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...
20 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Diageo India bets big on premium demandDemand for premium alcohol in India remains robust despite global challenges, says Diageo India's managing director Praveen Someshwar. Howe...
18 May, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
'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
United Spirits Q4 Results: Profit jumps 27% on demand for premium liquorKarnataka, one of India's highest-tax alcohol markets, said in March it will scrap government price controls and shift to strength-based e...
14 May, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Indian regulators oppose Pernod Ricard's liquor plea, firm says business 'hopelessly fettered'Indian regulators are opposing Pernod Ricard's latest court attempt to regain its Delhi liquor license. The French company's license was re...
13 May, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government begins closure of hundreds of state-run liquor shopsTamil Nadu is closing 717 government-run liquor stores. These outlets are located near places of worship, schools, and major bus terminals....
12 May, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Ready to reduce non-essential travel: Companies open to making WFH work, againIndian companies are responding to the Prime Minister's call for work from home and reduced travel. Many firms are already offering hybrid ...
12 May, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
India Inc backs Modi’s appeal to cut gold buying and foreign travel amid West Asia tensionsIndian businesses are reviewing spending and work-from-home policies after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to save foreign exchange and...
12 May, 2026, 05.30 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
India orders antitrust probe into liquor giant Pernod's dealing with retailersIndia's competition watchdog has launched a probe into French liquor giant Pernod Ricard. Allegations suggest exclusive deals with retailer...
09 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
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 ...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
India’s newest round of drinkers is rewriting the rules of the world’s biggest barYoung Indians are redefining their drinking habits not by drinking less, but by selecting superior quality alcohol. This notable shift towa...
13 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Push into India is no longer optional, says world's largest cork maker Corticeira AmorimCorticeira Amorim, a global cork giant, is making India a priority for its future. The company sees India's booming spirits market as essen...
11 Apr, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Bottles, flasks grow scarce in India as gas crunch hits glassmakersIndia's glass industry faces severe production disruptions due to Middle East conflict-induced energy shortages. Gas diversions to househol...
10 Apr, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
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
Shots on Saturday, Citrus on Tuesday: The split personality of Gen Z drinkingThe drinking habits of India's youth are undergoing a significant evolution, favoring sophistication over excess. These trendsetters are em...
01 Apr, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Diageo India ropes in Praveen Someshwar as its new CEO, to replace Hina Nagarajan in AprilUnited Spirits Limited announced the appointment of Praveen Someshwar as CEO-Designate. He will replace Hina Nagarajan as Managing Director...
13 Jan, 2025, 07.52 PM IST