Buying liquor in Odisha is about to become a more premium experience. From April 1, people will be able to purchase alcohol from large, air-conditioned liquor stores inside shopping malls and key city locations. Under the state’s new excise policy, these “super-premium” liquor outlets must be at least 4,000 sq. ft. in size and will…
Liquor shops across Chandigarh saw heavy crowds on Tuesday, as people rushed to buy alcohol a day before the new excise policy came into force on April 1. Many residents were hoping to take advantage of lower prices before the new rates kicked in. However, unlike previous years, most shop owners did not offer significant…
From April 1, buying liquor and beer in Rajasthan will become more expensive. The state government has increased excise duty and ex-distillery prices, which will lead to a price hike of around 5% to 10%. The biggest increase will be seen in Indian-made liquor (IMFL), with prices expected to go up by about 8–9%. For…
Bhubaneswar: Liquor is going to become more expensive in Odisha from next month, as the state government has increased excise duty on both Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) and country liquor (CL). The new excise policy, announced on Thursday, will come into effect from April 1, 2026, and will remain valid for the next three years,…
A strong summer and the ongoing cricket season are expected to significantly increase beer consumption across India. Brewers are anticipating double-digit growth, with more people choosing premium beers and consuming them at home, even as rising input costs continue to pressure margins. According to industry players, beer demand in India is closely linked to weather…
India could soon see a significant rise in beer prices as the ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt global energy supplies and industrial production. Energy Crisis Impacts Brewing Industry The conflict involving Iran has triggered widespread disruptions in oil and gas supply chains. India, which imports nearly 90% of its crude oil—with a…
Asgard Alcobev Limited has announced major leadership changes following its board meeting held on March 19, 2026, as part of its ongoing transition into the alcoholic beverages business. The company, formerly known as Banganga Paper Industries Limited, has appointed three senior professionals to strengthen its management team: Ronak Jain as Managing Director Priyanka Jain as…
The Goa Excise Department has made it compulsory for all liquor bottles sold in the state to carry tamper-proof QR code labels. The move comes ahead of the rollout of the Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS), which is expected to begin in April. Under the new rules, every bottle will have a high-security sticker with a…
The ripple effects of ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are now being felt across global supply chains, with India’s beer industry beginning to experience the economic aftershocks. Already grappling with inflationary pressures, brewers are now facing an estimated 6%–8% increase in input costs, driven by rising prices of packaging materials, raw inputs and…
SOM Distilleries and Breweries has launched its new beer brand Sunny Beaches, which is quickly making a strong impact in Karnataka’s competitive beer market. Introduced by Woodpecker Distilleries and Breweries (a subsidiary of SOM Group), the brand has seen impressive growth within just a few months of launch. It has already captured over 3% market…