Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Uttar Pradesh Liquor Exports Surge As Global Markets Open
Uttar Pradesh is selling much more locally made alcohol to other countries.
Its liquor exports grew much faster than India’s overall exports.
The state is now the third-largest liquor-exporting state in India.
A new three-year policy made exporting cheaper by removing some fees.
It also lowered certain bottling charges for liquor and beer sent overseas.
These changes are encouraging companies to build or restart factories.
Several projects are being developed in places such as Unnao, Hardoi and Moradabad.
Officials say the industry also supports farming, packaging, transport and storage businesses.
Uttar Pradesh liquor exports rose 84.5% year-on-year, lifting its share of India’s exports from 8.1% to 14%.
The state moved from fifth to third among India’s liquor-exporting states, behind Maharashtra and Punjab.
Uttar Pradesh exported alcoholic beverages worth Rs 122.3 crore in April-June 2026-27, nearly 13% of India’s total.
The Excise Export Policy 2026-29 abolished franchise and brand-registration fees and reduced export-related bottling costs.
New or revived projects by companies including United Breweries and Allied Blenders and Distillers are adding investment across the state.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh government, liquor manufacturers and exporters, including United Breweries, Mount Everest Breweries, Allied Blenders and Distillers, and Kian Distillery.
- What
- Uttar Pradesh’s alcoholic-beverage exports increased sharply after the state introduced a dedicated export policy.
- When
- The Excise Export Policy 2026-29 took effect on April 1; April-June data covered the first quarter of 2026-27.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India, with investment projects reported in Unnao, Hardoi, Farrukhabad, Moradabad and Gorakhpur.
- Why
- The policy aims to make locally manufactured liquor more competitive overseas by reducing regulatory and export-related costs.
- Export growth
- Uttar Pradesh liquor exports rose 84.5% year-on-year.
- National share
- The state’s share of India’s liquor exports increased from 8.1% to 14%.
- State ranking
- Uttar Pradesh moved from fifth to third among India’s liquor-exporting states.
- April-June exports
- The state exported alcoholic beverages worth Rs 122.3 crore during the first quarter of 2026-27.
- National comparison
- India exported alcoholic beverages worth Rs 965 crore during April-June 2026-27.
- Policy period
- The Excise Export Policy 2026-29 began on April 1.
- Fee changes
- The policy abolished franchise fees on foreign liquor, beer and wine and waived brand-registration fees.