Lucknow, January 2026 — Nine months into the current Uttar Pradesh Excise Policy 2025–26, the state has recorded a robust 15% year-on-year rise in excise revenue, with collections reaching approximately ₹39,825 crore by December 2025. This steady growth trajectory places the department in a strong position as it enters the final quarter of the policy year and prepares for the forthcoming excise framework.
The current policy introduced two major structural initiatives — e-lottery-based shop allotment and composite shops integrating foreign liquor and beer outlets. Early trends suggest that while revenue momentum remains healthy, the data also provides valuable insights for fine-tuning future policy measures.
Country liquor consumption has demonstrated measured and stable growth, reflecting steady demand patterns while underscoring the importance of continued enforcement and market formalisation. In parallel, the composite shop model has expanded vendor participation across segments, creating a broader retail base that can be further optimised in the upcoming policy cycle.
Long-term revenue analysis continues to reinforce Uttar Pradesh’s position as one of India’s strongest excise revenue-generating states. Historical CAGR trends and multi-year data modelling underline the structural strength of the excise ecosystem, supported by policy reforms, improved compliance, and ongoing capacity expansion in distillation and ethanol.
As the state prepares to unveil its next Excise Policy, the nine-month performance of 2025-26 offers a constructive foundation — highlighting successful interventions and areas where incremental refinements can unlock even stronger and more sustainable growth.
Ex-Joint Director (Statistics), Dept. of Excise, U.P. | 33+ years of experience in Excise Taxation, Policy Reforms, Data Analytics & Revenue Optimization | Delivered 15% CAGR in Excise Revenue through strategic reforms and tech-driven insights.
