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Uttarakhand Liquor Price Hike: The impact of 12% additional VAT imposed by the government will directly affect the pockets of consumers. Uttarakhand government has been focusing on increasing excise income for the last few years. According to officials, being a tourism state, the income from liquor sales is an important part of the state budget.
Dehradun. There is bad news for those buying liquor for drinking in Uttarakhand, because this news will have a direct impact on your pocket. By making important amendments in the Excise Policy 2025-26, the state government has approved the imposition of 12 percent additional VAT on excise duty on liquor. After this decision, the prices of liquor in the state are going to increase further compared to the current rate. According to sources, the new rates will be applicable on all types of liquor bottles by December 15. After this, there will be a direct increase in the prices of domestic, foreign, beer and premium segment liquor available in the market.
How expensive will the liquor be?
The impact of 12% additional VAT imposed by the government will directly hit the pockets of consumers. It is estimated that the price will increase by Rs 40 to Rs 100 per bottle. The increase may be higher on premium and imported brands. There is also a possibility of a significant increase in the prices of beer and IMFL. The Excise Department believes that this step will bring a big jump in the revenue income of the state.
strategy to increase revenue
Actually, Uttarakhand government has been focusing on increasing excise income for the last few years. According to officials, being a tourism state, the income from liquor sales is an important part of the state budget. The government expects additional revenue of crores of rupees annually from the new policy.
