From Varuni to bhang: How India’s ancient drinking traditions became a colonial tax machineThroughout history, ancient Indian cultures embraced intoxicants such as toddy and cannabis, weaving them into the fabric of religious and ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.43 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
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
High on India growth, Diageo gives region 'Standalone' tagDiageo is taking a bold step by designating India as a distinct operational region, separating it from the Asia-Pacific hub. This strategic...
08 Aug, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
Walgreens to close more stores in 2026 - Check list of pharmacy giant's locations shutting down across the USWalgreens is closing stores across many states as part of its 2026 operational streamlining plan. The company aims to improve profitability...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
United Spirits set to cut 100 jobs to curb costs, streamline operationsUnited Spirits is cutting around 100 jobs in India as part of parent Diageo's global cost-saving drive. This significant workforce reductio...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
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
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