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.…