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.
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’s excise and taxation department has reported a significant 13.25 percent increase in revenue this fiscal, with collections touching ₹14,342 crore.
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.
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.
The Excise Department of Delhi has issued new instructions requiring microbreweries in the capital to certify the quality of freshly brewed beer daily before serving it to customers.
The Karnataka Excise Department is planning to increase the tax on liquor supplied to Army Canteens, according to media reports.
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