Duties will fall from 150% to as low as 25% over a decade, though lower-priced wines will see no relief. Besides, hefty state taxes and regulations are still major hurdles.
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Beer sales in India jumped 17% in the April-June quarter as rising taxes on spirits widened the price gap between the two categories, industry data show. Read More
Varun Beverages, one of India’s largest beverage companies and a major PepsiCo bottler, will establish an RTD subsidiary led by former Diageo executive.
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French wine overtook Australian wine as India’s largest imported category by value in the first half of 2026, reshaping competition in a market long touted for its potential but still constrained by its small size and slow growth. Read More
French spirits group Rémy Cointreau has appointed Monika Alcobev Limited as its exclusive distributor and marketing partner across India. Read More