Alcohol-in-beverage: Karnataka leads India’s next liquor tax experimentKarnataka becomes India's first state to adopt an Alcohol-in-Beverage excise duty structure. This new policy, effective May 11, deregulates...
17 May, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
Holding stocks is harder than finding them: 10 mid- and small-caps stocks that may be worth holding on toHolding a stock is not an act of blind faith. It is not refusing to change one’s mind. It is not averaging down because the stock has falle...
17 May, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Experts back OTC access to NRT across all formats and dosages, including 2 mg and 4 mg, as India struggles with a Tobacco quit success rate under 5%The report highlights the significant economic burden of tobacco use, particularly among low-income households, and underscores how reducin...
08 May, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Only govt-run liquor shops likely in Delhi’s new excise policy: Big changes ahead for drinkersDelhi's upcoming excise policy will continue with government-run liquor stores, aiming for larger, better-designed outlets in malls and sho...
01 Nov, 2025, 03.25 PM IST
Delhi readies liquor policy overhaul; major changes on cardsDelhi government is drafting a new excise policy to overhaul liquor sales, addressing revenue leakage by aligning prices with neighboring s...
10 Sep, 2025, 05.13 PM IST
Premium liquor manufacturers seek level-playing field in Delhi, pin hope on new govtDomestic premium liquor manufacturers in Delhi are urging the new government to create a level-playing field with imported brands by reduci...
23 Mar, 2025, 04.46 PM IST
Pernod Ricard internal probe reveals top bosses in India violated law in deals with Delhi retailersInternal investigation found that top executives at Pernod Ricard India violated the law by collaborating with alcohol retailers in New Del...
04 Dec, 2024, 11.09 AM IST
Delhi BJP MP shows up in Parliament with liquor, says Kejriwal govt encouraging consumption"During COVID-19 when 25,000 people died, the Delhi government was busy formulating a new excise policy with an objective to increase the c...
07 Dec, 2021, 08.24 PM IST
View: Taxation alone can’t be the instrument to reduce alcohol consumption & regulate safe drinkingWithin 'sin goods', there are different product categories with different nutrition levels and health impacts. Therefore, treating all of t...
04 Dec, 2021, 06.59 PM IST
New excise policy: Delhi may see rise in liquor pricesThe Delhi government's excise department, which is in the process of fixing maximum retail price (MRP) of brands to be registered in Delhi,...
30 Oct, 2021, 07.33 PM IST
HC asks Delhi government to respond to plea for age verification mechanism at liquor shops, barsThe plea also sought to restrain the Delhi government from giving effect to the new Excise Policy 2021-22 which reduced the age of consumin...
24 Aug, 2021, 05.34 PM IST
Delhi government not to hike excise duty on liquorThe Delhi Cabinet has approved the new excise policy for 2017-18 although it was supposed to be approved earlier, a senior government offic...
13 Dec, 2017, 10.23 PM IST
Delhi's 2015-16 excise policy allows hotels to open microbreweriesWhile the excise duty for this current year has not been raised, the cabinet has also approved a proposal to do away with annual renewal of...
12 Jun, 2015, 10.50 AM IST
- Alcoholic absurdities: Maharashtra government increases the minimum age for drinking from 21 to 25
Ineffective in its purpose, this was one policy that had no place in a state with aspirations for making Mumbai a global hub.
04 Jun, 2011, 05.36 AM IST
- Soon, higher taxes to curb binge drinking
India will soon crack the whip on binge drinking through higher taxes and tighter marketing regulations.
23 May, 2010, 06.39 AM IST
- Pub culture against Indian ethos, must stop: Ramadoss
Health Minister Ramadoss said 'pub culture' was against Indian ethos.
30 Jan, 2009, 09.23 PM IST
- BPOs may now screen recruits for HIV
It is possible that a job interview with a BPO firm could in the future entail a HIV/AIDS test.
23 Jun, 2007, 04.28 AM IST