Karnataka Excise Licences Increase to 14,101 in 2025
Karnataka's excise licences grew to 14,101 in 2025, driven by demand from hotels and clubs. Bengaluru divisions dominate retail licences, while RVB permits surge due to keg beer popularity.
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Jaipur: 27 liquor shops sealed, owners protest
Jaipur's excise department sealed 27 liquor shops for alleged violations. Owners claim arbitrary action, saying they met sales targets. Read the full details of the dispute.
Ludhiana Excise Dept Fines 13 Eateries for Illegal Liquor
Ludhiana's Excise Department has intensified its crackdown on eateries illegally serving liquor. 13 establishments fined over ₹1.5 lakh in recent raids. Details inside.
Delhi HC Slams Excise Dept, MCD Over Liquor Shop Delay
Delhi High Court demands personal affidavit from Excise Commissioner over year-long delay in relocating a liquor vend from Swaroop Nagar. Court questions authorities' inaction affecting residents' safety. Read the full story.
Dhaba owner booked for illegal liquor service in Mohali
Mohali Excise Department intensifies enforcement drive, books dhaba owner for openly serving liquor. Read the full details of the crackdown on Kharar-Landran Road.
Karnataka Tobacco Farmers Protest New Central Excise Duty
Tobacco growers in Karnataka protest against the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill-2025, citing a massive tax hike that threatens their survival. They demand a rollback to protect farmer livelihoods.
ED attaches Rs 38 crore assets in Chhattisgarh liquor scam
ED attaches Rs 38.21 crore assets of ex-IAS officer, 30 others in Chhattisgarh liquor scam. Probe reveals Rs 2,800 crore loss to state. Key political figures named. Read the full details.
Tobacco Farmers in South India Protest Excise Duty Hike
Tobacco farmers in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh warn the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 will devastate livelihoods and boost illegal trade. Read their urgent plea to the government.
Illegal Mohali Nightclub Busted, 86 Liquor Bottles Seized
Excise department busts an illegal nightclub in Mohali's Sector 79, seizing 86 liquor bottles. Case registered against owner. Read details of the enforcement drive.
Bengaluru Locals Oppose Liquor Shop Near School, Temple
Residents of ECC Road in Bengaluru's Whitefield area are up in arms against a proposed liquor store near a school and temple. Read about their legal fight and community concerns.
Rs 30 Lakh Foreign Liquor Seized in Motihari Fodder Truck
Motihari excise officials, acting on a tip-off, intercepted a truck from UP and seized 100 cartons of foreign liquor concealed in fodder. Read the full story of the smuggling attempt.
Tobacco Tax Hike Could Spur Smuggling, Warn Experts
A sharp increase in excise duty on cigarettes, effective Feb 1, 2026, may trigger a surge in illicit trade and cause revenue losses, experts caution. Read more.
265g Brown Sugar Seized, 3 Held in Bhubaneswar Drug Bust
Odisha excise officials arrested three individuals and seized 265 grams of brown sugar in Bhubaneswar's Forest Park area. The accused were produced in court following a targeted anti-drug operation. Read the full details.
Cigarette Prices to Rise from February 1
Cigarettes to cost more as new excise duty and 40% GST kick in from February 1. Check the new price slabs and tax changes for all tobacco products.
Noida's NYE liquor spend hits Rs 17 crore, a 3-year high
Noida's liquor sales soared to Rs 17 crore on Dec 31, 2025, marking a 22% jump from last year. Beer consumption saw the sharpest rise. Discover the festive spending trends that boosted excise revenue.
Noida Excise Dept Probes CSD Liquor Misuse at Army Club
Noida Excise Department launches inquiry after complaint alleges Arun Vihar club served subsidised CSD liquor illegally. Club denies charges. Full investigation underway.
Mangaluru Liquor Market Steady, Beer Sales Dip in Dec
Dakshina Kannada's liquor market held steady in December 2025. IMFL sales saw marginal growth of 127 boxes, while beer consumption fell by 2,795 boxes. Read the full analysis of local trends and factors.
LIC's ITC Investment Erodes Rs 10,445 Crore After Tax Hike
LIC's stake in ITC plunges after a massive excise duty increase on cigarettes. Brokers downgrade stock, warning of price hikes and limited upside. Full analysis inside.
ITC shares hit 3-year low after cigarette tax shock
ITC shares tumble to a 3-year low after a surprise excise duty hike on cigarettes. Brokerages downgrade stock, slash targets, and warn of earnings pressure. Full analysis inside.
ITC shares hit 52-week low after cigarette tax shock
ITC shares tumble over 13% as a steep hike in cigarette taxes threatens volumes and profits. Analysts slash earnings forecasts and downgrade the stock. Read more.
ITC shares plunge 14% on steep tobacco tax hike
ITC shares hit a 3-year low after a steep excise duty hike on tobacco, eroding ₹72,300 crore in shareholder wealth. LIC faces a massive ₹11,460 crore loss. Key brokerages downgrade the stock.
Tobacco Duty Hike: Why Some FMCG Stocks Unaffected
Union Budget 2026's additional excise duty on tobacco had a mixed impact on FMCG stocks. Discover why shares of companies like ITC, Godfrey Phillips, and VST Industries reacted differently.
Govt hikes excise duty on cigarettes; prices to rise from Feb 1
Cigarettes to get costlier as the Centre imposes additional excise duty from February 1. Find out how much more you'll pay for brands like Marlboro, Gold Flake, and others.
ITC Stock Hits 52-Week Low on New Tobacco Tax
ITC share price crashed over 5% to ₹345.35 after the government announced a fresh excise duty on cigarettes. Get the full details on the market impact and new tax rates effective February 1.
Cigarette Stocks Plunge as New GST, Excise Duty Take Effect
Cigarette stocks like ITC crashed after govt notified new tax structure from Feb 1, replacing GST cess with higher excise. Analysts warn of 15-20% price hikes impacting sales. Full details inside.
Cigarette Prices to Rise 20% from February 1
Cigarette prices in India are expected to surge by up to 20% from February 1, 2025, following a significant increase in the National Calamity Contingent Duty. This move will impact major tobacco companies and consumers nationwide.
Belagavi Chooses Beer Over Whisky for New Year 2026
Belagavi's New Year celebrations saw a cultural shift as beer consumption rose to 1,62,344 bottles, overtaking traditional winter whisky. Explore the changing drinking trends in Karnataka.
AP Liquor Sales Rise 8% in Dec 2025 on Festive Demand
Andhra Pradesh's liquor sales surged to Rs 2,767 crore in December 2025, an 8% year-on-year rise. Year-end celebrations drove a 60% spike in the final three days. Explore the district-wise data and key drivers.
Punjab Tax Dues Scheme Deadline Extended to March 31
Punjab government extends deadline for its 'Settlement of Arrears of Tax Dues Scheme' to March 31, 2025. Traders get more time to clear pending dues with significant concessions. Act now to benefit!
New Tobacco & Pan Masala Cess: 40% GST + Excise from Feb 1
India's new tax structure for tobacco & pan masala kicks in Feb 1. Cigarettes face extra excise, pan masala gets 48% 'Health Security Cess'. Read the full impact.
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