Tag: Uttar Pradesh

Rising Costs, Policy Gaps & the Case for Beer Tax Reform in India

Alcohol Market Analysis Gopal Joshi -
The ripple effects of ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are now being felt across global supply chains,...

E-Lottery of U.P. Liquor Shops Begins Today

Alco-Bev Industry News Aabkari Times Editorial -
Lucknow, March 10, 2026: The U.P. Excise Department has initiated the e-lottery process for allotment of remaining liquor retail...

Liquor sales worth ₹32 crore recorded in Noida in three days before Holi

Alco-Bev Industry News Aabkari Times Editorial -
Noida, March 6, 2026:Liquor sales in Noida increased sharply in the days leading up to Holi, with around ₹32...

86% Liquor Shops Renewed Under UP Excise Policy 2026–27, Ballia Tops with 100% Renewal

Industry Trends Aabkari Times Editorial -
The UP Excise Department has extended the deadline for renewal of liquor shop licences under the Excise Policy 2026-27...

SNOSKI Masala Jamun Vodka launches in Uttar Pradesh ahead of Holi

Liquor Industry Updates Aabkari Times Editorial -
Just ahead of Holi, Globus Spirits has introduced SNOSKI Masala Jamun Vodka in Uttar Pradesh, aiming to tap into...

Himachal Pradesh Launches First-Ever E-Auction for Liquor Vends: Online Bidding Begins for 2026-27

State Excise Policy Aabkari Times Editorial -
Shimla, February 16, 2026 – In a landmark move towards digital governance, the Himachal Pradesh Department of State Taxes...

UP Liquor Price Hike 2026: Country Liquor Up by ₹5, IMFL Rises ₹10-40 from April 1

Liquor Industry Updates Aabkari Times Editorial -
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a marginal increase in retail liquor prices effective from April 1, 2026, as...

UP Excise Policy 2026-27 Focuses on Stability and Revenue Alignment; Targets ₹60,000 Crore

State Excise Policy Aabkari Times Editorial -
The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh Government has finalized the Excise Policy for Financial Year 2026-27, bringing major clarity for...

Gautam Budh Nagar Excise Department Cracks Down on Overpricing and Illegal Liquor Sales

Government & Regulation Aabkari Times Editorial -
Greater Noida: The Gautam Budh Nagar excise department has stepped up inspections across liquor shops in the district to...

UP Excise Department Conducts Surprise Inspections of Liquor Shops and Hotels

State Excise Policy Aabkari Times Editorial -
February 2026 The UP excise department carried out surprise inspections of liquor shops and hotels under the supervision of the...

Steady Revenue Growth Under Current UP Excise Policy Sets the Stage for New UP Excise Policy 2026–27

State Excise Policy Dr. Jogendra Singh -
Lucknow, January 2026 — Nine months into the current Uttar Pradesh Excise Policy 2025–26, the state has recorded a...

Liquor Sales Drive Big Revenue Growth for Uttar Pradesh Excise Department

Alco-Bev Industry News Aabkari Times Team -
Rising liquor sales in Uttar Pradesh have led to a sharp increase in excise revenue, turning the sector into...