Karnataka is set to implement one of the most significant alcohol policy reforms in India in decades. Beginning April 2026, the state will end government-controlled liquor pricing, introduce an alcohol-in-beverage (AIB) based taxation system, and simplify its pricing structure, fundamentally reshaping how alcoholic beverages are priced and taxed in the state. Announced as part of […]
Founded in 1912 in Bourges, France, MONIN has grown from a small wine and spirits trading business into one of the world’s most recognised flavour solution brands for hospitality professionals. Today, the company produces a wide range of syrups, fruit purées, liqueurs, and gourmet flavouring products used across cafés, bars, restaurants, and kitchens in more […]
A day that celebrates the people who know your drink before you do, February 24, World Bartender Day, isn’t just another date on the industry calendar. It’s a nod to the people who remember your usual, rescue a bad day with a well-timed pour, and somehow convince you to try a spirit you swore you […]
The fifth edition of ProWine Mumbai unfolded with a sense of maturity that was hard to miss. What began years ago as a platform to introduce India to the world of wines and spirits has now become a serious annual meeting point for the global alcobev trade. In 2025, the shift was unmistakable: India is […]
Valentine’s Day in India is no longer about predictable prix-fixe dinners. Today’s celebrations lean into immersive themes, inventive bar programmes, and social experiences that feel effortless rather than staged. Across Bengaluru and Mumbai, restaurants are reimagining the evening with curated menus, live entertainment, and drinks designed to become the best Valentine’s Day cocktail of the […]
