Telangana government reluctant to hike beer prices

The price committee of the excise department of Telangana has approved an increase of Rs.20 to Rs.50 per bottle of beer. Brewers operating in the state have requested a price hike in beer in Telangana citing the reason of increased costs. 

However, the Telangana government is showing reluctance to raise IMFL prices particularly after Karnataka's recent move to reduce the prices of premium liquor. Officials fear a rise in prices of IMFL in Telangana could lead to surge in import of liquor from Karnataka to Telangana.