Page 6 - Liquor Sale

Liquor prices in UP increase with 'corona cess'

Liquor prices in Uttar Pradesh have increased after the state government imposed a 'corona cess' from Tuesday

Delhi liquor shops witness long queues as city goes for lockdown

The Delhi government announced a week long lockdown in the national capital due to the rising Covid cases

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

Drinking age in Delhi reduced to 21; govt will not run any liquor shops

No new liquor shops will not be opened in the national capital, there will be no government liquor stores in Delhi, said Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

Liquor prices in Maharashtra likely to rise 10-15% after tax hike

West Bengal, Rajasthan also increased taxes recently; industry says the trend is worrying

Lower taxes, opening of channels to aid volume recovery at United Breweries

Falling input prices, cost cuts to improve margins

Bihar's women win against alcohol but lose to illicit liquor, drugs

On April 1, 2016, chief minister Nitish Kumar had declared Bihar a dry state, following in the footsteps of Gujarat, Mizoram, Nagaland and Lakshadweep

Delhi hotels and restaurants to serve liquor from Sep 9 on a trial basis

However, hotels, restaurants and clubs in the Covid-19 containment zones will remain closed

Jammu & Kashmir govt withdraws additional 50% 'corona tax' on liquor

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday withdrew the additional excise duty of 50 per cent levied on liquor after the outbreak of Covid-19 as a new excise policy

Liquor associations warn against proposed tax hikes in West Bengal

Say it will lead to steep hike in prices which will hit sales, industry and govt revenues

UBL: Despite subdued Q1, growth prospects over medium term look positive

Supportive demographics and low beer penetration indicates strong growth opportunity for the beer market leader

Delhi allows restaurants to serve liquor, keeps bars closed in pandemic

It is estimated that 40 per cent restaurants that had shut down during the lockdown may never open again.

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 sales fall 60% in states with high Corona cess in May-June: Report

While pan India, there was a decline of 25 per cent and 15 per cent respectively in May and June this year, totalling to 4.37 crore cases. It was 5.87 crore cases in 2019 in the same month

Covid-19 cess dampens spirits; consumers turn to cheap liquor brands

Liquor is one of the biggest sources of revenue for state governments, but their income may fall: Survey

Swiggy, Bigbasket plan to expand liquor delivery footprint across states

Cities like Delhi NCR and Mumbai, have introduced online tokens where the consumer needs to sign up on the online portal of the states' 'respective liquor distribution agency and place an order

Covid-19 impact: Diageo India launches programme to help recover bars, pubs

Their top priorities included hygiene measures, digital support and practical equipment and training to transform how their outlets will work when they reopen

SC allows TN to devise methods to sell liquor online or physically

Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), which sells alcoholic beverages in the state, said that it cannot be instructed to sell liquor only through online and home deliveries.

Liquor becomes cheaper in Delhi as govt scraps 70% Special Corona Fee

However, the government has hiked the Value Added Tax (VAT) to 25 per cent on all categories of liquor with effect from June 10

Delhi govt lifts 'special corona fee' on liquor from June 10, raises VAT

The 'Special Corona Fee' was imposed last month on the Maximum Retail Price of liquor bottle as the government looked to earn additional revenue, hit badly due to the coronavirus lockdown