Leading international alcohol producers — including Heineken, Diageo, and Pernod Ricard — are pressing the Telangana government to release overdue payments totaling 29.85 billion rupees ($337 million), according to a letter reviewed by Reuters. The companies warn that further delays could trigger supply disruptions and jeopardize business operations. Telangana, one of India’s largest alcohol markets,…
BAI WELCOMES RESTRUCTURING OF TAX ON ALCOHOL IN WEST BENGAL ENCOURAGE MODERATE DRINKS, NOT PENALISE THEM: BAI DG VINOD GIRI Kolkata/New Delhi, November 19, 2025: Brewers Association of India (BAI) has welcomed the move by the West Bengal Government to generate more tax revenues by way of restructuring of taxes on alcoholic beverages. Its impact…
In a market overflowing with bold IPAs and experimental craft brews, Woodpecker beer proves that simple, refreshing beer still has a massive fan base. Brewed by SOM Distilleries & Breweries Ltd., this filtered wheat-style lager offers a smooth, balanced taste for people who prefer easy refreshment over complex flavour profiles. It’s crisp, friendly, and made…
Kolkata: Starting December 1, liquor lovers in Bengal will have to pay a little more for their favourite drinks, as prices are set to rise by up to 4%. The good news — beer and wine prices will stay the same. The last revision took place in August 2024. According to an official circular, the…
Lucknow, November 6: Uttar Pradesh’s Excise and Prohibition Department has shown remarkable performance in revenue collection during the current financial year. Against a target of ₹32,500 crore for the April–October 2025 period, the department has already collected ₹30,657.54 crore, achieving 94.33% of the target. Revenue performance of UP Excise Department (April 2024 – March 2025)…
By Nidhi Sharma | New Delhi Delhi is gearing up for a major revamp of its liquor policy, which will finally allow the sale of premium liquor brands at government vends and the opening of exclusive beer bars in the capital. The new excise policy, currently in its final stage of approval, marks a significant…
Bengaluru, Nov 6, 2025:The Karnataka government has officially amended its excise rules to allow electronic auctions (e-auctions) of unused or defunct liquor licences across the state. The move is expected to bring in around ₹600 crore in additional revenue for the state exchequer. The notification, issued on November 3, includes changes to three sets of…
Delhi’s newly elected BJP government is preparing to roll out a fresh liquor policy that promises more premium choices for consumers. For the first time, high-end liquor brands will be available at government-run shops, and the city may also see exclusive beer bars opening soon. The upcoming policy — currently in its final stage of…
Radico Khaitan, the company behind popular liquor brands like Magic Moments Vodka and 8PM Whisky, has urged more Indian states to adopt a liquor policy similar to Uttar Pradesh’s consumer-friendly excise model. Managing Director Abhishek Khaitan highlighted that UP’s composite shop license system allows customers to buy all types of liquor — beer, Indian Made…
Carlsberg has introduced what it proudly calls the world’s smallest beer — a non-alcoholic creation just 12 millimeters tall, designed to spread awareness about responsible drinking. Developed in partnership with RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, glass experts Glaskomponent, and miniature artist Åsa Strand, the tiny bottle holds only 0.005 centiliters of beer — literally one…