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Raise a toast: State govts may allow home delivery of your favourite drink

State authorities are reportedly seeking feedback on the advantages and disadvantages of online liquor delivery from e-commerce platforms and spirits manufacturers

Sula Vineyards stock price gains on highest ever Q1 revenue of Rs 130 crore

The uptick in the stock price came after the company said it has recorded its highest ever Q1 net revenue and own brands revenue

Child labourers at India's Som liquor unit worked 11 hrs a day: Govt

In the Som inspection report, the state government said the children working there were not given training on how they could protect themselves from harmful chemicals

Punjab limits retailers to 1,000 cases of IMFL monthly, manufacturers panic

Punjab's Indian Made Foreign Liquor market typically moves around one million cases, retailers can now only purchase 1,000 cases per month

Allied Blenders and Distillers lists at 14% premium to issue price

Shares of Allied Blenders and Distillers listed at Rs 320, a 14 per cent premium over its issue price of Rs 281 per share on the National Stock Exchange on Tuesday.

Indians tackle intense heat with 'mad rush' for air conditioners, beer

Quick delivery service Swiggy Instamart said it is seeing a sharp rise in orders for ice cream and cold beverages

Liquor company Som challenges license suspension in child labour case

The agency also released photos of children's hands it said showed burns due to contact with chemicals, and said some of the children were transported to the factory in school buses

Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy: 111 persons undergoing treatment in hospitals

At Puducherry 11 persons, in Salem district 30 persons, and in Villupuram district 4 persons are undergoing treatment at various government hospitals

Alcobev players ramp up single-malt portfolio to cater to surge in demand

On market expansion, DeVans plans to make a significant entry into Maharashtra this year while also strengthening its foothold in Goa

Govt impounds Som's distillery, suspends licences over child labour

Police launched an investigation into Som after the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) last week found 39 boys and 20 girls working at the factory

Near term demand triggers lacking for liquor major United Spirits

Long-term prospects promising, but there are no immediate triggers

We expect premium brands to grow 14-15 % in FY25: Radico Khaitan MD

Khaitan talks about the company's strategic plans, diversification strategy, and growth trajectory for FY25

Pune car crash: Action against bars affecting livelihood, employees protest

In the wake of action against pubs and bars by the local administration in Pune following the car crash incident involving a teenager, scores of employees from such establishments on Friday held protests here, stating they were losing their livelihood due to it. "We are facing the brunt of the fault of two bars," said an employee of a bar. Approximately 2,500 employees along with the owners of bars and pubs gathered at the Raja Bahadur Mills near Pune station area. After the Kalyaninagar incident, the district administration is taking action against several pubs and bars. As many as 32 such establishments in different parts of Pune faced action following orders from the Pune Collector. One of the women employees, who took part in the protest said, those pubs that are violating the rules should be punished. An employee at a pub in Mundhwa area said that during the COVID-19 pandemic, they suffered a lot. "Now after the accident, we are again made to suffer. We have our families to

Drugs, liquor, and cash worth Rs 1,000 crore seized in Rajasthan

Traders in Rajasthan have expressed displeasure over the seizure of cash and jewellery

Beer smuggling surge in Delhi this poll season, recovery of bottles doubles

Delhi police data indicated that by March of this year, 5,965 beer bottles were seized, up from the 2,117 bottles recovered last year

Summer cheer for beer firm United Breweries as margins remain stable

Cheaper raw material prices and growth in premium segment expected to help company

Madhya Pradesh government earns record revenue from excise this year

According to the data, additional revenue of Rs 1,561 crore will be received in the year 2024-25 as compared to the previous year

Huge tax and licence raj in liquor

There is a need to avoid huge taxes and undue licensing. All this can also reduce corruption and even doubts about corruption

States have full control over industrial alcohol regulation: UP govt to SC

States' power to legislate to regulate industrial alcohol is untrammeled and complete, the Supreme Court was told on Wednesday. Senior advocate Dinesh Dwivedi, appearing for the Uttar Pradesh government, told a nine-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud that "liquor" has always been in the legislative sphere of the States and the Centre does not have any jurisdiction with regard to industrial alcohol. Excise, liquor and spirit have always been part of State jurisdiction, including industrial alcohol, he said. "The Central government has not issued any order to regulate industrial alcohol as per Section 18G of the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951. Therefore, there cannot be a case of conflict or occupied field. The field is unoccupied and the States' power to legislate to regulate industrial alcohol is untrammeled and complete," Dwivedi told the bench. The bench, which also comprises Justices Hrishikesh Roy, Abhay S Oka, B V Nagarathna, J

Death toll in Sangrur spurious liquor case rises to 20; SIT formed

The death toll due to the suspected consumption of spurious liquor in Punjab's Sangrur district has climbed to twenty, with six more persons succumbing, officials on Saturday said. Meanwhile, a four-member special investigation team (SIT), led by an additional director general of police (ADGP) rank officer, has been set up in connection with the incident. Eleven people are undergoing treatment at Patiala's Rajindra Hospital and six at the Civil Hospital in Sangrur. Sangrur Civil Surgeon Kirpal Singh on Saturday said that 20 people have died so far in the incident. The officials said that the casualties have been reported from Gujran, Tibbi Ravidaspura and Dhandoli Khurd villages in Dirba and Sunam blocks. The police have made six arrests in the case so far, they said. The AAP government has been under fire from the opposition parties Congress and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) over the Sangrur hooch tragedy. A case has already been registered under Section 302 (murder) of the Ind