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India Bans Imported Goods At Army Canteens, List May Include Liquor: Report

India News | Reuters | Friday October 23, 2020

The government has ordered 4,000 army shops in the country to stop buying imported goods, according to a document reviewed by news agency Reuters, a move that could send an unwelcome signal to foreign liquor firms such as Diageo and Pernod Ricard.

Flipkart Eyes Alcohol Delivery Foray With Diageo-Backed Startup, Letters Show

Reuters | Friday August 14, 2020

Walmart's e-commerce platform Flipkart has partnered with a startup backed by spirits giant Diageo to deliver alcohol in two Indian cities, according to government letters seen by Reuters, months after Amazon planned a similar foray.

Flipkart Eyes Alcohol Delivery With Diageo-Backed Startup: Report

Business | Reuters | Friday August 14, 2020

Flipkart's customers will be allowed to access the startup HipBar's application on the e-commerce giant's platforms.

Liquor Maker Diageo's Full-Year Sales Plunge As Demand In Bars, Restaurants Dries Up

Business | Reuters | Tuesday August 4, 2020

On Tuesday, the company reported an 8.4 per cent drop in organic sales for the year ended June 30

Defence Canteen Orders For Imported Brands Of Pernod, Diageo Dry Up: Report

Business | Reuters | Wednesday June 17, 2020

The move is seen as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "vocal for local" campaign in which he has called for promotion of indigenous products.

Diageo Exploring Options To Delist United Spirits: Report

Business | Reuters | Monday May 18, 2020

Diageo, the maker of Johnnie Walker whiskey and Tanqueray Gin, currently owns about 56 per cent stake in United Spirits after slowly building it up over several years

Diageo Wins $135 Million Claim Against Vijay Mallya in UK Court

Business | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 25, 2019

Over and above the $135 million, Vijay Mallya is liable to pay interest incurred at a commercial rate as well as 200,000 pounds towards legal costs.

Vijay Mallya Fails To Delay $40 Million Diageo Claim; Costs Mount In UK

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 12, 2019

Even as Vijay Mallya renewed an appeal against his extradition to India, the liquor tycoon suffered another legal setback on Friday in a separate USD 40-million claims case brought by British liquor giant Diageo plc in the UK High Court.

Meet Jane Walker! Iconic Whisky Brand Johnnie Walker Gets Female Logo. Twitter Divided

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday February 27, 2018

Liquor giant Diageo is launching a limited edition Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch in America. Called Jane Walker, the bottle will not feature Johnnie but a striding, top-hatted woman named Jane instead and Twitter was divided over what they felt about the new logo and the idea behind it.

Diageo Sues Vijay Mallya Over $40 Million Payout

India News | Suzi Ring and Jeremy Hodges, Bloomberg | Monday November 20, 2017

Weeks before a London extradition hearing, Vijay Mallya faces a second legal battle after Diageo Plc sued to recover a $40 million payment made when he was ousted from United Spirits Ltd. last year.

Diageo Asks Vijay Mallya To Return $40 Million, Seeks Compensation

Business | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 27, 2017

Citing violation of the agreement by Vijay Mallya, Diageo has also ruled out the future instalments to him, saying "it was not liable to pay such amount."

Diageo Buys George Clooney's Tequila Casamigos For $1 Billion

Business | Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 22, 2017

Diageo said the deal includes an initial consideration of $700 million and up to another $300 million depending on performance over 10 years.

Home Ministry To Ensure Vijay Mallya's Presence On July 10: Supreme Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 10, 2017

The Supreme Court has directed the Union Home Ministry to "secure and ensure" the presence of embattled businessman Vijay Mallya, who is currently in the United Kingdom, before it on July 10 for the hearing on the quantam of punishment for contempt of court. The top court has held Mr Mallya guilty of contempt of court for disobeying its orders by n...

Businessman Vijay Mallya Offers One-Time Settlement To Banks

India News | Edited by Indroneil B Biswas | Friday March 10, 2017

Business tycoon Vijay Mallya, whose defunct-Kingfisher Airlines owes over Rs 9,000 crore to various banks, has once again offered to settle with the lenders.

United Spirits Shares Jump On Diageo Stake Hike Buzz

Business | Tuesday February 21, 2017

The Bombay Stock Exchange or BSE sought a clarification from Bengaluru-based United Spirits. A reply from the domestic spirits company was awaited, the exchange said in a notification.