Kolkata's Festive Season Sees 12% Rise in Premium Liquor Sales
Kolkata's Christmas-New Year season is marked by a 12% surge in premium Scotch and single malt sales, while IMFL sees a dip. Clubs and restaurants report a shift towards high-end brands.
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Gujarat liquor permit growth stalls at 1% in 2025
Gujarat's liquor health permit growth has stalled, rising just 1% in 2025. Policy shifts, GIFT City rules, and administrative delays are key factors. Read the full analysis.
Telangana's Year-End Liquor Sales Cross Rs 660 Crore
Telangana's liquor shops stocked over Rs 660 crore worth of alcohol in late 2025, as spirits like whisky outsold beer, marking a major shift in the state's drinking culture. Discover the data and reasons behind the change.
Kolkata's festive dining sees 20% rise in spending
Kolkata's restaurants witnessed a 10-20% surge in spending as patrons opted for premium liquor like single malts and dishes like lobster thermidor during the last weekend of the year. Explore the city's festive dining trends.
Surat Residents Bust Illegal Liquor Den, Police Arrest 1
Residents of Mahadev Nagar in Surat took matters into their own hands, raiding an illegal country liquor den. Police seized 18 litres of liquor and arrested one alleged operator. Read the full story.
MP Eases Liquor Licence Rules for New Year Parties
Madhya Pradesh government simplifies New Year celebrations with online temporary liquor licences. Get a one-day permit for private parties at Rs 500. Apply now!
Gurgaon liquor racket: Sixth arrest in imported liquor scam
Gurgaon SIT makes sixth arrest in multi-crore imported liquor racket. Accused Mudit Kumar diverted untaxed liquor, bypassing all checks. Raid earlier recovered ₹10 crore worth of illegal foreign liquor.
Rs 1.6 Crore Liquor Seized in Gujarat, Truck Driver Arrested
Dahod police intercept a Rajasthan truck near Gujarat-MP border, recovering over 25,000 bottles of IMFL worth Rs 1.6 crore. Read the full details of the major seizure.
Rs 1.5 Crore Base Price Set for Bengaluru Liquor Permits
Karnataka government fixes a Rs 1.5 crore base price for CL-2 and CL-9 liquor licences in Bengaluru. Read about the impact on the prized permits last issued in 1992.
Excise Dept Seizes 300 Bottles of Illicit Liquor in Mohali
Mohali excise officials arrest a smuggler near Mataur village, seizing 25 cases of whiskey meant for illegal sale in Chandigarh. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Gurgaon liquor racket: Main owner arrested after Bali escape
Sugreev Kumar, key owner of 'The Theka' in Gurgaon, arrested at Delhi airport in Rs 10-crore illegal foreign liquor case. Police have now detained five individuals in the major excise fraud.
Liquor truck overturns in Gujarat, crowd loots bottles
A truck carrying liquor overturned in Gujarat's Sanand, leading to chaos as locals looted bottles in the dry state. Police are investigating the source and destination of the consignment.
38 Defunct Liquor Licences Up for E-Auction in Coastal Karnataka
Karnataka begins a historic online auction of 38 defunct liquor licences in Dakshina Kannada & Udupi from mid-January. A state-wide move aims for transparency and revenue boost. Details inside.
212 Litres Liquor Seized in Khagaria Police Raid
Khagaria police confiscated 212 litres of illegal liquor from an SUV in Paharchak village. The vehicle's occupants fled. SP Rakesh Kumar details the operation.
Patna cops intercept river liquor smuggling, bust fake factory
Patna police thwart liquor smuggling via the Ganga river and uncover a counterfeit foreign liquor factory ahead of festive season. Read the full details of the late-night operation and raid.
Bhopal: 888 illicit liquor boxes seized in late-night raid
Bhopal Crime Branch raids illegal liquor warehouse, seizes 888 boxes. Three arrested, hunt on for manager. Read the full details of the major crackdown here.
Patna DM Orders Destruction of 2 Lakh Litres Liquor
Patna District Magistrate Thiyagarajan SM has mandated the destruction of over 2 lakh litres of seized liquor. Strict action is also promised against illegal trade syndicates. Read the full story.
Garhwa Police Seize Rs 1 Crore Liquor Consignment
Garhwa police confiscated IMFL worth over Rs 1 crore from a hotel near NH-39. The consignment, en route to Bihar from UP, led to one arrest. Details inside.
₹1 Crore Illegal Liquor Seized on Mumbai-Nashik Highway
Kalyan Excise vigilance team intercepts a container smuggling foreign liquor worth nearly ₹1 crore from Goa & MP. Driver arrested, investigation ongoing to bust the racket. Read details.
Maharashtra Excise Seizes Rs 1.01 Cr Illegal Liquor on Mumbai-Nashik Highway
Maharashtra Excise's Flying Squad intercepted a container truck near Bhiwandi, seizing 711 boxes of illegal foreign liquor worth Rs 1.01 crore. One arrested. Details inside.
Delhi's new liquor app to show real-time stock, allow bookings
Delhi government plans a tech-driven liquor retail overhaul with an app for real-time stock checks and advance bookings. The move aims to boost transparency and curb unfair trade practices. Read more.
Dhanbad: Illegal liquor factory busted, Rs 8 lakh seized
Dhanbad excise department uncovers illegal liquor manufacturing unit in Jeetpur Basti, seizing 1,200 litres of spirit and arresting two. Read the full details.
Bokaro Police Raid Illegal Liquor Factory, Arrest One
Bokaro police raided an under-construction house in Kanjkiro village, arresting one man and seizing a large cache of illicit liquor, bottles, and manufacturing equipment. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Chandigarh warns against liquor sales on social media
Chandigarh's Excise Commissioner warns of strict action against illegal liquor promotion on social media. Stakeholders propose beer-focused reforms for 2026-27 policy. Read more.
Delhi to Launch Mobile App for Pre-Booking Liquor
Delhi govt plans a mobile app for pre-booking liquor brands. This aims to reduce queues and ensure availability. Learn how this digital move will change your buying experience.
Gurgaon Customs Scam: Rs 10 Cr Liquor Racket Exposed
A Gurgaon SIT uncovers a massive liquor smuggling racket diverting imported consignments from govt warehouses to shops, evading crores in Customs duty. Key arrests made, masterminds flee abroad.
Gurgaon liquor shops accused of major excise violations
Multiple Gurgaon liquor shops under probe for smuggling now face complaints for serious excise policy breaches, including illegal advertising and selling below MRP. Lawyer demands sealing and license suspension.
Sabarmati Riverbed Liquor Brewery Busted in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad's Prevention of Crime Branch raided a country liquor brewery hidden in the Sabarmati riverbed near Kotarpur waterworks, seizing large quantities of illicit brew. One detained, one suspect fled.
Rs 2.22 Crore Liquor Consignment Seized in Rajkot Raid
Rajkot police seize liquor worth over Rs 2.22 crore from a tanker, arresting two. The alleged kingpin has 17 prior prohibition cases. Read the full investigation details.
Trichy: Man arrested with ₹1 lakh liquor near airport
Trichy police arrest 37-year-old Hidayathullah S, seizing 212 liquor bottles worth ₹1 lakh from a vacant plot near the airport. The bottles were allegedly sourced from Puducherry for illegal sale.
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