Aabkari Times

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

Nov 8, 2026

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

Nov 4, 2026

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

Oct 25, 2026

Rajasthan High Court Quashes Liquor Licence Cancellation, Orders ₹12 Lakh Refund with 6% Interest

Oct 24, 2026

Kerala Government Plans Strict Action Against Bars Serving Alcohol to People Below 23

Oct 14, 2026

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

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

Nov 6, 2026

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

Nov 3, 2026

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

Nov 1, 2026

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

Oct 25, 2026

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

Oct 24, 2026

Alco-Bev Industry News

Kerala Excise Commissioner Seeram Sambasiva Rao Transferred Amid Bar Licence Controversy

Kerala Excise Commissioner Seeram Sambasiva Rao has been transferred amid a growing controversy over the grant and renewal of bar licences allegedly...

Nov 7, 2026

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

Oct 22, 2026

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

Oct 16, 2026

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

Oct 14, 2026

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

Oct 9, 2026

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

Oct 7, 2026

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

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

Nov 7, 2026

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

Nov 7, 2026

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

Nov 6, 2026

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

Nov 5, 2026

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

Nov 5, 2026

Beer & Brewery

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

Drifters Brewing Company, the Maharashtra-born craft beer brand, has expanded its presence into Goa with the launch of two signature beers, Belgian...

Nov 6, 2026

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

Nov 4, 2026

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

Nov 3, 2026

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

India’s Premium Liquor Demand Remains Strong in Q2 FY27 as Radico Khaitan, United Breweries Report Profit Growth

Oct 29, 2026

United Breweries Q2 Results: Net Profit Jumps 190% to ₹134.81 Crore, Revenue Rises 24% on Premium Beer Growth

Oct 28, 2026

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

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

Oct 29, 2026

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

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

Oct 11, 2026

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

Sep 30, 2026

Events & Brand Stories

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

Medusa Beverages has unveiled its latest Diwali marketing campaign, ‘The Great Indian Filmy Diwali ft. Medusa’, featuring a three-part video series inspired...

Nov 6, 2026

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

Nov 6, 2026

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

Delhi Liquor Booking App Launched How to Pre-Book Alcohol Online and Pick Up from Stores

Oct 28, 2026

International & Trade