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• State Excise Policy

Kerala’s Liquor Policy May Push Local Investors to Neighbouring States

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 3 weeks ago

Kerala’s liquor and beverage sector is facing growing concerns over the loss of potential investments, with entrepreneurs...

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• Whisky & Premium Spirits

Old Monk Rum Controversy: FSSAI Action Puts Indian IMFL Labels Under the Scanner

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 4 weeks ago

New Delhi, September 7, 2026: A regulatory dispute involving Old Monk has opened a much larger conversation...

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• Events & Exhibitions

United Spirits to Participate in UBS India Summit 2026 in Bengaluru

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 1 month ago

United Spirits Limited (USL) will participate in the 22nd UBS India Summit 2026, scheduled to be held...

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• Government & Regulation

Old Monk to Change Bottle Labels After Bombay High Court Questions ‘7 Years Old Blended’ Claim

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 1 month ago

Old Monk maker Mohan Meakin has agreed to modify the labels on its rum bottles after the...

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• Alco-Bev Industry News

South Korea’s Alcohol Decline Offers Key Lessons for India’s Beverage Industry

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 1 month ago

South Korea’s alcohol market is undergoing a major transformation as consumers increasingly embrace healthier lifestyles, moderation and...

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• Events & Exhibitions

16th UPDA Summit Puts Spotlight on Biorefinery Transition and India-UK FTA Impact on Distilleries

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 1 month ago

New Delhi, August 21, 2026: The 16th Annual UPDA NextGen Distillery Summit 2026, presented by Dovoy Grain...

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• Beer & Brewery

FSSAI Grants 90-Day Relief to Liquor Makers, Allows Sale of Existing Stock

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 2 months ago

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has granted conditional relief to liquor manufacturers, allowing...

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• Events & Exhibitions

16th UPDA NextGen Distillery Summit 2026 to Be Held on August 21 in New Delhi; 300 Stakeholders Expected as Association Marks 40 Years*

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 2 months ago

New Delhi, August 2026: The 16th Annual UPDA NextGen Distillery Summit 2026, presented by Dovoy Grain Processing...

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• Whisky & Premium Spirits

Madras High Court Restrains Universal Spirits From Selling Marco Polo Brandy and Rum; Orders Handover of Unsold Stock to Empee Distilleries

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 2 months ago

Chennai, August 2026: The Madras High Court has restrained Universal Spirits Pvt Ltd from manufacturing, marketing or...

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• Government & Regulation

FSSAI Revokes 24-Hour Ban on 11 Liquor Varieties at Tamil Nadu Tasmac Outlets; Issues 30-Day Improvement Notice Instead

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 2 months ago

Chennai, August 15, 2026: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India revoked its prohibition order against...

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