The potential payout would exceed a third of Pernod Ricard’s annual profit as it faces mounting legal and regulatory pressure in its largest market by volume. Read More
Whisky
India is ramping up regulatory checks on authenticity and labelling of alcoholic products. Read More
India will begin cutting its 150% import tariff on British whisky and gin this month under a landmark free trade agreement with the United Kingdom, opening the world's largest whisky market further to overseas producers while offering domestic distillers a decade to adjust. Read More
Global drinks giant Diageo is preparing for a sweeping round of job cuts as newly appointed chief executive Sir Dave Lewis accelerates a restructuring aimed at reviving growth after several years of weakening spirits demand. Read More
French spirits giant Pernod Ricard remains locked out of one of India's most important alcohol markets after the Delhi High Court upheld a government decision to deny the company a wholesale liquor licence, extending a regulatory battle that has dragged on for more than three years. Read More
The next wave of Australian spirits is landing in Shanghai. Meet 20 distilleries in one tasting. Read More
After a year of decline, China’s spirits imports showed early signs of recovery in 2026, with value growth far outpacing volume, pointing to a shift in market structure. Read More
Pernod Ricard has replaced its China leadership with two senior executives on temporary assignments, as the French spirits group grapples with a sharp downturn in the market. Read More
Grace Vineyard is now making a sharp turn toward baijiu and beyond, in a sweeping overhaul that could redefine its identity following its ownership change. Read More
India’s southern state of Karnataka will introduce a new alcohol tax system based on Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) from April, a reform that could lower prices for beer and wine while potentially increasing taxes on stronger spirits. Read More