Ethanol could soon make its way to Indian kitchensIndia's petroleum ministry is developing a policy for ethanol as a mainstream cooking fuel. This initiative aims to reduce dependence on im...
FIFA World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournamentIn the U.S., beer consumption has fallen steadily for a decade, according to the Brewers Association, a trade group for craft brewers. Cana...
Excise case: HC gives final two weeks to Kejriwal, Sisodia to respond to CBI's plea against dischargeThe Delhi High Court has granted a final chance for AAP leaders to respond. They must file their replies within two weeks regarding the CBI...
India's ethanol surplus spurs export push amid E20 backlashIndustry participants said the country is considering exporting ethanol to neighbouring countries, including Nepal, Bangladesh, and Indones...
Ethanol ecosystem: Judging fear by noise is not evidence; 15 stocks from the ecosystemSugar is one of the oldest distressed sectors in India. For decades it has swung between glut and shortage, carried heavy debt, was depende...
FSSAI cracks down on liquor makers over flavour additives, misleading age claimsIndia's food regulator FSSAI has issued notices to beverage companies. These notices address the unauthorized use of added flavors in alcoh...
Tamil Nadu spends too much; Bengal earns too little: A tale of two deficitsTamil Nadu and West Bengal ended 2023-24 with revenue deficits, but their fiscal challenges differ significantly. Tamil Nadu's deficit stem...
Stocks in news: HDFC Bank, Vedanta Power, YES Bank, Sun Pharma, Waaree EnergiesIndian markets surged for a third straight day, buoyed by global sentiment and strong performance from heavyweight stocks like HDFC Bank an...
Radico Khaitan eyes 20 pc volume growth in premium portfolio in FY27Radico Khaitan anticipates a robust 20% growth in its premium spirits segment this fiscal year, alongside a 120 basis point margin expansio...
Late kick-offs drag FIFA World Cup 2026 TV ad volumes down 14% in IndiaThe FIFA World Cup 2026 saw a significant drop in linear TV advertising in India, with unfavorable match timings and a paywall on ZEE5 impa...
Preparing Your Brand for Agentic AIAI agents are transforming brand-consumer relationships. The authors explore how brands must adapt to a new retail environment in which con...
Finance Bill passed 'hurriedly' to give tax benefits to liquor cos: Kerala LoP VijayanLeader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan accused the UDF government of hastily passing the Finance Bill to benefit liquor companies through ta...
Time doesn't fly fast enough for single malt companiesIndia's booming single malt whisky market faces a significant challenge: time. Demand has surged dramatically, outpacing production capabil...
Kerala Assembly: LDF boycotts proceedings over Finance Bill's Subject Committee bypassKerala's Assembly witnessed a boycott by the LDF opposition after the Speaker disallowed their objection to the Finance Bill. The oppositio...
Kerala may lose over Rs 2,000 crore if it exits PM SHRI scheme: Education Minister SamsudheenKerala faces a potential loss exceeding Rs 2,000 crore by withdrawing from the Centre's PM SHRI scheme, as the prior LDF government's agree...
Speaker Radhakrishnan denies backing low-alcohol liquor policy during LDF regimeKerala Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan refuted claims of supporting low-alcohol liquor sales during his previous tenure. He st...
Kerala liquor policy to be decided after talks with coalition parties, says Kerala Revenue Minister A P Anil KumarKerala Revenue Minister A P Anil Kumar stated that any policy on tax cuts for low-alcohol beverages will be decided after internal UDF disc...