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
Paramount CEO Ellison asks CNN chief Thompson to stay after Warner Bros deal, source saysParamount CEO David Ellison is negotiating with CNN CEO Mark Thompson to extend his contract and ensure editorial independence. Discussions...
01 Oct, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Johnnie Walker parent Diageo defeats false-labelling lawsuit over ‘100% agave’ tequilasDiageo has been cleared of allegations claiming that its Casamigos and Don Julio tequilas were falsely labeled. A federal judge found insuf...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.09 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
Ryan Reynolds bought a stake in Aviation Gin in 2018 and oversaw its creative direction; 2 years later, Diageo acquired the brand in a deal worth up to $610 millionRyan Reynolds acquired an ownership stake in Aviation Gin in 2018. He actively oversaw the brand's creative direction for over two years. D...
22 Sep, 2026, 03.42 AM IST
Who is Rande Gerber? Inside the life and career of Cindy Crawford’s husband after their son Presley Gerber dies at 27Rande Gerber, renowned as the husband of supermodel Cindy Crawford, carved out a remarkable path in both hospitality and the spirits indust...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Ryan Reynolds bought into Mint Mobile and turned himself into its unlikely spokesman; 4 years later, T-Mobile agreed to pay up to $1.35 billion for its parent companyRyan Reynolds bought into Mint Mobile and turned himself into its unlikely spokesman; 4 years later, T-Mobile agreed to pay up to $1.35 bil...
20 Sep, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
In 1994, George Foreman stopped fighting inside the boxing ring and put his name on a grill; five years later, one kitchen appliance deal paid him $137.5 millionGeorge Foreman’s biggest business success came after boxing. He retired from the ring in 1997, then became the face of a kitchen grill that...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
In 2013, George Clooney started a tequila brand as a side project with friends; 4 years later, Diageo agreed to buy Casamigos for up to $1 billionGeorge Clooney’s Casamigos gamble became a billion-dollar success. In 2013, Clooney and friends Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman began making ...
15 Sep, 2026, 08.59 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