With the World Economic Forum’s 56th annual meeting approaching, leading alcobev industry bodies have called on the Telangana government to urgently clear long-pending payments amounting to over ₹3,900 crore.
As domestic players we see 2026 shaping up as a year of both opportunity and recalibration, says DEEPAK Arora, CEO, SOM Group of Companies.
The Punjab government has decided to fully automate its QR code–based track-and-trace system across the liquor supply chain to curb excise duty evasion, check counterfeit liquor and enable real-time monitoring from production to retail.
Our strategies are being reworked on the assumption that any impact from duty reductions under FTAs is probably going to be felt only in the last quarter of 2026, says PREM Dewan, Managing Director, Devans Modern Breweries Ltd.
Château Patache d'Aux is marking Lunar New Year 2026 with the launch of a limited-edition label, supported by a series of high-visibility activations across major international travel retail hubs.
Gigi Bombay has stepped into 2026 with the launch of its Signature Cocktail Menu 2.0, titled Back To The Future, marking a refreshed approach to its bar programme.
Shanishvara Group and Agadh Logistics & Supply Chain Management have entered into an exclusive strategic partnership with Thailand-based Carabao Group, marking the beverage major’s formal entry into the Indian market.
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