Alcohol

Results preview: Alcobev industry growth may have cooled in Q3FY26

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

States' excise policy must optimise revenue, adopt clearer regulation

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

Nomura bets on United Spirits as India's alcohol industry turns premium

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'.

Alcobev players identify new mkts amid trouble in Maharashtra, Telangana

UP, Haryana emerge as new frontiers of growth

Just one night of binge drinking can damage your gut lining, study finds

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

Alcohol use behind six in ten mouth cancer cases in India, study finds

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

Easing of liquor policy for GIFT City to boost hospitality, investments

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 rises 3% on Delhi entry with premium whisky launch

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.

Saudi Arabia expands access to alcohol store for its non-Muslim residents

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

Festive cheer fuels premium push as alcobev cos bet big on launches, growth

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

Saudi may ease liquor rules, to allow non-Muslim residents: Details

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

Modi Illva targets ₹4,000 crore sales in 5 years; to import Illva brands

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

Pernod Ricard India expects double-digit growth, backed by new launches

Pernod Ricard India expects low double-digit growth over the next five years, supported by the Imperial Blue divestment and new launches such as Seagram's Xclamat!on, CEO Jean Touboul said

What alcohol does to your body in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond

As metabolism slows and disease risks rise with age, doctors explain how the same drink affects your brain, hormones, liver and long-term health very differently across decades

What Alcohol Really Does to Your Body at Every Age

Why do two drinks feel totally different in your 30s, unbearable in your 40s, and risky in your 60s? It’s not in your head — your body changes decade by decade, and alcohol affects you very different

Nuvama upbeat on alco-bev space, bets on United Spirits and ABD; here's why

Raw material costs will remain supportive for spirits players, with prices of ENA (extra neutral alcohol) and glass expected to stay benign

UBL finalises lease registration for brewery in UP, invests ₹750 crore

This expansion will be financed through debt and equity, it said in its exchange filing

Tilaknagar Industries up 6% on foraying into premium whisky segment

Around 1:10 PM, Tilaknagar Industries shares were trading 3.49 per cent higher at ₹504.95 per share. In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.46 per cent higher at 85,574.36 levels.

Why alcohol may hit harder for people on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy

A Yale study suggests GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide slow alcohol breakdown in the liver, raising blood alcohol levels even as they reduce toxic byproducts linked to inflammation and liver damage

Craft spirits pour new energy into India's alcobev giants as demand rises

India's craft spirits boom is reshaping alcohol M&A as major players snap up boutique gin and vodka brands to attract young consumers, drive premiumisation and expand in fast-growing niches