Karnataka rolls out new alcobev policy, distillers unhappyBengaluru has a new excise duty on alcohol-in-beverage. Prices are now set by producers. The government cut liquor price slabs to make drin...
17 May, 2026, 06.32 PM 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
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
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 case: SIT finds Rs 4,000 crore given to 2 YSRCP MPs, top govt officials to edge out national liquor brandsA special investigative team in Andhra Pradesh has uncovered a ₹4,000 crore kickback scheme involving at least two parliamentarians and top...
14 Mar, 2025, 07.44 AM IST
J&K plans to ban liquor sale but revenues surges to Rs 2,000 cr in this fiscal yearLiquor sales in Jammu and Kashmir are rising even as political parties intensify demands for prohibition. The government projects a 4% incr...
12 Mar, 2025, 02.11 PM IST
Mizoram passes bill to allow local wine, beer productionThe Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition) Amendment Bill, 2025, allowing the production of local wine and beer, was passed despite strong opposition...
11 Mar, 2025, 06.49 PM IST
Amid oppn walk-out, Bill passed in dry Mizoram for sale of wine made of local fruitsThe Assembly in Mizoram passed an amendment bill to relax the prohibition law, allowing the manufacture and supply of wine and local beer m...
10 Mar, 2025, 10.25 PM IST
438 alcohol-related deaths reported in 10 months; 86 died due to consumption of drugs in 14 months in MizoramAt least 438 alcohol-related deaths, including 77 women, have been reported in Mizoram. The Mizoram Liquor Prohibition Act, 2019 was promul...
07 Mar, 2024, 10.35 PM IST
Surge of foreign liquor brands challenges local premium labels in Uttar PradeshThe retail sector of Uttar Pradesh is witnessing an influx of international liquor labels that pose formidable competition to local premium...
17 Aug, 2023, 03.26 PM IST
Amid protests on lifting prohibition, Manipur issues draft liquor policyAiming to generate employment and increase the revenue of the state, the draft policy issued on Tuesday night said it was seeking to addres...
05 Oct, 2022, 11.12 AM IST
Local spirits companies offer country liquor in paperboard cartons in bid to boost marginsTill now, only low-priced Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) was available in paperboard cartons akin to ‘tetrapaks’, which has helped compa...
29 Jul, 2020, 10.54 AM IST
- Liquor bottles in Goa to carry holograms
Such a measure is being put in place to ensure that tourists are not sold spurious or adulterated liquor in the state, Excise Commissioner ...
05 Jul, 2011, 11.00 AM IST
- Bacardi crosses Tamil Nadu bottleneck
Bacardi, the world’s largest privately-held spirits company, is launching its flagship Bacardi Superior rum and Eristoff vodka in Tamil Nad...
23 Dec, 2010, 01.44 AM 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
- Taxes to keep prices of imported liquor high
Centre has allowed states to impose a host of local taxes on imported wines and spirits.
12 Jul, 2007, 03.37 PM IST
- Imported liquor to remain costly
Despite the duty cuts introduced last week, local taxes will keep prices of imported wines and spirits high.
12 Jul, 2007, 03.30 PM IST