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WATCH: Rinku Singh roars in celebration after taking first-ball wicket in UP T20 League
Rinku Singh Team India star Rinku Singh made an immediate impact in the 2025 UPT20 League season opener between Meerut Mavericks and Kanpur Superstars at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday, August 17. The Mavericks captain struck with his very first delivery, dismissing Adarsh Singh for just one run, helping his team post a massive 225 in the first innings. During the Superstars' run chase, the dismissal came in the fourth over. Adarsh was bowled out by the part-time spinner's fuller-length ball. In an attempt to gain some space, the left-handed batter shifted to the leg side but was completely unsuccessful. Rinku took the wicket and celebrated aggressively. Last year, Rinku Singh surprised everyone with his bowling performance for Team India. In the third T20I against Sri Lanka, he picked two crucial wickets while giving away just one run in the penultimate over, helping India level the match. Under Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy, India then triumphed in the Super Over to secure a 3-0 series sweep. Rinku Singh has been picked in the India squad for Asia Cup 2025 Rinku Singh has been picked in the India squad for the T20 2025 Asia cup. The left-handed batsman scored 546 runs in 24 innings with the help of three half-centuries with a strike rate of 161.06 In the IPL 2025 season, he amassed 206 runs in 11 innings for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at a strike rate of 153.73. He scored 3,221 runs in 142 innings, which included 17 half-centuries. Coming to bat first, the Mavericks posted a total of 225/2 in their 20 overs. Madhav Kaushik played an impressive unbeaten knock of 95 off 31 balls, which included seven sixes and 10 boundaries. Rituraj Sharma also made an impression. Together, the two scored 130 runs for the third wicket. Akshay Dubey, got off to a strong start by hitting 44 off 26 balls, including two boundaries and four sixes. Bobby Yadav and Shubham Mishra each claimed one wicket. In response, the Superstars managed to score only 139/9 in 20 overs as their batting collapsed. Sameer Rizvi was the top-scorer with 45 off 36 balls, which included three sixes and four boundaries, whereas Priyanshu Gautam also scored 34 off 20 balls. Meanwhile, Kartik Tyagi, Yash Garg, and Vijay Kumar claimed two wickets each for the Mavericks, while Vishal Chaudhary, Rinku Singh, and Zeeshan Ansari grabbed one wicket.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Take permanent licence to serve liquor, excise department to tell restaurants
Noida: Excise officials in Noida and Ghaziabad have been directed to encourage restaurants and venues using occasional bar licences to shift to permanent licences. Noida issues around 400-500 occasional bar licences every month, while Ghaziabad sees 200-300 of these in the same duration. At a review meeting on Monday, chaired by UP excise commissioner Adarsh Singh at Shakti Sadan Guest House in Noida, officials were directed to encourage eatery owners to make this shift for better revenue collection. "These FL-11 category licences are typically availed by restaurants that do not have the required NOCs from other departments like the local authority or the fire department and hence do not have a permanent bar licence, but want to serve liquor to customers on specific days. Under the new UP excise policy, each occasional licence now costs Rs 33,000 for restaurants and can be issued only for a period of three consecutive days," said GB Nagar district excise officer Subodh Kumar. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida The excise commissioner asked officials to monitor such licences closely and make efforts to convert them into permanent ones, citing regulatory efficiency and better revenue collection. "All excise inspectors must ensure area-wise monitoring of FL-11 licences and encourage eligible establishments to apply for permanent bar licences as per the rules," he said during the meeting. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Compra CFD de Ecopetrol con sólo $200 y empieza a ganar. VICI Undo The cost of a permanent bar licence is Rs 15 lakh per annum. "In cases where there are such restaurants which have NOCs from other departments and still are running on occasional licences to serve liquor, they have been asked to apply for a permanent bar licence," said Rakesh Tripathi, excise inspector in Ghaziabad. Others in attendance at the meeting include the joint excise commissioner of Meerut zone, deputy excise commissioner of Meerut division, district excise officers from GB Nagar and Ghaziabad, assistant excise commissioners posted at distilleries and breweries in Ghaziabad, and excise inspectors from both districts. The commissioner also ordered strict checking of farmhouses located along the Haryana border and directed officials to intensify operations to curb the inflow of illegal liquor from neighbouring states. Officers were told to remain vigilant in border areas and take prompt action against violations. To meet revenue targets, the Commissioner directed officials to maximise liquor supply indents through wholesale licences and district bonds. Enforcement activities are also to be strengthened. Later in the day, the excise commissioner and the GB Nagar district excise officer inspected two new licenced establishments in Sector 43 – the LAB (Low Alcoholic Beverage) Premium Retail Liquor Boulevard (FL-4D) and the MISS NORA restaurant bar (FL-7(1)) in Rcube Monad Mall. In Ghaziabad, the Excise Commissioner visited the Mohan Makin distillery in Mohan Nagar.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Demand for premium liquor records 32% growth in state
1 2 Lucknow: Demand for premium liquor in Uttar Pradesh is showing a consistent upward trend. According to a recent report by ISWAI (International Spirits and Wines Association of India), demand for the imported category witnessed a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32% between 2019 and 2024. In contrast, the economy and medium segments recorded growth of 4 and 7% in the same period. The country liquor, however, continues to dominate the sector, with 65% of the market share. The report indicates that India is the fourth-largest market for alcoholic beverages in the world, trailing behind China, US and Japan. While the market value of the alcoholic beverages industry in the country is pegged at around Rs 4.97 lakh crore, that of Uttar Pradesh is estimated to be Rs 56,000 crore (in FY 2023-24). The state generated Rs 45,570 crore as excise duty in the 2023-24 financial year. The report, which was released on July 9 during the excise investors summit in Lucknow, shows a gradual premiumisation in consumer preference and growing economic prosperity across the key cities of the state. "Alcoholic beverage industry, through its linkages with agriculture, manufacturing, retail, tourism and hospitality, is emerging as a vital enabler for UP's economic growth," said excise commissioner Adarsh Singh. ISWAI regional director Parvinder Singh said: "Consumers in UP are shifting their preferences towards high-quality and premium categories of liquor. Considerable potential exists for further premiumisation in the sector, and the state can generate increased revenue by leveraging premium and higher-taxed segments." According to the report, the demand for spirits (whisky, vodka, rum, brandy and gin) increased from 23,177 crates in FY 2022-23 to 24,030 in FY 2023-24 (one crate contains 12 bottles, each having 750 ml of alcohol). The highest growth was witnessed for imported products in the corresponding period. Country liquor accounts for 65% of the demand, followed by beer (19%) while IMFL accounts for the remaining 16%. In terms of revenue, sales of country liquor brands account for 52%, IMFL 34% while beer accounts for 14%.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Excise department to hold exclusive summit, eyes investments worth Rs 5Kcr
Lucknow: The excise department will hold an exclusive investors summit on Wednesday to attract players in the alcoholic beverages sector. This sector-oriented summit has been conceptualised for the first time in the state to provide a platform for closer interactions between stakeholders. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Among the few departments that have seen an almost four-fold jump in annual revenues over the past eight years, the excise department aims to secure investment intents amounting to Rs 5,000 crore on Wednesday. "We have already grounded 46 out of the 135 projects that were committed by investors during past investors summits. Among them, 19 units are already operational and have yielded Rs 2,340 crore worth of investments and created 2,316 job opportunities," excise minister Nitin Agarwal. The minister was confident of generating more opportunities through Wednesday's event. Currently, the department contributes 25% of the state's annual revenue collections (revenue for the 2024-25 financial year amounted to Rs 52,573 crore). Sharing details about the opportunities available for individuals and entities interested in exploring the liquor market in the state, excise commissioner Adarsh Singh said UP is at the top when it comes to the production of ethanol in the country, with 77 units currently involved in manufacturing. To make operations in the state lucrative for players operating distilleries in liquor manufacturing, the state govt has already reduced the export fees on extra neutral alcohol from Rs 3 per litre to Rs 2. Many liquor companies operating in other states place orders for grain-based ENA, and reducing the export duty would not only help existing distillery operators but also encourage more entrepreneurs to set up units in UP or expand existing ones.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
‘Composite' move helps UP earn Rs 14,229 crore excise duty in first quarter; 21% more than last yr
Lucknow: The strategic move by the excise department to increase the density of retail English liquor and beer vends has resulted in a 21% increase in the excise duty collected through the sale of alcoholic beverages in Uttar Pradesh in the first quarter of the 2025-26 as compared to last year. The department managed to rake in Rs 14,229 crore this time, while during the April-May-June period last year, the state coffers were strengthened by Rs 11,784 crore. In another achievement, the retail liquor trade in June saw revenue increase by 30%, with collections rising from Rs 3,431 crore in June 2024 to Rs 4,458 crore. Excise minister Nitin Agarwal said, "For the first time, the department has been able to achieve the target set by the state govt. It has been possible because of regular monitoring and team efforts." The department achieved 99% of the target set by the state govt in the first quarter. "We have witnessed the highest single-month growth in June. An increase of 30% in a month is unprecedented. The scenario shows the increasing efficiency, transparency, and trust the excise department has managed to generate among the stakeholders," said excise commissioner Adarsh Singh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 60년 묵은 혈관 찌꺼기 ,,, '이것." 하나면 다른건 하지 않아도 됩니다! 면역력 Rg3의 비결 더 알아보기 Undo The merger of beer and foreign liquor outlets into composite shops was a strategic move that increased retail density and consumer convenience without increasing the total number of outlets in the state. Moreover, focused initiatives to promote investments and exports, faster clearances, enabling policies for premium and export-oriented units, and facilitation for new entrants in the manufacturing and bottling ecosystem have led to the availability of an increased number of brands in UP.
