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TopicLiquor licensing

Topic: Liquor licensing

‘Crossing all limits’: SC slams ED, stays probe against TASMAC in Tamil Nadu liquor licences row

Highlighting absence of any predicate offence involving TASMAC as an accused, SC said the probe agency was violating all norms of federal governance by initiating the investigation.

Delhi court turns down Pernod Ricardo’s plea for renewal of liquor sale lincence

The Enforcement Directorate has accused the company of illegally making profits by giving false information to Delhi city authorities in 2021.

Why Indian whisky makers are still struggling against foreign rivals — ‘taxation woes, varying state laws’

While Indian brands are giving foreign ones competition, especially in premium whisky segment, they are held back by 'discriminatory' taxes & bias towards foreign players, say industry insiders.

AAP won the perception war against BJP on Sisodia-CBI episode—with help from TV news

Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia has not been arrested by the CBI and it doesn’t bother AAP. What matters is that the party has planted the idea in the public’s mind.

‘Undue benefits to licensees, loss to exchequer’: What CBI’s excise FIR says on Sisodia & others

The CBI raided 31 locations Friday in connection with its probe into Delhi’s Excise policy, allegations of 'irregularities'. Manish Sisodia tweeted, 'CBI is welcome, won't find anything'.

On Camera

How GST changed import duty revenue for states—no blame, more profit

The IGST component of total import duty collections is growing faster than that from Customs duty. And states enjoy a larger share in the rapidly growing pie of IGST on imports.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.