The India–UK trade agreement is the week’s strongest India story because its effects will eventually reach the consumer’s glass. Import duty on Scotch whisky and gin has fallen from 150% to 75%, with a scheduled …
Goa’s newest restaurant and bar openings suggest a more mature hospitality culture emerging beyond the familiar beach-club formula. New concepts range from chef Kunal Kapur’s Pincode Bungalow in a restored Portuguese house to intimate cocktail …
India’s wine industry is struggling to convert promise into sustained growth. On a recent earnings call, Sula Vineyards CEO Rajeev Samant acknowledged flat revenues, a pattern that has held for several years. Other domestic players …
India’s wine story is quietly evolving beyond grapes. As domestic consumption remains sluggish, exporters are increasingly looking outward, and early signs suggest global markets are beginning to take notice. Wine exports from India more than …
As India’s palate for premium beverages evolves with remarkable speed, ProWine Mumbai 2025 is poised to be far more than a trade fair. It is a gateway, a stage, and a celebration of the entire …
Tamil Nadu is contemplating an exciting new chapter in its agricultural and economic story by exploring the potential of locally produced wines. Traditional grape cultivation and the more unusual cashew-apple are both under consideration for …
Sula Vineyards, India’s trailblazing wine producer, is making waves once again by expanding its premium offerings in the Canteen Stores Department (CSD) with four new standout labels: the Dindori Reserve Shiraz, RĀSĀ Syrah, The Source …
The Indian government has reduced import duties on bourbon whiskey from 150% to 100% and lowered tariffs on several wines under U.S. pressure. This move has raised concerns among Indian winemakers, who fear increased competition …
As sweet aroma wafts over the vine- yards, carried by a warm breeze blowing through a straw house, where rows of Syrah grapes hang, waiting to dry into raisins. The hand-picked grapes are tied into …
The Young Sommeliers’ Olympiad is an online learning + competitive initiative where the best-in-trade professionals educate young people aspiring to join the hospitality industry. The 5th Young Sommeliers’ Olympiad staged in 2024 concluded successfully with the gratifying development that …
The India Wines and Spirits (IWS) Awards held a highly successful tasting competition for its 2024 edition on the 13th and 14th of August. This year, the competition received 550+ nominations and every entry was …
The ever-evolving world of wine is currently witnessing a significant shift towards social media. Devati Mallick steers us through the many ways one can navigate the digital landscape with a simple click, tap, or swipe …
Founder and winemaker of Good Drop Wine Cellars, based in Nashik, Ashwin Rodrigues, who is also the secretary of Wine Growers Association of India (WineGAI), Mumbai, says “WineGAI is a catalyst for the growth of …
Chandon India, the distinguished sparkling wine brand under the prestigious Moët Hennessy umbrella, has solidified its position as a global leader in the industry by winning multiple medals at the esteemed Decanter World Wine Awards …
Tinna Trade, an agricultural trading company, has acquired 100% stake in Fratelli Wines Pvt limited in a share swap deal. The deal will transform Tinna Trade into India’s second-largest winemaker, sparking interest across the wine …
Sunburst Vin was founded by Subhadip Dey, a qualified beverage educator based in Kolkata and Amit Ojha, a seasoned wine importer. In 2023, Sunburst Vin won a grant from the Gerard Basset Foundation to expand …
Introducing Komos, an ultra luxury tequila that has combined the oldest tequila distilling processes with European winemaking techniques. The result: a collection of exceptionally smooth, light tequilas that are great neat, with ice, or in …
Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi, also affectionately known as ‘Biki’, the doyen of Indian hospitality and Chairman Emeritus of the Oberoi Group, passed away on the morning of November 14, Tuesday. This was confirmed by a …
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