State Excise Policy

Odisha Unveils 3-Year Excise Policy (2026–29); Introduces 0.5% De-Addiction Cess, No New Liquor Shops

Alcohol Industry Updates Aabkari Times Editorial -
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has announced a new three-year Excise Policy covering the period from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029, replacing its...

Delhi Extends Existing Liquor Policy for 2026–27

Alcohol Industry Updates Aabkari Times Editorial -
The Delhi Government has decided to continue its current liquor policy for another year, as work on a new excise framework is still underway. According...

CIABC Slams Uttarakhand Excise Policy, Calls It Biased Against Indian Brands

Alcohol Industry Updates Aabkari Times Editorial -
Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) has strongly criticised the Uttarakhand government’s excise policy, alleging that it discriminates...

Karnataka to Change Liquor Tax System Based on Alcohol Strength

Alcohol Industry Updates Aabkari Times Editorial -
The government of Karnataka has announced a new way of taxing alcohol. Instead of charging tax based on the...

CIABC and BAI Welcome Excise Reforms Announced in Karnataka Budget

Alcohol Industry Updates Aabkari Times Editorial -
Bengaluru:The alcoholic beverage industry has welcomed the major excise reforms announced in the Karnataka Budget for 2026–27 by Chief...

Chandigarh Approves Excise Policy 2026–27; Liquor Prices to Rise from April

Alcohol Industry Updates Aabkari Times Editorial -
Alcohol prices in Chandigarh are expected to increase from April 2026 after the city administration approved the Excise Policy...

Punjab Records 86.77% Rise in Excise Revenue; AAP Government Breaks 10-Year Record in 4 Years

State Excise Policy Aabkari Times Editorial -
Chandigarh:Punjab’s Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the state has achieved major financial progress under...

Policy Note Karnataka Excise Reforms 2026–27 – Industry Perspective

Alcohol Industry Updates Gopal Joshi -
The Karnataka Government has announced a set of structural excise reforms including the introduction of an Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) based...
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