'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
India maintained stable energy supplies amid crisis, shielded people from global price shocks: Hardeep Singh PuriIndia has successfully shielded consumers from global energy price shocks despite disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz closure. Union Mini...
01 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
From 'pure milk' to Scotch: Bihar’s secret language of liquorBihar's decade-old alcohol ban has not stopped drinking. Instead, it has fueled a secret delivery system. Coded words like 'pure milk' and ...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Liquor stocks have macro tailwinds, but will FTAs become a problem? 6 liquor stocks with an upside potential of up to 26%Supply chain disruptions caused by the US-Israel-Iran conflict have a second-order impact on several industries. The liquor sector is no ex...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Karnataka to end alcohol price controls from April 2026Karnataka is set to overhaul its liquor tax system. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced reforms including an alcohol-content-based duty s...
06 Mar, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
India develops biodegradable tax stamp to reduce plastic use in liquor labelingIndia introduces a biodegradable tax stamp, developed by the NRDC, to replace plastic labels in the liquor industry, aligning with sustaina...
25 Apr, 2025, 08.10 PM IST
Surge of foreign liquor brands challenges local premium labels in Uttar PradeshThe retail sector of Uttar Pradesh is witnessing an influx of international liquor labels that pose formidable competition to local premium...
17 Aug, 2023, 03.26 PM IST
Assam: Officials to ensure liquor bottles have "No Drinking while Driving" labelAssam Transport, Excise minister Parimal Suklabaidya has written to Commissioner & Secretary of Assam Excise Department to ensure that all ...
11 Jan, 2023, 08.53 PM IST
Alcoholic beverage makers to seek approvals for new labelling norms: FSSAIThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had last year issued a regulation on alcoholic beverages and the same became effec...
04 Apr, 2019, 06.19 PM IST
No excise duty on relabelling of drugs to comply with pricing orderThis exemption would be available for 45 days after the prices of the essential drugs are notified by National Pharma Pricing Authority.
01 Aug, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Tamil Nadu earns revenue of over Rs 21,680 crore from liquor sale
Sale of liquor in the state-run TASMAC outlets continue to be a major source of income for the Tamil Nadu government.
14 May, 2013, 10.16 PM IST
Liquor bottles in Goa to be barcoded to shun pilferageGoa is contemplating the possibility of barcoding liquor bottles packed in the state and sold here to counter the possibility of pilferage.
13 May, 2013, 02.51 PM IST
- Packaging is not manufacturing, says Authority for Advance Ruling in Amazon case
The Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has clarified that packaging is not manufacturing and will not be liable to excise duty.
01 Sep, 2012, 10.40 PM IST
- Jewellery in branded packs to be taxed too
To avoid the levy, several manufacturers switched to embossing their brand name only on jewellery pouches and boxes instead of the product.
10 Jan, 2012, 01.16 AM IST
- Imported spirits likely to become costlier in Maharashtra
Soon, you may have to pay a little more to buy foreign spirits brands in Maharashtra.
14 May, 2008, 02.03 AM IST
- Value-add to be must for excise sops in hill states
To prevent the misuse of the area-based excise exemption, the govt is now proposing to restrict the duty benefits to value addition actuall...
05 Mar, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- Delhiites high on imported booze after customs cut
With sales of imported whisky brands in Delhi-NCR up 45% from last year, it’s retailers that are cheering.
14 Dec, 2007, 12.26 AM IST