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Hans India
26-07-2025
- Hans India
Govt to crack down on alcohol diversion
Vijayawada: To combat the illegal diversion of Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA), Rectified Spirit (RS), and Ethanol, the state prohibition and excise department conducted a statewide video conference with distillery officers. Excise commissioner Nishanth Kumar and enforcement director Rahul Dev Sharma led the meeting, issuing strict instructions to enhance monitoring at distilleries to prevent the diversion of alcohol intended for industrial or potable use. Principal secretary for excise and GAD, Mukesh Kumar Meena, said robust regulatory oversight is needed to prevent diversion, emphasising accountability, transparency, and technology-driven monitoring. His regular reviews and coordination with enforcement teams have intensified the department's crackdown on illegal activities. Meena also directed officials to improve interdepartmental coordination, enhance surveillance systems, and address gaps in tracking industrial alcohol movement and usage. The initiative follows a significant enforcement action in the Palakollu spurious liquor case, where 36 individuals were arrested, and over 2,200 litre of diverted spirit, along with counterfeit liquor bottles, labels, and packaging, were seized. Investigations uncovered an organised network diverting spirit under the pretext of industrial use, such as hand sanitizer production, for illicit liquor manufacturing. Two repeat offenders admitted to sourcing ethanol through a Telangana-based pharmaceutical firm that misused its RS-III licence and temporary Covid-era permissions. Supporting materials, including empty bottles, brand labels, and caps, were traced to Mumbai vendors, highlighting the interstate scope of the operation.
Business Upturn
23-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
BCL Industries secures new ENA supply order from Rajasthan State Ganganagar Sugar Mills
BCL Industries has received a fresh Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from Rajasthan State Ganganagar Sugar Mills Limited for the supply of 59 lakh litres of Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) from its Bathinda distillery in Punjab. The order will be fulfilled over the next six months, with an option for the buyer to increase the quantity by an additional 50%. In the exchange filings, BCL Industries shared, 'This is to inform you that the Company in its normal course of business had participated in a tender floated by M/s. Rajasthan State Ganganagar Sugar Mills Limited to supply Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) and received letter of acceptance (LOA) for supplying 59 Lac litres of ENA, from its Bathinda (Punjab) distillery, over a period of next 6 months with a possibility of supplying additional 50% of the said order at the option of the buyer.' This marks another milestone for BCL, which had earlier bagged an order for 60 lakh litres on November 26, 2024. Impressively, the company supplied around 69 lakh litres by June 30, 2025—exceeding expectations. The latest order reaffirms BCL Industries' strong execution capabilities and consistent performance in the ENA supply space. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
U.P. to host Excise Investors' Summit in Lucknow on July 9
The Uttar Pradesh department of excise and prohibition will hold a daylong Excise Investors Summit 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow on July 9 in collaboration with Invest UP for the alcohol and alcoholic manufacturing beverages sector. UP excise minister Nitin Agarwal. (HT file) The event will see participation from wine-making and beer-making MSME units, ENA (Extra Neutral Alcohol) and Grain-ENA manufacturers, related plant and equipment manufacturers, industry association and interest groups and alcoholic beverages manufacturing companies. This will be a unique initiative by any department of the state so far, according to excise minister Nitin Agarwal. In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Agarwal said, 'Our investment policies have improved under the Yogi Adityanath government and now people are willing to invest in the state. Our department is attracting investors at a fast pace and those who were already doing business have expanded in recent years.' 'Our department is organising the Excise Investment Summit on 2025 on 9th July at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow. We are inviting big companies on the national and international level, including giants like Carlsberg, and others who are interested in setting up their plant in Uttar Pradesh. We have also touched upon countries like Singapore, China, Dubai, United Kingdom, Malaysia, etc. We want them to come and invest in UP,' said Agarwal 'It will be a one-day programme and it's happening for the first time in the state. We have called Industry experts, our existing and new investors, representatives from other countries, where we will be telling them what our state is offering them like subsidies and other things. There will be panel discussions in different sessions, which will start from morning and end by the evening,' the minister added. The department had signed MoUs worth around ₹8000 crore in the UP investors summit held earlier, according to information shared by the minister. Those who had signed the MoUs are also being called to attend the summit. Out of ₹8000 crore proposals, around 50% work has already been started on ground. Speaking on the manifold time increase in excise revenue, the minister said, 'It is a big achievement for us that in 2017, when our government was formed, the state excise revenue was around ₹14,000 crore. At that time, U.P. was a revenue deficit state and the focus of the government was to make U.P. a revenue surplus state. Last year, we had clocked ₹52,574 crore, which was three-and-a half times more than what the state was getting in 2017. At the moment there are 95 distillers in the state which are also contributing to the revenue.' 'The main reason behind our 10-15% annual growth was that we cracked down on smuggling of illicit liquor from neighbouring states,' Agarwal added. 'Previous governments were harbouring liquor mafia. We fixed accountabilities and gave targets. We brought the entire system online and also brought a track and trace system to rule out any kind of adulteration. Right from distilleries to retail shops, everything was aligned with a track and trace system to ensure that not even one bottle goes unaccounted. Our other focus was enforcement teams which worked hard to curb illicit liquor production in the state. We have curbed this nexus so far by 95%,' said Agarwal. Now, UP's excise policy ensures that unlike previous times, no more than two shops are allocated to a single person, ending the monopoly of liquor mafia in the state and encouraging a competitive environment, he added. The minister also claimed, 'I am happy to share that in the last three-and-a-half years, not even one death has been reported due to spurious liquor in the state. This means we have curbed the nexus in the state.'
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Business Standard
27-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
This liquor company's stock gained 9% in trade; rose 61% in one year
Associated Alcohols & Breweries shares spiked 8.5 per cent in trade on Friday, logging an intraday high at ₹1,165.8 per share on BSE. At 12:23 PM, Associated Alcohols share price was trading 4.32 per cent higher at ₹1,119.95 per share on the BSE. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was up 0.26 per cent at 83,970.16. The company's market capitalisation stood at ₹2,024.87 crore. Its 52-week high was at ₹1,496.3 per share and 52-week low was at ₹648.8 per share. In one year, Associated Alcohols shares have gained 61 per cent as compared to Sensex's rise of 6 per cent. CATCH STOCK MARKET LIVE UPDATES TODAY Why were Associated Alcohols shares rising? The buying interest on the counter came after Associated Alcohols launched its premium blended malt whisky 'Hillfort' in the State of Uttar Pradesh. Following the commercial rollout of Hillfort, the company intended to introduce additional proprietary products including Nicobar Gin, CP Vodka, and other premium products. "We wish to inform you that Associated Alcohols & Breweries Limited ('the Company') has launched its premium blended malt whisky 'Hillfort' in the State of Uttar Pradesh . The product is now available across select retail outlets," the filing read. About Associated Alcohols Established in 1989, Associated Alcohols and Breweries operates alcoholic beverages manufacturing facilities near Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The company's core focus is on producing Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), supported by an advanced infrastructure with 41 bottling lines that can produce 16 million cases annually. The company also has a manufacturing capacity of 45 MLPA of Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) and 40 MLPA of Ethanol. The company is involved in the sales of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), Indian Made Indian Liquor (IMIL), Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA), and Ethanol. Additionally, AABL operates as an IMFL franchisee for Diageo and Inbrew, further diversifying its portfolio, and is also actively engaged in contract manufacturing for United Spirits Limited (Diageo). With operations spanning five states—Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Delhi, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh—AABL has established itself as a key player in the alcoholic beverages industry, catering to diverse markets and consumer preferences.
Business Upturn
26-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Camikara: Putting India on the World Rum Map
About Piccadily Agro Industries Limited (PAIL) Piccadily Agro Industries Limited (PAIL) is a publicly listed company on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE: PICAGRO). The company operates primarily in two strategic business segments: Distillery and Sugar. Its manufacturing facility is located in Indri, Haryana, covers 168 acres and is equipped with advanced technology for producing a diverse range of products, including Malt, Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA), Ethanol, and White Crystal Sugar. Piccadily Agro Industries Limited has established itself as a key player in the alcoholic beverages industry, particularly renowned for its expertise in malt spirits. The company boasts a robust portfolio that includes premium expressions of Indri single malt whisky, blended malt whisky brands and Camikara, premium sugarcane juice aged rum. In 2022, Piccadily Agro Industries Limited made a significant mark with the launch of 'Indri' its flagship single malt whisky brand, aimed at catering to discerning consumers who appreciate quality and craftsmanship in spirits. By focusing on premiumization strategies and leveraging its technical capabilities, the company has successfully positioned itself as a leader in the Indian single malt whisky market by becoming the 'fastest growing single malt whisky brand' in 2024. Website: Click here for Media Contact Details Submit your press release Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
