Tag: Excise Duty

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

State Excise Policy Aabkari Times Editorial -
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has announced a new three-year Excise Policy covering the period from April 1, 2026 to...

Goa Makes QR Code Labels Mandatory on All Liquor Bottles Ahead of Deposit Refund Scheme

Government & Regulation Aabkari Times Editorial -
The Goa Excise Department has made it compulsory for all liquor bottles sold in the state to carry tamper-proof...

Explained: Karnataka’s New AIB-Based Alcohol Tax System and Its Impact on Liquor Prices

Alco-Bev Industry News Aabkari Times Editorial -
From April, Karnataka will become the first state in India to introduce an Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) based excise duty system...

CIABC welcomes Karnataka Budget reforms for alcohol industry, seeks clarity on duty structure

Industry Trends Aabkari Times Editorial -
Mr. Anant S. Iyer, Director General of the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), welcomed several reform-oriented announcements...

Policy Note Karnataka Excise Reforms 2026–27 – Industry Perspective

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

Liquor Prices to Rise in Uttarakhand: Alcohol May Get 5–10% Costlier from April 1

Alco-Bev Industry News Aabkari Times Editorial -
Updated: Wednesday, 4 February 2026 |  Highlights Liquor prices in Uttarakhand are likely to increase by 5–10% from April 1. ...

Medusa Brings Draught Beer to Delhi, Speeds Up Nationwide Expansion

Beer & Brewery Aabkari Times Editorial -
Medusa Beverages has introduced draught beer in Delhi, marking a major step in strengthening its presence in restaurants, bars,...

Liquor Gets Costlier After Budget 2026: A ₹1,000 Bottle Could Now Cost ₹1,100

Alco-Bev Industry News Aabkari Times Editorial -
Punepulse | February 2, 2026 Alcohol lovers may need to spend more on their favourite drinks after the Union Budget...

Rajasthan Excise Policy 2026-27: Key Amendments, Liquor Price Hikes & License Renewal

Government & Regulation Aabkari Times Editorial -
Jaipur, January 27, 2026 – The Rajasthan Government has issued major amendments to the Excise and Liquor Temperance Policy...

Punjab to Fully Automate Liquor Supply Chain to Reduce Errors and Curb Illegal Trade

State Excise Policy Aabkari Times Team -
The Punjab government has decided to fully automate its QR code–based tracking system for liquor to reduce errors, prevent...

Relief for Liquor Consumers: VAT on Alcohol Abolished in Chhattisgarh

State Excise Policy Aabkari Times Team -
The Chhattisgarh government has decided to completely abolish Value Added Tax (VAT) on liquor. Until now, an 8.5 percent...

Multi-Crore Imported Liquor Smuggling Racket Busted Near Signature Towers, Gurgaon

Government & Regulation Aabkari Times Team -
A major smuggling racket involving expensive imported liquor was uncovered near Signature Towers in Gurgaon on Tuesday. Acting on...