The recent GST changes has pushed your favourite aerated drinks like Fanta, Pepsi, Limca, etc. into the "Sin Goods" category. With a 40% GST on soft drinks, up from the previous 28%, every bottle is now a little luxury, and every habit, a new expense. But while everyone’s eyes are on the rising shelf prices, something else has quietly shifted. For folks who like to make rather than just buy, the playing field is wide open.

In India, selling homemade wines, meads, beers, ciders, or any other alcoholic beverage is strictly not allowed.