The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by CM Mohan Yadav, has approved the state’s excise policy for 2026–27, introducing sweeping reforms aimed at improving transparency, strengthening revenue safeguards and supporting traditional liquor producers.
Himachal Pradesh government has decided to allocate retail liquor vends for financial year 2026–27 through an online e-auction system.
Rajasthan government has increased annual guarantee fee by 12.5 percent for liquor shop renewals. The state government amended the renewal process under its Excise Policy 2025–29.
In a move to ensure greater transparency and consistency in pricing, the Jharkhand government has detailed the step-by-step procedure for determining the RSP of liquor under the Jharkhand Excise Rules, 2025.
The Delhi government has extended the existing excise duty based regime for three months, up to June 30, 2025.
The Chandigarh Administration has announced its Excise Policy for the 2025-26 fiscal year, keeping liquor prices unchanged while introducing key reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, regulatory compliance, and consumer convenience.
The Rajasthan government has permitted the establishment of bars at airports under its new excise policy, which will be in effect for four years from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2029.
The Karnataka government has increased the excise duty on beer to Rs 20 per bulk litre for those having alcohol content between 5 and 8 percent ABV, and Rs 12 per bulk litre for beer less than 5 percent ABV.
Uttarakhand’s excise policy is a true game-changer, poised to revolutionise the state’s alcobev landscape and set a benchmark for the industry. In an exclusive interview, Harish Chandra Semwal, Excise Commissioner, Uttarakhand, shared his vision for the state with Shalini Kumar.
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