Excise

Govt to lose Rs 5,500 crore every fortnight after fuel duty tweaks

A back-of-the-envelope calculation shows that annualised revenue for FY27 will be around Rs 1.43 lakh crore, assuming the these changes remain in place for the full year

Karnataka proposes revamping Excise Act providing a shot in the arm to alcohol industry

In addition, tourism in the alcohol sector will be encouraged by allowing distilleries and breweries to conduct tasting sessions and sell products manufactured on their premises to visiting tourists, CM Siddaramaiah said on March 6

One bottle, many taxes: Why your liquor bill depends on city you are in

While Karnataka charges 80% in form of excise duty on per bottle, Telangana imposes 72% duty.

Excise officials seize 11.5 kg of whiskey-infused ice cream from Hyderabad

Excise officials seized 11.5 kg of whiskey-infused ice cream from a parlour in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad on September 6. The ice cream, which contained 100ml of whiskey per kilogram, was being sold at exorbitant prices. The raid was conducted by a team led by excise superintendent Pradeep Rao. The team found that Harika Cafe was selling the whiskey-infused ice cream in 23 pieces, weighing 11.5 kg. Watch here for more details

Not opening more liquor shops in Karnataka, says CM Siddaramaiah

The Karnataka Excise Department has submitted a proposal to the government recommending setting up of liquor shops in gram panchayats with a population of over 3,000.