Page 6 - Liquor Industry

Covid-19 outbreak: Zomato may now get liquor for you amid lockdown

Zomato has already diversified into grocery as the restrictions on movement shuttered some restaurants and people hesitated to order outside food

Covid-19 crisis: States tap liquor, fuel to fill coffers as revenues fall

The Delhi government has already imposed a Covid cess of 70 per cent on liquor and hiked petrol and diesel prices as the state got just Rs 300 crore in April

Delhi liquor shops open after lockdown; cops cane customers in some places

According to an official, about 150 government-run liquor shops have been allowed to open from 9 am to 6.30 pm in accordance with the latest lockdown relaxations

Airports to lose Rs 650 cr/yr over cut in duty-free liquor, cigarettes

The ministry, as per the sources, has also recommended to the Finance Ministry that purchase of cigarette cartons at duty-free shops should be prohibited

As India seeks energy independence, booze may be a hurdle in the way

The Uttar Pradesh government recently announced a further increase in the quota of molasses that needs to be supplied to liquor makers to 18% of total state output from 16%.

India's middle-class is drinking more and spending on premium alcohol

India's spirit sector -- which includes whiskey, brandy, rum and vodka -- is estimated to expand 25% to Rs 2.92 trillion by 2022

No way to cheer up for liquor industry

Push for prohibition, lack of space in cities to shift shops along highways leave firms reeling