Liquor makers urge Telangana to clear dues

Liquor companies operating in Telangana have urged the state government to clear outstanding dues amounting to ₹3,100 crore, citing severe liquidity issues and rising working capital pressures. The industry has also appealed for a price revision to offset the increasing cost of production.

Industry associations and supplier companies have submitted formal representations to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, seeking immediate intervention. They have requested the Telangana State Beverages Corporation Ltd. (TSBCL) to expedite payment of dues, citing delayed payments hampering their ability to maintain consistent supplies across the state.

The payments, pending for over 45 days, have also resulted in a cumulative interest burden estimated at ₹325 crore. Despite these financial constraints, supplier companies have continued to ensure uninterrupted stock delivery.