Alert United Spirits invests in non-alcoholic drink start-ups Diageo’s majority-owned Indian business, United Spirits has taken “strategic minority investments” in domestic start-ups V9 Beverages and Indie Brews and Spirits. By Spiritz Desk 25 Jul 2024
Alert Hospitality sector expresses dissatisfaction on the budget India’s hospitality sector has, by and large, expressed dissatisfaction with the Union Budget for the 2024-25. By Spiritz Desk 24 Jul 2024
Alert CBI accuses Kavitha to tweaking of Delhi liquor policy The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) stated in its chargesheet that Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). By Spiritz Desk 23 Jul 2024
Alert PIL to end Tasmac’s monopoly The Madras High Court is set to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) petition that calls for ending the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac)'s monopoly over the wholesale and retail sale of liquor in Tamil Nadu. By Spiritz Desk 22 Jul 2024
Alert MSIL to launch premium liquor stores Karnataka state owned MSIL (Mysore Sales International Limited) is expanding its presence by opening premium liquor stores with a wide range of brand options in various locations. By Spiritz Desk 20 Jul 2024
Alert WB revises excise duty on alcohol The West Bengal government has revised the excise duty structure, introducing a new levy and adjusting existing duties, leading to an average price increase of 5-20 percent for consumers. By Spiritz Desk 19 Jul 2024
Alert TASMAC denies plans for home delivery of liquor In response to recent media reports, Tamil Nadu state-run Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) clarified that it had no plans to initiate home delivery of liquor through online food delivery platforms. By Spiritz Desk 18 Jul 2024
Alert DMRC advises commuters on carrying liquor bottles The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has advised commuters to comply with state excise regulations while transporting liquor bottles on Metro trains. By Spiritz Desk 18 Jul 2024
Alert Food aggregators mull on home delivery of alcoholic beverages Popular food and grocery delivery platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, and BigBasket are gearing up to launch online liquor delivery services in select states, as per the reports. This pilot project aims to bring low-alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine right to doorstep. By Spiritz Desk 17 Jul 2024