'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
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
War-led cost surge, price curbs push beer industry into 'major trouble': United Breweries CEO & MDThe Indian beer industry is in significant trouble. Rising costs from the war, supply chain issues, and government pricing controls are imp...
19 Apr, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
How global liquor brands are choosing desi partners to tap India’s premium boomGlobal liquor companies are increasingly partnering with Indian firms to navigate the complex market and tap into its steady growth. Facing...
11 Apr, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
West Asia war: India’s $334-billion F&B industry simmers on a low flameThe West Asia conflict is posing significant challenges for India’s F&B industry, with LPG shortages and supply disruptions pushing many sm...
08 Apr, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Today in US history, on April 7: From territorial expansion and industrial legacy to public health, social change, and space explorationApril 7th in US history saw the establishment of the Mississippi Territory in 1798, paving the way for expansion. In 1933, low-alcohol beer...
07 Apr, 2026, 02.14 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
Heineken lays out plan to grow beer sales, cut costsDutch brewer Heineken unveiled its "EverGreen 2030" strategy, aiming for mid-single-digit organic net revenue growth annually until 2030, w...
23 Oct, 2025, 12.47 PM IST
Expects 6-7% volume growth, GST reforms to spur alcoholic beverage consumption: UBL CEO & MDUnited Breweries Ltd anticipates a 6-7% volume growth this fiscal year, despite rain-related setbacks in key states. Premiumization is expe...
14 Sep, 2025, 11.15 AM IST
Excise duty biggest challenge for beer industry: Kingfisher maker's CEOUnited Breweries faces challenges due to rising excise duties, particularly in Karnataka and Telangana, impacting beer prices. Despite this...
09 May, 2025, 02.37 AM IST
De Beers positive on India; expects business similar to last year"The year 2021, the calendar year, was the best year for diamond business. In 2021, we have not only recovered but have accelerated as the ...
02 Jul, 2022, 07.41 PM IST
Costly ale? Tipplers in India may have to grin and beer itAlcohol prices in India are controlled by individual states. While some states such as Telangana and Haryana have increased prices, others ...
26 Apr, 2022, 09.07 PM IST
Second COVID wave hits Indian beer industry, outlook is volatile: UBL"With the onset of a second COVID wave at the start of financial year 21/22, the beer industry is again negatively impacted, and the outloo...
28 Jul, 2021, 05.51 PM IST
India's beer market may see acquisitions, entry of new players despite pandemic disruptions: UBLBesides, UBL, a market leader in the segment, also expects the export of beer to grow with support from the government.
29 Aug, 2020, 04.28 PM IST
Beer party continues on the street, but it’s going a bit flatIndia's beer sales expanded at the fastest pace in three years in 2019, but companies said growth had slowed sequentially in every quarter ...
09 Jan, 2020, 07.17 AM IST
How a tough Indian market is making De Beers change its policyDe Beers, once-inflexible diamond company, allows traders to return rough stones, cuts prices.
11 Nov, 2019, 04.59 PM IST
- HC dismisses petition against Vijay Mallya-own United Breweries factory
The Patna High Court dismissed a petition challenging land acquisition for a beer factory being constructed by United Breweries at Naubatpu...
06 Jul, 2012, 10.34 PM IST