RAJASTHAN EXCISE POLICY
1st batch of Agniveers retiring soon: What's the retirement money, career options and benefits they will get
By 2026, approximately 18,300 Agniveers will finish their service in the armed forces, marking a pivotal transition. To ease their shift into civilian life, numerous states have initiated job quotas specifically for ex-Agniveers across different uniformed services and police departments. These initiatives stem from the Agnipath scheme launched in June 2022, which focuses on enlisting younger individuals in military roles.
Delhi liquor policy likely to be extended again as new excise regime delayed
Delhi's liquor policy faces another extension as a new policy remains under formulation. Officials suggest the current policy, set to expire soon, might be prolonged until March 2027. This repeated delay creates market uncertainty for the industry. The government aims to modernise state-run liquor vends.
Budget 2026: Oil industry seeks abolition or review of OID cess on pre-NELP and nomination blocks
As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, the oil and gas sector is calling on the government to reconsider the OID cess imposed on domestically produced crude oil. Stakeholders in the industry argue that the existing 20% ad-valorem tax is stifling production potential and should be revised. Furthermore, they suggest doing away with other taxes like NCCD and Basic Excise Duty.
South India accounts for 58% of all-India whiskey sales in FY25; this state leads the chart with 17% share
South Indian states dominate India’s IMFL market, contributing 58% of sales in FY25, with Karnataka leading at 17% of national volumes, followed by Tamil Nadu. Southern states consumed 23.18 cr cases, while overall IMFL whisky sales fell 1.4% to 40.17 cr cases.
Rajasthan's high gravity brewing policy could solve Beer supply shortages ahead of peak season
Rajasthan will introduce high gravity brewing (HGB) in the next fiscal, potentially increasing beer production by 20%. This new method addresses the chronic supply-demand gap during India's peak beer season. Major brewers like United Breweries and Carlsberg are set to benefit, though other states must adopt HGB for widespread impact.
Liquor at ₹99 or less: High on spirits, Naidu removes hiccups in Andhra alcohol flow
Starting October 1, Andhra Pradesh will privatise liquor vends, extend shop hours, introduce low-priced liquor, and establish premium stores. The new policy aims to increase excise revenue by over ₹2,000 crore and streamline sales. The government will exit liquor sale and retail privatisation through a draw of lots.
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Delhi Police detains people for raising slogans in support of Arvind Kejriwal during IPL Match
Delhi Police detained Arvind Kejriwal supporters at IPL Match. Kejriwal, Sisodia, Kavitha in custody for excise scam. Kavitha in Tihar Jail. Judicial custody extended. Bail pleas rejected. Corruption, excise policy cases ongoing.
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot condemns Arvind Kejriwal's arrest as 'murder of democracy'
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot criticised the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal, calling it a "murder of democracy" without proof. Karnataka BJP President defended the action as lawful. Goa Congress condemned Kejriwal's arrest, alleging a conspiracy by BJP and its allies to suppress opposition voices. Kejriwal's AAP plans protest.
BJP's 'Kattar beimaan' jibe at Kejriwal as Delhi CM skips ED summons again
Criticising the AAP leader for skipping the summons by the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday for the third time in connection with the excise policy case, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said that Arvind Kejriwal is nervous.
"They are cheating the people...": Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot attacks Centre over its excise policy
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot criticized the BJP-led Central Government for unfair excise duty policies, alleging funds meant for states were redirected to the Centre. He claimed the basic duty share for states vanished, replaced by undistributed new duties, depriving states of rightful funds. Gehlot highlighted disparities in excise duties between BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, emphasizing higher fuel prices in MP. He accused the BJP of neglecting public issues and stressed the impending elections in Rajasthan and other states.
CWC meet begins; poll strategy, caste census on agenda
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) is holding a crucial meeting to discuss the party's strategy for the upcoming assembly elections and a nationwide caste census. The party's top leaders are deliberating on election preparedness and narratives across the poll-bound states. The Congress is seeking to retain its governments in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan and hopes to gain power in Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Mizoram.
Delhi DyCM, others jailed in excise policy case, turn of 'kingpin' will also come: Anurag Thakur
Union Minister Anurag Thakur criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, stating that those who were elected on an anti-corruption platform are now embroiled in corruption. Thakur highlighted the arrest of AAP's Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering probe.
Exclusive beer shops to come up in Punjab, says FM Harpal Cheema
The cabinet on March 10 approved an excise policy for the financial year 2023-24, which aims to collect Rs 9,754 crore.
Cabinet rejig: Rajasthan CM allocates portfolios to ministers, retains home and finance
The 15 ministers were sworn in on Sunday for the expanded Gehlot cabinet, fulfilling a key demand of former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot whose rebellion last year shook the state's Congress government.
New excise policy: Delhi may see rise in liquor prices
The Delhi government's excise department, which is in the process of fixing maximum retail price (MRP) of brands to be registered in Delhi, said in an order on Thursday that the wholesale prices of all types of liquor are likely to increase by 8-9 per cent.
Centre making states financially weaker, says Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot
Supporting TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee who has expressed concern on alleged attacks on democracy and constitution in a letter to leaders of opposition parties, Gehlot said he too had raised in the assembly the issue of states getting alleged step-motherly treatment from the Centre.
Beer sales get boost from state excise policies
Helped by summer tailwinds, domestic breweries have not only been able to stem sliding sales but have started clawing back to pre-Covid numbers.
Beer to cost less in Rajasthan from April 1
The new excise policy announced reduction in additional excise duty and MRP on beer, which will bring down its price by Rs 30-35. Also, there will be no more Covid surcharge on all excise items, except Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) and bottled-in-origin (BIO) or imported liquor.
Rajasthan govt announces 2 per cent cut in VAT on petrol, diesel
Gehlot said that the basic excise duty paid by the government of India is part of the divisible pool paid to the states, which has been reduced continuously from Rs 9.48 to Rs 2.98 on petrol and Rs 11.33 to Rs 4.83 on diesel due to which all the states, including Rajasthan are losing huge revenue.
Delhi government looks at ways of boosting excise revenues, seeks suggestions
The Delhi government is also working on a new excise policy for which NRAI had provided suggestions in October. NRAI’s suggestions included reducing the drinking age limit of 25 years in Delhi- which is the highest in the country- to 21 years for hard liquor and 18 years for beer/wine.
United Breweries Q3 profit declines 2.5% to Rs 106 crore
The maker of Kingfisher reported a 2.05% increase in net sales in the third quarter at Rs 3255.97 crore.
Yogi tweaks liquor policy, UP excise collection up by 48%
The auditor has compared the excessive charges on specific liquor brands, a big share of which went to the distilleries, as compared to the prices in neighbouring states of Rajasthan and Uttarakhand.
NDA’s costly fuel policy: In contrast to UPA’s pro-people record, NDA is driving India to energy poverty
Since the Modi government came to power on May 26, 2014, international crude oil prices have come down to 73% of what it was.
Liquor trade raises a toast in Uttar Pradesh
Kalpana Awasthi has spearheaded a new policy to open up liquor business through a tender process that allowed more than three dozen wholesalers to sell alcohol in the state.
India's solar power capacity crosses 9 GW
Tamil Nadu led the chart followed by Rajasthan and Gujarat, Power Minister Piyush Goyal informed the Rajya Sabha.
Congress attacks Raje government for withdrawing subsidy; demands rollback
Assailing Raje-led BJP government in Rajasthan for withdrawing subsidy on domestic LPG cylinders, Congress today demanded rollback of its decision.
Lok Sabha polls 2014: Rajasthan voters get right to shut down undesirable liquor shops
The previous Vasundhara Raje-led govt’s rule of letting liquor shops stay open for 14 hours a day was slashed to 10 hours by the Ashok Gehlot govt.
Rajasthan Government hikes penalty for public consumption of liquor
Rajasthan Government has decided to increase the penalty for consuming liquor at public places from existing Rs 50 to Rs 500 for first time violation.
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