Uttar Pradesh has set a new benchmark in liquor sales revenue for the financial year 2024-25, witnessing a 15% increase compared to the previous year. According to State Excise Minister Nitin Agarwal, the state’s effective policies and stringent measures against illegal liquor trade have significantly contributed to this revenue boost.
Record-Breaking Excise Revenue Growth
The Yogi government has collected ₹52,297.08 crore in excise revenue in 2024-25, surpassing the previous year’s collection by ₹6,726.61 crore. The revenue figures for the past three years are as follows:
Key Revenue Figures
| Financial Year | Excise Revenue (₹ Crore) | Increase (₹ Crore) | Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 52,297.08 | 6,726.61 | 15% |
| 2023-24 | 45,570.47 | 4,318.23 | 10.47% |
| 2022-23 | 41,252.24 | — | — |
Nitin Agarwal expressed satisfaction over this consistent growth, attributing it to the department’s proactive approach in curbing illegal liquor sales.
Excise Revenue Target for 2025-26
With the implementation of the new Excise Policy 2025-26, the Uttar Pradesh government has set an ambitious revenue target of ₹63,000 crore. This is a significant jump from the previous year’s target of ₹58,307.56 crore.
Key Changes in the New Excise Policy
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E-Lottery-Based Shop Allotment – Liquor shops have been reallocated through an e-lottery system, ensuring transparency.
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Unified Liquor and Beer Sales – English liquor and beer will now be sold from the same shops.
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Smaller Liquor Packs Introduced – Foreign liquor will now be available in 90ml and 60ml packs for the first time.
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Limited Shop Ownership – A single person can own a maximum of two liquor shops.
E-Lottery System Ensures Maximum Allotment
The Excise Department has successfully allotted over 99% of the state’s 25,677 liquor and model shops through e-lottery. The breakdown is as follows:
Shop Allotment Breakdown
| Shop Type | Total Allotted |
|---|---|
| Country Liquor Shops | 15,906 |
| Composite Shops | 9,341 |
| Model Shops | 430 |
| Bhang Shops | 1,317 |
The state government expects to generate ₹4,278.80 crore in license fees from this shop allotment.
Nitin Agarwal Highlights Strong Revenue Strategy
Nitin Agarwal emphasized that the Excise Department’s strategic reforms and strong enforcement against illegal liquor trade have played a key role in achieving record revenue growth. With the ₹63,000 crore target for 2025-26, Uttar Pradesh is set to further strengthen its excise revenue system while maintaining strict regulatory measures.
This remarkable revenue surge reaffirms the state’s robust excise policies and its commitment to a well-regulated liquor market.
