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
Karnataka rolls out new alcobev policy, distillers unhappyBengaluru has a new excise duty on alcohol-in-beverage. Prices are now set by producers. The government cut liquor price slabs to make drin...
17 May, 2026, 06.32 PM 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
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
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
Tariff cuts on US booze may barely dent India’s dominant spirits marketUS whiskey and wine imports are unlikely to significantly impact India's domestic alcohol market, even with potential duty concessions. Ind...
08 Feb, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
South India accounts for 58% of all-India whiskey sales in FY25; this state leads the chart with 17% shareSouth Indian states dominate India’s IMFL market, contributing 58% of sales in FY25, with Karnataka leading at 17% of national volumes, fol...
28 Sep, 2025, 08.07 PM IST
Tilaknagar to acquire Pernod Ricard's Imperial Blue whiskey, announcement likely on WednesdayTilaknagar Industries is set to acquire Imperial Blue whiskey from Pernod Ricard. The deal is expected to be finalized soon. Tilaknagar's b...
22 Jul, 2025, 09.35 PM IST
Suntory looks for a high with Imperial Blue buySuntory is reportedly reviving its interest in acquiring Imperial Blue whiskey from Pernod Ricard, amidst Pernod's global restructuring and...
25 Jun, 2025, 12.52 AM IST
Inbrew Beverages, TPG Capital in race to buy Imperial Blue, India's third-largest whisky brandRavi S Deol's Inbrew Beverages and TPG Capital are bidding to acquire Imperial Blue whisky from Pernod Ricard. Due diligence will begin soo...
28 Oct, 2024, 05.30 AM 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
USL Gives Beer Lovers a New Taste of WhiskeyUSL launches Silk, a home-grown honey flavoured whiskey under McDowell's brand.
27 Sep, 2016, 12.03 PM IST
United Spirits Limited gives Beer lovers a new taste of WhiskeyWhile USL hasn't tweaked the alcohol content to make the new product less potent, there could be a consumer perception of it being a temper...
27 Sep, 2016, 02.54 AM IST
Rising income, wide reach make scotch and other whiskies popular with young drinkersYoung consumers are now driving a significant chunk of malt whiskey sales, forcing distillers to position some of their brands as more vibr...
30 Aug, 2016, 05.05 AM IST
- Mallya gets W&M for 595 mn pounds
Vijay Mallya-promoted United Spirits has said it has acquired Whyte & Mackay for 595 mn pounds.
16 May, 2007, 03.16 PM IST