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Government & Regulation

Radico Khaitan Appoints Dilip K. Banthiya as Executive Director and CFO; Elevates Saket Somani to Deputy CFO

Radico Khaitan Limited has announced a major leadership restructuring within its finance function, appointing Chief Financial Officer Dilip K. Banthiya as Executive...

Nov 10, 2026

Government & Regulation

Kerala Excise Freezes New Liquor Licences Amid Policy Vacuum, Excise Commissioner Transferred

Nov 9, 2026

Government & Regulation

Old Monk Maker Withdraws Bombay High Court Plea Against FSSAI Ban, Agrees to Revise Product Labels

Nov 8, 2026

Government & Regulation

Kerala Government to Tighten Oversight of Bar Licences, CM V.D. Satheesan Says

Nov 8, 2026

Government & Regulation

Telangana High Court Stays Special Privilege Fee on Bars and Restaurants for Four Weeks

Nov 4, 2026

Government & Regulation

Odisha Excise Bureau Busts Counterfeit Liquor Unit Near Jharkhand Border, Seizes Over 4.6 Lakh Litres

Oct 25, 2026

State Excise Policy

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State Excise Policy

Delhi Excise Department Begins Implementing India-UK Trade Pact; Scotch Whisky Prices Expected to Fall in November

Prices of imported Scotch whisky and other British spirits in Delhi could decline in November 2026 as the Delhi Excise Department begins...

Nov 8, 2026

State Excise Policy

Tamil Nadu to Install Reverse Vending Machines at All 4,048 TASMAC Liquor Outlets

Nov 6, 2026

State Excise Policy

United Spirits Popular Liquor Sales Decline 22.7% to ₹181 Crore in Q2 FY27 Amid Excise Policy Changes

Nov 3, 2026

State Excise Policy

Bihar Drug Seizures Raise Concerns Over Narcotics Trafficking After a Decade of Liquor Prohibition

Nov 1, 2026

State Excise Policy

Delhi Excise Department Makes P-10 Liquor Permits Mandatory for Banquet Halls and Farmhouses

Oct 25, 2026

State Excise Policy

MP Excise Policy in Focus as Imported Liquor Prices Drop by Up to 40%

Oct 24, 2026

Alco-Bev Industry News

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Alco-Bev Industry News

Suntory to Increase Prices of 364 Liquor Products, Including Hibiki, Yamazaki and Hakushu, from April 2027

Japanese beverage major Suntory has announced price increases across 364 alcoholic beverage products, including its premium whisky brands Hibiki, Yamazaki and Hakushu,...

Nov 9, 2026

Alco-Bev Industry News

Kerala Excise Commissioner Seeram Sambasiva Rao Transferred Amid Bar Licence Controversy

Nov 7, 2026

Alco-Bev Industry News

ABD Commences Commercial Operations at 4.4 Million-Litre Malt Distillery in Telangana

Oct 22, 2026

Alco-Bev Industry News

The Glenwalk Sells Nearly 1 Million Bottles in September 2026, Expands to 23 Indian States

Oct 16, 2026

Alco-Bev Industry News

Monkey Shoulder Kicks Off 9th Ultimate Bartender Championship in India with New Delhi Round

Oct 14, 2026

Alco-Bev Industry News

Tasmac to Invite Fresh Tenders for Bar Licences as Existing Permits Expire October 31

Oct 9, 2026

Whisky & Premium Spirits

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Whisky & Premium Spirits

Diwali Whisky Gifting Guide 10 Indian Whisky Brands to Explore This Festive Season

Diwali is a season of celebrations, family gatherings and thoughtful gifting. Alongside traditional sweets and festive hampers, whisky remains a familiar part...

Nov 7, 2026

Whisky & Premium Spirits

BULK SCOTCH BOOM: Is the India–UK FTA Reshaping India’s Whisky Industry?

Nov 7, 2026

Whisky & Premium Spirits

India’s Bulk Scotch Whisky Imports from Britain Surge Nearly 1,000% After India-UK Trade Deal

Nov 7, 2026

Whisky & Premium Spirits

Uppal Brewers & Distillers Introduces Soorahi and Madhvan Tribute Blend for Festive Whisky Gifting

Nov 6, 2026

Whisky & Premium Spirits

Alcobrew Launches Gamber Valley Pravah and Tapah Indian Single Malts in Five States

Nov 5, 2026

Whisky & Premium Spirits

Cheaper Scotch Whisky in India Draws Buyers Up the Premium Shelf, Intensifying Competition for Indian Brands

Nov 5, 2026

Beer & Brewery

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Beer & Brewery

TASMAC Diwali Sales Cross ₹630 Crore in 2026; Three-Year Trend Shows Festive Demand Remains Robust

Chennai, November 9, 2026 Tamil Nadu’s state-run liquor retailer TASMAC is set to close the Diwali 2026 period with total sales of...

Nov 10, 2026

Beer & Brewery

Molson Coors Reports 4.9% Decline in Beer Brand Volume in Q3 2026 as Sales and Profits Weakens

Nov 9, 2026

Beer & Brewery

Drifters Brewing Company Enters Goa with Belgian White and Mexican Crisp Craft Beers

Nov 6, 2026

Beer & Brewery

Carlsberg, Pernod Ricard and Coca-Cola Advance India IPO Plans at Different Stages

Nov 4, 2026

Beer & Brewery

AB InBev Sets Aside $30 Million for Unpaid Telangana Dues as Delayed Payments Hit Brewers

Nov 3, 2026

Beer & Brewery

Allied Blenders and Distillers Q2 FY27 Results Revenue Rises 15.8% to ₹1,152 Crore as Quarterly Sales Cross 10 Million Cases

Nov 2, 2026

Investment & Stocks

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Investment & Stocks

IGL Spirits Makes Stock Market Debut After Demerger from India Glycols, Brings 30 Million-Case Spirits Business to Investors

IGL Spirits Limited began trading on the BSE and the National Stock Exchange of India on November 4, 2026, following its demerger...

Nov 5, 2026

Investment & Stocks

United Spirits Q2 FY27 Results Net Profit Falls 2.1% to ₹462 Crore as Popular Segment Slumps

Oct 29, 2026

Investment & Stocks

Karan Bilimoria Calls for India-UK Partnership Beyond Trade, Investment

Oct 21, 2026

Company News

DeVANS Modern Breweries Appoints Vikas Bhatia as COO to Drive Growth

Oct 17, 2026

Investment & Stocks

John Distilleries Crosses ₹10,000 Crore Revenue in FY26 as Sazerac Becomes Majority Shareholder

Oct 11, 2026

Investment & Stocks

Mount Everest Breweries Files DRHP for ₹300 Crore IPO to Fund Expansion and Debt Repayment

Sep 30, 2026

Events & Brand Stories

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Events & Exhibitions

Sanjeev Vijh Joins Kiva Spirits & Company as Senior Vice President – Corporate Affairs & Communications

Kiva Spirits & Company has appointed Sanjeev Vijh as its new Senior Vice President – Corporate Affairs & Communications. The appointment, announced...

Nov 10, 2026

Events & Exhibitions

Medusa Beverages Launches ‘The Great Indian Filmy Diwali’ Campaign with Three-Part Bollywood Video Series

Nov 6, 2026

Events & Exhibitions

India’s Alcobev Industry Gears Up for Festive and Wedding Season as Premium Liquor Demand Rises

Nov 6, 2026

Events & Exhibitions

Rockford Imperial Reserve Wins Product Launch Honour as Abhishek Modi Named Leader of the Year at Spiritz Conclave Achievers’ Awards

Nov 5, 2026

Brand Stories

Mass-Market Liquor Brands Face Slowdown as Inflation Hits India’s Spirits Industry; Premium Segment Holds Up

Nov 2, 2026

Brand Stories

Johnnie Walker Partners with BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ for Global Johnnie Walker Black Label Campaign

Oct 30, 2026

International & Trade

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Import & Export

Bengaluru Liquor Traders Urge Withdrawal of Four-Day Closure Order for Teachers’ Constituency Election

Bengaluru: Liquor traders in Bengaluru have urged the Karnataka government to withdraw the order mandating a four-day closure of liquor outlets during...

Oct 21, 2026