No happy hour yet: Alcohol makers flag cost shock, seek state price hikeAlcoholic beverage makers are urging state governments for price increases. Rising costs for cans and bottles are impacting production. Sup...
07 May, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Beer makers say costs are bubbling over as glass supply tightens the pourAs the beer industry experiences a surge in demand, producers are encountering significant challenges, primarily due to rising production c...
06 May, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
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01 May, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
Alcobev margins to drop 150–200 bps as glass bottle shortage drives up costs: CrisilIndia's alcoholic beverage industry is grappling with profit pressures this financial year. The skyrocketing costs of glass bottles, attrib...
22 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Cheers! Elara Capital sees 17% upside potential in United Breweries after Karnataka’s new excise policy, here’s whyKarnataka's new excise policy is set to benefit United Breweries significantly. The state is shifting to a global taxation standard, deregu...
19 Mar, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Taxes on beer already very high compared to IMFL whisky in Maharashtra: Brewers AssociationThe Brewers Association of India (BAI) supports Maharashtra's decision to raise excise duty on IMFL whisky, citing already high beer taxes....
12 Jun, 2025, 03.13 PM IST
Beer brews a strong growth storyIndia's beer market experienced a significant surge in demand, growing by 10% in 2024-25, outpacing the previous year and contrasting with ...
25 Apr, 2025, 12.23 AM IST
Trump administration adds beer, can imports to 25% US aluminum tariffsThe Trump administration has imposed a 25% tariff on all beer imports and empty aluminum cans, set to take effect on April 4. This action i...
04 Apr, 2025, 01.41 PM IST
Brewers' body urges Karnataka govt to apply rules uniformly, flags frequent tax hikeThe Brewers Association of India (BAI) has requested the Karnataka government to address the frequent tax hikes and arbitrary regulations a...
05 Mar, 2025, 09.29 PM IST
Beer to pinch pockets in Telangana as it gets costlier after 15% price hikeThe Telangana government has approved a 15% hike in beer prices, following a request from the Brewers Association of India due to significa...
11 Feb, 2025, 06.35 PM IST
Beer prices in Telangana based on FY19 cost; Rs 3,900 crore dues remain unpaid to alcoBev sector: BAIUnited Breweries and the Brewers Association of India (BAI) have raised concerns over the commercial viability of beer prices set by the Te...
09 Jan, 2025, 07.57 PM IST
Karnataka budget: Govt to tweak duties on liquor, beer to be competitive with neighbouring statesTo safeguard revenues and prevent trade diversion to neighboring states, the Karnataka government plans to adjust duty rates for Indian Mad...
16 Feb, 2024, 08.39 PM IST
Budget 2021: Prices of imported alcoholic drinks may not changePrices of imported alcoholic drinks may not change in the next fiscal. While the budget has reduced basic customs duty on liquor to 50% fro...
02 Feb, 2021, 01.57 AM IST
Beer consumption falls by half in West Bengal as duty rises 40%West Bengal, one of the top beer-consuming states in the country, raised the duty to 45.5% from 30% in January.
13 Dec, 2018, 11.50 PM IST
Liqour in Delhi become costlier from TuesdayDelhi government has decided to increase the retailer's profit margin in order to promote fair play and make the liquor trade look more pro...
01 Jul, 2014, 12.21 AM IST
- Delayed rains bring cheer to beer makers
The delayed monsoon has brought some cheer to the Indian beer industry as volumes rose 6% in the first quarter.
18 Jul, 2009, 03.22 AM IST
- Beer sales may hold steady despite fall in economic growth
India’s beer consumption vaulted 9-10% during FY09 as economic slowdown did not reflect on sales as yet in a sector often linked directly t...
01 May, 2009, 03.49 AM IST