Delhi government significantly raises the annual sacramental wine storage limit for churches from 91 to 4,000 litres ahead of Christmas. The excise rules have been amended to ease religious and industrial needs.
Excise officials in Odisha's Ganjam district arrested four persons, including a woman, and seized 52 kg of ganja worth ₹25 lakh. One accused was previously arrested for smuggling. Read the full details.
China initiates a WTO trade dispute against India, challenging import duties on solar cells and IT goods. This move escalates bilateral trade tensions and could impact India's green energy goals. Read more for details and analysis.
Chhattisgarh EOW/ACB files 8th chargesheet in liquor scam, names Chaitanya Baghel as key syndicate figure. Probe pegs scam at over ₹3,074 crore. Read the latest details.
India rejects New Zealand's request for duty concessions on dairy, vegetables, sugar, and metals. The move protects domestic sectors as both nations review their trade agreement. Read the full analysis.
Kerala Excise arrests a father-son duo in Thiruvananthapuram, seizing 100kg of banned tobacco products meant for wholesale distribution. Read about the special festive season crackdown.
Delhi High Court directs customs authorities to respond to IndiGo's petition seeking a refund of over Rs 900 crore in import duty. The case involves aircraft engines and parts. Read the latest developments.
Kalyan Excise vigilance team intercepts a container smuggling foreign liquor worth nearly ₹1 crore from Goa & MP. Driver arrested, investigation ongoing to bust the racket. Read details.
Gurgaon's excise department investigates liquor vends for allegedly overcharging restaurants for beer, violating policy and encouraging tax evasion. Full details inside.
Maharashtra Excise's Flying Squad intercepted a container truck near Bhiwandi, seizing 711 boxes of illegal foreign liquor worth Rs 1.01 crore. One arrested. Details inside.
Delhi launches a new mobile app for liquor sales under its revamped excise policy. Pre-book brands, check real-time stock, and enjoy festive offers. Learn how it works.
Delhi government plans a tech-driven liquor retail overhaul with an app for real-time stock checks and advance bookings. The move aims to boost transparency and curb unfair trade practices. Read more.
Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra to refund stamp duty to an elderly Pune couple who abandoned a flat purchase due to Covid-19 financial and medical crisis. Landmark ruling prevents 'unjust enrichment' by state.
Dhanbad excise department uncovers illegal liquor manufacturing unit in Jeetpur Basti, seizing 1,200 litres of spirit and arresting two. Read the full details.
Vadodara police's SOG unit confiscated a massive illegal stock of e-cigarettes from Ajwa Road. One arrested, another absconding. Read the full details of the raid.
Chandigarh's Excise Commissioner warns of strict action against illegal liquor promotion on social media. Stakeholders propose beer-focused reforms for 2026-27 policy. Read more.
Delhi govt plans a mobile app for pre-booking liquor brands. This aims to reduce queues and ensure availability. Learn how this digital move will change your buying experience.
Vadodara police arrested a man and confiscated banned e-cigarettes worth over Rs 10 lakh from his apartment. The raid was part of a crackdown on illegal tobacco products. Read for details.
15 teachers' unions in Punjab stage statewide protests against alleged harassment during election duty. They demand compensation for families of deceased teachers and better safety measures. Read more.
Multiple Gurgaon liquor shops under probe for smuggling now face complaints for serious excise policy breaches, including illegal advertising and selling below MRP. Lawyer demands sealing and license suspension.
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Vijay Nagar police in Indore intercepted a bus and seized 777.6 litres of illegal liquor worth Rs 7.5 lakh. Driver and conductor booked under Excise Act. Read the full details.
Thiruvananthapuram excise department's special drive nets 500 litres of illicit liquor and wash, leading to two arrests. Officials vow to continue intensified inspections to curb illegal trade.
UP Excise Commissioner Adarsh Singh mandates statewide checks on bars & shops illegally serving liquor. Action follows complaints of norm violations & open consumption near outlets.
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea alleging Arundhati Roy's book cover promoted smoking, stating it's not an advertisement. CJI questioned if the plea was for 'unnecessary publicity'. Read the full details.
The Indian Parliament has approved a bill to impose excise duty on tobacco. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Rajya Sabha, detailing the legislation's aspects and responding to queries. Read the full story.
Parliament has approved the Central Excise Amendment Bill, 2025, raising excise duty on tobacco products. The move aims to boost revenue and curb consumption. Read the full details and implications here.
Lok Sabha MPs shared personal battles to quit tobacco during a debate on the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes a new tax structure on tobacco products.
Lok Sabha approves Central Excise Bill to tax tobacco. Finance Minister says revenue will go to divisible pool, with 41% for states. Opposition criticizes move as filling fiscal gap.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified in Lok Sabha that the tobacco levy is an excise duty, not a new cess. The move aims to keep cigarettes unaffordable and revenue will be shared with states.