Industry Trends

Cultural Nuance Will Shape Alcobev Brands by 2030: Ruchira Jaitly

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Ruchira Jaitly, Chief Marketing Officer at Diageo India, believes that the future of India’s alco-beverage industry will be defined by cultural understanding, experiential marketing,...

Understanding Distilled Spirits: Production and History

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Distilled spirits are alcoholic drinks such as brandy, whisky, rum, and arrack that are produced through a process called distillation. These beverages are made...

Young Indians Are Choosing Better Alcohol Instead of Drinking More

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A recent report highlights a change in drinking habits among young people in India. Instead of increasing how much...

CIABC welcomes Karnataka Budget reforms for alcohol industry, seeks clarity on duty structure

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Mr. Anant S. Iyer, Director General of the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), welcomed several reform-oriented announcements...

AIDA Gears Up to Shape the Future of India’s Distillery Industry

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New Delhi, 24 February 2026 — India’s distillery and bio-energy sector is stepping into a crucial phase. With ethanol...

86% Liquor Shops Renewed Under UP Excise Policy 2026–27, Ballia Tops with 100% Renewal

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The UP Excise Department has extended the deadline for renewal of liquor shop licences under the Excise Policy 2026-27...

MP’s New Excise Policy 2026-27: Liquor Prices to Surge by 20%, No More Shop Renewals

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In a forward-looking move to modernize the excise sector, the Madhya Pradesh cabinet under Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has...

India’s Allied Blenders eyes premium push and UK trade deal to lift profits

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India’s Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD) is betting big on premium liquor and a new India–UK trade agreement to...
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