Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Micro-Brewery Launch Stalled: Minister Holds File for Month
The opening of micro-breweries in Hyderabad is delayed because the Minister in charge of excise and prohibition is holding onto the necessary file for over a month.
This is causing uncertainty among excise officials who are worried about meeting revenue targets and opening the breweries in time for New Year celebrations.
Launch of micro-breweries delayed due to Minister Jupally Krishna Rao holding relevant file
127 applications received from liquor traders for units in Hyderabad's core urban region
Minister bypassing Excise Commissioner, causing delay in tender scrutiny and finalization
State government aims to boost revenue through micro-breweries, targeting Rs 30,000 crore by 2025-2026
Excise officials uncertain about convincing Minister to clear file for New Year revelry
- Who
- Jupally Krishna Rao, Excise and Prohibition Minister
- What
- Holding micro-brewery file
- When
- Over a month
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- Unclear, possibly due to disagreements with excise officials
Excise Officials
Minister Jupally Krishna Rao
File Clearance
Excise Officials
Urging Minister to clear file and finalize tenders
Minister Jupally Krishna Rao
Holding file, no communication with Excise Commissioner
- Applications Received
- 127
- Target Revenue (2025-2026)
- Rs 30,000 crore
- Expected Monthly Revenue from Micro-Breweries
- Rs 50 crore
