Noida, July 3, 2025 — Noida’s liquor revenue has seen a sharp increase in the first quarter of the financial year 2025–26, thanks to a revamped liquor policy introduced by the Uttar Pradesh government. The city collected ₹625 crore from liquor sales between April and June 2025 — a 35% jump compared to ₹462 crore…
Prayagraj, June 18, 2025 – With beer demand soaring this summer, tensions have flared in Kaushambi district. Some liquor shop owners reportedly caused a commotion at local warehouses, demanding extra supplies of a particular beer brand. Due to the seasonal spike in beer consumption, warehouse owners are struggling to manage the supply chain. The situation…
Chandigarh, June 17, 2025 — The Punjab Excise Department is planning a major upgrade of its liquor tracking system to fight rising cases of liquor smuggling in the state. The current system, which relies heavily on QR codes, has proven to be vulnerable, with smugglers reportedly bypassing it to supply illegal liquor. Why the Overhaul?…
A delegation led by Karnataka’s Excise Commissioner, Mr. Venkatesh Kumar R., visited Uttar Pradesh today to study the state’s excise administration, known for its transparent and revenue-driven policies. The team arrived in Lucknow and held a detailed meeting with Uttar Pradesh Excise Commissioner Mr. Adarsh Singh, where they were briefed on the state’s excise policy…
The celebrations after Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clinched their first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) title went beyond fireworks and street parties—Karnataka saw a massive surge in liquor sales, collecting a record ₹157.94 crore on June 3 alone. RCB’s long-awaited victory over Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final sent fans across the state into a…
Japanese beer is quietly making waves in India. With its smooth texture, crisp taste, and refreshing finish, it’s a great alternative to the typical Indian or Western lagers. Now available at premium restaurants, bars, and even online stores like Living Liquidz and Swiggy Instamart, these beers are finding a fanbase in cities like Mumbai, Delhi,…
Liquor retailers in Gurugram are under the scanner for selling alcohol below the government-fixed minimum retail sale price (MRSP), a violation that has raised serious concerns about illegal liquor sales and tax evasion. According to Haryana’s excise policy, MRSP is the lowest price at which alcoholic beverages can be sold—selling below it is strictly illegal….
Gurugram | May 28, 2025 Medusa Beverages, one of India’s fastest-growing beer brands, has officially launched its products in Haryana, marking another big step in its national expansion. With this move, the company aims to make its premium, easy-to-drink beers more widely available to consumers in North India. The Haryana rollout includes Medusa’s popular Medusa…
Good news for beer lovers! This summer is about to get a whole lot cooler – and cheaper – thanks to a major change in India’s trade policy. With the India-UK Free Trade Agreement now in place, the import duty on British beers has been slashed by a whopping 75%, down from the earlier 150%….
Hyderabad | May 20, 2025 The Telangana government has increased liquor prices, effective from Monday, with bottles now costing ₹10 to ₹40 more depending on their size. This price hike affects over 2,000 liquor brands across the state and is expected to boost government revenue by ₹150-170 crore each month. According to the revised rates:…