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How Indian Single Malts Conquered The World | Luxury Lounge Episode 1
In 2023, Indian single malt sales overtook multinational giants for the first time. But the story of Indian single malts began in 2004, when Amrut launched its single malt whisky in the UK. Back then, Indian single malts were considered cheap & harsh - and didn't have many takers. But this all changed in 2009, with the launch of one particular product. This changed the fate of Indian single malts. Watch the full episode of Luxury Lounge here to know which one!
26 Mar 2024GST on Covid items sparks fresh Centre-Bengal row; state FM says 'voice muzzled'
West Bengal FM Amit Mitra claimed his dissent regarding GST on Covid relief items was ignoredMoS Finance Anurag Thakur countered Mitra's claims, blamed technical glitches for interrupting Bengal FM's speech
3 min read13 Jun 2021India Inc hails defence ministry's move to stop import of 101 defence items
On Sunday, the defence ministry introduced import embargo on 101 items beyond a given timeline to boost the indigenisation of defence production
1 min read9 Aug 2020Deferring pictorial warnings on tobacco items to escalate virus risk
The delay negates health ministry’s own advisory while adversely impacting motivation of tobacco users
1 min read4 Aug 2020Cement, fruit shipments from Pakistan among 10 most hit imports after duty hike
Domestic importers who have already placed their orders from Pakistan may face issues after this decisionThe two main items imported from Pakistan are fruits and cement, which attracted customs duty of 30-50 % and 7.5%, respectively
1 min read17 Feb 2019Airports Authority of India bans single-use plastic items
The AAI has decided to make its airports plastic-free by banning the use of single-use plastic items at its airports across the country
1 min read7 Jan 2019Hindustan Unilever fined ₹223 crore for GST profiteering
GST anti-profiteering authority, the National Anti-profiteering Authority says HUL has allegedly profiteered to the extent of 383 crore since GST rate cut in November 2017
1 min read25 Dec 2018Lost and found made easy
An Indian start-up is helping recover lost airport luggage with their smart tags
2 min read23 Dec 2018SC expresses concern over special treatment to Chandra brothers of Unitech in Tihar
'Is there a parallel system running in jails?,' the SC asked while referring to reports that prohibited items were found in a Tihar jail cell where Chandra brothers of Unitech have been lodged
2 min read22 Nov 2018Pressure mounts on India over tariffs on ICT items
US, China, other nations say India is not adhering to its bound tariff commitments
3 min read5 Nov 2018Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared