Whisky, no more a colonial hangoverIndia's whisky scene is experiencing a remarkable 'swadeshi' boom, with domestic premium brands like Indri and Rampur rising in popularity,...
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Foreign whisky sales slow for second straight year as post-pandemic boom fadesGrowth in imported whisky sales slowed for a second consecutive year in 2025 across Scotch, Irish, Japanese and American categories, reflec...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India-UK FTA draws mixed response from liquor industry over Scotch duty cutsThe India-UK Free Trade Agreement is set to begin on July 15. Alcoholic beverage makers welcome the pact, expecting increased trade and a b...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
India has a story to tell in single malts that is not borrowed from Scotland or Japan: Alcobrew’s Romesh PanditaIn a freewheeling chat, Romesh Pandita, Chairman and Managing Director, Alcobrew Distilleries India, highlights how Indian single malts are...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
UK's Scotch whisky body hopes for 'swift' India FTA implementationThe Scotch Whisky Association is urging swift implementation of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, despite recent hurdles over UK steel imp...
19 May, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
'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
Monika Alcobev FY26 revenue up 39% to Rs 310.36cr, Q4 PAT up 22% to Rs 22.3 crMonika Alcobev has announced a substantial profit increase of 22 percent for the March quarter of FY25-26. The company's revenue also saw a...
15 May, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
Liquor maker Radico Khaitan resumes Gulf shipments as tensions easeRadico Khaitan's exports to the Gulf are resuming after a halt due to regional conflict. Shipments stalled in March and April but are now g...
07 May, 2026, 02.04 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
Correction may be opportunity for some: 5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with an upside potential up to 28%Will they? Won’t they? Even as uncertainty persists over the proposed second round talks between the US and Iran, markets across the globe ...
21 Apr, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Global whisky brands say cheers as Indians peg to differIndian consumers are set to enjoy a wider selection of global whiskies from Denmark, Romania, Taiwan, and Israel. Brands like Stauning, Mil...
07 Apr, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
It's glass half empty for Indian whisky makers"Indian whisky is not much in demand outside, and domestic demand is robust, so the export opportunity hasn't been exploited to the fullest...
11 Nov, 2023, 06.52 AM IST
Plenty of room for domestic, British Scotch whiskies to prosper in India: Scotch Whisky AssociationThe strong demographic structure and economic growth prospects in India provide opportunities for both Indian and Scotch whiskies to thrive...
06 Sep, 2023, 10.00 PM IST
Desi brands on the rocks as Indians toast to ScotchImport data shows that BIO whisky shipment into the country increased 108% year on year in 2022-23 against 42% rise in imports of bulk whis...
13 Jul, 2023, 06.21 AM IST
India topples France to become UK’s largest Scotch whisky marketThe data revealed that India imported 219 million bottles of Scotch compared to France's 205 million last year, growing more than 200% in t...
12 Feb, 2023, 06.38 PM IST
- Sale of premium whisky grew 19.5% in 2010
The young demographic and expanding disposable income of the Indian consumer is driving the growth of spirits today.
01 Jun, 2011, 05.29 AM IST
- Scotch lovers in India drive exports to record global high
Growing demand from Scotch whisky lovers in India has driven global exports to a record high, according to the latest industry figures rele...
01 May, 2008, 02.14 PM IST