Shares of Som Distilleries & Breweries Ltd saw a boost after the company announced plans to invest ₹600 crore in a new manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh. The stock surged by up to 3% in early trading before settling lower later in the day. Stock Performance Som Distilleries’ stock touched a high of ₹114.25, rising…
L Mohan Meakin Limited, the home of the iconic Old Monk Rum, is one of India’s oldest and most renowned companies. Its journey is deeply intertwined with the evolu tion of India’s alcoholic beverages industry. Here’s a glimpse into its illustrious history: The roots of Mohan Meakin trace back to 1855, when Edward Dyer, a…
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…
Delhi residents may start heading to Noida or Gurugram in neighboring Uttar Pradesh to buy alcohol, as the new liquor policy in UP offers more variety and options. With alcohol stocks running low in Delhi, the UP government’s updated policy is attracting attention by providing more choices for buyers. Earlier, small and medium alcohol companies…
Uttar Pradesh has approved its new excise policy for 2025-26, which brings several changes. An e-lottery system will now be used to allocate liquor and cannabis (bhang) shop licenses. The policy also merges beer and foreign liquor outlets into “composite shops.” Additionally, smaller liquor bottles in 60ml and 90ml sizes will be available in the…
Residents of Delhi may soon be heading to nearby cities like Noida or Gurugram in Uttar Pradesh to buy alcohol, as Delhi’s liquor stocks are running low and Uttar Pradesh’s new liquor policy offers more options. The policy change in Uttar Pradesh has introduced new choices for alcohol buyers, especially with an e-lottery system for…
In Delhi, liquor shops, hotels, restaurants, and other places serving alcohol will be closed from February 3 to 5, and also on February 8 due to the upcoming Assembly elections. The Delhi Excise Commissioner announced this in an official notice. Voting will take place on February 5, and the results will be announced on February…
AB InBev, the company behind Budweiser, announced plans to build a new beer manufacturing plant in Uttar Pradesh, with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore. The commitment was made during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, as confirmed by an official spokesperson on January 22, 2025. The company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)…
India Glycols Limited (IGL), a prominent player in the Indian liquor industry, has achieved a significant milestone with its product being listed in the India Book of Records (IBR) for the second consecutive year. Under the leadership of Business Head S.K. Shukla, IGL’s brand “Bunty Babli” sold over 17.1 million cases last year, setting a…
On New Year’s Eve, people in Noida and Ghaziabad spent a whopping Rs 14 crore on liquor, marking a 27% increase in sales compared to the previous year. The excise department’s data shows that about 3.4 lakh litres of alcohol were consumed, a 14% rise from 2023’s 3 lakh litres. In Noida, consumption included 1.4…