 May, 2024, 02.29 PM IST
India one of the top if not our biggest opportunity for growth globally: Heineken CEOHeineken's CEO optimistic about India's beer market, focusing on premium brands and local growth. The company invests in talent and capacit...
02 Apr, 2024, 08.43 AM IST
Have gained market share in beer category on a national basis: Vivek Gupta, United BreweriesWe will continue to invest around our spend so that we can continue to strengthen our brands at the same time.
09 Feb, 2024, 01.08 PM IST