Delhi government mops up Rs 600 crore in excise revenue from liquor sale during DiwaliIn a remarkable display of festive cheer, Delhi's liquor sales during Diwali surged, raking in around Rs 600 crore in excise revenue—an imp...
23 Oct, 2025, 10.32 PM IST
Liquor sales expected to surge beyond Diwali 2024 in key statesLiquor sales surged in October fueled by festive occasions and gifting trends, with states like West Bengal, Delhi, and Telangana reporting...
04 Nov, 2024, 12.35 AM IST
Diwali sales boost liquor revenues in Delhi; City gets Rs.448 crore after 3.9 crore bottles sold in two weeksDiwali celebrations in Delhi have caused a surge in liquor sales, with 3.9 crore bottles sold, generating ₹448 crore in revenue. This marks...
03 Nov, 2024, 12.01 PM IST
Telangana consumes Rs 1,000 crore worth of liquor during nine days of NavaratriDuring the nine-day Navaratri period and Vijaya Dasami, Telangana's liquor sales crossed Rs 1,000 crore in just 10 days. The excise departm...
14 Oct, 2024, 12.11 PM IST
October 2024 Dry Days: Liquor shops to remain closed for four days in OctoberDry Days in Delhi October 2024 : Liquor shops will close for six days in October and November due to national holidays and religious festiv...
01 Oct, 2024, 01.01 PM IST
Liquor sales up by 15 per cent in MP before it went 'dry' for assembly pollsLiquor sales in Madhya Pradesh saw a 15% surge between Monday and Wednesday evening before the state implemented a temporary ban ahead of a...
17 Nov, 2023, 01.04 PM IST
Diwali festive season earns over Rs 525 cr to Delhi govt with 3 crore liquor bottles sold in two weeks"The sale of liquor picks up during festivals like Holi and Diwali in Delhi as it is not only bought for personal consumption and stocking ...
13 Nov, 2023, 09.44 PM IST
Liquor worth Rs 759 cr sold by Bevco between Aug 21-30 in KeralaThe liquor sales this year was 8.5 per cent more than last year's Rs 700 crore during the same period, KSBC CMD Yogesh Gupta told PTI.
31 Aug, 2023, 09.57 PM IST
If people want, Maharashtra government can consider reducing number of 'dry days', says ministerResponding to a query from reporters in Mumbai regarding the plans to reduce the number of dry days as it causes some inconvenience to liqu...
13 Jun, 2023, 10.33 PM IST
India say cheers at the bar, and at home with Indian-made foreign liquorThe market had risen 13% to 353 million cases in FY22, a sharp recovery after a slump in FY21. IMFL brands such as Royal Stag, McDowell's a...
21 Sep, 2022, 12.01 AM IST
CIABC: Liquor sales decline 29% in the first half of the current fiscalAccording to the data compiled by the national body that represents leading liquor firms, the drop in sales was much higher in states that ...
08 Nov, 2020, 06.46 PM IST
Kerala government drops plan for 'online' liquor salesPutting to rest the row over the proposed move to introduce online foreign liquor trade, government made it clear that no such decision has...
20 Aug, 2016, 01.20 PM IST
- Tipplers take hotels on a New-Year high
Liquor sales at hotels and restaurants reversed out a decline by 12-15% as consumer sentiment improved over last year, which faced the twin...
11 Jan, 2010, 03.06 AM IST
Rs 40 cr worth IMFL consumed in Kerala on New Year's eveThe economic downturn may be affecting all major sectors in Kerala, but is certainly not dispiriting Malayalees from spending on liquor.
03 Jan, 2009, 03.34 AM IST
- Stocks of liquor cos soar ahead of festive days
Stocks of most liquor companies have rallied smartly on hopes of a rise in liquor consumption during the festive season.
19 Dec, 2008, 01.42 AM IST
- No cheap drinks this Diwali
Tipplers will miss the usual price cuts and other freebies this Diwali as liquor makers are attempting to woo customers only through attrac...
23 Oct, 2008, 07.34 PM IST
- In Kerala, it's drink, drink & let the govt make merry
If festivals are about letting one’s hair down and high spirits, Kerala takes it seriously.
13 Sep, 2008, 02.04 AM IST