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India Drinks Retail Awards 2026 Honours the Country’s Top Alcohol Retailers

Events & Exhibitions Aabkari Times Editorial -
The second edition of the India Drinks Retail Awards (IDRA) successfully recognised some of the best alcohol retailers across...

Best Liquor Stocks in India: Industry Growth and Investment Insights

Investment & Stocks Aabkari Times Editorial -
India’s liquor industry is one of the largest in the world and includes many types of alcoholic drinks such...

Karnataka to Change Liquor Tax System Based on Alcohol Strength

State Excise Policy Aabkari Times Editorial -
The government of Karnataka has announced a new way of taxing alcohol. Instead of charging tax based on the...

BAI WELCOMES KARNATAKA BUDGET, CALLS IT TRANSFORMATIVE FOR ALCOBEV SECTOR.

Government & Regulation Aabkari Times Editorial -
“HISTORIC BUDGET WILL BOOST REVENUE GOALS AND DELIVER PUBLIC HEALTH OUTCOMES BETTER” SAYS BAI “ALCOHOL-IN-BEVERAGE (AIB) BASED TAXATION, ALIGNS KARNATAKA...

United Breweries secures trademark for iconic ‘Oo La La La Le O’ Kingfisher tune

Company News Aabkari Times Editorial -
In a major branding win, United Breweries Limited (UBL) has received trademark protection for its well-known “Oo La La...

United Breweries Launches Kingfisher Smooth in Karnataka

Beer & Brewery Aabkari Times Editorial -
Bengaluru, January 29, 2026:United Breweries Limited (UBL), part of the Heineken Company, has announced the launch of Kingfisher Smooth...

United Breweries rolls out Kingfisher Smooth, targeting young strong-beer drinkers

Beer & Brewery Aabkari Times Team -
United Breweries Ltd. (UBL), part of the Heineken Group, has expanded its Kingfisher portfolio with the launch of Kingfisher...

Pernod Ricard India Tops Alcohol Market Again with ₹27,446 Crore Sales in FY25

Alco-Bev Industry News Aabkari Times Team -
Pernod Ricard India has once again emerged as India’s largest alcoholic beverage company by value, posting consolidated sales of...

Telangana Liquor Industry Flags ₹3,900-Crore Payment Crisis, Warns Government Ahead of Davos

Beer & Brewery Aabkari Times Team -
The liquor industry in Telangana has raised serious concerns over unpaid government dues exceeding ₹3,900 crore, warning that prolonged...

United Breweries introduces Kingfisher Smooth, a new strong beer for young consumers

Beer & Brewery Aabkari Times Team -
United Breweries Limited, a part of the Heineken group, has launched a new strong beer called Kingfisher Smooth in...

Global Liquor Majors Push Telangana to Clear $337 Million in Overdue Payments

Government & Regulation Aabkari Times Team -
Leading international alcohol producers — including Heineken, Diageo, and Pernod Ricard — are pressing the Telangana government to release...

Beer Industry Faces Aluminium Can Shortage, Seeks Temporary Import Relief

Beer & Brewery Aabkari Times Team -
New Delhi | October 12, 2025 — India’s beer industry is struggling with a major shortage of aluminium cans...