European alcoholic drinks companies seek India tariff relief as shortages of cans, bottles loomIndian liquor firms are grappling with rising costs for glass bottles and cans. Supply chain disruptions, linked to the Iran war, are causi...
09 Apr, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Brewers in India warn of shortages as Iran war hits glass bottle, can makersGlobal brewers in India face potential price hikes and supply disruptions due to a gas shortage impacting glass bottle production. Shipping...
24 Mar, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
From Coke to Kingfisher, beverage makers rush to import cans as BIS delays choke local supplyBeverages makers like Coca-Cola and Kingfisher are facing a critical shortage of aluminium cans ahead of the summer seasons. Manufacturers ...
12 Jan, 2026, 05.26 AM 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
Delhi beer crisis: Why Bhutanese and Nepalese beers are flooding the national capitalDelhi is currently experiencing a beer shortage. Popular beer brands are scarce in retail stores, bars, and restaurants. Beers from Bhutan ...
12 May, 2025, 02.34 PM IST
Bira91 maker brews plans to tap capital market in 2026The development comes amid supply shortages of Bira91 over the past few quarters across some of India's largest spirits markets including D...
18 Jul, 2024, 12.45 AM IST
Beer brands missing from Delhi bars, restaurants. Here's whyDelhi faces a beer shortage, impacting sales at various venues. Sudhakar Banerjee notes the absence of popular beer brands at a niche resta...
02 Jul, 2024, 04.35 PM IST
Tipplers toast local labels as big brands lose way in policy mazeState liquor policy changes result in scarcity of popular brands like Royal Stag, Budweiser, and Old Monk. Liquor stores push new brands du...
10 May, 2024, 01.52 PM IST
Spirits down at Delhi restaurants and barsThe beer shortage comes at a time when demand is expected to exceed well over pre-pandemic numbers, with a massive surge in dining-out, hot...
08 Apr, 2023, 05.59 PM IST
Delhi's beer lovers say favourite brands missing, no refrigeration facility at vendsLiquor retailers in Delhi are facing a shortage of popular beer brands due to tenders for refrigerators and chillers, according to local of...
07 Apr, 2023, 08.59 AM IST
Delhi govt considering one month extension to its new excise policy to avoid liquor shortage chaosEarlier in the day, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that Delhi government has withdrawn the new excise policy and directed for se...
31 Jul, 2022, 09.00 AM IST
Delhiites likely to face major liquor shortage from August 1The major shift, following a CBI probe recommended by Lt Governor into alleged violations of rules and procedural lapses in implementation ...
30 Jul, 2022, 08.12 PM IST
We have revised our sales estimate by 10-12% due to high demand: AB InBevThe pandemic outbreak hit beer and spirits makers as bars, restaurants and pubs across the country operated with low footfalls and restrict...
13 Jun, 2022, 12.12 PM IST
Surge in pent-up demand: Consumer, F&B companies see summer supplies drying upThe scorching summer and rapid rise in dining out at restaurants and bars have led to beer sales delivering a month-on-month pick-up in dem...
23 May, 2022, 05.11 PM IST
Beer sales back on highway to growth after a sober yearSales grew 4.6% in 2018, but companies expect numbers to taper off this year due to an increase in taxation and liquor curbs during electio...
23 Apr, 2019, 06.54 AM IST
Beer consumption falls by half in West Bengal as duty rises 40%West Bengal, one of the top beer-consuming states in the country, raised the duty to 45.5% from 30% in January.
13 Dec, 2018, 11.50 PM IST
High onion prices has echo in Rajya Sabha, members demand discussionRaising the issue during Zero Hour, Balbir Punj (BJP) said, "In this government, files are going missing, onions are going missing from the...
19 Aug, 2013, 04.02 PM IST