Bengaluru, India – The much-anticipated 5th edition of the Brews & Spirits Expo, India’s premier trade fair and conference dedicated to beer, wine, and spirits production, is set to take place from September 4-6, 2024. The event will be held at the KTPO Convention Centre in Whitefield, Bengaluru. Organized by Bengaluru-based PDA Ventures Pvt Ltd,…
MUMBAI: The International Spirits & Wines Association of India (ISWAI), representing the premium AlcoBev sector, is advocating for uniform alcohol guidelines in India through a comprehensive regulatory framework. This initiative aims to dispel myths about alcohol consumption and promote responsible drinking practices. ISWAI underscores that alcohol has the same effect on the body regardless of…
HYDERABAD: Liquor sales hit a high in Telangana a day ahead of New Year celebrations. On December 30, sales skyrocketed to Rs 313 crore compared to Rs 254 crore last year for the same day. On Sunday, nearly 2 lakh cases were lifted from the depots of the TSBC by afternoon. Overall, liquor sale in…
The state excise department in Pune has issued 2 lakh permits for liquor consumption on New Year’s eve, with the number expected to increase. Restaurants and bars have been permitted to extend their closing hours till 5 am. The department has also seized liquor worth over ₹1 crore and filed 233 cases in December. The…
In response to the numerous queries from Gujarat residents, the state’s department of prohibition and excise has released a set of ‘frequently asked questions’ (FAQs) on Tuesday, aiming to clarify the regulations surrounding the new relaxation in the consumption of liquor in GIFT City. The FAQs emphasize that existing liquor permit holders cannot currently utilize…
To combat the illicit trade of liquor and ensure consumer safety, the Haryana government has introduced a Quick Response (QR) code system on liquor bottles produced in the state. This initiative, incorporated into the Haryana Excise Policy 2023-24, aims to curb smuggling and the sale of adulterated liquor. Officials reported that the distribution of liquor…
The recently concluded India Wine Awards 2023, organized by the Sonal Holland Wine Academy in collaboration with ProWine, marked a milestone celebration of the country’s flourishing wine industry. The grand event, held at the Jio World Convention Centre, showcased 219 exceptional wines across various categories, reflecting the surging popularity of wine consumption in India. Recent…
Hyderabad: In the report submitted to the Chief Minister Revanth Reddy by the officials of the Excise Department on the sale and consumption of liquor in Telangana, many interesting facts have been revealed. It is said that alcohol is consumed here more than other southern states like AP, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. That means Telangana…
In a significant development, the Uttar Pradesh Excise Minister, Shri Nitin Agarwal, unveiled the state’s new progressive excise policy, receiving approval from the Yogi cabinet. The Excise Policy(आबकारी नीति 2024-25) for the fiscal year 2024-25 has been officially sanctioned. Key Highlights of the UP Excise Policy 2024-25: Modernization of Liquor Outlets: During today’s cabinet meeting,…
Hyderabad: The state government has begun identifying liquor-selling belt shops, which are to be closed in line with the promise the Congress had made during the Assembly election campaign. Sources said prohibition and excise department senior officials were preparing a presentation to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on the revenue generated through the sale of…