Year: 2026

• Import & Export

UP Liquor Price Hike 2026: Country Liquor Up by ₹5, IMFL Rises ₹10-40 from April 1

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 8 months ago

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a marginal increase in retail liquor prices effective from April 1,...

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• State Excise Policy

UP Excise Policy 2026–27 | Detailed Comparison with 2025–26

Gopal Joshi 8 months ago

UP ExcisePolicy 2026 -27 has been rolled out. The policy document proves another year of a progressive...

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• State Excise Policy

UP Excise Policy 2026-27 Focuses on Stability and Revenue Alignment; Targets ₹60,000 Crore

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 8 months ago

The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh Government has finalized the Excise Policy for Financial Year 2026-27, bringing major...

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• Whisky & Premium Spirits

UP Government to Launch India’s First Excise Export Policy, Boost Single Malt Scotch Exports

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 8 months ago

Lucknow: In a major move to increase revenue, the Uttar Pradesh government is set to introduce the...

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• Ethanol & Biofuel

India’s Ethanol Production Capacity Doubles to ~20 Billion Litres, Paving Way for Diesel Blending with Isobutanol, Says AIDA

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 8 months ago

India's ethanol production capacity has doubled, paving the way for potential diesel blending after successful petrol blending,...

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• State Excise Policy

J&K Government Notifies Excise Policy 2026-27: Key Highlights and Implications

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 8 months ago

Jammu, February 11, 2026 — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has officially notified the Excise Policy...

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• Beer & Brewery

India’s First Vinyl-Themed Microbrewery 33&BREW Opens in Bengaluru

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 8 months ago

33&BREW, described as India’s first vinyl-themed microbrewery, has opened in Brookfield, Bengaluru, at Prestige Techno Star. The...

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• State Excise Policy

Gautam Budh Nagar Excise Department Cracks Down on Overpricing and Illegal Liquor Sales

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 8 months ago

Greater Noida: The Gautam Budh Nagar excise department has stepped up inspections across liquor shops in the...

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• Government & Regulation

No Plan to Ban Liquor in J&K, Says CM Omar Abdullah; Warns of Health and Tourism Risks

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 8 months ago

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has made it clear that the government has no...

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• Wine & Spirits

India–US Trade Deal: Why Lower Tariffs on American Wines and Spirits May Not Shake Up Indian Brands

Aabkari Times Newsdesk 8 months ago

Under a new interim trade agreement between India and the United States, India has agreed in principle...

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