Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Oct 13: Karnataka has witnessed a significant drop in alcohol sales in 2025 compared to the previous financial year (2023–2024), with the state’s excise department attributing the decline to the recent hike in excise duty. The dip in sales has reportedly affected the state’s revenue and led to a noticeable reduction in the number of alcohol consumers. Beer sales have seen the steepest fall, according to official reports.

Excise officials stated that the increased tax burden under the revised excise duty policy has directly impacted consumer spending, leading to reduced demand for liquor and beer across the state. Compared to the last two years, the decline has been described as substantial.

Between April and September 2023, the state reco

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