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
India’s newest round of drinkers is rewriting the rules of the world’s biggest barYoung Indians are redefining their drinking habits not by drinking less, but by selecting superior quality alcohol. This notable shift towa...
13 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
India to emerge as largest scotch market, exploring partnership with Indian malt makers: Scotch Whisky AssoIndia is poised to become the largest global Scotch whisky market. This growth is driven by competition, premiumisation, and economic expan...
09 Nov, 2025, 11.46 AM IST
Import of bulk Scotch to increase, FTA to also benefit IMFL industry: Scotch Whisky AssociationIndia is the world's number one Scotch whisky export market by volume, with 192 million bottles exported in 2024. However, in terms of valu...
07 Nov, 2025, 07.39 PM IST
Bottoms up! India outdrinks key global markets in growth, whisky leads the wayIndia has achieved the highest growth in total beverage alcohol consumption among 20 key global markets for the third consecutive half-year...
06 Nov, 2025, 02.29 PM IST
On a health kick, FMCG companies chase sugar-free rushDriven by health awareness and the 'Eat Right Movement,' Indian packaged food companies like Britannia, Nestle, and Tata Consumer are signi...
03 Aug, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Sazerac to introduce bourbon lineup in India, a priority market for American liquor makerSazerac, a US-based spirits company, will expand its bourbon whiskey offerings in India. The company sees India as a key growth market. It ...
27 Nov, 2024, 08.20 PM IST
Scotch, premium foreign whiskies see fall in sales growth as Indians go for local whiskyTo be sure, within imported whiskey, premium and super-premium brands have still performed well but value or entry level brands, which most...
10 Jul, 2024, 11.55 PM IST
Demand for spirits slows on increased taxes and high baseThe Indian spirits industry experienced a slowdown in demand to 2.2% in the quarter ended September, reversing a 7-15% growth trend over th...
22 Nov, 2023, 03.34 PM IST
UK-India FTA will increase investments: Chivas BrothersChivas Brothers, a leading Scotch whiskey manufacturer, expects the proposed free trade agreement between the UK and India to create a fair...
24 Jul, 2023, 05.53 PM IST
Spirits’ sales in India driven by whiskey, report showsWhiskey dominates nearly two-thirds of India's spirits sales, with 85% of the market being controlled by 10 local brands in the under INR 7...
24 Jul, 2023, 04.27 PM IST
Post-pandemic binge: Alcohol imports jump 54% in April-JanuaryImports of mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas) increased 13.5% to $6.63 billion in FY23 (April-January) compared with the previou...
21 Apr, 2023, 12.22 AM IST
Liquor sales bubble over to 15% as demand increases for key segments"Based on the last ten calendar months, the industry is expected to grow in double digits, largely driven by a secular trend in premiumisat...
30 Nov, 2022, 12.55 AM IST
Beer brewpubs are a thing of the past: Gin bars, whisky lounges, rum taverns are taking over BengaluruContrary to expectations, single-spirit bars have an upper hand with variety.
29 Jul, 2019, 09.44 AM IST
Liquor sales slip as poll curbs dampen spiritsSales of beer grew 5% while those of spirits expanded 2% during the April-June quarter, according to GlobalData, a UK-based research firm.
18 Jul, 2019, 08.16 AM IST
More cash, more booze to drive growth in India's premium spiritsAfter three years of stagnation when the industry faced sales restrictions, Indians are drinking more and spending on premium alcohol, said...
17 Dec, 2018, 09.57 AM IST
- Your drink may come at a higher price
Price hike in extra neutral alcohol, a key ingredient, may result in liquor prices going up by rs 10 a bottle.
07 Jul, 2008, 02.54 AM IST