Alcohol

Instead of steep hikes, states are relying on licence fee increases, reserve price revisions, and recalibration of tax

Karnataka will end liquor price control and adopt an alcohol-in-beverage-based tax from April 2026, with reforms aimed at transparency, compliance ease and boosting excise revenue

India is the world's eighth-largest alcohol market with annual revenues of $45 billion, each state has its own regulations and pricing

Is hepatitis always caused by alcohol? Does it spread through touch or food? Can herbal remedies cure it? In this episode of our fact-check series, a liver specialist debunks common hepatitis myths

Soufflet Malt's push in emerging markets contrasts with restructuring in Europe, where it faces declining beer consumption

Sula Vineyards sees limited impact only on premium range, lauds trade pact

While detailed provisions of the agreement are awaited, the initially released agreement indicates that import tariffs will be reduced to 75% from current 150% across all EU spirits, wines categories

If you are generally healthy, your body does not need a reset as the liver works best with time and consistency, meaning fewer repeated stresses and enough recovery time to heal and function properly

JM Financial estimates revenue growth of the industry at about 6.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the quarter, a sharp decline from the strong momentum seen over the past year

An optimal state policy must go beyond a revenue-hungry, punitive regulatory regime

In a note starting coverage on USL with a 'Buy' rating & target of ₹1,650, Nomura said the sector is seeing a paradigm change as consumers move away from 'drinking more' to 'drinking better'.

UP, Haryana emerge as new frontiers of growth

A Harvard-led study shows even one episode of binge drinking can injure the small intestine, weaken the gut barrier and trigger immune responses that allow toxins to leak into the bloodstream

A large Indian study finds no safe level of alcohol for mouth cancer risk, especially when combined with smokeless tobacco, with locally brewed drinks posing the highest danger

Gujarat has eased liquor rules in GIFT City by removing temporary permits for visitors and allowing licensed hotels and restaurants to serve across premises, while prohibition stays statewide

Triveni Engineering shares gained after the company announced its entry into Delhi's IMFL market, expanding its presence in the fast-growing premium & super-premium whisky segment.

The kingdom, which adheres to Islamic Sharia law, has opened movie theatres, allowed women to drive and hosted major music festivals

For Pernod Ricard India, this is a continuation of the festival season and the year-end festivities make for good business

Non-Muslim foreign residents who have a monthly earning of 50,000 riyals ($13,300) will reportedly be allowed to make purchases

Modi Illva aims to double revenues to Rs 4,000 crore in five years and is in talks to import select Illva Saronno brands, as it expands its premium portfolio and rolls out Rockford Imperial Reserve