The Delhi Government has decided to continue its current liquor policy for another year, as work on a new excise framework is still underway. According to officials, the excise department has approved the extension of the existing policy for the 2026–27 financial year. This means that retail liquor licences will be renewed, and new licences…
The Rayalaseema region has emerged as the biggest contributor to liquor sales in Andhra Pradesh during the 2025–26 financial year, with five of its districts ranking among the top ten in the state. According to excise department data, Sri Sathya Sai district recorded the highest liquor revenue, while Kurnool stood third. Along with Chittoor, these…
Mount Everest Breweries has stepped into the Goa market as part of its broader plan to expand its footprint in India’s beer industry. The company is aiming to capture a 10% share of the national beer market by 2029. As part of its growth strategy, the brewer is focusing on strengthening its presence in key…
Distilled spirits are alcoholic drinks such as brandy, whisky, rum, and arrack that are produced through a process called distillation. These beverages are made from fermented liquids like wine, fruit juice, or plant-based materials. In some cases, starchy ingredients such as grains are first brewed and then distilled. Because of the distillation process, spirits contain…
Medusa Beverages has teamed up with popular rapper and pop star Yo Yo Honey Singh as the official pouring partner for his upcoming concert in Delhi. The event is scheduled to take place on 14 March at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. The collaboration brings together one of India’s most recognized music icons with the…
The government of Karnataka has announced a new way of taxing alcohol. Instead of charging tax based on the total volume of the drink, the state will now calculate tax based on the actual amount of alcohol in the beverage. This new system, called the Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) tax structure, will start from April 2026 and…
Buying alcohol in Chandigarh will become a little more expensive starting April 1, as the city administration introduces its Excise Policy for 2026–27. Under the new policy, the prices of country liquor, Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL), and beer will increase by about 2%. The revised prices will apply to all liquor shops in the city…
Bengaluru:The alcoholic beverage industry has welcomed the major excise reforms announced in the Karnataka Budget for 2026–27 by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who also serves as the state’s Finance Minister. Industry bodies said the new measures could modernise the sector and improve the overall tax system. Positive Step for the Industry Anant S. Iyer, Director General…
Varanasi:This year in Varanasi, Holi celebrations were not limited to colors and gulal. Many people also celebrated the festival with drinks, leading to record-breaking alcohol sales in the city. According to the Excise Department, alcohol worth around ₹27 crore was sold in just three days during the Holi festival. Liquor shops across the city saw…
Mr. Anant S. Iyer, Director General of the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), welcomed several reform-oriented announcements for the alcohol beverage (AlcoBev) sector in the Karnataka Budget for FY 2026–27. He said the government’s decision to rationalise excise duty slabs is a positive move that could benefit certain segments of the industry. The…