The festive spirit this Diwali brought a strong boost to liquor sales in Noida, with total sales touching ₹30 crore during the three-day celebration period — Dhanteras (October 18), Chhoti Diwali (October 19), and Diwali (October 20). According to data from the district excise department, this marks a 20% rise compared to last year’s ₹25…
New Delhi | October 12, 2025 — India’s beer industry is struggling with a major shortage of aluminium cans and has requested the government to relax import rules temporarily to avoid disruptions in production and sales. According to the Brewers Association of India (BAI), the industry is facing an annual shortfall of 12–13 crore 500…
Bengaluru | October 7, 2025 Liquor and beer sales in Karnataka have dropped noticeably following the state government’s steep hike in excise duty earlier this year. According to data from the Excise Department, the higher taxes have led to a slowdown in alcohol consumption across the state. Between April and September 2023, Karnataka recorded sales…
Delhi might soon see premium liquor brands available in every shop across the city, as the government prepares to introduce a new excise policy. The draft of this policy is expected to be ready within a month. According to government sources, a high-level committee led by PWD Minister Parvesh Verma has almost finalised the blueprint…
New Delhi, October 2, 2025:India’s alcoholic beverage industry is set to post a strong revenue growth of 10–12% in FY26, thanks to rising demand for premium brands and price hikes approved by state governments, according to a report by ICRA. While revenues are expected to climb, the industry’s sales volume growth will likely remain muted…
Carlsberg India has announced a major investment of ₹1,250 crore over the next three years to strengthen its presence in India’s fast-growing beer market. The company has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries to set up new facilities and upgrade existing ones across key states, including Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Karnataka….
22 September 2025 AB InBev, the world’s largest beer company, and Netflix, one of the most popular streaming platforms, have announced a new global partnership. This multi-year collaboration will bring together iconic beer brands and Netflix’s entertainment content in unique ways for fans worldwide. Both companies are known for connecting people through shared passions like…
Hong Kong/India, Sep 18, 2025 – DeVANS’ flagship beer, Godfather Super 8, has clinched the Gold Medal in the Strong Lager category at the Asia Beer Challenge 2025 in Hong Kong. The prestigious competition, judged through a triple-blind tasting by leading beer experts and buyers, places the Indian strong lager among Asia’s best. Launched in…
India’s liquor industry is a paradox. On one hand, it’s one of the biggest sources of revenue for states, often contributing 15–25% of their total tax income. On the other hand, it remains one of the most fragmented and inefficiently managed sectors because alcohol is kept outside VAT and GST. Instead, every state runs its…
Shillong, Sep 15: Beer makers have lauded the Meghalaya government’s decision to reduce taxes on beer by 20 percent, calling it a step in the right direction. The move, cleared by the state cabinet last week, has sparked some debate as Meghalaya already records high alcohol consumption. But the Brewers Association of India (BAI) believes…