New Delhi, March 25, 2026: The All India Distillers’ Association (AIDA) successfully wrapped up its Annual Distillers’ Conclave 2026 at The Grand, Vasant Kunj, bringing together policymakers, global experts, and industry leaders to discuss the future of India’s biofuel sector, sustainability goals, and the alcoholic beverages industry. The conclave featured four key themes—emerging fuels, sustainability…
Leading liquor makers United Spirits, Bacardi India, and John Distilleries have approached the Bombay High Court against Maharashtra’s new Maharashtra Made Liquor (MML) policy, arguing that it is unfair and discriminatory. The companies have challenged a government resolution issued on August 7, 2025, which lays down the rules for producing MML. According to them, the…
Asgard Alcobev Limited has announced major leadership changes following its board meeting held on March 19, 2026, as part of its ongoing transition into the alcoholic beverages business. The company, formerly known as Banganga Paper Industries Limited, has appointed three senior professionals to strengthen its management team: Ronak Jain as Managing Director Priyanka Jain as…
The Goa Excise Department has made it compulsory for all liquor bottles sold in the state to carry tamper-proof QR code labels. The move comes ahead of the rollout of the Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS), which is expected to begin in April. Under the new rules, every bottle will have a high-security sticker with a…
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…
Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) has strongly criticised the Uttarakhand government’s excise policy, alleging that it discriminates against Indian liquor manufacturers while favouring imported brands. In a statement, the industry body said the policy allows premium retail outlets in malls and departmental stores to sell only imported liquor. According to CIABC, this move…
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…
Delhi: Uppal Brewers & Distillers (UBD), the spirits division of The Uppal Group, has officially launched its flagship label Soorahi – Finest Blended Indian Whisky in Odisha. The whisky is now available across premium retail outlets and key bars in major cities like Bhubaneswar, Berhampore, and Cuttack. Odisha is a key part of UBD’s Eastern…
March 11, 2026 – National: Monika Alcobev Ltd, in partnership with Jose Cuervo, the world’s No.1 tequila brand, has launched its annual Margarita Fest 2026, celebrating the iconic tequila cocktail across India’s premium bars and restaurants. Running until March 8, 2026, the festival is being held at over 90 leading outlets across major cities including…
Japanese beverage company Suntory Holdings is planning to significantly expand its whisky business in India. The company’s CEO, Nobuhiro Torii, said Suntory aims to triple its whisky sales in the country by the fiscal year 2030. To achieve this goal, Suntory is focusing on locally blended whiskies made specifically for the Indian market. These India-exclusive…