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Massive Surge In Beer Sales Across Karnataka Following Price Cuts
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News18•07-10-2026, 13:54
Massive Surge In Beer Sales Across Karnataka Following Price Cuts
- •Beer consumption in Karnataka witnessed a record 50 percent increase during the July to September period of the current fiscal year.
- •Excise Department statistics show overall revenue collection grew by 12.54 percent, bringing Rs 11,595.88 crore to the state treasury.
- •Beer sales jumped from 84.63 lakh case boxes last year to 126.68 lakh case boxes this year, marking a 49.69 percent surge.
- •Key reasons for the demand spike include recent price reductions on certain brands, high temperatures during monsoon, and a shift towards low-alcohol beverages.
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Beer sales in Karnataka registered a massive 49.69 percent increase during the July to September period of the current fiscal year, with sales climbing from 84.63 lakh case boxes to 126.68 lakh case boxes.
The Karnataka state government collected a whopping Rs. 11,595.88 crore in excise revenue, marking an overall revenue growth of 12.54 percent or Rs. 1,291.94 crore compared to the previous year.
The main drivers for increased beer demand include high temperatures during the monsoon season, a price reduction on certain beer brands by the government a few months ago, and a shift toward beverages with lower alcohol content.
