Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Haryana Liquor Vend Auctions Rake in Over Rs 14,300 Crore
Haryana held auctions for liquor licenses, bringing in a lot of money for the state.
Gurgaon was the top performer, contributing a large portion of the total revenue.
The auctions went smoothly and finished early this year.
The government is aiming for a high revenue target with the new policy.
Stricter law enforcement helped the auctions' success.
There are many liquor zones in Haryana, each with two vends allowed.
The auction involved a lot of bidding and increased revenues.
Haryana's liquor vend auctions for 2025-27 policy generated over Rs 14,300 crore.
Gurgaon contributed the most with Rs 3,875 crore, accounting for 27% of the total.
The excise department successfully auctioned all 1,194 retail liquor zones, issuing licenses for 2,388 vends.
Auctions concluded a month earlier than last year due to the 2025-27 Excise Policy.
The government set a revenue target of Rs 14,064 crore under the new excise policy.
- Who
- Haryana Excise Department and liquor vendors.
- What
- Liquor vend auctions in Haryana.
- When
- Auctions concluded in July.
- Where
- Haryana, particularly in Gurgaon.
- Why
- To generate revenue for the state government.
- Total Revenue
- Rs 14,342 crore
- Gurgaon Contribution
- Rs 3,875 crore
- Number of Zones Auctioned
- 1,194
- Licenses Issued
- 2,388
- Revenue Target
- Rs 14,064 crore