Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Liquor Sales Rise in Delhi
Liquor sales in Delhi have gone up by 6% in the financial year 2024-25 compared to the previous year.
This is good news for the Delhi government because they earned more money from taxes on liquor, about Rs 8,254.76 crore.
However, the sale of Indian beer has decreased by 12% over the last three years.
The number of places where you can buy liquor has increased, but the number of hotels, clubs, and restaurants with liquor licenses has decreased.
The Delhi government is working on a new plan for liquor sales that will start in 2026-27.
Liquor sales in Delhi increased by 6% in 2024-25.
Indian beer sales declined by 12% from 2021-22 to 2024-25.
Excise revenue rose to Rs 8,254.76 crore in 2024-25, an 11% increase.
Number of retail liquor vends increased from 673 to 714.
Delhi government is framing a new excise policy for 2026-27.
- Who
- Delhi government and liquor retailers
- What
- Increase in liquor sales and excise revenue
- When
- Financial year 2024-25
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Recovery from retail trade disruption and changes in excise policy
- Liquor Sales Increase
- 6% in 2024-25
- Indian Beer Sales
- Declined 12% from 2021-22 to 2024-25
- Excise Revenue
- Rs 8,254.76 crore in 2024-25
- Retail Liquor Vends
- 714 in 2024-25
- Licensed Hotels, Clubs, Restaurants
- 1,017 in 2024-25
- Liquor Brands Registered
- 1,579 in 2024-25
- New Excise Policy
- Expected in 2026-27