To bring transparency in the liquor trade and to curb the retail outlets from selling liquor over and above MRP (Maximum retail price), the Prohibition and Excise Department is mulling to integrate all the 4,000 odd liquor shops through a dedicated computer network. (more…)
Makkal Athikaram, which has been spearheading protests demanding the closure of TASMAC-run liquor shops in the State, on Sunday urged the people to rise in unison to bring about an end to the liquor shops. (more…)
In contrast to China, where the beer market continues to fall, the brewing industry in Vietnam shows excellent results. Based on the results of 2015, the volume of beer production has increased by 7.2% to 33.84 million hectolitres. In 2014 this figure was 31.58 million hectolitres. (more…)
Carlsberg India, the Indian arm of Danish brewer Carlsberg Group, will expand its production capacity in India by setting up eight plants, one of which will be in Karnataka, its first in the state, said a top company executive on Friday. (more…)
Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings said Wednesday it has agreed to acquire some operations from U.K.-based brewer SABMiller in a deal that could smooth the way for a much larger transaction between SABMiller and Belgium-based Anheuser-Busch InBev. (more…)
Carlsberg’s old sudsy stalwart, Elephant Beer, has become a trumpeting success in India.
In 2015, sales increased by 42 percent and the Danish brewery giant is aiming to become second on the Indian market within the next three years. (more…)
Feb 13 San Miguel Corp has decided to keep its $500 million controlling stake in an unlisted bank, opting to pursue growth in the sector instead of exiting due to lack of presence, the president of the Philippine conglomerate said on Friday. (more…)
After defending the State’s liquor policy, Natham R. Viswanathan flagged off an anti-liquor awareness rally. (more…)
The warming in the provinces of Nghe An and Ha Tinh has caused an increase in demand and prices of beer. The retailers managed to sell existing stocks of beer during the three-day celebration of the Tet (New Year). (more…)
In less than a decade of its entry, Danish brewer Carlsberg has turned profitable in the Indian beer market, posting its first profit in the October-December quarter on the back of rising demand for its strong beer brands. (more…)
