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Telangana hikes liquor licence fees, opens bids for firms in new policy
The Telangana excise department has raised liquor licence fees for retail operations in the state, according to a notification issued on August 20.
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Kerala drops liquor home delivery plan
The Kerala government has decided not to move forward with the Kerala State Beverages (Marketing & Manufacturing) Corporation’s (BEVCO) proposal for home delivery of liquor.
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Andhra’s new excise policy to prioritise health, social equity
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a new excise policy set to take effect from September 1, with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu vowing a more health-conscious and socially responsible framework than previous regimes.
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Telangana allows microbreweries beyond Hyderabad
The Telangana cabinet has recently approved amendments to the Telangana Micro Brewery Rules, 2015, allowing the establishment of microbreweries in all municipal corporations across the state.
Haryana excise revenue jumps 13.25%
Haryana’s excise and taxation department has reported a significant 13.25 percent increase in revenue this fiscal, with collections touching ₹14,342 crore.
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India eyes 27% ethanol blending in petrol
The central government is planning to raise ethanol blending in petrol to 27 percent, with a high-level committee likely to meet this week to finalise the roadmap, say media reports.
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Maharashtra hikes liquor excise duty
In a significant policy shift aimed at addressing a mounting fiscal burden, the Maharashtra government has approved a steep hike in excise duty on alcoholic beverages and introduced a new grain-based liquor category.
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