Facebook and Instagram users are no longer allowed to use any of the platforms to privately sell, trade, transfer, or gift alcohol or tobacco products, per a new policy that rolled out last year. Alcohol and tobacco sales were already prohibited on Marketplace, but now Facebook is extending the policy i.e. sales of those products will not be allowed any longer between ...

Last December got Delhi serious drunk and brought in some good luck for the liquor industry as the Delhiites consumed alcohol worth 1,000 crores, suggested reports. The alcohol industry was experiencing drought during this financial year, but December proved out to be a boom as the festive season was round the clock and the Delhiites didn’t miss out on this ...

Wine lovers may find a hard time this year as wine production may fall up to 20% in 2020 itself.  This is because of irregular rainfall in last year which resulted in low production of grapes which is the main source of wine. Wine sales have been on the back page for the big players while the rest of the ...

In the upcoming budget, the government may impose restrictions on the number of bottles an individual is allowed to carry. The Commerce Ministry of India has made a proposal to the Finance Ministry of India recommending that only one bottle of liquor should be allowed to be purchased at duty free(tax free)shops in airports by an idividual, while cigarette cartons ...

1. Magic Moments  Magic Moments vodka is an Indian vodka brand produced by Radico Khaitan group, launched back in 2006. This brand is triple distilled using the finest Indian grains and is gluten-free. It has six different flavors, termed as ‘Remix’ that include, Orange, Green Apple, Lemon, Lemongrass, Chocolate, and Raspberry. It claims to be “smooth as silk,” while drinking. The alcohol content ...

Wine makers from Australia, Europe and the United States are interested in entering the Indian market through tie-ups with a handful of experienced wine importers. Despite the unfavorable domestic tax structure, India’s wine imports have been growing at 12-13%. Imported wines account for about 35% of the country’s total wine consumption in terms of value but only about 12% in ...

Delhi Crime Branch has registered an FIR against the brother of an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) minister for smuggling of alcohol. The case came to light before the Delhi Assembly election. The Crime Records Bureau and Excise Department seized a pickup truck full of alcohol before the Delhi Assembly election. Investigation revealed that alcohol was being supplied on the direction ...

llicit liquor has killed 14 people in Jharkhand’s Giridih district. A few other people who were in a serious condition have been referred to Rims Hospital. The hooch tragedy took place in Saria area of Deori block. Giridih DC Rahul Kumar has ordered a probe in the matter. The health department team has also reached the village and is collecting ...

There is some good news for wine lovers. The prices are expected to decrease. The reason behind this is that the millennials are not embracing the taste of wine. The youth is opting for cocktails and liquor, therefore the demand for wine has seen a steep decrease and as a result, the prices might drop. According to a report, the ...

The Madhya Pradesh government has renewed its excise policy for 2020-21, according to which no new liquor shops will be opened in the state while foreign liquor can be purchased online. Indian liquor is not currently included in the policy. Apart from this, bar codes will be introduced on every bottle to prevent illegal sale of liquor. It has been ...