Festive Surge in Liquor Sales in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

During the New Year celebrations in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, India, there was a big increase in liquor sales.

In Telangana, people bought a lot of liquor, and the sales reached almost ₹1,000 crore in just three days.

Over six days, the total sales were ₹1,350 crore.

In Andhra Pradesh, liquor sales in December 2025 were up by 8% compared to the previous year, with the highest sales happening in the last three days of the year.

The government made sure everything was safe and orderly during this time.

However, many people were caught driving under the influence of alcohol.

The police booked 2,791 people for drunk driving to keep the roads safe.

Many people also visited temples and had parties to celebrate the New Year.

In Visakhapatnam, digital payments were used more than cash for the first time, showing a change in how people pay for things.