Mahou India, a 100% subsidiary of Mahou San Miguel, has appointed Fernando Bustamante as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Fernando has been working with Mahou San Miguel since 1991 in several capacities, and has spent the last 26 years holding Read More
Uttar Pradesh will soon have a new excise policy under which no liquor shops would be allowed along highways, near educational institutions or religious places and in densely populated areas. This was announced by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the Read More
Diageo has unveiled nine of the 10 whiskies to be launched as part of its 2017 Special Releases six months early, a series it calls ‘the worst kept secret in malts’. Diageo Special Releases, the annual collection of limited edition Read More
United Breweries is relying on its latest strong brew, Kingfisher Storm, to wean away customers from rival Carlsberg that has steadily gained 15% market share over the past five years. Storm will directly compete with Carlsberg Elephant, Tuborg Strong, and Read More
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
