Ladakh's new excise policy eases restrictions on liquor saleLadakh's new Excise Policy permits hard liquor sales, reduces license documents from 16 to six, and expands availability to four more distr...
31 May, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
India meets FY26 with cheers & beers: High-end spirits popular; ale beats rainy daysIndia's liquor sales saw a rebound in the year ended March, with spirits volume growing 4% and beer volumes also rising 4%. This recovery w...
12 May, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
New policy will benefit premium brands, hurt local ones, distillers tell Karnataka CM SiddaramaiahLocal alcohol manufacturers in Karnataka have urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to review the proposed liquor tax system, saying it favours...
03 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
India-New Zealand FTA duty concessions under to help boost exports of single malt whisky: CIABCIndia's free trade agreement with New Zealand is set to boost Indian liquor exports. Duty concessions will make Indian single malt whisky a...
28 Apr, 2026, 04.03 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
India's premium liquor boom defies global slowdownIndia's demand for premium liquor is surging. This trend defies global patterns where consumers are buying less expensive options. Despite ...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Karnataka liquor taxation: Distillers to meet CM, seek review of new alcobev tax structureAlcoholic beverage manufacturers in Bengaluru are seeking a review of proposed excise duty rules, fearing a European model's negative impac...
20 Apr, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Bacardi, United Spirits move HC against Maharashtra liquor policyMajor liquor companies are challenging a new Maharashtra government policy in the Bombay High Court. They claim the policy unfairly benefit...
27 Mar, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
Liquor sales volumes to decline after steep, abrupt increase in duty: CIABC to Maharashtra governmentThe Maharashtra government's excise duty hike on IMFL whisky, increasing MRP by about 85%, is raising concerns among industry players like ...
12 Jun, 2025, 06.41 PM IST
After Ladki Bahin scheme, Maharashtra hikes liquor duties to ease cash crunchFacing a cash crunch due to payout schemes, the Maharashtra government has decided to hike excise duty on Indian-made Foreign Liquor (IMFL)...
11 Jun, 2025, 12.36 AM IST
Liquor prices to go up in Tamil Nadu starting February 1TASMAC's recent decision to raise liquor prices in Tamil Nadu, effective February 1, brings a Rs 10 to Rs 80 hike across categories like be...
30 Jan, 2024, 11.53 AM IST
Gujarat likely to hike excise duty on liquor by 50% to 100%If the hike is effected, liquor officially sourced from permit shops can become expensive by Rs 37.50 to Rs 200 per bottle depending on the...
18 Feb, 2018, 10.57 AM IST
Karnataka Budget: Excise duty on liquor increased by 8%The 13th state budget and 6th in a row saw a big stress on the health sector and farmers.
16 Feb, 2018, 07.25 PM IST
AAP government considers not raising excise duty on liquorGovernment sources said there is no need to revise excise duty for 2016-17 as liquor prices, across various segments, had been increased by...
21 Feb, 2016, 11.15 AM IST
- Liquor to become costly in Bihar
Liquor will become dearer in Bihar with the state government today deciding to increase excise duty upto Rs 5 per litre.
22 Jan, 2013, 09.01 PM IST
- Liquor to cost more in Goa
It’s bad news for tipplers and tourists alike. Consumption of liquor other than beer and local wine in Goa will now cost more.
27 Mar, 2008, 03.30 AM IST
- Another toast for tipplers on cards as US refuses to gulp India's SAD story
There is more good news in store for lovers of expensive wines and spirits.
17 Dec, 2007, 03.04 AM IST