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Delhi govt considering one month extension to its new excise policy

With Delhi staring at a major liquor shortage in the coming days with private wine and beer stores going to shut shop from August 1, Kejriwal govt is considering one month extension

Delhiites likely to face liquor shortage as govt withdraws excise policy

Delhi is staring at a major liquor shortage in the coming days with private wine and beer stores going to shut shop from August 1 after Kejriwal govt's decision to withdraw it's new Excise policy

After Delhi, excise policy of Punjab's AAP govt under judicial scanner

Aiming to boost revenue by reducing the price of alcohol, the new excise policy of the AAP government in Punjab which became operational from July 1, has come under the judicial scanner

Fall in Delhi govt's excise revenue 'inexplicable' as sales rise: Report

The excise revenue of the Delhi government in the first quarter of the current fiscal year remained flat compared to 2019-20 despite a steep rise in whiskey and wine sales

Time to raise a toast to liquor stocks? Selectively, say analysts

Analysts believe the worst may be over for the sector, with out-of-home (OOH) consumption picking up, and reduction in taxes by some state governments

Liquor rates to drop 30-40% in Punjab as Cabinet approves new excise policy

Prices of liquor in Punjab are expected to drop by at least 30 to 40 per cent to be on par with the rates in Union Territory Chandigarh and Haryana, with the state Cabinet of the AAP-led government approving its first excise policy on Wednesday. Chief minister Bhagwant Mann-led government set a target of collecting Rs 9,647.85 crore, 40 per cent up from the revenue mobilised from the liquor business last year. The new excise policy for the year 2022-23 was approved in the state Cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister here. A spokesperson of the Chief Minister's Office said the policy strives to keep a stringent check over smuggling of liquor from the neighbouring states through extensive enforcement and by incorporating new technological measures. Meanwhile, BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa accused the AAP government of replicating the Delhi excise model to benefit a few. @Aam AadmiParty is abusing Punjab state machinery & replicating Delhi model of excise in Punjab to benefit a

Hyderabad startup launches 10-minutes liquor delivery service in Kolkata

A Hyderabad-based startup has launched its services in Kolkata of delivering liquor in 10 minutes

Delhi govt extends liquor licenses under new policy for two months

In two separate orders, the department stated that the licensees under different categories can pay a pro rata fee for the extended period

Decision to allow wine sale in supermarkets smacks of a 'deal': Fadnavis

Maharashtra Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that the Maha Vikas Aghadi government's decision on Thursday to allow sale of liquor in supermarkets smacked of a "deal"

Maharashtra: Now, wine permitted to be sold in all supermarkets

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra on Thursday permitted all supermarkets to sell wine manufactured in the state as part of the new wine policy, officials said.

Elderly woman arrested in east Delhi for supplying illicit liquor

A 60-year-old woman was arrested from east Delhi's Kalyanpuri area for allegedly supplying illicit liquor, police said on Friday.

HC asks retail liquor dealers to pay licence fee under New Excise Policy

The Delhi High Court Thursday asked retail liquor dealers to pay licence fees to the AAP government under the new Excise Policy from December 1

HC asks Delhi govt to inspect liquor shop site opened in residential area

The Delhi High Court Tuesday directed the Delhi government to conduct a fresh inspection of a site in the Tri Nagar area where residents have been seeking shifting of a liquor shop opened recently. Justice Rekha Palli, who issued notice and sought response from the Delhi government and Department of Excise, was assured by the counsel for the residents that since they have approached the court, they will immediately call off dharna' at the spot. Keeping in view the nature of grievance raised in the petition, respondents 1 and 2 (Delhi government and Department of Excise) are directed to carry out fresh inspection of the site and file a report, the court said and listed the plea for further hearing on December 13. Delhi government and Department of Excise were represented through standing counsel Santosh Kumar Tripathi and lawyer Arun Panwar. The court also permitted one of the petitioners to be associated with the inspection and he will be informed about the date and time. The ple

Global liquor makers hail Maharashtra govt's move to cut excise duty

Global liquor major Diageo and the International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI) on Monday welcomed the move of the Maharashtra government to slash the excise duty by 50 per cent on imported liquor. However, domestic Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) manufacturers are opposing the move. The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), which represents the domestic liquor industry, said it is "fraught with danger" for the Indian industry and will reduce the state government's revenues. The Maharashtra government has slashed excise duty on imported scotch whiskey by 50 per cent to bring its price on par with that in other states. Diageo, which owns global brands such as Johnnie Walker, Black & White, Vat 69, Smirnoff - termed it as progressive' policy and compliment the Maharashtra Government. "Diageo India welcomes the reduction in excise duty on imported spirits, which is in line with what we are seeing in other states. The reduction in duties will

Lalu asks Nitish Kumar to roll back liquor prohibition law in Bihar

Following a series of raids on hotels and banquet halls to catch the liquor ban violators, RJP president Lalu Prasad on Monday asked chief minister Nitish Kumar to withdraw the liquor prohibition law.

Many liquor lovers complain 'dry day' on day 1 of Delhi's new excise policy

Under the new policy, 849 swanky mall-like liquor vends with walk-in facilities where people can pick their choice of liquor were to be opened to offer people a better alcohol-buying experience

Liquor business: New excise regime to hit Delhi markets from Wednesday

Tuesday was the last business day for nearly 600 government-run liquor shops operating across the national capital

Delhi govt to formally exit retail liquor trade on Tuesday

Nearly 600 vends run by Delhi Government will be shut from Tuesday night

Globus Spirits freezes at 5% lower circuit post September quarter results

The company reported lower capacity utilisation sequentially at 90% in Q2 on account of unplanned shutdown at Bihar facility

Ensure those buying liquor are not treated as cattle: Kerala HC to govt

The Excise department would be responsible for ensuring those coming to buy alcohol at liquor outlets are not treated as "cattle", Kerala High Court said