Lucknow’s “home bar licence” scheme doesn’t seem to be very popular yet. According to official data, only 12 residents have taken the licence so far this year. Under the revised excise rules, people can legally keep only a small amount of alcohol at home without a licence — 1 litre of country liquor, 1.5 litres…
Monika Alcobev Limited, India’s only listed premium wine and spirits importer, has introduced Licor 43—Spain’s best-selling liqueur—from the Zamora Company into the Indian market. Popular in over 80 countries, this is the brand’s first step into India’s fast-growing premium alcohol space. Kunal Patel, Managing Director of Monika Alcobev, said the launch marks an important milestone….
Thiruvananthapuram: Beer lovers in Kerala may soon get a taste of European brews. Officials from Estonia and Portugal have approached the Kerala State Beverages Corporation (Bevco) to explore the possibility of selling their beer brands in the state. Currently, Bevco sells imported liquor and wine but not foreign-made beer. “The excise department has already cleared…
A restaurant inside a shopping mall in Varanasi was raided late Friday night by a joint team of the excise department and police for serving liquor without a valid licence. During the raid, officials seized 20 cans of beer and one bottle of whiskey. The restaurant manager, Abdullah Khan of Jaunpur, and a staff member,…
Uttar Pradesh, August 6, 2025 – CARIB Premium Strong Beer, the well-known Caribbean beer brand, has made a powerful entry into the Indian market, selling over 40,000 cases in just 40 days since its launch in May 2025. Brewed locally and distributed by GLOBUS ANSA Private Limited—a joint venture between Caribbean giant ANSA McAL and…
Kerala State Beverages Corporation (Bevco) has opened its first-ever super premium liquor outlet in Thrissur. The new store, located at Manorama Junction, was inaugurated on August 5, 2025, by Bevco Chairperson and Managing Director Harshita Attaluri. Spread across 5,000 square metres, the air-conditioned outlet offers a wide range of premium liquor brands. It also features…
India’s beer makers are running into a big problem: they don’t have enough cans. A sharp rise in beer demand, growing competition from soft drink companies, and new government regulations have created a serious shortage. Right now, India has only three plants that make cans, and all the aluminum needed for production is imported. On…
Bengaluru: United Breweries (UB), India’s largest beer company and maker of popular brands like Kingfisher and Heineken, is facing a serious shortage of aluminium cans — and it’s affecting business. According to the company’s Managing Director, Vivek Gupta, UB has lost around 1–2 percentage points of growth over the past six months because it hasn’t…
Ashwin Rodrigues never imagined he’d become a winemaker. Born in Mumbai and working in finance in Sydney, life took a surprising turn when a friend casually suggested he start a winery in India. That one idea sparked a journey that led him from Australia’s Barossa Valley to the vineyards of Nashik, Maharashtra. After spending 18…
Premium beer is no longer just something to sip on—it’s becoming an essential part of modern dining. From being a beverage of choice to a true culinary companion, its role is expanding as consumer tastes evolve. According to Future Market Insights, the premium lager market is expected to grow steadily at 5.7% annually, reaching a…