In 1953 an All-India body of distillers was constituted which was baptized All India Distillers’ Association (AIDA). During the intervening six decades this association has not only grown in size but has also widened its sphere of activity. At the time of its birth, the association had a membership of only fifteen whereas the fraternity has now swelled to close to well over hundred. The constituents of the association control more than 80% of the total distillation capacity in the country. It is indeed a matter for gratification that AIDA is the sole apex representative body of the distillery and alcohol / ethanol industry in the country.....
AIDA’s 2-Day National Technical Seminar-cum-Exhibition
Date : 17th & 18th October, 2024
Venue : Hotel Fortune Park JP Celestial, 5, 43, Race Course Rd, Near Anand Rao Circle, Racecourse, Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560009
Hotel Phone: 080 4666 4100
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recent draft circular, put out for public responses/comments, of the department of revenue in relation to levy of service tax on distillers, under the heading of business auxiliary services, has caused widespread concern.
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