Bengaluru: Several premium whisky, gin and tequila brands in Karnataka are set to become significantly cheaper — 5% to 23% — after the state government’s liquor tax overhaul. Revised pricelists accessed by TOI, ahead of their official release on Saturday, show sharp cuts across prestige-and-above spirits.In the sample basket reviewed by TOI, prices fell by…
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Prices of cheaper liquor are expected to rise by around 20%, while premium brands may become cheaper by 5% to 12%, and in some cases by as much as 20%, say traders Mangaluru: Liquor vendors and hospitality industry representatives in the coastal districts of Karnataka have reported sharply divergent impacts from the state’s new alcohol‑in‑beverage…
Already out of the playoffs race, Mumbai Indians defeated Punjab Kings by six wickets in their IPL 2026 match in Dharamsala on Thursday. While MI had nothing to lose, the defeat left Punjab staring at a difficult road in the race for the top four as they suffered their fifth straight loss.After the match, Mumbai…
