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Government & Regulation

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

New Delhi, September 14, 2026: The Delhi Excise Department has registered 725 FIRs, arrested 730 individuals, seized 197 vehicles and recovered approximately...

Sep 14, 2026

Government & Regulation

India’s Alcobev Industry Enters a Decade of Structural Growth as Premiumisation and Policy Reforms Accelerate

Sep 11, 2026

Government & Regulation

India Needs a Dedicated National Alcohol Policy: Top ICMR Official

Sep 1, 2026

Government & Regulation

Old Monk to Change Bottle Labels After Bombay High Court Questions ‘7 Years Old Blended’ Claim

Sep 1, 2026

Government & Regulation

Medusa Beverages Launches Raksha Bandhan Campaign Celebrating Sibling Bonds and Memorable Moments

Aug 27, 2026

Government & Regulation

Madras High Court Permits COVID-Era Refund of Liquor Licence and Privilege Fees for Bars and Hotels

Aug 18, 2026

State Excise Policy

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State Excise Policy

MP Excise Revenue Hits ₹17,681 Crore; Country Liquor Dominates at 13.96 Crore Proof Litres in 2025-26

Bhopal, September 13, 2026: Madhya Pradesh's spirits market is dominated by country liquor by volume and the Sagar liquor tragedy that claimed...

Sep 14, 2026

State Excise Policy

Bihar Liquor Ban Will Not Be Lifted, Says CM Samrat Choudhary

Sep 11, 2026

State Excise Policy

Kerala’s Liquor Policy May Push Local Investors to Neighbouring States

Sep 10, 2026

State Excise Policy

Aabkari Times Announces 2nd Edition of ‘Directory of Distilleries, Breweries & Wineries of India 2026-27’

Sep 10, 2026

State Excise Policy

Telangana Excise Department Registers 3,086 Cases in Two-Month Crackdown on Illicit Liquor

Sep 2, 2026

State Excise Policy

Tamil Nadu Excise Department Unveils Major Drive Against Illicit Liquor, Boosts Enforcement and Rehabilitation

Sep 2, 2026

Alco-Bev Industry News

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Alco-Bev Industry News

West Bengal Declares Maha Ashtami 2026 as Dry Day for Durga Puja

West Bengal has announced that liquor shops and bars across the state will remain closed on Maha Ashtami, October 19, 2026, as...

Sep 11, 2026

Alco-Bev Industry News

Sagar Liquor Tragedy: Why Do People Still Risk Their Lives by Consuming Illicit Alcohol?

Sep 6, 2026

Alco-Bev Industry News

South Korea’s Alcohol Decline Offers Key Lessons for India’s Beverage Industry

Aug 25, 2026

Alco-Bev Industry News

Assam Excise Honours Dimoria Team for Busting Inter-State Liquor Racket Near Meghalaya Border

Aug 18, 2026

Alco-Bev Industry News

Happy Independence Day

Aug 16, 2026

Alco-Bev Industry News

Tasmac online liquor payment system sees gradual adoption amid connectivity and server glitches

Aug 12, 2026

Whisky & Premium Spirits

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Whisky & Premium Spirits

MOOOZ Cranberry Vodka Launches in Uttar Pradesh, Expanding Adie Broswon’s Flavoured Vodka Portfolio

Uttar Pradesh: Adie Broswon Group has expanded its flavoured vodka portfolio with the launch of MOOOZ Cranberry Vodka in Uttar Pradesh, strengthening...

Sep 14, 2026

Whisky & Premium Spirits

Vodka Gains Ground in India as Young Consumers and Premiumisation Reshape Spirits Market

Sep 14, 2026

Whisky & Premium Spirits

Camikara Rum Wins Three Silver Medals at International Spirits Challenge 2026

Sep 13, 2026

Whisky & Premium Spirits

Allied Blenders to Invest Rs 115 Crore in Single Malt Whisky, Plans New Distillery in Maharashtra

Sep 13, 2026

Whisky & Premium Spirits

TASMAC Bars in Chennai Face Overcharging Allegations

Sep 13, 2026

Whisky & Premium Spirits

UBD Launches Madhvan Distiller’s Tribute Blend Premium Indian Whisky

Sep 10, 2026

Beer & Brewery

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Beer & Brewery

India’s Beer Market Gets a Premium Boost as Consumers Trade Up

New Delhi: India’s beer market is witnessing a strong shift towards premium and super-premium products as consumers increasingly trade up, helping beer...

Sep 14, 2026

Beer & Brewery

Marmalade Raises ₹6 Crore to Scale Brightside Craft Whiskey Across India

Sep 10, 2026

Beer & Brewery

Gujarat: Imported Liquor Prices Jump 60-90% After CAG-Driven Fee Revision; Sales Crash to 30% of Normal Levels

Sep 9, 2026

Beer & Brewery

Why Premium Beer Economics in India Are Brutal — Even for Growing Brands Like Kati Patang

Sep 6, 2026

Beer & Brewery

United Breweries Expects Premium Beer to Contribute Up to 20% of Sales by FY30

Sep 5, 2026

Beer & Brewery

India’s Beer Boom

Sep 4, 2026

Investment & Stocks

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Investment & Stocks

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

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a major manufacturing hub for the beverage packaging industry, with global aluminium can manufacturers Ball Corporation...

Sep 11, 2026

Investment & Stocks

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

Sep 11, 2026

Investment & Stocks

How Yogi Adityanath Transformed UP’s Liquor Trade and Revenue Model

Sep 4, 2026

Company News

Tilaknagar Industries Targets Double-Digit Volume Growth in FY27, Expands Prag Distillery Capacity Sixfold

Sep 1, 2026

Investment & Stocks

India Glycols Sets September 1 Demerger Date, IGL Spirits Appoints Seven Directors

Sep 1, 2026

Investment & Stocks

Tilaknagar Industries Open to Another Large Acquisition After Imperial Blue Buyout

Aug 26, 2026

Events & Brand Stories

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Events & Exhibitions

Oktoberfest 2026 Sees 60% Surge in Bookings From India as US and UK Demand Declines

Munich: International travel patterns for Oktoberfest 2026 are showing a significant shift, with bookings from India rising sharply while demand from some...

Sep 14, 2026

Events & Exhibitions

United Spirits to Participate in UBS India Summit 2026 in Bengaluru

Sep 2, 2026

Events & Exhibitions

Mikiamo Launches Amaro Rosso, Premium Italian Red Bitter Liqueur in India

Sep 2, 2026

Events & Exhibitions

UP’s Excise Exports Surge 163% in Volume in Q1 FY2026-27

Sep 2, 2026

Events & Exhibitions

Alcostar Broadens Its Market Footprint with the Official Launch of Alcostar Natural Mineral Water

Sep 1, 2026

Brand Stories

New Home-Grown Brands Target Bigger Share of India’s $50 Billion Alcobev Market

Aug 26, 2026

International & Trade

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Import & Export

5 Macallan Whiskies to Buy at Delhi Duty Free, From ₹8,000

For travellers looking to pick up a premium Scotch whisky before flying out of India, Delhi Duty Free offers an impressive selection...

Sep 13, 2026

Luxury Spirits Drive Growth in India’s Alcohol Market as Affluent Consumers Trade Up

Import & Export

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