Tamil Nadu to shut 717 liquor shops near temples, schools, bus standsTamil Nadu’s Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has taken a significant step to boost public health by closing 717 liquor shops around schools, ...
12 May, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government begins closure of hundreds of state-run liquor shopsTamil Nadu is closing 717 government-run liquor stores. These outlets are located near places of worship, schools, and major bus terminals....
12 May, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
TN CM Vijay orders 717 TASMAC shops near these public spaces to be shut; Check which liquor outlets will be closedTASMAC shops: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor outlets located within 500 metres of re...
12 May, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
India orders antitrust probe into liquor giant Pernod's dealing with retailersIndia's competition watchdog has launched a probe into French liquor giant Pernod Ricard. Allegations suggest exclusive deals with retailer...
09 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Election cash doles may trigger short-term consumption boost in apparel, smartphones, liquor: CEOsCash handouts from recent state elections are expected to boost spending on items like apparel, smartphones, and electronics. Consumers, es...
06 May, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 25%It is not every day that you see crude oil prices moving higher and the Asian markets, including India, also inching higher. Now, as an inv...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.51 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
Teetotalitarian nanny state strikes againThe Indian state patronisingly assumes that all voters cannot be trusted to exercise electoral judgement if they have access to alcohol. EC...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
Brace for a bigger bar tab in UP from April — here’s how much liquor prices will rise, and whyUP alcohol price hike: Uttar Pradesh liquor prices will increase by approximately 7.5 percent starting April. The state government has appr...
13 Feb, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
How UP's liquor lottery system helped Yogi govt double revenue to Rs 50,000 crore in six yearsUttar Pradesh's revamped excise policy and lottery system have doubled the state's liquor revenue, reaching Rs 51,000 crore in 2024-25. The...
03 Jun, 2025, 04.33 PM IST
Five liquor shops for one lakh Indians as boozy bottleneck grips a thirsty nationIndia's liquor retail density is significantly low, with only five shops per lakh consumers, leading to limited brand choices and overcharg...
21 Apr, 2025, 09.22 AM IST
Imported whisky, rum, vodka, gin, to get costly in Tamil Nadu. Here's whyState liquor corporation in Tamil Nadu has raised the MRP for imported foreign liquor and varieties from other states. Beer varieties have ...
20 Jul, 2023, 05.26 PM IST
Delhi to get new, swanky private liquor shops from today. All the detailsThe private liquor vends had already shut operations on September 30, and the government ones which were operating in the transition period...
17 Nov, 2021, 12.11 PM IST
Delhi lowers legal age of drinking to 21 years"The new excise policy was approved by the Cabinet today on basis of the recommendations of the Group of Ministers. It was decided that no ...
23 Mar, 2021, 08.51 AM IST
UP's new Excise Policy aims Rs 6,000 crore excess revenue next fiscal"To provide good quality liquor at economic prices, UP Made Liquor (in Tetra-pack and of 42.8 per cent strength only) made from Grain ENA, ...
09 Jan, 2021, 05.25 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh government allows sale of high-end liquor brands in shopping malls“The Cabinet has approved the Uttar Pradesh Excise (Settlement of Licenses for Premium Retail Vends of Foreign Liquor) Rules, 2020, paving ...
24 May, 2020, 12.15 PM IST
LS polls: Excise Department warns liquor shops against selling on the basis of coupon or tokenAn official said the department has issued a circular, directing liquor outlets Delhi to strictly follow opening and closing time of their ...
24 Mar, 2019, 04.58 PM IST