Bars, cafes step up to the crease with offers on IPL final nightDespite rising costs, restaurants and bars saw a surge in business during the IPL final. Bengaluru outlets reported full bookings, with som...
Ladakh rings in new excise policy- wider choice in low alcohol content; hard liquor also at retail vendsThe administration’s decision comes in the wake of growing concerns raised by civil society, religious organizations, and medical experts r...
QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impactRising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India's consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to...
India’s brandy boom still feels uncool. Liquor cos want to give it a makeoverBrandy, a spirit deeply entrenched in South India's culture and cinema, is now undergoing a national makeover. Despite being India's second...
'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...
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...
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 29%In the current phase of market volatility, the only solace to be derived is from market history. And history tells us that, just like good ...
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...
Heineken's India revenue grew in low-single-digit in March quarter 2026Heineken's India operations reported modest revenue gains in the first quarter of 2026. The premium beer segment, however, experienced sign...
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 ...
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...
India's natural diamond market may reach Rs 1.5 lakh cr by 2030: De Beers reportThe market for natural diamond jewellery in India is on the brink of a remarkable transformation, anticipated to soar to Rs 1,50,000 crore ...
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....
Beer maker Medusa raises Rs 56 crore in series A roundBeer maker Medusa Beverages has raised Rs 56 crore in a series A funding round led by investors Amal N Parikh and Ashwin Kedia. The funds w...
Beer trends that are the rage right nowA new generation of consumers are becoming more conscious about what they are drinking. Nowadays, it's not just about the occasion, but als...
India's beer industry holds long-term growth potential: ReportWhile spirits will continue to dominate India's alcoholic drinks market, we expect to see strong growth in beer consumption over our foreca...
Beer-loving Bengaluru is taking the bond between food & drink to a new levelFood experts agree that it was the craft beer movement, only about eight years old in India, which has opened new gastronomical doors.