We believe in free, fair and credible journalism. Coronavirus tax on liquor: Delhi imposed a 70% corona fee on liquor, Andhra Pradesh increased prices by 75% in 2 days, West Bengal increased excise duty by 30%, Rajasthan up to 40%, Karnataka by 17%. Andhra Pradesh COVID-19 | Andhra Pradesh’s infection tally crosses 8.7 lakh Andhra Pradesh Madanapalle couple pleads for mercy killing for ailing daughter Andhra Pradesh … Liquor prices up 50 per cent in Andhra Pradesh ; This story is from May 5, 2020. ), Business Standard has always strived hard to provide up-to-date information and commentary on developments that are of interest to you and have wider political and economic implications for the country and the world. Our subscription model has seen an encouraging response from many of you, who have subscribed to our online content. “One way to do that is to steadily increasing the prices,” the Chief Minister said. Support quality journalism and subscribe to Business Standard. Andhra Pradesh government slashes liquor prices, cites increase in smuggling . The Andhra Pradesh government on October 29 cut down the price of Indian Made Foreign Liquor in the medium and premium categories by at least 25 to … The rate cut, which the government called rationalisation, was aimed at curbing inter-border smuggling of liquor from neighbouring states that has become … Coronavirus tax on liquor: Delhi imposed a 70% corona fee on liquor, Andhra Pradesh increased prices by 75% in 2 days, West Bengal increased excise duty by 30%, Rajasthan up to 40%, Karnataka by 17%. Andhra Pradesh COVID-19 | Andhra Pradesh’s infection tally crosses 8.7 lakh Andhra Pradesh Madanapalle couple pleads for mercy killing for ailing daughter Andhra Pradesh … Choose your reason below and click on the Report button. By bringing under government mode, three good things are achieved.. Whatever Government do to stop liquor consumption, drunker's will find their own way to consume it. Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approves new DPR for Machilipatnam port Andhra Pradesh Schools, colleges reopen after seven months Andhra Pradesh … ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund Direct-Growth, Mirae Asset Emerging Bluechip Fund Direct-Growth, Andhra Pradesh govt hikes liquor prices by another 50%. The new prices will be levied with effect from 12.00 PM today, as per official sources. The Andhra Pradesh government has enhanced prices of liquor by another 50 per cent on Tuesday, only a day after imposing a 25 per cent hike as shops were reopened in relaxation of the ongoing lockdown.Special Chief Secretary (Revenue) Rajat Bhargava said the abnormal increase in liquor rates was to 'discourage' people from consumption and safeguard health. Andhra Pradesh government slashes liquor prices, cites increase in smuggling . After the implementation of new taxes, the cost of beer will be hiked by Rs 10 for 330 ml and Rs 2,000 for 50,000 ml. The customers will now have to pay additional Rs 250 on the price of 2000 ml liquor bottles. Business Standard is happy to inform you of the launch of "Business Standard Premium Services". The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday reduced prices of liquor by Rs 10 to Rs 280 in two categories apart from beer, to bring parity in rates with neighbouring states like Telangana and Karnataka. The new prices will be levied with effect from 12.00 PM today, as per official sources. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed. As per a government order, the prices of liquor whose existing price are less than Rs 150 is reduced. AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday cut down the price of Indian Made Foreign Liquor in the medium and premium categories by at least 25 to 30 per cent, citing instances of 'smuggling' from outside the state. Jagan government hikes liquor prices by another 50 per cent to revive Andhra economy Sources said the fresh hike (50 per cent) in rates could fetch an additional revenue of … Enjoy Reading! The rate cut, which the government called rationalisation, was aimed at curbing inter-border smuggling of liquor from neighbouring states that has become … This will alert our moderators to take action. Quoting a report submitted by the Special Enforcement Bureau, Revenue Special Chief Secretary Rajat Bhargava issued an order reducing the rates of liquor by Rs 50 to Rs 1,350 per bottle on Thursday. The Special Enforcement Bureau, in its report, stated that smuggling of medium and premium categories of liquor into the state was still high. Previous. Topics Thursday cut down the price of Indian Made Foreign Liquor in the medium and premium categories by at least 25 to 30 per cent, citing instances of 'smuggling' from outside the state.