HC stays FSSAI ban on pre-packed whisky, rum of Khargone firmThe Madhya Pradesh High Court has stayed an FSSAI order banning whisky and rum sales. This interim order was passed on August 6, preventing...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
SC seeks CCI response in Kerala State Beverages Corp caseThe Supreme Court has sought responses from the Competition Commission of India and others. This follows an appeal by the Confederation of ...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Karnataka Bandh 2026 today: Are banks closed on Thursday, August 13, 2026? Check bank holiday statusKarnataka Bandh: Banks in Karnataka will remain open on Thursday, August 13, 2026? The Reserve Bank of India calendar shows banks closed on...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Karnataka Bandh on August 13, 2026: Are banks open or closed on Thursday? Check bank holiday statusBank customers in Karanata may be wondering whether the statewide bandh will affect their offline banking services. Pro-Kannada organisatio...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Diageo India unit tells court rum ban lacked due process: ReportUnited Spirits challenges a government ban on its popular rum in Maharashtra. The company argues the prohibition order was issued without f...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Premiumisation lifts liquor companies' June quarter topline amid cost headwindsPremiumisation is the key growth driver for India's alcoholic beverages industry. Major spirit makers expanded revenue and protected margin...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
FSSAI crackdown sends food, beverage firms back to drawing boardAmid heightened regulatory scrutiny, Indian food and beverage companies are taking steps to update product labels and advertising claims. R...
08 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
India warned Diageo that its whisky's 'matured in American oak casks' claim was misleadingIndia's food safety regulator has warned Diageo about misleading whisky maturation claims. The FSSAI stated that most of the product was no...
08 Aug, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Tequila giant Becle makes direct India push, appoints Shweta Jain as MDProximo is among the last major global spirits companies to establish a direct India operation. Most of its international rivals are alread...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on August 8, 2026? Check if HDFC Bank, SBI, PNB and others are openBank customers are advised to stay informed about upcoming holiday schedules that could impact banking operations. National and religious h...
08 Aug, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Dabur takes FSSAI to court; fourth company to do so in recent weeksDabur India is contesting the FSSAI's recent prohibition on products boasting '100% pure' claims, joining numerous other companies that hav...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
AlcoBev makers challenge FSSAI directive over flavoring, labelling norms in High CourtsIn a significant move, United Spirits and Associated Alcohol & Breweries are contesting a directive from the food regulator regarding flavo...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
FSSAI bans old monk: Why did regulator stop sale of three variants of the popular Rum?The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned sale of old monk and other alcoholic beverage makers. Manufacturers all...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Dabur honey, ghee, coconut oil banned by FSSAI over misleading claims: Why food regulator acted, list of products under lensDabur sale ban news: India's food regulator has prohibited Dabur India from selling several food products. These products carried misleadin...
04 Aug, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
India bans sale of some Diageo, Inbrew whiskies and rum over flavouringIndia's food safety regulator has banned popular whiskies and rums from Diageo and Inbrew. These beverages were found to use artificial fla...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
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
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on August 1, 2026? Check if HDFC Bank, SBI, PNB and others are openAll scheduled and non-scheduled banks observe holidays on the second and fourth Saturdays. Banks remain open on the first, third, and fifth...
01 Aug, 2026, 07.00 AM IST