Page 5 - Liquor Sale

Global liquor makers hail Maharashtra govt's move to cut excise duty

Global liquor major Diageo and the International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI) on Monday welcomed the move of the Maharashtra government to slash the excise duty by 50 per cent on imported liquor. However, domestic Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) manufacturers are opposing the move. The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), which represents the domestic liquor industry, said it is "fraught with danger" for the Indian industry and will reduce the state government's revenues. The Maharashtra government has slashed excise duty on imported scotch whiskey by 50 per cent to bring its price on par with that in other states. Diageo, which owns global brands such as Johnnie Walker, Black & White, Vat 69, Smirnoff - termed it as progressive' policy and compliment the Maharashtra Government. "Diageo India welcomes the reduction in excise duty on imported spirits, which is in line with what we are seeing in other states. The reduction in duties will

Lalu asks Nitish Kumar to roll back liquor prohibition law in Bihar

Following a series of raids on hotels and banquet halls to catch the liquor ban violators, RJP president Lalu Prasad on Monday asked chief minister Nitish Kumar to withdraw the liquor prohibition law.

Many liquor lovers complain 'dry day' on day 1 of Delhi's new excise policy

Under the new policy, 849 swanky mall-like liquor vends with walk-in facilities where people can pick their choice of liquor were to be opened to offer people a better alcohol-buying experience

Liquor business: New excise regime to hit Delhi markets from Wednesday

Tuesday was the last business day for nearly 600 government-run liquor shops operating across the national capital

Delhi govt to formally exit retail liquor trade on Tuesday

Nearly 600 vends run by Delhi Government will be shut from Tuesday night

Globus Spirits freezes at 5% lower circuit post September quarter results

The company reported lower capacity utilisation sequentially at 90% in Q2 on account of unplanned shutdown at Bihar facility

Ensure those buying liquor are not treated as cattle: Kerala HC to govt

The Excise department would be responsible for ensuring those coming to buy alcohol at liquor outlets are not treated as "cattle", Kerala High Court said

Tamil Nadu earned Rs 33,811 crore revenue from liquor sales

The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd (TASMAC), with its 5,402 liquor retail vending outlets, earned a sum of Rs 33,811.14 crore tax revenue for the state government last fiscal.

Retail licence bidding to supply liquor in Delhi to open on Friday

Bidding for retail licences to supply liquor in 12 zones of the national capital will open on Friday with the Excise Department of the Delhi government

Kerala: Online booking, payment for liquor from select outlets from Aug 17

From August 17, people can book and pay online for liquor from select retail outlets of the Kerala State Beverages Corporation

United Spirits, part of Diageo, exits liquor delivery firm Hip Bar

Hip Bar Pvt Ltd had a turnover of Rs 50 lakh in the financial year ended March 31, 2020 and its net worth was Rs 7.76 crore.

Bespoke bars enjoy a spirited biz as home becomes venue for both work, play

The steady sale of liquor across the country despite restrictions helped

Rules allowing home delivery of liquor in Delhi come into force from today

The Delhi government has allowed home delivery of liquor through mobile apps and websites under the amended excise rules, which will come into force from Friday.

Rules for home delivery of liquor in Delhi come into force from Friday

The Delhi government notified the rules allowing home delivery of liquor for orders placed through mobile applications and websites on Thursday

BJP, Congress target AAP govt over decision to allow liquor home delivery

Opposition parties in Delhi targeted the AAP government saying it "failed" to provide relief to people affected by COVID-19 but is trying to deliver alcohol at their doorstep.

Petitioner welcomes Delhi govt decision over online sale of liquor

Advocate Kohli also welcomed the decision and said that this is a very welcoming step from the government

Rule change on liquor policy wrongly interpreted, clarifies Delhi govt

Soon after it was reported that the Delhi govt has allowed home delivery of liquor through mobile apps or websites under the amended excise rules, the CM's office said it was wrong interpretation

Delhi's amended excise rules allow home delivery of Indian, foreign liquor

The Delhi government has allowed home delivery of liquor under the amended excise rules

Liquor sales recover, rise 6% in fourth quarter; FY21 sales fall 12%

States such as Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana reported over 40 per cent growth in IMFL sales during the fourth quarter of 2020-21

Covid-19: Chhattisgarh govt allows home delivery of liquor amid lockdown

The Chhattisgarh government has allowed home delivery of liquor in the state through online sale during the coronavirus-enforced lockdown