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
India-UK FTA draws mixed response from liquor industry over Scotch duty cutsThe India-UK Free Trade Agreement is set to begin on July 15. Alcoholic beverage makers welcome the pact, expecting increased trade and a b...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
Cupid Breweries to acquire United Spirits' alcobev unit in Odisha for Rs 22.5 croreCupid Breweries and Distilleries will acquire an operational alcoholic beverage manufacturing unit in Odisha from United Spirits Limited. T...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
India's edible oil imports up 6.7 per cent in May to 13.39 lakh tonnesIndia's edible oil imports saw a significant rise in May, reaching nearly 13.39 lakh tonnes. This increase was primarily fueled by higher s...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
India has a story to tell in single malts that is not borrowed from Scotland or Japan: Alcobrew’s Romesh PanditaIn a freewheeling chat, Romesh Pandita, Chairman and Managing Director, Alcobrew Distilleries India, highlights how Indian single malts are...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Keenly watching India-US trade deal developments: Brown-Forman India MDBrown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel's, is closely monitoring the India-United States trade deal. Positive signs are emerging for the bil...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock at industry summitAirline leaders meet in Rio de Janeiro facing a major industry crisis. The Iran war is increasing jet fuel costs and disrupting flights. Th...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Global firms exploit India's IPO boom to take profits back to home countriesForeign companies are listing their Indian units to send billions of dollars back home. These are mostly secondary offerings, not for raisi...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Delhi HC rejects Pernod Ricard's plea against denial of L1 liquor licenceThe Delhi High Court has rejected Pernod Ricard's plea for an L1 wholesale liquor licence. The French spirits giant faced denial due to a p...
29 May, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Royal Enfield launches Bullet 650 in India: Check price, features, specifications and moreRoyal Enfield has launched its new Bullet 650 in India. The motorcycle is available at dealerships nationwide. It features a 650cc twin-cyl...
28 May, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
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
Diageo India bets big on premium demandDemand for premium alcohol in India remains robust despite global challenges, says Diageo India's managing director Praveen Someshwar. Howe...
18 May, 2026, 12.43 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
Officer’s Choice whiskey maker targets premium spirits segment despite war-linked inflation worriesAllied Blenders and Distillers sees strong growth in premium spirits. The company prioritizes profitability over mass volumes. This strateg...
15 May, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Sebi approves IPO plans of Neolite Lightings, Aspri Spirits and SS RetailSebi approved IPO plans of Neolite ZKW Lightings, Aspri Spirits and SS Retail, enabling them to raise funds through fresh issues and OFS ro...
15 May, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
United Spirits Q4 Results: Profit jumps 27% on demand for premium liquorKarnataka, one of India's highest-tax alcohol markets, said in March it will scrap government price controls and shift to strength-based e...
14 May, 2026, 07.34 PM IST