From Brandy-maker TilakNagar Industries’ latest strategic bet to how startups are using AI to solve farm labour crisis, YourStory brings you today’s headlines with the latest developments across sectors.Featured stories The next chapter at Tilaknagar Industries: Why a brandy giant is betting big on luxury whiskyAfter nearly a century of dominance in brandy, Tilaknagar Industries is crafting a new identity, one that combines legacy, luxury, and a sharper focus on premiumisation.In 2025, the company formally established House of TI as its luxury vertical, housing Monarch Legacy Edition and, more recently, Seven Islands Pure Malt Whisky. The luxury push is unfolding alongside one of the most significant transactions in the Indian alcobev space. TI recently announced the acquisition of the Imperial Blue whisky portfolio from Pernod Ricard — one of the largest deals in the sector. The move transforms TI from a brandy player dominated by the south into a pan-India spirits company. With Imperial Blue, TI’s dependence on southern states is expected to fall from around 90% to 50%, while brandy’s share of its portfolio will reduce from nearly 90% to about 30%. Read more. How Bharat Intelligence uses AI to solve farm labour crisis in Maharashtra’s villagesMumbai-based agritech startup… Read MoreYourStory RSS Feed
