Year: 2026

• Alco-Bev Industry News

Happy Independence Day

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 3 months ago

Aabkari Times wishes you a very Happy Independence Day! On this 80th Independence Day, let us celebrate...

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• Whisky & Premium Spirits

Madras High Court Restrains Universal Spirits From Selling Marco Polo Brandy and Rum; Orders Handover of Unsold Stock to Empee Distilleries

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 3 months ago

Chennai, August 2026: The Madras High Court has restrained Universal Spirits Pvt Ltd from manufacturing, marketing or...

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• Government & Regulation

FSSAI Revokes 24-Hour Ban on 11 Liquor Varieties at Tamil Nadu Tasmac Outlets; Issues 30-Day Improvement Notice Instead

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 3 months ago

Chennai, August 15, 2026: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India revoked its prohibition order against...

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• Beer & Brewery

Dry Days in August 2026: Check the Dates When Liquor Sales Will Be Restricted

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 3 months ago

Dry Days in August 2026: Liquor sales will be prohibited or restricted on certain dates in August...

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• Health & De-addiction

Revival of Indian Grape Processing Board Gains Fresh Momentum

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 3 months ago

Nashik/New Delhi: The demand for revival of the Indian Grape Processing Board (IGPB) has gained fresh momentum...

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• Government & Regulation

Dakshina Kannada Excise conducts surprise raids in Mangaluru to curb underage drinking

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 3 months ago

The Dakshina Kannada Excise Department carried out surprise inspections at more than 10 bars, pubs and licensed...

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• State Excise Policy

Hologram Omission on Liquor Bottles Not an Offence Under Section 39 of Himachal Pradesh Excise Act: High Court.

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 3 months ago

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that merely failing to affix the prescribed holograms on liquor...

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• Whisky & Premium Spirits

Amrut Distilleries launches Amrut Kranthi Indian single malt whisky in Karnataka

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 3 months ago

Amrut Distilleries has expanded its premium whisky portfolio with the launch of Amrut Kranthi Indian Single Malt...

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• Beer & Brewery

AB InBev’s nonalcoholic beer growth slows to 27% in Q2 2026, signaling moderation in alcohol-free beer momentum

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 3 months ago

AB InBev, the world’s largest brewer, reported that revenue from its global nonalcoholic beer portfolio increased 27%...

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• Beer & Brewery

Som Distilleries Q1 FY27 Results: Net Profit Slumps 96%, Revenue Falls 49% as Beer and IMFL Sales Weigh on Margins

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 3 months ago

Som Distilleries and Breweries Ltd reported a sharply weaker performance for the first quarter of FY27, with...

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