United Spirits (USL) has started licensing out economy brands such as Bagpiper whisky and Celebration rum to regional bottlers in return for annual royalty payments, according to media reports. The reports said USL is offering the big volume brands on Read More
In order to ensure “uninterrupted “supply to liquor outlets across the city, the Delhi excise department has directed all distributors to maintain one week’s stock of all approved brands for sale. The department has warned of strict action against those Read More
Anheuser-Busch InBev has reportedly completed the sale of its indirect shareholding in Amarula liqueur and Bunnahabhain Scotch producer Distell Group. Last year, South Africa’s Competition Commission ordered AB InBev to sell SABMiller’s 26% stake in South African firm Distell ahead Read More
Tamil Nadu government decided to open new outlets in the interior roads leading to the national and the state highways has triggered strong protests from local residents across the state. When the Supreme Court ordered closure of liquor shops along Read More
Haryana women and child development minister Kavita Jain said that “as a woman” she feels that prohibition should be imposed in the state. She added that such a move would not work if there was no such ban in the Read More
The ban on alcohol sale within 500 metres of highways will impact up to 30 per cent of premium hotels, with Pune being the most affected city, domestic ratings agency Crisil has said. In a report, its research wing said Read More
It is a good news for beer lovers as top beer makers like Heineken, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and Carlsberg are introducing about a dozen new beer brands in India to capitalize on the summer sale of the beers. These top three Read More
Liquor baron Vijay Mallya has been arrested by the Scotland Yard, according to media reports. He was later produced before a court in London and was granted bail. This arrest is believed to be the first step to his extradition Read More
Madhya Pradesh is headed towards total prohibition, as Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced that all liquor shops across the state would be closed in a phased manner. “Alcohol prohibition will be implemented in the entire state by closing Read More
Anheuser-Busch InBev Chief Executive Carlos Brito was recently in India to review Indian operations. This is the first India visit for Brito after the world’s largest brewer acquired rival SABMiller Plc six months ago. The India headquarter has been recently Read More
