Uttar Pradesh on the Path to Becoming a $1 Trillion Economy under the Visionary Leadership of PM Modi and CM Yogi: Excise Minister Nitin Agarwal Hon’ble Excise Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Nitin Agarwal, shared in a Facebook post that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the dynamic guidance of…
Authorities in Jharkhand have seized a large consignment of foreign liquor being illegally transported from Goa to Bhutan. The liquor was being carried in a truck, which was intercepted during a routine check. When questioned, the driver failed to produce any valid documents related to the shipment. As a result, the truck was seized and…
Hyderabad, April 9, 2025Telangana is seeing a surge in interest from liquor companies wanting to introduce new products in the state. A total of 92 companies have applied to launch 604 new brands of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and beer, according to the Excise Department. The Telangana Beverages Corporation Limited (TGBCL), which manages liquor…
New Delhi: Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABD), the company behind Officer’s Choice whisky, is planning to introduce two to three new brands in the next financial year. The goal is to increase its market share in the premium and luxury spirits category from 42% to 50%, according to Managing Director Alok Gupta. Despite a…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Excise Department has recorded a revenue collection of ₹5,422.52 crore in February 2025, surpassing its target of ₹5,000 crore. This achievement marks 108.5% of the set goal, reflecting the department’s effective enforcement measures and continuous supervision. Excise and Prohibition MinisterShri Nitin Agarwal shared that the total excise revenue collected till February…
Indian-made country liquors like Mahua, Feni, and Tongba, once confined to rural settings, are now finding their way onto mainstream bar menus. As the Indian spirits market continues to grow—valued at $52.5 billion and expected to reach $64 billion by 2028—consumers are becoming more adventurous, seeking unique flavors beyond whiskey and mainstream brands. The Rise…
Goa, January 14. 2015: Lair (#1), the speakeasy -style cocktail bar in New Delhi’s Vasant Vihar, was crowned India’s best bar for 2024 at a glittering ceremony attended by industry luminaries at the Taj Cidade de Goa Heritage last night. The 5th edition of 30BestBarsIndia, the country’s most prestigious bar ranking and awards platform, also…
L ucknow, Uttar Pradesh, January, 10th, 2025: The Inter-national Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI), a leading voice of the Indian Premium Alcoholic Beverage Industry, in collab oration with the Uttar Pradesh Excise Department and Uttar Pradesh Police, has launched the ‘Never Drink and Drive’ campaign in the state of Uttar Pradesh (UP). This…
Uppal Brewers & Distillers Pvt Ltd (UBD) is an exciting addition to the world of premium spirits. We are dedicated to the art of crafting premi-um spirits that embody a harmonious blend of innovation & tradition. UBD is proudly presenting its pilot whisky brand SOORAHI-Spirit of discovery. “Every sip of SOORAHI is a celebration of…
Modi Illva, a prominent Indian alcoholic beverage company, has just launched Singhasan, a premium whisky made from the finest Indian malts and grain spirits, aged with oak. This is a huge step for India’s alco-bev industry, highlighting the country’s ability to produce world-class whisky using local ingredients and expertise. Singhasan aims to shake up the…