United Breweries to shut Ludhiana brewery by JuneUnited Breweries has decided to close its Ludhiana brewery in Punjab, effective June 30, 2026, after entering into a long-term capacity lea...
18 May, 2026, 01.57 PM 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
In fresh trouble, B9 Beverages gets legal notice from HNGILCraft beer maker Bira 91 faces a new legal challenge. Hindusthan National Glass & Industries has issued a notice alleging over ₹8 crore in ...
08 May, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
No happy hour yet: Alcohol makers flag cost shock, seek state price hikeAlcoholic beverage makers are urging state governments for price increases. Rising costs for cans and bottles are impacting production. Sup...
07 May, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Beer makers say costs are bubbling over as glass supply tightens the pourAs the beer industry experiences a surge in demand, producers are encountering significant challenges, primarily due to rising production c...
06 May, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
D2C brands tweak packaging as West Asia conflict pushes up costsInput cost hikes, fueled by the West Asia conflict, are forcing direct-to-consumer brands to adapt. Companies are shifting packaging, intro...
04 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
John Distilleries open to further stake sale to Sazerac, founder saysJohn Distilleries founder Paul John is open to selling his remaining stake to US spirits group Sazerac. Sazerac already holds a significant...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Alcobev margins to drop 150–200 bps as glass bottle shortage drives up costs: CrisilIndia's alcoholic beverage industry is grappling with profit pressures this financial year. The skyrocketing costs of glass bottles, attrib...
22 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Diet coke runs dry in Indian cities as Iran war triggers aluminium can shortageDiet Coke is disappearing from shelves across major Indian cities. A global shortage of aluminium beverage cans, exacerbated by the Iran wa...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.00 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
Brewers in India warn of shortages as Iran war hits glass bottle, can makersGlobal brewers in India face potential price hikes and supply disruptions due to a gas shortage impacting glass bottle production. Shipping...
24 Mar, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
AGI Greenpac tops with Rs 2000 cr offer for Hindusthan GlassMadhvani Group had emerged as the highest bidder in the first and the second round offering ₹1,800 crore and ₹1,850 crore, respectively, th...
15 Sep, 2022, 10.09 AM IST
Packaging solutions: Reduce, recycle & don't reuseWhile cos such as Pepsi-Co, Cremica Food Industries, and Allied Blenders and Distillers consider increased use of glass in packaging, they ...
04 Jul, 2018, 06.29 AM IST
Coca-Cola may stop glass bottlesCoca-Cola may stop selling soft drinks in glass bottles as they have become more expensive to produce compared to plastic bottles and cumbe...
21 Apr, 2016, 10.54 AM IST
Glass makers assure availability of bottles to pharma unitsGlass is the most environment-friendly packaging medium and impacts on humans and environment are much less compared to polyethylene tereph...
19 Nov, 2014, 07.08 PM IST
Chennai goli soda loses fizz to Cola on high bottle costThe bottles cost more than that of rival soft drinks, take more time to clean and transporting them is quite a pain.
03 May, 2014, 09.24 AM IST