Liquor Policy

• State Excise Policy

Uttarakhand Excise Policy 2025-26: New Liquor Rules & Industry Changes

Aabkari Times Editorial March 6, 2025

Dehradun, March 6, 2025 – The Uttarakhand government has announced its new Excise Policy 2025-26, introducing several...

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• Government & Regulation

UP Government Reforms Excise Rules, Adopts E-Lottery for Liquor License Allocation

Aabkari Times Editorial March 4, 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced significant changes to its excise policy with the 18th Amendment to...

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• State Excise Policy

Punjab Approves New Excise Policy for 2025-26: Higher Revenue Target, Relaxed Rules for Liquor Vends

Aabkari Times Team February 27, 2025

Chandigarh: The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has approved the Excise Policy for 2025-26,...

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• Alco-Bev Industry News

Delhi Residents May Turn to Noida and Gurugram for Alcohol as UP’s New Liquor Policy Offers More Choices

Aabkari Times Team February 13, 2025

Delhi residents may start heading to Noida or Gurugram in neighboring Uttar Pradesh to buy alcohol, as...

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• Government & Regulation

In a major shift in liquor policy, the Jharkhand government has decided to stop selling alcohol through state-run stores

Aabkari Times Team February 10, 2025

The Jharkhand government is set to stop selling alcohol through state-run outlets. Starting March 1, private vendors...

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• State Excise Policy

Uttar Pradesh Approves New Excise Policy, Introducing 60ml and 90ml Bottles for Foreign Liquor

Aabkari Times Team February 8, 2025

Uttar Pradesh has approved its new excise policy for 2025-26, which brings several changes. An e-lottery system...

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• Alco-Bev Industry News

Delhi Alcohol Buyers May Turn to Noida, Gurugram as UP’s New Liquor Policy Offers More Choices

Aabkari Times Team February 8, 2025

Residents of Delhi may soon be heading to nearby cities like Noida or Gurugram in Uttar Pradesh...

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• Government & Regulation

Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: How Officials Allegedly Ran a Parallel Excise Department

Aabkari Times Team January 21, 2025

In a major development in Chhattisgarh, Congress leader Kawasi Lakhma has been arrested in connection with a...

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• Government & Regulation

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has warned the Haryana government about allowing the sale of liquor in bars and pubs after midnight, specifically in the districts of Gurugram and Faridabad

Aabkari Times Team December 9, 2024

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a cautionary message to the Haryana government regarding the...

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• Government & Regulation

Excise Department to Reopen Liquor Shops in City Malls Ahead of Christmas

Aabkari Times Team November 6, 2024

Excise Department to Open Premium Liquor Shops in Delhi Malls Before Year-End The Excise Department in New...

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