'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
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
New policy will benefit premium brands, hurt local ones, distillers tell Karnataka CM SiddaramaiahLocal alcohol manufacturers in Karnataka have urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to review the proposed liquor tax system, saying it favours...
03 May, 2026, 06.54 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
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
Cheers to higher prices: Karnataka's beer duty hike hits hardKarnataka's government has implemented a significant increase in beer duties, effective January 20, raising prices by Rs 10-45 per 650ml bo...
26 Jan, 2025, 11.33 AM IST
Beer in Karnataka may get costlier from next month. Check all details hereThe Congress government plans to increase duty on beer by 10 percentage points to boost demand for Indian-Made liquor, which is a significa...
24 Jan, 2024, 11.56 AM IST
Karnataka orders beer makers to halt third shift of operationsThe decision could lead to a significant disruption in brewing products in India's second largest beer consuming state. However, the notice...
08 Dec, 2023, 07.12 PM IST
In Karnataka, liquor revenue exceeds govt's target but beer sales lose fizzAs for consumption, people in fact drank less of both liquor and beer compared to the previous year, probably because the beverages became ...
02 Apr, 2021, 12.10 PM IST
Covid-19 Impact: Karnataka allows microbreweries to sell existing beer stock as takeawayCurrently, Sikka is working out supply logistics to sell 10,000 litres of existing stock of consumable craft beer “Buyers can also bring th...
13 May, 2020, 09.01 PM IST
United Breweries Q2 profit slumps 30% to Rs 115 croreThe maker of Kingfisher reported a 7.6% increase in net sales in the second quarter at Rs 3589.6 crore.
07 Nov, 2019, 07.51 PM IST
Excise department’s arm-twisting dulls bar spiritsExcise department officials too admitted that the retailers and bar owners are being made to buy more hard liquor than beer.
08 Oct, 2018, 11.48 AM IST
Karnataka government authorities force shops to buy more liquor as it attracts higher excise duty compared to beerDuty on liquor is one of the biggest revenue-earners for the state government. IML sales registered a 15.89% increase in 2013-14 but droppe...
22 Jun, 2016, 10.51 AM IST
- No recession for beer, Q3 volumes jump 14%
The robust third quarter pulled up the year-to-date (YTD) growth to 9% after a sedate beginning in FY09.
30 Jan, 2009, 03.53 AM IST