Can women sell whiskey, and men, sanitary napkins?
BRANDS which inspire fierce passion should ideally be led by it. At least in a perfect world. But as we know now, with the recent elections, the world is far from perfect. The post Can women sell...
View ArticleUnited Spirits falls over 8% after Diageo offers to sell W&M’s whiskey assets
Analysts say the sale of W&M, while reducing the company's debt, may already be reflected in United Spirits' shares, which have risen more than five-fold since the start of 2012. The post United...
View ArticlePakistani beer in India: It’s everything Aman ki Asha hoped for
Once Murree Beer comes to India, it will be the first time Indians will be happy that something flammable has crossed the border from Pakistan. The post Pakistani beer in India: It’s everything Aman ki...
View ArticleJim Beam, Teachers get new owner in Japan’s Suntory
The maker of classic American liquors such as Jim Beam and Maker's Mark has agreed to be purchased by a Japanese company in a $13.62 billion deal that would create the third largest global premium...
View ArticleDry Kerala: Inclusion of wine in liquor ban takes communal turn
Ezhava social leader Vellapaly Natesan was the first to come out against wine when he told reporters Friday that some religious institutions (Christian churches) use wine and it should also be banned....
View ArticleScotland’s vote for independence: 7 things we can thank the Scots for
Scotland is right now voting for a referendum that will decide their future with United Kingdom but in many fascinating and practical ways they have contributed to the world. The post Scotland’s vote...
View ArticleBooze blitz: Where does alcohol figure in poll campaigns?
Here is you quick guide to alcohol's role in electioneering: The post Booze blitz: Where does alcohol figure in poll campaigns? appeared first on Firstpost.
View ArticleUnited Spirits gets shareholders nod to sell Whyte & Mackay for 430 mn
The special resolution in connection with the sale of Whyte & Mackay has been approved by the United Spirits shareholders with requisite majority, United Spirits Ltd (USL) said in a filing to the...
View ArticleAllied Blenders & Distillers buys 50% rights of Mansion House brandy, Savoy...
Both ABD and Herman Jansen, however, did not disclose the deal value citing confidentiality as both the parties are privately held entities. The post Allied Blenders & Distillers buys 50% rights of...
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