Tag: Liquor Tax

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

Liquor to Get Costlier in Bengal from December 1 — Prices Go Up by ₹40 for 750 ml Bottles

Liquor Industry Updates Aabkari Times Team -
Starting December 1, liquor prices across West Bengal (except beer) will increase due to a new additional excise duty...

Liquor Prices to Go Up Slightly from December 1

Liquor Industry Updates Aabkari Times Team -
Kolkata: Starting December 1, liquor lovers in Bengal will have to pay a little more for their favourite drinks,...

Delhi Sees 15% Rise in Liquor Sales This Diwali, Revenue Touches ₹2,500 Crore in Five Months

Alco-Bev Industry News Aabkari Times Team -
Liquor sales in Delhi surged by 15% this Diwali season compared to the same period last year, according to...

Now Get Top Liquor Brands at 98 Premium Vends Across Delhi

Retail & Distribution Aabkari Times Team -
Excise Department launches premium outlets list to boost sales and revenue ahead of the festive and wedding season As Delhi...