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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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Delhi mandates daily certification of microbrewery brews
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.
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K’taka considers duty hike on supplies to Army Canteens
The Karnataka Excise Department is planning to increase the tax on liquor supplied to Army Canteens, according to media reports.
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Telangana levies cess on liquor
The Telangana government has approved the re-imposition of a cess on select liquor categories, likely leading to a price hike across the state.
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Jharkhand allows private players to enter liquor retail
In a major policy shift, The Jharkhand cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal by the state excise and prohibitions department that will allow private players to operate retail liquor outlets in the state.
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Karnataka issues notification on liquor duty hike
The Karnataka government has issued a fresh notification announcing a hike in prices of beer and lower-range Indian Made Liquor (IML), with the revised rates coming into effect from Thursday.
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