Bengaluru has a new excise duty on alcohol-in-beverage. Prices are now set by producers. The government cut liquor price slabs to make drinks cheaper. This aims to match prices with nearby states. Local distillers worry about sales. They feel the new system favors big brands over local ones. The industry is seeking government review.

Karnataka's new liquor tax framework aims to boost premiumisation and affordability while impacting low-cost alcohol prices.

The excise department said the new tax structure aims to rationalise liquor prices, make alcohol cheaper and align rates with neighbouring states. | India News

Karnataka becomes India's first state to adopt an Alcohol-in-Beverage excise duty structure. This new policy, effective May 11, deregulates government-administered price fixation.…

Bengaluru has a new excise duty on alcohol-in-beverage. Prices are now set by producers. The government cut liquor price slabs to make drinks cheaper. This aims to match prices…

The revised framework removes government-administered price fixation, allows producers to position products within pricing slabs based on market considerations | India News

Bengaluru's government has launched a new excise policy. Beverages will now be taxed based on their alcohol volume. This move makes beer cheaper for consumers. However, local…