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UP first state to frame Excise Export Policy

UP introduces India’s first Excise Export Policy 2026-29 to boost liquor and ethanol exports

February 13, 2026 10:33 am

With this policy, the government aims to make UP's presence be felt abroad with liquor brands manufactured in the state

The court was informed that the collector concerned had on January 9 issued an order declaring no sale of liquor on a day prior to polling date (January 14), on the date of actual polling (January 15), and and for the period consumed for counting of votes and declaration of results on January 16 (from 10 am till the results are declared). (Express Photo)

No relief for retailers: Bombay High Court refuses to stay 3-day liquor ban in Mumbai during high-stakes BMC polls

January 14, 2026 11:50 am

The Association of Progressive Retail Liquor Vendors filed a petition in the Bombay High Court, seeking a direction to quash and set aside the order issued by the Collector, Mumbai Suburban, State Excise Department.

Indian Railways liquor policy: How many alcohol bottles can you carry in trains?

Indian Railways liquor carrying rules: Can you travel with alcohol bottles in trains?

November 06, 2025 6:29 pm

Indian Railways liquor carry rules: Among the common questions, many passengers frequently asked is about the amount of liquor a person can carry while travelling by train.

Maharashtra govt plans to lift 50-year freeze on new liquor shop licences to boost revenue

July 13, 2025 3:14 pm

The Maharashtra government's move is part of a broader strategy to increase revenue through the Excise Department.

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Special counters for women at liquor vends in Delhi

October 19, 2022 9:55 am

Currently, about six such vends have been opened in Delhi, some of which are in Pitampura and Galleria Mall in Mayur Vihar.

At de-addiction event, Chhattisgarh education minister suggests liquor unites people, calls for 'dilution'

September 02, 2022 2:16 am

Premsai Singh Tekam, the Congress MLA from Pratappur, quoted from noted poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan's 'Madhushala' to make his point.

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Mahua to be sold as 'heritage liquor' in Madhya Pradesh; experts call for a GI tag, too

November 23, 2021 6:05 pm

"There is such an amazing alcohol wealth that we have in our country that is not celebrated"

Explained: Why are holograms on liquor important?

October 03, 2019 8:55 am

Holograms are small chip like stickers that were introduced in Chandigarh’s Excise Policy in the year 2017-18 to curb liquor smuggling and to curtail the sale of spurious liquor.