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 distillers worry about declining sales. The government has also deregulated pricing decisions. Indian-made liquor now has fewer tax slabs. This aims to offer liquor at more affordable prices.

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.…