Lucknow: The state government is finalising its excise policy for the 2026–27 financial year, with a strong focus on promoting liquor exports and encouraging the establishment and expansion of distilleries.
As part of the policy-making process, the excise department has consulted industry stakeholders to design a more supportive and growth-oriented framework. Officials said the objective is to create an industry-friendly ecosystem that helps generate higher revenues while positioning the state as a key hub for liquor production and exports.
For the first time, the department has set an ambitious revenue target of over ₹60,000 crore by March 31, to be achieved through duties on alcoholic beverages.
The new policy is also expected to create more employment opportunities, especially for local youth in smaller towns and remote areas where grain procurement is cost-effective. Increased distillery activity will, in turn, boost demand for food grains and agricultural produce, benefiting farmers.
To improve ease of doing business, the government plans to remove unnecessary procedural hurdles and introduce a single-window clearance system to enhance transparency. Existing rules and operational guidelines will be amended to simplify day-to-day functioning for distilleries.
In addition, the policy will offer special incentives to promote the export of spirits from the state to other parts of the country. Officials believe that higher production capacity and smoother operations will lead to sustained revenue growth for the state in the coming years.
