Telangana Liquor Sales Hit New High, Social Impact Ignored
Hyderabad: Edited by Mohammed Naseer Giyas, 6 December Posted on 11:04 AM
Liquor sales in Telangana have touched record levels once again. From December 1 to December 4, alcohol worth nearly ₹600 crore was sold across the state, according to Excise department officials.
Sales during these four days crossed 578.86 crore rupees. Officials also reported a sharp year-on-year rise. Liquor sales increased by 107 percent compared to the same period last year.
Beer sales also show clear growth. During these four days last year, only 4.26 lakh cases of beer were sold. The current sales reflect a major jump in consumer demand.
The liquor policy period from 2023 to 2025 ended on Sunday. Sales during the last two years have been higher than usual. During this period, Telangana recorded...