This 'Red Card' shakes up Mizoram's prohibition policyMizoram's ZPM government will now issue permits for liquor consumption on medical grounds. Residents can apply for a 'Red Card' with a pres...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.15 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
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
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
Heineken's CEO van den Brink steps downHeineken CEO Dolf van den Brink steps down. He led the company through the COVID-19 pandemic. The board will now search for a new leader. T...
12 Jan, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
This is Australia’s best beer, five consecutive years at the top of sales show how one brew quietly took over the nation’s drinking cultureGreat Northern Super Crisp has once again claimed the title of Australia's top-selling beer, a remarkable five-year streak. This mid-streng...
27 Dec, 2025, 10.26 AM IST
Investors take control of Bira 91's Beer Cafe amid cash crunchIn a decisive move, Kirin Holdings, the principal stakeholder of Bira 91, along with its financial partner Anicut Capital, have taken charg...
29 Oct, 2025, 12.45 AM IST
Heineken to sell less beer in 2025 as demand faltersHeineken has again lowered its 2025 beer sales volume guidance, citing worsening macroeconomic challenges. Despite a CEO's expectation of d...
22 Oct, 2025, 12.55 PM IST
Beer industry seeks import relaxation due to can shortageIndia's beer industry is facing a significant shortage of aluminium cans, with an annual deficit of 12-13 crore units. This scarcity, exace...
12 Oct, 2025, 11.07 PM IST
Heineken sees beer sales dip but keeps profit outlookHeineken, the world's second-largest brewer, reported a dip in beer sales for the first half of the year due to declining demand in Europe ...
28 Jul, 2025, 11.52 AM IST
Karnataka cuts proposed excise license fee hike to 50%The government also announced that the license renewal period has been extended from one year to five years, offering long-term relief to i...
26 Jun, 2025, 11.54 AM IST
Beer brews a strong growth storyIndia's beer market experienced a significant surge in demand, growing by 10% in 2024-25, outpacing the previous year and contrasting with ...
25 Apr, 2025, 12.23 AM IST
Beer sales in Karnataka contracting due to high taxes, bringing down tax revenues in state: BAIThe beer industry has urged Karnataka to halt frequent tax hikes, as recent increases have stalled beer sales and risk investments of over ...
05 Apr, 2025, 07.40 PM IST
Top brewers to go on a decadal binge, spend Rs 3,500 crore in capexUnited Breweries, AB InBev, and Carlsberg will collectively invest over ₹3,500 crore to set up breweries in India by 2025. This significant...
20 Feb, 2025, 12.57 AM IST
Move over alcoholic beer! Gen Z ditch the signature drink for its non-alcoholic peer in growing trendLow-alcohol and non-alcoholic beers are gaining traction in the Indian market, driven by the wellness preferences of Gen Z and millennials....
25 Jan, 2025, 05.19 PM IST
Comic artist Vir Das launches range of craft beer ‘Faaaak It’, calls it a drink for everyoneThe actor believes comedy and chilled beer are the best way to have a good time.
26 May, 2022, 11.01 AM IST
In dry Gujarat, liquor companies to fight over no-alcohol beerTwo largest brewers United Breweries & Anheuser-Busch InBev will soon enter Gujarat with non-alcoholic beer.
10 Oct, 2018, 09.16 AM IST