The alcobev associations have alleged that nearly Rs 900 crore has remained unpaid for over a year
The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), which represents the domestic liquor industry, said it is "fraught with danger" for the Indian industry and will reduce the state government's revenues.
Industry bodies such as the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), the International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI) and the All India Brewers' Association (AIBA) said refilling stocks at retail outlets is a major challenge under the current circumstances due to several issues in supply chain and labour shortage.