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Government & Regulation

Odisha Bans New Liquor Shops for Three Years, CM Mohan Charan Majhi Announces Zero-Tolerance Policy on Drugs

The Odisha government will not permit any new liquor shops to open in the state for the next three years, Chief Minister...

Oct 7, 2026

Government & Regulation

Guala Closures Upgrades Alusnap Caps with Tamper-Evident Technology to Fight Spirits Counterfeiting

Sep 23, 2026

Government & Regulation

Andhra Pradesh Government Extends Liquor Shop Renewal Deadline to September 23

Sep 22, 2026

Government & Regulation

IMFL Worth Rs 1.2 Crore Seized in Chandauli; Five Arrested for Smuggling Liquor to Dry Bihar

Sep 22, 2026

Government & Regulation

Germany Expands Alcohol Bans at Major Train Stations to Curb Violence

Sep 16, 2026

Government & Regulation

Delhi Excise Registers 725 FIRs and Arrests 730 in Five Months; Illegal Liquor Seizures More Than Double Ahead of Festive Season

Sep 14, 2026

State Excise Policy

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State Excise Policy

Odisha Collects ₹24,455 Crore in Excise Duty Over Five Years, CAG Report Reveals

Odisha generated ₹24,455 crore in excise duty revenue between 2018-19 and 2022-23, making excise duty the third-largest contributor to the state government's...

Oct 13, 2026

State Excise Policy

Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat UP Prohibition Department Holds Youth Awareness Seminar at AKTU Lucknow

Oct 9, 2026

State Excise Policy

U.P. Excise Department Plans to Boost Grain-Based Country Liquor Production Amid Molasses Supply Constraints

Oct 9, 2026

State Excise Policy

Karnataka Beer Sales Surge 41% in First Half of FY 2026-27, Excise Revenue Crosses ₹22,000 Crore

Oct 6, 2026

State Excise Policy

Kerala May Review Midnight Bar Timings as State Prepares New Liquor Policy

Oct 3, 2026

State Excise Policy

Kerala Government May Review Bar Operating Hours as New Liquor Policy Discussions Begin

Oct 2, 2026

Alco-Bev Industry News

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Alco-Bev Industry News

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

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) board has approved the process of inviting fresh tenders for liquor bar licences across...

Oct 9, 2026

Alco-Bev Industry News

West Bengal Implements New Liquor Licence Rules, Sets 500-Metre Distance Limit in Municipal Areas

Oct 7, 2026

Alco-Bev Industry News

Molson Coors to Expand Non-Alcoholic Beverage Portfolio with Nationwide Coors 0.0 Rollout

Oct 6, 2026

Alco-Bev Industry News

Johnnie Walker Red Label vs Black Label Key Differences in Taste, Ageing, Price and Drinking Style

Sep 30, 2026

Alco-Bev Industry News

Gurgaon Pubs, Bars Operating Beyond Excise Hours to Face Action

Sep 28, 2026

Alco-Bev Industry News

Tasmac Staff Salary Hike Takes Effect in Tamil Nadu; Stricter Action on MRP Violations

Sep 26, 2026

Whisky & Premium Spirits

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Whisky & Premium Spirits

Top 10 Premium Whisky Brands in India Above ₹5,000 for the Festive Season

The festive season offers an opportunity to explore premium whisky brands and discover distinctive flavours for celebrations, gifting and home-bar collections. With...

Oct 13, 2026

Whisky & Premium Spirits

Delhi Reviews British Whisky and Gin Prices After Import Duty Cut to 75%

Oct 12, 2026

Whisky & Premium Spirits

Diageo India Targets Gen Z with Smirnoff ICE Launch as Ready-to-Drink Market Grows

Oct 10, 2026

Whisky & Premium Spirits

Sir Orrick’s Irish Whiskey Makes India Debut with Premium Triple-Distilled Expression

Oct 9, 2026

Whisky & Premium Spirits

Amrut Distilleries Showcases Premium Whisky, Rum and Gin for Durga Puja and Dussehra Celebrations

Oct 9, 2026

Whisky & Premium Spirits

Paul John Whisky Refreshes Brand Identity and Packaging with New Goa-Inspired Design

Oct 9, 2026

Beer & Brewery

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Beer & Brewery

Japan Cuts Beer Taxes, Making Regular Beer Cheaper from October 2026

Japan’s Liquor Tax Reform Equalises Rates for Beer, Happoshu and Third-Category Drinks, Reshaping the Country’s Beer Market Japan has introduced a major...

Oct 12, 2026

Beer & Brewery

Karnataka Liquor Sales Flat in H1 FY27 as Beer Volumes Surge 41% Under New AIB Policy

Oct 11, 2026

Beer & Brewery

AB InBev Gains Ground in India as Premium Beer Segment Expands

Oct 10, 2026

Beer & Brewery

UP Excise Links SBI E-Pay to Portal: Liquor Retailers Can Now Pay Wholesalers Online

Oct 9, 2026

Beer & Brewery

Karnataka AIB Policy Beer Sales Surge 49.69%, but IML Drives 82% of Incremental Revenue

Oct 9, 2026

Beer & Brewery

Consumer Choices, Not Sales Volume, to Drive India’s Alcobev Market Growth ISWAI

Oct 8, 2026

Investment & Stocks

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Investment & Stocks

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

New Delhi: John Distilleries, the Indian alcoholic beverage manufacturer known for its Paul John Indian Single Malt brand, has crossed ₹10,000 crore...

Oct 11, 2026

Investment & Stocks

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

Sep 30, 2026

Investment & Stocks

UP Excise Export Policy 2026-29 Yogi Government Shifts Focus from Revenue Collection to Global Alcohol Exports

Sep 27, 2026

Investment & Stocks

AP High Court Seeks Government Response on 50% Liquor Shop Renewal Fee Hike

Sep 17, 2026

Investment & Stocks

Ball Corporation, Crown Holdings Advance ₹4,991 Crore Aluminium Can Investments in Uttar Pradesh

Sep 11, 2026

Investment & Stocks

Varun Beverages’ Kiva Spirits Eyes Alcobrew Acquisition at ₹2,000-2,500 Crore

Sep 11, 2026

Events & Brand Stories

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Brand Stories

Over 160 Russian Alcohol Brands Explore India as Soyuzprod Targets 21 States

Mumbai, October 12, 2026: More than 160 Russian alcoholic beverage (alcobev) manufacturers are exploring opportunities in India as spirits, beer and flavoured...

Oct 13, 2026

Events & Exhibitions

Indri Launches Diwali Collector’s Edition 2026, Matured in Ruby Port Casks

Oct 10, 2026

Events & Exhibitions

AIBA Launches New Website to Strengthen Digital Presence of Indian Brewing Industry

Oct 6, 2026

Brand Stories

CETA Impact Premium UK Liquor Brands to Become Cheaper in UP from October 10

Oct 3, 2026

Events & Exhibitions

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Launches New Indian Festive Blend in Collaboration with Rahul Mishra

Oct 1, 2026

Events & Exhibitions

UP Liquor Exports Surge Nearly 90%, Outpace National Average

Sep 29, 2026

International & Trade

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International News

India’s Craft Spirits Boom Expands into the UK as Demand for Distinctive Indian Drinks Grows

London: India’s rapidly expanding craft spirits industry is gaining attention in the UK, with specialist importer Maharaja Drinks highlighting the growing diversity,...

Sep 25, 2026

India International Spirits Competition 2026 to Be Held in Gurugram on October 23

International News

Ethanol & Biofuel

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Ethanol & Biofuel

India’s Ethanol Supply Reaches 895 Crore Litres as Grain-Based Feedstocks Gain Share

India’s ethanol supply ecosystem is becoming increasingly diversified, with grain-based feedstocks emerging as a major source of ethanol production. According to the...

Sep 12, 2026