Maharashtra Liquor Prices Set to Rise!

Written By: Danish

Maharashtra government increases excise duty on all liquor categories. Expected to generate ₹14,000 crore additional revenue annually.

Hike

Country liquor tax up to ₹205/liter (from ₹180). IMFL tax now 4.5x production cost (was 3x). Premium liquor at ₹360.

New Rates

New Maharashtra Made Liquor (MML) category introduced at ₹148. Made from local grains to promote state producers.

MML Launch

AI-powered control rooms to monitor distilleries. Targets illegal trade and brings transparency to liquor industry.

Monitoring

New excise offices in Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Thane & Ahilyanagar. Strict enforcement of liquor laws planned.

Implementation

Price increase affects all categories: Country (₹80), MML (₹148), IMFL (₹205), Premium (₹360). Bars may revise rates soon.

Impact

Changes implemented immediately. Consumers to feel pinch at retail outlets. Government aims to curb excessive drinking.

Effective

Last slideeeeee