FSSAI names United Spirits, INBREW in crackdown over added flavours voilation in alco-bev productsThe FSSAI has issued notices to several liquor manufacturers for adding artificial flavors. These companies are accused of imitating natura...
02 Aug, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Lion Brewery makes India comeback after 60 years, targets premium beer marketLion Brewery Co has re-entered the Indian market after more than sixty years. The company is launching its premium beer range in Delhi and ...
02 Aug, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
RJ Corp picks former Diageo maven Prathmesh Mishra to expand drinks playRJ Corp, led by Ravi Jaipuria, has appointed former Diageo executive Prathmesh Mishra as it explores expanding into the premium alcoholic b...
25 Jul, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
From craft beer darling to founder's exit: Bira 91's journey ahead of a revival bidBira 91 founder Ankur Jain has exited the company after a settlement. This agreement allows for the company's recapitalization and operatio...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
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
Strong demand for premium beer from tier II cities, Rs 600 crore capex to support growth: SOM DistilleriesSOM Distilleries & Breweries Ltd is expanding its infrastructure to meet this growing demand and explore opportunities in the broader alcoh...
06 May, 2025, 10.24 AM IST
United Breweries cheers to new beginnings; to debut premium Dutch beer Amstel in IndiaUnited Breweries will introduce Amstel Grande, a Dutch premium beer, in India. This announcement comes as demand for premium beers rises by...
24 Oct, 2024, 06.11 PM IST
Beer companies to collectively launch new brands in India to reverse sales declineIndia’s beer sales fell 2 per cent in the year to March 2017, but companies expect the segment to expand 5-7 per cent in the current fiscal...
17 Apr, 2017, 01.08 AM IST
Viiking Ventures to invest Rs 100 crore for expansion and marketingDiversified firm Viiking Ventures plans to invest Rs 100 crore in expansion of its premium beer brand 'Goa Beer' in domestic as well as int...
04 Oct, 2015, 12.45 PM IST
Brew in India: Why a clutch of foreign premium mild beer labels want to manufacture hereStrong beer may be the poison of most Indians, but a clutch of foreign premium mild beer labels are seeking to get more competitive by manu...
05 Jul, 2015, 06.57 AM IST
Super premium beers to contribute 25% to UBL sales by 2020Liquor firm United Breweries Ltd (UBL) expects its super premium beer brands to contribute 15 per cent to its total sales by volume and 25 ...
03 Jul, 2015, 06.46 PM IST
Premium international beer brands bet big on India; shed the beverage’s summer drink imageBeer makers are pushing products in the non-summer months by associating with sporting and musical events.
15 Sep, 2013, 02.35 AM IST
- Carlsberg launches super premium strong beer
The Danish company will brew Carlsberg Elephant, a super premium beer to bet on strong beer which accounts for the lion's share of the mark...
28 Jun, 2011, 07.36 PM IST
- Kingfisher Ultra creating premium space in the beer market
With a 30% growth in beer sales during April-July, volumes are clearly not a problem for India’s largest producer of beer, United Breweries...
23 Aug, 2010, 01.07 AM IST
- UB lines up premium beer brands
United Breweries (UB) is lining up two premium variants of its flagship Kingfisher beer to take on invading international brands like Carls...
20 Sep, 2008, 03.18 AM IST
- Hunter follows Tiger into west India’s beer market
Bhopal-based Som Distilleries and Breweries plans to launch its flagship Hunter Beer in the western and southern markets.
29 Apr, 2008, 01.17 AM IST
- SABMiller set to uncork Peroni in Indian mkt
SABMiller has moved a step closer to uncorking its international lifestyle beer brand Peroni in the domestic market.
09 Oct, 2006, 01.28 AM IST