Year: 2026

• Government & Regulation

Liquor companies challenge Maharashtra’s MML policy in Bombay High Court

Editorial 6 months ago

Leading liquor makers United Spirits, Bacardi India, and John Distilleries have approached the Bombay High Court against...

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• State Excise Policy

Odisha Unveils 3-Year Excise Policy (2026–29); Introduces 0.5% De-Addiction Cess, No New Liquor Shops

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 6 months ago

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has announced a new three-year Excise Policy covering the period from April 1,...

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• Wine & Spirits

Sula Vineyards to Acquire Chandon’s Nashik Facility for ₹20 Crore

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 6 months ago

Mumbai: Leading Indian wine producer Sula Vineyards has announced that it will acquire the wine production facility...

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• Alco-Bev Industry News

Asgard Alcobev Strengthens Leadership with Key Board Appointments

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 6 months ago

Asgard Alcobev Limited has announced major leadership changes following its board meeting held on March 19, 2026,...

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• State Excise Policy

Chandigarh Liquor Vend Auction Generates Record ₹496.81 Crore

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 6 months ago

The Chandigarh Administration has earned a record ₹496.81 crore by auctioning 83 liquor vends under the new...

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• Alco-Bev Industry News

Goa Makes QR Code Labels Mandatory on All Liquor Bottles Ahead of Deposit Refund Scheme

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 6 months ago

The Goa Excise Department has made it compulsory for all liquor bottles sold in the state to...

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• Whisky & Premium Spirits

Magic Moments Vodka Crosses 8 Million Cases, Strengthens Market Leadership

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 6 months ago

Radico Khaitan Limited has announced a major milestone for its flagship brand, Magic Moments Vodka, which has...

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• Beer & Brewery

Rising Costs, Policy Gaps & the Case for Beer Tax Reform in India

Gopal Joshi 6 months ago

The ripple effects of ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are now being felt across global...

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• Beer & Brewery

SOM Distilleries’ Sunny Beaches Beer Gains Rapid Popularity in Karnataka

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 6 months ago

SOM Distilleries and Breweries has launched its new beer brand Sunny Beaches, which is quickly making a...

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• State Excise Policy

Delhi Extends Existing Liquor Policy for 2026–27

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 6 months ago

The Delhi Government has decided to continue its current liquor policy for another year, as work on...

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