Liquor

Regulators use the term IMFL, which includes Whisky, Vodka, Rum, Gin and Brandy, to distinguish it from country liquor and traditional alcoholic beverages such as todi, fenny, and arrack, among others

Cheaper veggies, costlier cheers: beer and country liquor prices surge

While food deflation pulls overall inflation down, alcohol prices buck the trend with sharp summer gains

Radico Khaitan Q1 FY26: Record-breaking volumes

The company is actively pursuing market expansion by establishing strategic collaborations in sports, fashion, music, and luxury segments, and by filling product gaps with new competitive offerings, like The Spirit of Kashmyr, a luxury vodka

Karnataka’s liquor licence fee hike slammed by local distillers, Andhra ready to spirit them away

Facing backlash, Karnataka has halved the fee hike to 50 percent but many in the industry say the increase is still steep and may force them to move out

United Spirits, other liquor stocks crack, while Sula shares soar 12% as Maharashtra hikes excise duty

Maharashtra contributes between 10 and 12 percent of the total liquor industry volume in the country, and the excise hike will likely dent sales for liquor firms.

Radico Khaitan Q4: IMFL adds punch to sales volume

Stable raw material prices help in the expansion of gross margins

One bottle, many taxes: Why your liquor bill depends on city you are in

While Karnataka charges 80% in form of excise duty on per bottle, Telangana imposes 72% duty.

New excise policy in Uttar Pradesh: Alcohol to cost more, curbs on premium shops and other big changes

A key highlight of the new policy is that beer, liquor, and wine will now be sold from a single counter, according to sources.

Budget 2025: Liquor, gaming, tobacco companies eye tax relief, simpler rules

As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, the liquor, tobacco, and gaming industries are eagerly anticipating reforms to tackle challenges such as high taxation and complex regulatory frameworks.

Air India Express records highest-ever liquor sale on first Surat-Bangkok flight: Report

'Our onboard liquor is very affordable and we offer hot meals unlike many other low-cost carriers,' an Air India Express source said. 'For that reason, we see a significant demand for the two on our flights.'

Karnataka CM to officials: Stop liquor smuggling from Goa, face action for missing tax targets

CM Siddaramaiah warns that commercial tax officials failing to meet collection targets will be held accountable.

Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in effort to reignite its nightlife industry

After fulfilling Beijing’s long-standing imperative to enact a homegrown national security law, Chief Executive John Lee now faces challenges with economic competitiveness against regional rivals like Singapore, Japan, and mainland Chinese metropolises.

Cash-strapped Andhra Pradesh likely to get Rs 20,000 crore in second half of FY 25 through liquor licenses, sale

During the run-up to the assembly polls, Naidu, then in opposition, accused the previous YSRCP government of fixing high prices that do not align with the quality of the liquor.

Andhra Cabinet approves new excise policy: Liquor to cost only Rs 99 for 180ml

Andhra Pradesh unveils a new excise policy with liquor priced at ₹99 for 180 ml, alongside plans for BC reservation, an AI university, and renaming Bhogapuram Airport to Alluri Seetharamaraju International Airport.

Liver Doc shares how 39-year-old heavy drinker vomited 3 litres blood, died of multiple organ failure

The patient was rich and was apparently loved by all because he would host monthly parties at his place where he was the 'biggest entertainment' for his cousins and friends since he could drink the maximum amount of liquor.

India raises a toast as whiskey exports surge 26% to $78.5 million in first half of 2024

The Netherlands, UAE, Ghana have emerged as top importers of Indian whiskey, while the US has become a major buyer of high-end varieties

18 major states to see up to 10% jump in revenue in FY25: Crisil

Indian states’ revenue grew 7.5 percent in the previous fiscal

How much do states earn from liquor taxes?

Moneycontrol analysis shows that the average excise duty to own tax revenue ratio for 19 of the largest states and UTs is expected to be 13.7% in FY25

Saudi Arabia prepares to open liquor store, but only for diplomats

The kingdom plans to open the licensed shop in the coming weeks in Riyadh, where non-Muslim diplomats will be allowed to buy alcohol, according to foreign officials in the Saudi capital, who are familiar with the matter.

Bengaluru man protests liquor seller charging Rs 10 extra, ends up with 18 stitches: Report

The 38-year-old was attacked after he argued that the alcohol store must charge by MRP. 'During the argument, he (the cashier) took a cleaning mop and hit me on my head repeatedly,' he said.

Gujarat govt issues gazette notification for GIFT City liquor permits, sale

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) employees may obtain a two-year permit to access liquor from the designated area within the facility, according to a gazette notification.

Delhi govt's excise dept asks people to get P-10 license for serving liquor in weddings

The International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI), in a statement, urged people to consume alcohol during celebrations like weddings responsibly.

Dharmendra Pradhan questions source of 'benami' wealth recovered from liquor traders

Pradhan said it was a matter of concern that such a large amount of benami money was recovered.

Indian single malts could turn the table on Scotch: Bobby Ghosh

In little over a decade, several brands from India have made their way onto the shelves of liquor stores all over the world, sharing counter space with whiskies of long renown that, only half a generation ago, were beyond the reach of most Indians

Maharashtra announces 5% VAT hike on liquor services in bars and hotels

Due to the tax hike, the overall VAT rate for liquor services in permit rooms will be 10 percent.