Low-sugar fizz, high-cost squeeze: Varun Beverages battles margin pressureVarun Beverages reported a contraction in gross and EBITDA margins during Q3 CY2026 despite strong revenue growth. The company's revenue fr...
30 Oct, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Diageo-owned United Spirits appoints Games24x7’s Sameer Chugh as new legal headUnited Spirits, owned by Diageo, has appointed Sameer Chugh as General Counsel for India, effective December 1, 2026. Chugh, who brings ove...
29 Oct, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Stocks in news: Jio Platforms, RIL, Hero MotoCorp, Meesho, TVS Motor, Vedanta Aluminium and Suzlon EnergyIndian equities ended lower on Wednesday, primarily driven by selling in heavyweight stocks. Information technology and oil and gas shares ...
29 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Tax officials visit Radico Khaitan offices and plant amid probe into bulk Scotch imports under India-UK pactTax officials from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence have visited offices and a manufacturing facility of Radico Khaitan. These actio...
27 Oct, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
A little Nashik goes a long way in ItalyThis month saw a Nashik company make waves by exporting wine equipment to Italy, a clear demonstration of India's burgeoning potential in t...
24 Oct, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
India's Scotch probe of Diageo, Pernod undermining India-UK pact benefits, trade group saysThe British government said "iconic UK products" like whiskies would benefit from the pact. Indian investigators, however, have privately t...
24 Oct, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
'Ease non-tariff curbs to ensure alcohol enters the market freely'"The spirit of the free trade agreement is twofold-tariffs and regulations that ensure businesses operate a bit more freely," Ian Duddy, th...
22 Oct, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
India probing Pernod, Diageo Scotch imports under India-UK trade pact, sources sayIndian tax officials are investigating Pernod Ricard and Diageo for how they classified bulk Scotch imports. These companies may have impro...
19 Oct, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
'Whisky shortage, cheaper imports to weigh on Amrut's sales through 2030'Amrut Distilleries is facing an inventory shortage as whisky demand continues to exceed production capabilities. The company's managing dir...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Premiumisation core growth engine for alcobev: ISWAI reportPremiumisation is driving growth in India’s alcoholic beverages market, with the premium segment expanding at a 10.2% CAGR between 2022 and...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Diageo India enters ready-to-drink alcohol market, takes on Bacardi in nascent segment with Smirnoff IceDiageo India is entering the ready-to-drink alcohol market with its Smirnoff brand and various flavors. The company aims to attract younger...
09 Oct, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
John Distilleries surpasses Rs 10,000 crore revenue in FY26; Sazerac become majority shareholderIn FY26, John Distilleries Ltd demonstrated remarkable growth, achieving a revenue of Rs 10,820.10 crore and a net profit of Rs 11.6 crore,...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Happy Hours! UK trade pact brings scotch prices down in IndiaScotch prices in India have decreased significantly for the first time following the India-UK free trade agreement. Major brands like Johnn...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
Eye on India cocktail, Suntory eyes 10-15% stake in Allied Blenders & DistillersSuntory Holdings, the renowned Japanese beverage company, is in discussions regarding a potential minority investment in Allied Blenders an...
28 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Diageo India revamps McDowell's No.1 with premium identityDiageo India is set to transform its iconic whisky brand, McDowell's No 1, by introducing a new formula that incorporates select imported S...
26 Sep, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Qualitatively 'happy hours': India’s liquor problem is not what you thinkIndia's food regulator has targeted popular alcohol brands for using neutral spirit and misleading ageing claims. Many Indian liquors are a...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Raids, shutdowns, warning labels - India's unprecedented food safety pushIndia's food safety regulators are intensifying checks on eateries and restaurants nationwide. This crackdown follows years of consumer com...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST