Year: 2026

• State Excise Policy

UP Excise Department: Fifth Phase E-Lottery on May 29; Record 13,103 Applications Received for 507 Shops

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 5 months ago

Lucknow, May 27, 2026: Uttar Pradesh’s fifth-phase e-lottery process for the allocation of liquor and bhang retail...

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• Beer & Brewery

MP Cuts Beer Supply Deficit From 45% to 14%, Says M.P Excise Commissioner

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 5 months ago

Bhopal, May 27, 2026: Madhya Pradesh is witnessing a significant beer supply shortage during the peak summer...

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• Government & Regulation

Karnataka Bets Big on Alcobev Growth, Promises Policy Stability Till 2030

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 5 months ago

Bengaluru, May 27, 2026: Karnataka is strengthening its position as one of India’s key alco-bev manufacturing hubs,...

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• Events & Exhibitions

Karnataka Doubles Liquor Permit Fee for House Parties and Private Events

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 5 months ago

Bengaluru, May 27, 2026: Hosting private parties, wedding receptions or large social gatherings in Karnataka is set...

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• Government & Regulation

West Bengal Govt Plans Ban on Liquor Shops Near Temples and Educational Institutions

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 5 months ago

Kolkata, May 27, 2026: The newly formed government in West Bengal has proposed a major policy shift...

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• Retail & Distribution

Telangana Liquor Shop Owners Raise Concerns Over 2% TCS Collection by TGBCL

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 5 months ago

Hyderabad, May 2026: Liquor retailers in Telangana have raised concerns over the collection of 2 percent Tax...

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• Whisky & Premium Spirits

Oasis Group Targets ₹5,700 Crore Revenue by 2028, Expands Premium Whisky Portfolio with AAGHAAZ

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 5 months ago

New Delhi, May 26, 2026: India’s alco-bev industry continues to witness strong premiumisation trends, with leading domestic...

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• Whisky & Premium Spirits

Paul John Indian Single Malt Wins Top Honours at ADI International Spirits Competition 2026

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 5 months ago

New Delhi, May 25, 2026: Indian single malt whisky has achieved another major milestone on the global...

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• Retail & Distribution

Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Panel Reviews Excise Reforms, Liquor Pricing and Airport Retail Outlet Proposals

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 5 months ago

Vijayawada, May 2026: The Andhra Pradesh government has initiated fresh discussions on excise sector reforms, liquor pricing...

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• Wine & Spirits

Indian wine industry raises concerns over FTAs and rising imported wine competition

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 5 months ago

India’s domestic wine industry is expressing concern over the long-term impact of upcoming Free Trade Agreements (FTAs),...

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