Year: 2024

• Wine & Spirits

The Macallan M Highland Scotch Whisky Registered in UP at a Record Price of ₹8.67 Lakh

Aabkari Times Editorial September 26, 2024

In a notable development, UP Excise has recently registered a brand of Scotch whisky with the highest...

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• Government & Regulation

Air travelers are facing confusion about Telangana’s rules regarding the transportation of liquor

Aabkari Times Team September 26, 2024

Travelers arriving at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport are often confused about the rules regarding carrying alcohol...

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• Liquor Industry Updates

Optimistic Capital has launched India’s first fund dedicated to supporting microbreweries

Aabkari Times Team September 26, 2024

Bengaluru-based investment firm Optimistic Capital, founded by ISB alumni, has launched India’s first fund focused on microbreweries,...

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• Wine & Spirits

A Swiss researcher has reported that India’s wealthy consumers are driving sales of high-end spirits, surpassing the consumption rates in both the U.S. and China

Aabkari Times Team September 26, 2024

India’s growing affluent class is driving a significant increase in sales of high-end spirits, particularly Scotch whisky...

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• Alco-Bev Industry News

The liquor industry is hoping that increased spending during the festive season will help them recover from a five-year period of shrinking profit margins

Aabkari Times Team September 26, 2024

India’s liquor industry is optimistic that easing inflation and a normal monsoon season will lead to increased...

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• Government & Regulation

Meghalaya plans to implement QR code tracking for liquor sales to help prevent revenue loss

Aabkari Times Team September 26, 2024

The Meghalaya government has announced plans to implement a QR code tracking system for liquor products sold...

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• Industry Trends

A total of 3,736 liquor shops will be allocated through a lottery system

Aabkari Times Team September 26, 2024

The Andhra Pradesh Excise Department is set to issue a notification in the next two or three...

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• State Excise Policy

Starting October 1, the new excise policy in Andhra Pradesh will set the price of liquor at ₹99 for 180 ml

Aabkari Times Team September 26, 2024

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, has approved a new excise policy...

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• Government & Regulation

The government in Andhra Pradesh is considering extending the duration of its liquor shop licenses

Aabkari Times Team September 26, 2024

The government is working on an ordinance to allow private shops to sell liquor, since current laws...

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• Health & De-addiction

A new study has found that drinking too much alcohol raises the risk of developing six different types of cancer

Aabkari Times Team September 26, 2024

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) released its 2024 report on September 18, highlighting a significant...

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