Karnataka Implements New Liquor Pricing Structure Across State
Karnataka liquor prices revised. Check new rates in Bengaluru and other areas
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The Karnataka government has introduced a new excise duty system based on Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB), leading to revised liquor prices across various brands in the state. Popular brands like Royal Stag and Old Monk have seen price adjustments in multiple pack sizes, affecting consumers in Bengaluru and beyond.
- 01The new pricing structure categorizes liquor into seven slabs, with prices ranging from ₹0 to ₹5000.
- 02Popular brands affected include Royal Stag, Old Monk, and Smirnoff, with price changes applicable to 90ml, 180ml, and 750ml packs.
- 03For example, Royal Stag's 750ml bottle now costs ₹1,145, while Old Monk's 750ml is priced at ₹1,210.
- 04The revised prices aim to standardize liquor costs across Karnataka, impacting both budget and premium segments.
- 05The Karnataka excise department has published a complete list of the revised prices for consumer transparency.
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The Karnataka government has rolled out a new Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB)-based excise duty system, resulting in updated liquor prices across the state. This change affects a wide range of brands, including popular names like Royal Stag, Old Monk, and Smirnoff, with adjustments made to various pack sizes of whisky, rum, vodka, gin, and brandy. The revised pricing is categorized into seven slabs, with prices spanning from ₹0 to ₹5000. For instance, the cost of a 750ml bottle of Royal Stag has been set at ₹1,145, while Old Monk's equivalent is now ₹1,210. The new pricing structure aims to standardize liquor costs across Karnataka, impacting both budget and premium segments of the market. The excise department has made the complete list of revised prices available, ensuring consumer transparency and allowing individuals to plan their purchases accordingly.
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The revised liquor prices will affect consumers' spending on alcohol, potentially leading to higher costs for regular purchases.
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