Liquor tax bonanza: States clock up to 82% jump in excise revenues; UP gets ₹10,000 cr in April-May, Haryana records 82% growth

Liquor tax bonanza: States clock up to 82% jump in excise revenues; UP gets ₹10,000 cr in April-May, Haryana…

Haryana's excise revenues surged 82% in April-May 2026, with Uttar Pradesh collecting ₹10,600 crore driven by 14% consumption growth and state tax hikes. Excise duty represents 13.5% of state tax revenues, showing how regional fiscal policy directly impacts treasury budgets across India.