Karnataka
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed a bill that prohibits hookah bars in the state, and carries a penal provision of imprisonment of one-to-three years and fines of up to INR 1 lakh for violations.Additionally,...
The Karnataka state government plans to adjust duty rates across the 18 slabs for Indian Made Liquor (IML) to safeguard its revenues and prevent trade diversion to neighboring states."In order to rationalise the tax slabs and...
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Karnataka hotels and restaurants lobby for industry status and streamlined licensing procedures ahead of state budget
As the state Congress regime prepares to unveil its second budget on Friday, hotels and restaurants are lobbying the government for industry status and...
Karnataka govt announces 10% hike in beer duty, prices to surge from February
As per a TOI report, the Siddaramaiah-led government in Karnataka is planning to implement a 10 percentage point increase in the duty on beer...
New Year, New Records: MSIL’s liquor sales skyrocket to INR 18.85 Crore in Karnataka
Liquor outlets managed by the State-owned Mysore Sales International Limited (MSIL) recorded sales of alcoholic beverages amounting to INR 18.85 crore on Sunday, as...
Karnataka govt reverses order to halt beer breweries’ third-shift operations
The Karnataka government has reversed its earlier order, which had instructed beer manufacturers in the state to halt third-shift operations. This change comes in...
Former Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai launches men’s shirt brand ‘Kut For You’
On Sunday, Basavaraj Bommai, the former chief minister of Karnataka, unveiled the premium men's shirt brand "Kut For You." These shirts are crafted by...
Tim Hortons’ expansion brews excitement with new outlets in Bengaluru
Tim Hortons, the well-known Canadian coffee chain, is all set to make its mark in Bengaluru, India. Given that Karnataka, recognized as the coffee...
Swiggy strengthens position in Karnataka, extends reach to new cities and 4000+ eateries
Swiggy, a prominent player in the food technology industry, has significantly broadened its presence in Karnataka by collaborating with more than 4,000 restaurants across...
Karnataka govt dismisses dip in liquor sales after tax hike, expects demand to rebound
The Karnataka state government on Monday brushed aside the decrease in liquor sales observed in the last days of July as a routine phenomenon....
Muttiah Muralitharan’s Ceylon Beverages to invest INR 440 Crore in can manufacturing plant in Dharwad
Sri Lankan beverages company Ceylon Beverage Can Pvt Ltd, promoted by Muttiah Muralitharan, is poised to establish a full-fledged plant in Mummigatti, near Dharwad...
Tomato prices soar to INR 200/kg in Tamil Nadu as heavy rains impact crop in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
There seems to be no respite for the people from the rising prices of tomatoes in Tamil Nadu as the wholesale price of the...
United Spirits reacts to tax hike with 14-17% surge in liquor prices in Karnataka
United Spirits, the largest liquor company in the country, has announced that the prices of its brands will witness a surge of 14-17% in...
Karnataka’s excise revenue from liquor sales hits all-time high, poised to double by 2024
The excise revenue generated from liquor sales in Karnataka has experienced a significant surge of 65% within the past five years. Starting from INR...