Archive · 6 Jan 2026

Gujarat Eases Liquor Prohibition for Investors

Gujarat Eases Liquor Prohibition for Investors

Gujarat, a state in India, has had a law against alcohol for a long time.

Recently, the government has been making some changes to this law to make it easier for people who work in special areas like GIFT City, a financial hub near Ahmedabad.

They can now drink alcohol in certain places with special permits.

This is because many foreign investors and workers have been asking for this change, saying it makes the state more attractive for business.

However, drinking alcohol is still not widely accepted in Gujarat, and the government has to be careful about how it makes these changes.

The number of places where you can buy alcohol has increased, but it's still not as easy as in other states.

The government is trying to balance the needs of investors with the traditional values of the state.

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