Alco-Bev Industry News

Delhi to reset liquor barcodes

New Delhi: To tighten control, improve traceability and prevent the misuse of outdated product codes in the liquor supply chain, Delhi govt has announced...

Odisha to Hold First-Ever Electronic Lottery for Liquor Shops in April Under New Excise Policy

The Odisha government will conduct a lottery for liquor shops across the state next month under its new excise policy, which will govern allocations...

Rayalaseema Leads Andhra Pradesh Liquor Sales; Beer Demand Sees Sharp Rise

The Rayalaseema region has emerged as the biggest contributor to liquor sales in Andhra Pradesh during the 2025–26 financial...

Explained: Karnataka’s New AIB-Based Alcohol Tax System and Its Impact on Liquor Prices

From April, Karnataka will become the first state in India to introduce an Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) based excise duty system...

E-Lottery of U.P. Liquor Shops Begins Today

Lucknow, March 10, 2026: The U.P. Excise Department has initiated the e-lottery process for allotment of remaining liquor retail...

Liquor Prices in Chandigarh to Increase Slightly from April 1

Buying alcohol in Chandigarh will become a little more expensive starting April 1, as the city administration introduces its...

Record Alcohol Sales in Varanasi During Holi; People Spent Around ₹27 Crore

Varanasi:This year in Varanasi, Holi celebrations were not limited to colors and gulal. Many people also celebrated the festival...

Holi boosts liquor sales in Lucknow, ₹22 crore worth sold in a single day

Lucknow, March 5, 2026:The festive season brought strong business for the excise department in Lucknow, as liquor worth around...