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Karnataka AIB Tax Reforms Boost Revenue As States Watch Model
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News18•06-10-2026, 19:45
Karnataka AIB Tax Reforms Boost Revenue As States Watch Model
- •Karnataka's Alcohol-in-Beverage taxation reforms have driven strong revenue results, prompting several states to closely monitor the new regime.
- •Total tax collection in Karnataka during April-September rose 13.4 per cent to Rs 22,191 crore following the introduction of the AIB framework.
- •Beer sales surged 41.3 per cent during the period, while tax collections from beer increased by 19 per cent according to the Brewers Association of India.
- •The AIB framework levies excise duty based on actual alcohol content, which is recommended by the World Health Organization to encourage milder beverages.
- •IMFL sales held steady with a 1.1 per cent increase while tax revenue from the segment jumped 13 per cent, dispelling concerns of negative impacts.
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Total tax collection in Karnataka rose by 13.4 per cent to Rs 22,191 crore during the April–September 2026 period following the implementation of the AIB framework.
Beer sales grew by 41.3 per cent during the April-September period compared to a 19 per cent decline a year earlier, while tax collections from beer increased by 19 per cent.
IMFL sales remained steady with a 1.1 per cent increase during April-September, and tax revenue generated from the segment jumped by 13 per cent.
