Hyderabad: The Telangana government has increased the prices of foreign liquor by up to 6%, raising the cost of a full bottle by approximately ₹30 to ₹100, depending on the brand. The revised maximum retail prices (MRPs) came into effect across the state on October 12, 2026, following government approval of changes to the assessable values of the affected liquor products.
The Telangana State Beverages Corporation Limited (TGBCL) issued a circular on October 10, informing registered suppliers and depot officials about the revised pricing. According to the circular, the government approved the changes after reviewing recommendations submitted by the tender committee. The revised assessable values have resulted in corresponding increases in retail prices for the foreign liquor brands covered under the updated price list.
As part of the implementation process, TGBCL directed registered foreign liquor suppliers to affix stickers displaying the revised MRPs on eligible stocks held at depots before dispatching them at the updated prices. In a separate notice issued on October 12, the corporation instructed liquor licence holders to ensure that the revised rates were applied to stocks lifted from depots from that date.
The corporation has also directed depot managers to generate updated price lists, verify the details against the official list issued by its corporate office and communicate the revised prices to licensed liquor retailers. These instructions are intended to ensure consistent implementation of the new MRPs across Telangana.
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The government order confirms the revision of assessable values and the corresponding changes in retail prices. However, the circular does not specify the detailed reasons behind the decision or identify particular factors, such as manufacturing costs, inflation or revenue considerations, as the basis for the increase.
The latest revision will affect consumers purchasing the foreign liquor products covered by the updated price list, while suppliers, depot officials and licensed retailers have been instructed to comply with the revised pricing across the state.
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