Year: 2026

• State Excise Policy

Odisha Excise Department Seizes 3,000 Kg Mahua, Arrests 4 in Kalahandi Illicit Liquor Crackdown

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 3 months ago

Kalahandi, July 2026: The Odisha Excise Department conducted a major enforcement operation across four villages under Talnagi...

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• Events & Exhibitions

Brews & Spirits Expo 2026 Returns to Bengaluru From September 9-11 With 100+ Exhibitors, Conference and Awards

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 3 months ago

Bengaluru, July 2026: The 7th edition of Brews & Spirits Expo 2026 is set to take place...

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• Whisky & Premium Spirits

Radico Khaitan Targets 20% Premium Volume Growth in FY27 as Vodka and Luxury Spirits Drive Expansion

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 3 months ago

New Delhi: Indian liquor maker Radico Khaitan is targeting around 20% volume growth in its premium-and-above portfolio...

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• Whisky & Premium Spirits

Why Peated Whisky Feels Perfect for India’s Monsoon: Smoke, Spice and Indian Single Malts

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 3 months ago

New Delhi: As monsoon showers bring cooler evenings across India, peated whisky is finding renewed appeal among...

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• Wine & Spirits

Is Beer Reshaping India’s Social Drinking Culture More Than Wine?

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 3 months ago

India’s drinking culture is evolving, and beer is increasingly becoming the preferred choice for social occasions among...

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• State Excise Policy

States Earn Thousands of Crores From Liquor Excise Duty as Revenue Rises Sharply

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 3 months ago

New Delhi: Alcohol may be harmful to public health, but it remains a major source of income...

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• Whisky & Premium Spirits

Goa Makes Liquor Packaging Deposit Refund Scheme Mandatory From September 1; Brands Must Register by July 31

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 3 months ago

Panaji, July 3, 2026: Goa's Deposit Refund Scheme will come into force from September 1, 2026, with...

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• Alco-Bev Industry News

Bengaluru licences carry a base bid price of ₹1.5 crore; licences valid for five years till 2030-31

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 3 months ago

Bengaluru, July 2026: The Karnataka Excise Department will conduct e-auctions for 483 retail liquor shop licences and...

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• Whisky & Premium Spirits

Uttar Pradesh Gets Royal Ranthambore’s Tiger-Themed Whisky Collection as Radico Khaitan Backs Wildlife Conservatio

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 4 months ago

Limited-edition premium whisky packs will be launched in Uttar Pradesh along with Delhi and Haryana New Delhi:...

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• Industry Trends

AGI Greenpac Cuts Emission Intensity 15%, Hits 52% Recycled Cullet Use in FY2025-26 Sustainability Repor

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 4 months ago

Hyderabad, June 2026: AGI Greenpac, one of India's leading container glass manufacturers, has released the first edition...

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