India’s alcohol spending surpassed jewellery market in 2025, Unifi Capital co-founder says

Alcohol spending in India exceeded the jewellery market, valued at more than $60 billion, in 2025, according to Unifi Capital’s G Maran. South India accounted for 50% of alcohol sales by value while representing 18% of the population.

— Filed Sun, 26 Jul, 2026, 11:38 IST · Source NDTV Profit · Updated

India's alcohol spending exceeded the more than $60 billion jewellery market in 2025, according to Unifi Capital's G Maran. South India generated half of national alcohol sales by value despite accounting for 18% of the population.

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