News India Live, Digital Desk: Liquor price Rise: The Karnataka government has given a big blow to the drinkers. The reason for this is that the Karnataka government has increased additional excise duty (AED), due to which the prices of beer are going to increase. This fee has been increased from 195 percent to 200 percent. Not only this, the prices of cheap Indian -made liquor (IML) brands will also increase by Rs 15 to 20 on a quarter bottle of 180 ml. According to media reports, the Karnataka government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has officially confirmed the increase in additional excise duty on beer and budget IML brands.
What is the reaction to the government’s decision?
The Federation of Wine Merchants Association, Karnataka and Bruers Association of India (BAI) have opposed the government’s decision and submitted an objection letter. According to BAI Director General Vinod Giri, whether the burden of this price increase will be put on the common people, it will depend on the decision of alcohol and beer companies. He said that the last time the excise duty was increased, the beer market had declined for a few months. The growth rate also remained stable at 1%. Vinod Giri says that if the sales of beer further declines, then this decision may reduce the revenue of the government.
The Federation of Wine Merchants Association Karnataka, Bengaluru also expressed their opposition to the Chief Secretary of the Revenue Department of the state. He says that IML sales have declined by 3% from 2024 to 2025 due to frequent increase in AED for affordable slabs. The federation has suggested that the government rethink the decision to increase prices and reduce prices. The federation says that illegal liquor is coming to Karnataka from neighboring states due to continuous increase. However, his appeal did not succeed.
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