Scotch whisky in Delhi may get cheaper after Diwali as excise department begins price revisionScotch whisky prices in Delhi could drop by around 7% due to changes in import duties. The new rates will likely affect popular brands like...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Govt moves to resolve Scotch tariff dispute under UK trade pact, sources sayIndia has assured industry executives that it will honor the trade pact with Britain regarding Scotch whisky tariffs. Ongoing investigation...
02 Nov, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
India likely to meet FY27 fiscal deficit target despite spending pressures: Goldman SachsThe Centre appears on track to meet the fiscal deficit target set for FY27. Strong corporate tax collections are offsetting some revenue pr...
02 Nov, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Mass brands give liquor companies a hangover"It is difficult to pinpoint the reasons for the slowdown, even in states such as Uttar Pradesh which had recorded strong growth earlier," ...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
AB InBev sets aside $30 million for unpaid Telangana dues as delayed payments squeeze brewersAnheuser-Busch InBev has earmarked $30 million for overdue payments from the Telangana government. This situation highlights the challenges...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Reliance Industries expands fuel exports to Africa, Europe as West Asia conflict disrupts suppliesReliance Industries has redirected fuel exports to Africa, the Mediterranean and other European markets to capitalise on supply disruptions...
01 Nov, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Government scraps export duty on petrol, raises levies on diesel and ATFThe Indian government has abolished the special additional excise duty on petrol exports as of now. Diesel export levies have been raised t...
31 Oct, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Tamil Nadu liquor prices to rise by Rs 10 from November 1 as TASMAC imposes new cessStarting Sunday, TASMAC will introduce a Rs 10 environmental cess on all alcoholic beverage purchases. This change aims to fund social welf...
31 Oct, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
Diageo's India unit searched as state tax officials review Scotch importsUnited Spirits, the Indian subsidiary of Diageo, was searched by Maharashtra tax authorities due to an investigation. The authorities are p...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Protest against liquor policy in Ladakh suspended after govt agrees to all demands: WangchukWomen's organisations in Ladakh suspended their protest against a liquor policy after receiving assurance from the UT administration. The o...
30 Oct, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
AAP slams Delhi govt, gives 24-hour 'ultimatum' to withdraw alcohol home booking policy or face protestAam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj criticized the Delhi government's new home alcohol delivery scheme. He emphasized that this initia...
29 Oct, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Union cabinet approves 3% DA hike for 11.6 million central employees and pensioners, effective July 1On Wednesday, the Union cabinet approved a 3% increase in dearness allowance for employees and pensioners. This increase is expected to ben...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.30 AM IST
United Spirits’ popular segment sales fall 22.7% as state policies squeeze marginsUnited Spirits reported a 22.7% decline in its popular liquor segment sales during Q2 FY2027. The decline was attributed to increased taxes...
28 Oct, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Ladakh has only one operational liquor shop, LG Admin rebuts Sonam Wangchuk's claimsSonam Wangchuk has raised concerns over the increase in liquor outlets in Ladakh, leading to protests by women. The UT administration respo...
28 Oct, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Delhi starts online liquor booking app: How to order favourite brands without waiting in queues, check process, outlet availability, and key rulesDelhi's latest initiative introduces an online liquor booking app, letting users select their favorite brands and make payments seamlessly....
28 Oct, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
EC orders transfer of some categories of officers linked to polls in five statesThe Election Commission has directed the transfer of certain election-related officers in five states. This decision is part of ensuring fa...
27 Oct, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
West Asia crisis so far may cost govt Rs 1.35 lakh crore, spending cuts unlikely: ICRA Chief Economist Aditi NayarThe West Asia crisis may impose a fiscal burden of approximately Rs 1.35 lakh crore on India. Government spending has generally remained be...
27 Oct, 2026, 01.28 PM IST