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Radico Khaitan expects Rs 500 cr sales from luxury brands in FY26: MD

Encouraged by the ongoing premiumisation in the alcoholic beverage (alcobev) segment, Radico Khaitan expects sales of Rs 500 crore from its luxury brands, including single malt 'Rampur' and Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin, in the next fiscal, its Managing Director Abhishek Khaitan said. The company expects an 8-9 per cent volume growth, and value growth of around "12-15 per cent", Khaitan told PTI, adding "this year has been a good year for us, and hopefully next year should be much better." For the next fiscal, he said, "We expect the same thing, our premium PNA category (Prestige & above) should grow more than 15 per cent and we should be close to overall double-digit growth." Radico Khaitan's luxury portfolio consists of Rampur Indian Single Malt, Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin, Sangam World Malt and Spirit of Victory 1999 Pure Malt. "For the first time in Q3 (December quarter) we achieved a turnover of Rs 100 crore (from premium) and for the nine months of FY'24, we have achieved Rs ..

Updated On: 02 Mar 2025 | 11:31 AM IST

Trump's tariff threats against Mexico are wreaking havoc on tequila makers

Many buyers rushed their orders after Trump first postponed the measures by a month so they could get merchandise across the border before the levies came into force

Updated On: 01 Mar 2025 | 10:34 PM IST

Cong asks for Delhi liquor scam probe to include BJP leaders' involvement

The Delhi unit of Congress on Wednesday called for the formation of the Public Accounts Committee soon so that the CAG report on the previous AAP government's excise policy can be investigated, and demanded that the scope of the probe be widened to include the alleged involvement of BJP leaders in the matter. The opposition party also demanded that the remaining 13 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports on the AAP government's performance be tabled as well and discussed in the public domain. The CAG report on the 2021-22 liquor policy was tabled by the new Chief Minister Rekha Gupta of the BJP on the very second day of the first session of the newly elected Delhi Assembly on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference at the Congress' 24, Akbar Road headquarters, Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav said the party had given a written complaint to investigating agencies on the liquor policy and had included "evidence" of BJP's "involvement" in the matter. He also asked why all 14 C

Updated On: 26 Feb 2025 | 4:14 PM IST

Alcohol body seeks import duty cut in phased manner under India-UK FTA

Alcoholic beverage industry body CIABC on Tuesday urged the government to consider reducing the import duty in a phased manner under the proposed free trade agreement between India and the UK. The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) said that the government should ensure better market access for Indian products in the UK. On February 24, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds announced resumption of negotiations for the proposed agreement. "The government needs to safeguard the interests of Indian liquor manufacturers while deciding on issues related to customs duty cuts and other concessions under FTAs. "Though we have already recommended to the government to cut cuts basic customs duty on spirits over a period of 10 years, we also want the government to ensure better international market access and safeguard interests of Indian companies against any dumping of products through transfe

Updated On: 25 Feb 2025 | 6:12 PM IST

Liquor firms' body urges govt to curb dumping, grow global market

Alcoholic beverages makers' body CIABC on Saturday urged the government to impose stringent measures to curb dumping of imported spirits and ensure greater market access for domestic products. The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) said the Indian liquor manufacturers are not against reduction in import duty, though they have sought the import duty cuts in a phased manner. India on February 13 slashed import duty on bourbon whiskey to 100 per cent. It is mainly imported from the US. The confederation "has urged the government to address the concerns of the Indian companies and ensure a level-playing field in FTA (free trade agreement) negotiations and set in stringent effective measures to check and curb dumping of imported spirits and seeking better international access for Indian alcoholic products which face several non-tariff restrictions at present," it said in a statement. It has also requested the states to withdraw excise duty concessions given to

Updated On: 15 Feb 2025 | 6:26 PM IST

United Breweries Q3 results: Profit falls to Rs 86.73 cr, revenue up 7%

The Kingfisher beer-maker's standalone profit before exceptional items and tax fell to Rs 86.73 crore ($9.99 million) in the quarter ended December, compared to Rs 116 crore a year ago

Updated On: 13 Feb 2025 | 9:38 PM IST

Global tariff threats could deal $207 million blow to Pernod Ricard

China has already imposed temporary tariffs on European brandy imports, hurting Pernod's sales of its Martell cognac brand

Updated On: 06 Feb 2025 | 7:00 PM IST

UP's new excise policy: E-lottery for licences, higher alcohol prices ahead

Uttar Pradesh government approves new Excise Policy for 2025-26, introducing e-lottery for liquor shop licences, higher alcohol prices, and consumer-friendly reforms

Updated On: 06 Feb 2025 | 1:55 PM IST

Sula Vineyards Q3 results: Net profit falls 35% to Rs 28.06 crore

Sula's consolidated net profit fell to Rs 28.06 crore ($3.2 million) in the quarter ending Dec. 31, from Rs 42.98 crore a year ago

Updated On: 05 Feb 2025 | 10:04 PM IST

Allied Blenders plans three luxury brands for larger market share

The company also announced its acquisition of a 51 per cent stake in Good Barrel distillery, which produced Rock Paper rum, thus foraying into a new category

Updated On: 03 Feb 2025 | 10:41 PM IST

Radico Khaitan Q3 results: PAT rises 27% to Rs 95.5 cr, revenue up 8%

Liquor maker Radico Khaitan Ltd on Wednesday reported an increase of 27.05 per cent in its consolidated net profit to Rs 95.48 crore in the third quarter ended December 2024. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 75.15 crore in the October-December quarter a year ago, according to a BSE filing from Radico Khaitan. Its revenue from operations went up 8 per cent to Rs 4,440.90 crore during the quarter under review. The figure was Rs 4,111.23 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal. In the December quarter, Radico Khaitan's total IMFL volume was at 8.36 million cases, up 15.3 per cent year-on-year. While Prestige & Above brands volume was up 17.7 per cent to 3.67 million cases and contributed to the IMFL volumes of 50.9 per cent Radico Khaitan's total expenses increased 7.32 per cent to Rs 4,312.09 crore in the December quarter. The total income of Radico Khaitan, which includes other income, in the December quarter was at Rs 4,441.98 crore, up 7.9

Updated On: 29 Jan 2025 | 3:46 PM IST

Delhi govt declares 'dry days' from Feb 3-5, Feb 8 due to Assembly polls

The Delhi government has ordered the closure of liquor shops and other establishments serving alcohol in the city from February 3 to 5, the voting day, and on February 8 when the results would be declared. A gazette notification issued recently by the Delhi excise commissioner declared "dry days" under Excise Rules-2010 for various excise licenses on the day of voting to the 70-member Delhi Assembly and the counting day. "It is ordered that dry days shall be observed (during 48 hours ending with the hour fixed for conclusion of the poll) from 6 pm of February 3 to 6 pm of February 5, and again on February 8 being the counting day on account of Assembly polls. "During the dry days, no liquor shops, hotels, restaurants, clubs and establishments selling or serving liquor, will be permitted to sell or serve liquor to anyone whosoever," said the notification. It added that non-proprietary clubs, star hotels, restaurants among others, and hotels run by anyone, even if they are issued ...

Updated On: 21 Jan 2025 | 10:31 PM IST

Globus Spirits zooms 17%; Why are most liquor stocks rising in trade today?

Around the same time, among liquor stocks, United Breweries was up 4.28 per cent, Radico Khaitan was up 0.52 per cent, Som Distilleries was up 0.37 per cent

Updated On: 20 Jan 2025 | 12:08 PM IST

Telangana rations Kingfisher beer as Heineken halts sales in price dispute

Alcohol is bought by the state government and then supplied to shops in Telangana, where officials are rationing supplies to deter hoarding and tackle shortages

Updated On: 13 Jan 2025 | 5:23 PM IST

Why the government must differentiate between liquor and milder forms

India needs to follow EU on Alcobev taxation to meet WHO target of reducing alcohol consumption

Updated On: 13 Jan 2025 | 3:52 PM IST

Viability of beer prices set by Telangana has become far too stressed: BAI

A day after the country's leading brewer United Breweries suspended supply to Telangana, beer industry body BAI on Thursday said the commercial viability of prices set by the state government has become far too stressed. The prices allowed to supplier companies are actually below the cost of goods supplied as these prices are based on the cost of production in 2018-19, said Brewers Association of India (BAI) DG Vinod Giri. On Wednesday, United Breweries Ltd (UBL), which operates with popular beer brands like Kingfisher, Kalyani Black, Heineken, and Amstel Bier, announced to suspend the supply of its beer to Telangana State Beverages Corporation with immediate effect. The decision has been taken due to the non-revision of the basic price of the company's beer from 2019-20 by Telangana State Beverages Corporation Ltd (TSBCL), resulting in huge losses in the state, said United Breweries Ltd (UBL), now controlled by Dutch multinational brewing company Heineken NV. Commenting on the ...

Updated On: 09 Jan 2025 | 9:48 PM IST

Not aware of any govt document on CCI investigation: Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard responds to reports of CCI raids over alleged retailer collusion to promote whisky brand

Updated On: 06 Jan 2025 | 5:43 PM IST

Delhi's excise revenue up by 13% in first three quarters of 2024-25

Delhi government's excise revenue from liquor trade saw a jump of around 13 per cent in the first three quarters of 2024-25, officials said on Sunday. The revenue jumped to Rs 6,061 crore from Rs 5,361 crore in the corresponding period in previous fiscal, they said. The sale of liquor bottles on New Year's Eve, however, saw a decline. On December 31, 2024, a total of 23 lakh bottles were sold, as against 24 lakh in 2023. The decline was attributed to December 31 being a Tuesday, when many avoid liquor consumption owing to religious reasons. The department's revenue consisted of Rs 4,233 crore it got in excise duty and Rs 1,828 as Value Added Tax. In comparison, the department in April-December 2023, earned Rs 5,361 crore in excise revenue, including Rs 1,643 crore as VAT. A target of Rs 6,400 crore in revenue was set for the financial year 2024-25. In the 2023-24 fiscal, the total excise duty collected was Rs 5,164 crore.

Updated On: 05 Jan 2025 | 11:04 PM IST

Domestic liquor brands may seek separate standard for single malt whisky

Homegrown Indian liquor makers are mulling approaching food & beverages regulator FSSAI for a separate standard for the Indian single malt whisky that is rapidly scaling with the ongoing trend of premiumisation and has won several prestigious international awards. This will help maintain the sanctity and reputation of Indian single malt whisky -- now exported to 60 countries -- and Indian producers are discussing the move, according to Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), the industry body of domestic AlcoBev manufacturers. The Indian distillers are also taking steps to get a geographical indication tag for their single malt whisky that will enhance the brand's credibility and standards. While the sale of Indian single malt whisky rising in high double digits in the country -- the world's largest whisky market -- the industry is also facing a challenge to keep a check on the emergence of smaller single malt whisky brands. According to CIABC Director ...

Updated On: 29 Dec 2024 | 4:33 PM IST

CCI conducts surprise raids on liquor giants Pernod, AB InBev in Hyderabad

Liquor companies and retailers in Telangana have been accused of entering into cartel-like agreements to manipulate prices and market shares

Updated On: 20 Dec 2024 | 12:09 AM IST