Tag: Karnataka Excise

Rising Costs, Policy Gaps & the Case for Beer Tax Reform in India

Alcohol Market Analysis Gopal Joshi -
The ripple effects of ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are now being felt across global supply chains,...

SOM Distilleries’ Sunny Beaches Beer Gains Rapid Popularity in Karnataka

Beer & Brewery Aabkari Times Editorial -
SOM Distilleries and Breweries has launched its new beer brand Sunny Beaches, which is quickly making a strong impact...

Karnataka Plans Tough New Laws to Curb Illegal Liquor Trade

Government & Regulation Aabkari Times Editorial -
The Karnataka government is preparing to introduce stricter laws to crack down on the illegal liquor trade, which has...

Explained: Karnataka’s New AIB-Based Alcohol Tax System and Its Impact on Liquor Prices

Alco-Bev Industry News Aabkari Times Editorial -
From April, Karnataka will become the first state in India to introduce an Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) based excise duty system...

Karnataka Liquor Industry Wary of Government’s Next Step

Liquor Industry Updates Aabkari Times Editorial -
Bengaluru:The liquor industry in Karnataka has expressed concern over what the government’s next move might be regarding alcohol regulation. The...

CIABC and BAI Welcome Excise Reforms Announced in Karnataka Budget

State Excise Policy Aabkari Times Editorial -
Bengaluru:The alcoholic beverage industry has welcomed the major excise reforms announced in the Karnataka Budget for 2026–27 by Chief...

CIABC welcomes Karnataka Budget reforms for alcohol industry, seeks clarity on duty structure

Industry Trends Aabkari Times Editorial -
Mr. Anant S. Iyer, Director General of the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), welcomed several reform-oriented announcements...

Policy Note Karnataka Excise Reforms 2026–27 – Industry Perspective

State Excise Policy Gopal Joshi -
The Karnataka Government has announced a set of structural excise reforms including the introduction of an Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) based...

Medusa Brings Draught Beer to Delhi, Speeds Up Nationwide Expansion

Beer & Brewery Aabkari Times Editorial -
Medusa Beverages has introduced draught beer in Delhi, marking a major step in strengthening its presence in restaurants, bars,...

Karnataka to Generate ₹1,000 Crore by Auctioning Unused Liquor Licenses

Alcohol Market Analysis Aabkari Times Team -
For the first time since 1965, Karnataka is auctioning unused and unallotted retail liquor licenses through a transparent e-auction...

Mount Everest Breweries Launches STOK Beer in Bengaluru

Beer & Brewery Aabkari Times Team -
Indore-based Mount Everest Breweries Ltd. has introduced its new premium beer brand STOK in Bengaluru, marking the company’s entry...

Why Woodpecker Beer Is Winning Hearts Across India

Beer & Brewery Aabkari Times Team -
In a market overflowing with bold IPAs and experimental craft brews, Woodpecker beer proves that simple, refreshing beer still...