United Spirits will acquire a controlling stake in NAO Spirits, including popular gin brands Greater Than and Hapusa, marking a strategic expansion into Indian craft spirits
The company will focus on growing its European and South East Asian market, says Diederik Jansen
The updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which could be released as early as this month, are expected to include a brief statement encouraging Americans to drink in moderation
The Edinburgh-based company is preparing to expand across ten Indian states, including key markets like Bengaluru, Delhi, Goa, and Maharashtra
Maharashtra's new excise policy raises spirits prices and introduces grain-based liquor; industry groups await clarity while brewers welcome beer tax exemption
With the rising fertility problems among women, doctors say that tobacco, alcohol consumption and vaping are silently harming the reproductive health and raising chances of miscarriages. While smoking increases the risk of a miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy, it also causes DNA damage in sperm, which can lead to miscarriage and birth defects, they say. Fertility problems are rampant in women and also in men. They are not only affected due to age, stress or reproductive health problems, but also due to smoking, drinking and vaping, Motherhood Hospitals, Kharghar, consultant-obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr Anuja Thomas told PTI. "These vices are often seen as personal choices, but they impact fertility as well. Many people believe that reducing or pausing these habits only when planning a pregnancy is enough," she said. However, it is necessary to completely avoid these vices as these substances can cause damage to the reproductive organs, hormones, and even the health of future .
Tilaknagar Industries leads the race to acquire Pernod Ricard's Imperial Blue whisky brand for an estimated $600 million; deal could mark the largest deal in India's liquor industry in over a decade
The move is part of a consolidation effort in its brewery operations, and the company plans to expand its Mysuru brewery
New WHO study finds that drinking alcohol, even in small daily amounts, increases the risk of pancreatic cancer, one of the hardest cancers to detect and treat
The India-UK FTA will reduce Scotch import duties from 150% to 40% over 10 years, making premium spirits more affordable for Indian consumers
In fact, consumption of alcoholic beverages grew at the fastest pace since 2011-12 when the current GDP data series was launched
USL reports 43% jump in Q4 PAT to Rs 421 crore, driven by strong P&A growth; NSV rises 8.9% despite fewer IPL matches, final dividend of Rs 8 per share proposed
India is not giving any duty concessions on British wines and is providing only limited import duty benefits on UK beer under the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries, announced on May 6, an official said. The other sensitive agri products where India will not offer any reduction in the import duty include dairy products, apple, cheese, oats, animals and vegetable oils under the agreement with the United Kingdom. "Wine is on the exclusion list, along with several other agricultural products in the trade pact. We are also offering only a limited duty concession on British beer," the official said. India and the UK on May 6 announced the conclusion of the free trade agreement which will make British Scotch whiskey and cars cheaper in India, while reducing duties on Indian imports such as garments and leather products here. As per the agreement, India will reduce duty on UK whiskey and gin from 150 per cent to 75 per cent and further to 40 per cent in the tenth year of
Andhra Pradesh has registered a staggering 100 percent increase in the cases of alcohol-related liver diseases during the tenure of Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP in 2019-2024 as compared to 2014-19, according to a report by an expert panel. The 3-member panel, which the Chandrababu Naidu government constituted to analyse the disease burden in Andhra, used the official health data from Arogyasri, a flagship scheme to provide quality healthcare services to the poor. Expressing concern over the panel's finding, Special Chief Secretary in the state's health department, Krishna Babu, said: "We find a startling increase in the number of liver and neurological patients in 2019-24 compared to 2014-19. We are quite concerned and we are analysing the data for further action." He also said the state government is in the process of setting up an advisory board, comprising national and international health experts, to further analyse the data to take preventive action. According to the panel repo
India-UK trade pact to halve Scotch whisky import duty to 75 per cent initially, then 40 per cent over 10 years; move expected to cut prices, boost exports, FDI, and premium brand access
India and the UK have mutually agreed on an FTA after long bilateral discussions, with broader economic impact on many sectors, including AlcoBev.
The company reported a 71% rise in consolidated net profit at 920.7 million rupees (about $11 million) for the three months ended March 31
The national capital will observe five dry days from April to June 2025 for religious festivals, as per an excise department order
Health insurance applicants should be transparent and disclose medical history and lifestyle choices, say experts
Alcohol vendors in Uttar Pradesh are trying to finish inventory before the new excise policy comes into effect on April 1: Details here