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Liquor Sales Surge: Excise Department Rakes In Massive Profits Of Over 2600 Crores
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News18•05-10-2026, 18:47
Liquor Sales Surge: Excise Department Rakes In Massive Profits Of Over 2600 Crores
- •Liquor sales in the state have seen a massive surge with the Excise Department earning a profit of over 2600 crores from April to September.
- •Compared to last year, the Excise Department has recorded a 13.39 percent increase in total revenue, rising from 19570 crores to 22191 crores.
- •Both Indian Made Liquor and beer sales have witnessed a significant jump, contributing heavily to the government treasury.
- •The newly introduced Alcohol in Beverage policy has taxed liquor based on alcohol content, reducing prices of lower alcohol beer and boosting sales.
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From April to September, the Excise Department earned a massive profit of over 2,600 crores, specifically recording a profit of 2,621 crores compared to the previous year.
The state government implemented the 'Alcohol in Beverage' (AIB) policy, which taxes liquor based directly on its alcohol content rather than its price.
The new policy lowered prices for lower alcohol content beer, causing beer sales to rise to 3,377 crores and driving an overall 13.39 percent increase in excise revenue to 22,191 crores.
