Year: 2026

• Events & Exhibitions

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

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 2 weeks ago

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

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• Whisky & Premium Spirits

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

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 2 weeks ago

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

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• Beer & Brewery

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

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 2 weeks ago

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

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• Whisky & Premium Spirits

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

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 2 weeks ago

India’s traditionally whisky-dominated spirits market is witnessing a significant shift as vodka continues to gain market share,...

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• Retail & Distribution

Andhra Pradesh to Hold Draw of Lots for Unrenewed Liquor Shop Licences on September 30; Deadline for Renewal Set at September 21

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 2 weeks ago

Vijayawada, September 14, 2026: The Andhra Pradesh government will conduct a draw of lots on September 30...

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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

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 2 weeks ago

New Delhi, September 14, 2026: The Delhi Excise Department has registered 725 FIRs, arrested 730 individuals, seized...

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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

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 2 weeks ago

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

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• Wine & Spirits

Kerala Farmer Waits 22 Years to Sell Patented Tender Coconut Wine ‘Coco Vino’ Through Bevco

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 2 weeks ago

A Kerala farmer’s 22-year wait to commercially sell his patented tender coconut wine continues, despite years of...

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• Whisky & Premium Spirits

Camikara Rum Wins Three Silver Medals at International Spirits Challenge 2026

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 2 weeks ago

Camikara, India’s pure cane juice aged rum brand, has secured three Silver medals at the International Spirits...

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• Whisky & Premium Spirits

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

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 2 weeks ago

New Delhi: Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABDL) is set to enter the single malt whisky segment...

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