QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impactRising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India's consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to...
26 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
India’s brandy boom still feels uncool. Liquor cos want to give it a makeoverBrandy, a spirit deeply entrenched in South India's culture and cinema, is now undergoing a national makeover. Despite being India's second...
20 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
'Nao' is the time: Why Diageo India is backing this Indian craft gin producerAnand Virmani, Co-Founder & Master Distiller, Goa-based Nao Spirits & Beverages, explains how they marketed India’s first craft gin, Greate...
16 May, 2026, 10.12 AM 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
As war settles, time to be bullish? Maybe: 5 stocks from different sectors with upside potential up to 24%After a weak 2025 and a not-so-great January-February 2026, the Indian mid- and small-cap segments followed the market as it headed south i...
07 May, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Diageo springs a surprise, sales climb on Africa, Latin AmericaDiageo has experienced an unforeseen surge in sales for the latest quarter, attributed to robust growth in Africa and Latin America that su...
06 May, 2026, 11.58 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
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 29%In the current phase of market volatility, the only solace to be derived is from market history. And history tells us that, just like good ...
01 May, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
Rs 65,000 Birthday shock: 19 drinks, 28 starters and 5 pizzas—Bengaluru boy says ‘never celebrating again’A young man in Bengaluru has vowed to stop celebrating his birthday after a recent celebration resulted in a staggering ₹65,208 bill. The e...
01 May, 2026, 03.08 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
Diet coke runs dry in Indian cities as Iran war triggers aluminium can shortageDiet Coke is disappearing from shelves across major Indian cities. A global shortage of aluminium beverage cans, exacerbated by the Iran wa...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
How global liquor brands are choosing desi partners to tap India’s premium boomGlobal liquor companies are increasingly partnering with Indian firms to navigate the complex market and tap into its steady growth. Facing...
11 Apr, 2026, 03.51 PM 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
Indians like to have a swig of premium beerPremium beers significantly outpaced the overall beer market in FY24, with a 25-30% volume growth compared to the 8-10% growth of the beer ...
08 Jul, 2024, 12.58 AM IST
Bira 91 partners with VAHDAM India to launch Chamomile Tea LagerThe Chamomile Tea Lager has been brewed with a special blend of high-quality green tea, pure chamomile, and dried orange peels, which makes...
08 Sep, 2022, 01.29 PM 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