Alcohol Industry Updates

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

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Leading liquor makers United Spirits, Bacardi India, and John Distilleries have approached the Bombay High Court against Maharashtra’s new Maharashtra Made Liquor (MML) policy,...

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

Alcohol Industry Updates Aabkari Times Editorial -
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has announced a new three-year Excise Policy covering the period from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029, replacing its...

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

Alcohol Industry Updates Aabkari Times Editorial -
Mumbai: Leading Indian wine producer Sula Vineyards has announced that it will acquire the wine production facility and estate...

Asgard Alcobev Strengthens Leadership with Key Board Appointments

Alcohol Industry Updates Aabkari Times Editorial -
Asgard Alcobev Limited has announced major leadership changes following its board meeting held on March 19, 2026, as part...

Chandigarh Liquor Vend Auction Generates Record ₹496.81 Crore

Alcohol Industry Updates Aabkari Times Editorial -
The Chandigarh Administration has earned a record ₹496.81 crore by auctioning 83 liquor vends under the new excise policy...

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

Alcohol Industry Updates Aabkari Times Editorial -
The Goa Excise Department has made it compulsory for all liquor bottles sold in the state to carry tamper-proof...

Magic Moments Vodka Crosses 8 Million Cases, Strengthens Market Leadership

Alcohol Industry Updates Aabkari Times Editorial -
Radico Khaitan Limited has announced a major milestone for its flagship brand, Magic Moments Vodka, which has surpassed 8...

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

Alcohol Industry Updates Gopal Joshi -
The ripple effects of ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are now being felt across global supply chains,...
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