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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

Swanky liquor shops opening in Delhi from today under new excise regime

With a new excise regime coming into effect in Delhi from Wednesday, swanky shops with walk-in facilities are being opened and restaurants will be serving liquor in bottles. According to the new excise policy of Delhi, classy liquor vends will be set up in 32 zones across the city. One retail licensee will have 27 liquor shops per zone. The new policy aims at revolutionising the consumer experience by replacing the existing liquor vends in the nooks and corners of the city with posh and stylish liquor stores spread over at least 500 square feet area with walk-in facility. These shops will be spacious, well lit and air-conditioned. People engaged in liquor trade expressed apprehensions over shortage of alcohol and possible chaos on the first day of the new liquor regime. However, officials of the Excise Department said elaborate arrangements have been made to ensure people do not face any problem. "We have given provisional licences to around 350 shops and registration of over 200

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

Bespoke bars enjoy a spirited biz as home becomes venue for both work, play

The steady sale of liquor across the country despite restrictions helped

Kerala: Liquor shops witness long queues after lockdown curbs ease

Shops selling essential items have been allowed to operate daily from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Covid crisis: Shop, eatery owners in Delhi, Mumbai expect muted unlocking

With restrictions on timings and capacity in Mumbai and Delhi, they don't expect to make much money

Teams to ensure Covid protocols are followed at liquor shops: Official

The liquor shops are set to reopen in Delhi after a gap of over one and half months on Monday

Delhi govt allows liquor delivery, but caveats could spoil the party

Willing parties have to secure a new license that may take weeks

Liquor sales recover, rise 6% in fourth quarter; FY21 sales fall 12%

States such as Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana reported over 40 per cent growth in IMFL sales during the fourth quarter of 2020-21

People rush as liquor stores reopen in Noida after Covid-19 lockdown

Liquor stores reopened in Gautam Buddh Nagar after remaining closed for days due to the coronavirus curfew in Uttar Pradesh

Delhi reduces legal drinking age to 21 from 25; restaurateurs cheer move

Lowering the minimum age from 25 will lead to an estimated 20 per cent rise in liquor consumption

Gurugram: Pubs, liquor shops fined for operating after midnight

A joint team of the Haryana Chief Minister's flying squad and excise officials conducted raids and issued challans to four pubs

Delhi govt directs hotels, liquor shops to ensure strict compliance of SOPs

n official said the department was taking action against those not following Covid-19 appropriate behaviour such as wearing masks and maintaining social distancing

Liquor shops in Delhi to remain open for one more hour till 10 pm

According to an order issued by the excise department on Thursday, liquor shops in the city will now open from 10 am to 10 pm

Liquor shops in Noida can open up to 9 pm outside containment zones

Liquor sales were prohibited during the nationwide lockdown that came into force on March 25 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and had resumed on May 3 with restricted timings of 10 am to 7 pm

Delhi govt orders reopening of 66 private liquor shops on odd-even basis

The private liquor vends cannot open without conducting monthly stock record (MSR) activity

Covid-19 crisis: Mumbai liquor shops allowed to home deliver from today

"E-commerce platforms may be utilised by the liquor shops permitted to do home delivery," said the BMC order.

Let it flow: If fresh beer is what you crave, how about brewing it at home?

In case you don't see yourself in long, snaking queues outside overwhelmed wine shops for craft beer that you might not find there, the only option is to brew your own. And no, it's not called hooch.

Not in the right spirit

Liquor sale decisions show policy arbitrariness