Beer gets its buzz going as spirits market sobers upState-level tax increases hurt demand for spirits, with growth at only 2%; beer volumes jump 17%, led by Maharashtra and Karnataka.
05 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
India’s beer boom is pouring beyond affluent cities and nightlife districtsPremium beer consumption is accelerating unexpectedly in India's rural and semi-urban markets. AB InBev is widening distribution of its mor...
03 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
UBL sees positive demand momentum in Q2, invests Rs 110 cr in Maharashtra breweryUnited Breweries Ltd reports positive demand momentum and strong premium brand growth. The company expects double-digit revenue growth and ...
01 Sep, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 24%US bond yields remain elevated, suggesting that the debt market expects inflation to move up. Now, if the risk-free returns indicated by th...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Natural diamond prices have fallen 20-30% from post-pandemic highs: Paul Rowley, De BeersNatural diamond prices have stabilised after a significant correction, with larger stones seeing price increases. De Beers is now focusing ...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Coca-Cola India set to enter zero-caffeine market; to introduce global brand Coke Zero-Caffeine Zero-SugarCoca-Cola India is preparing to launch Coke Zero-Sugar Zero-Caffeine with local manufacturing, marking a new phase in the cola wars as dema...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
From craft beer darling to founder's exit: Bira 91's journey ahead of a revival bidBira 91 founder Ankur Jain has exited the company after a settlement. This agreement allows for the company's recapitalization and operatio...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Beer industry sees near double-digit growth but margins under pressure: UBL MD & CEOThe Indian beer sector is witnessing impressive growth, propelled by reformative state initiatives and seasonal weather advantages. However...
08 Jul, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
FMCG companies ride the heatwave to make cool gainsIntense heatwaves fueled double-digit sales growth for FMCG, white goods, and retailers in the April-June quarter. Companies reported impro...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
Beer sales rise 10% in Delhi this May as popular brands regain shelf spaceBeer sales in May surged by nearly 10% year-on-year in Delhi, fueled by the return of popular national brands to retail shelves. These nati...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Heineken doubles down on India, eyes 'biggest untapped beer market'Heineken sees India as a major growth opportunity for beer. The company is increasing its focus on the Indian market, believing changing so...
14 Mar, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Breweries want beer to be delinked from hard liquors for taxesIndian beer makers have demanded that all the state governments should delink the beverage from hard alcoholic liquors as far as levying ta...
22 Feb, 2016, 08.49 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
- New beer procurement policy helps United Breweries overtake SABMiller
India’s beer consumption up 24% in first half even as new state policy helps United Breweries overtake SABMiller as biggest player in Andhr...
19 Nov, 2010, 02.57 AM IST
- Beer sales may hold steady despite fall in economic growth
India’s beer consumption vaulted 9-10% during FY09 as economic slowdown did not reflect on sales as yet in a sector often linked directly t...
01 May, 2009, 03.49 AM IST
- Beer consumption in India grows by 90 % in 2002-07
Driven by reduced taxes and improved distribution system in North Indian states, beer consumption in the country has gone up more than 90 p...
08 Oct, 2007, 06.00 PM IST
- Beer takes centre stage in whisky country
In another 10 years, Indians may be the second largest beer guzzlers in Asia after Chinese, ahead of Japanese and Thais. Only the right mix...
08 Oct, 2007, 01.36 AM IST