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Officer’s Choice maker ABD sharpens premium push

Allied Blenders and Distillers, maker of Officer’s Choice whisky, is accelerating its premiumisation strategy and aims for an equal split…

May 18, 2026 19:02 IST
Karnataka becomes first state to tax liquor by alcohol content; premium alcohol to get upto 25% cheaper

Karnataka has become the first Indian state to implement an Alcohol-in-Beverage excise model, leading to major price cuts for premium…

May 17, 2026 20:54 IST
Vijay enforces 21-year age limit for liquor sales in Tamil Nadu after closure of 717 TASMAC-run outlets.
Vijay enforces 21-year age limit for liquor sales in Tamil Nadu after closure of 717 TASMAC-run outlets

Tamil Nadu has ordered the closure of 717 TASMAC‑run liquor outlets across state, targeting shops located within 500 metres of…

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April 21, 2026 16:53 IST
As per the Nomura report, the draft policy is set to overhaul how liquor is taxed in Karnataka, which is one of the country’s largest alcohol markets.
Karnataka Liquor Draft Policy: Black Dog, Vat 69 may get cheaper by up to 30%; check all details

These could potentially include aged scotches, premium whiskies, and imported dark rums, falling by anywhere between 10 and 30%. However,…

April 21, 2026 14:22 IST
In contrast, mild beers (with alcohol content up to 5%) are expected to become cheaper. Products such as Heineken Lager, Kingfisher Premium and Kingfisher Ultra Witbier could see noticeable price reductions, as per the brokerage firm.
Karnataka draft excise policy: McDowell’s, Imperial Blue, Blenders Pride may get cheaper; Kingfisher Strong to cost more

The state government has released a draft excise policy that shifts the way alcohol is taxed, moving from a bulk…

March 31, 2026 11:00 IST
According to them, the policy doesn’t match the government’s stated goals of boosting revenue, investment, or jobs. Instead, they say it unfairly leaves out some players without a clear reason.
Why United Spirits, Bacardi, John Distilleries are challenging Maharashtra’s Liquor policy?

United Spirits, Bacardi India and John Distilleries have moved the Bombay High Court against Maharashtra’s Maharashtra-Made Liquor (MML) policy, alleging…

Updated: March 27, 2026 17:39 IST
Alongside this change, the state has rationalised its pricing framework by reducing the number of slabs from 16 to eight.
Karnataka Liquor Policy: United Spirits, UBL in focus as state allows firms to fix prices

Karnataka remains one of the most important markets for the alcohol industry, accounting for roughly 15% of the Indian Made…

March 9, 2026 13:32 IST
He also questioned the proposal of a flat Rs 10 deposit on every bottle, irrespective of its retail price, calling it impractical.
Liquor industry seeks deferment of Goa’s bottle deposit plan, flags Rs 100 crore excise risk

As per the report, the state plans to implement the proposed scheme from April 2, 2026. Under the framework, consumers…

February 23, 2026 11:22 IST
Former paper company Asgard Alcobev takes over  Kingfisher and Tuborg brewer, Meghalaya-based CMJ Breweries

The company said it has acquired a 78.9% stake in CMJ Breweries through a share purchase and share subscription agreement.

February 19, 2026 12:10 IST
It notes that alcohol sales at airports are “trending significantly ahead” of domestic sales, and attributes this partly to excessively high tax rates on alcohol, especially in states such as Maharashtra.
Adani, GMR in focus: Why alcohol is powering over 50% of Indian airport profits

JM Financial’s analysis shows that wine and spirits account for 58% of travel retail and duty-free sales in India, specifically…

February 16, 2026 12:06 IST
Dram Bell laid the foundation for our premium philosophy. With Gin Soak and Glacir Vodka, we’re extending that philosophy across categories. Bringing bottled-in-origin Russian vodka and gin allows us to offer a diversified portfolio suited to different occasions and consumption styles.
Interview: Kevin Pietersen, investor, & Debashish Shyam, Co-Founder & Director, Ardent Alcobev Premium Story

In this interview, Debashish Shyam, co-founder & director, Ardent Alcobev, and Kevin Pietersen, strategic investor & brand ambassador, tell Mitali…

February 16, 2026 10:08 IST
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From volume to value: Why 13 million new drinkers every year are changing India’s investment map

India is drinking less, but better. A demographic surge, premium whiskies and the UK FTA are reshaping alcohol stocks.

February 4, 2026 16:48 IST
While the duty reductions are expected to materially lower consumer prices, the impact may not be immediate.
How India EU pact decides which alcohol gets a duty cut (and which doesn’t)

That being said, not every European alcohol product would be cheaper in India. Many mass-market European brands that are brewed…

January 27, 2026 20:37 IST
Alco-bev industry not so chilled about EU FTA

Duty reductions on alcoholic beverages, especially wines, were a key demand for the EU during the negotiations. The tariff cuts…

Updated: January 28, 2026 15:13 IST
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India’s most expensive whisky, worth Rs 10 lakh, ranked third among the world’s finest

India’s most expensive whisky priced at Rs 10 lakh ranks third among the world’s finest, marking a global luxury milestone.

January 21, 2026 12:07 IST
‘We serve premiumisation across all consumer segments and levels’: Q&A with Pernod Ricard India CEO Jean Touboul

“We invest continuously in our manufacturing footprint—95% of our volume is produced locally. And India is unique—it’s the only market…

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