Revised liquor prices come into effect from today in Rajasthan

IANS April 15, 2025 131 views

Rajasthan's Excise Department has implemented new liquor pricing across the state, with prices shifting between 1-5% for approximately 1,400 alcohol varieties. The updated rates apply to all 7,765 licensed liquor outlets, with consumers able to check precise pricing online. Excise Commissioner Shivprasad Nakate emphasized transparency by making the new rate list publicly accessible. The department continues to be a significant revenue generator, collecting Rs 17,200 crore in the previous financial year.

"The revised rate list is available to the public on the department's website" - Shivprasad Nakate, Excise Commissioner
Jaipur, April 15: Revised liquor prices notified by the Excise Department have come into effect across Rajasthan from Tuesday. The updated rates apply to all licensed liquor outlets in the state.

Key Points

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Liquor prices fluctuate between 1-5% across Rajasthan state

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7,765 licensed shops implement new pricing structure

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Excise Department generates Rs 17,200 crore annual revenue

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Consumers can verify new prices online

According to the Excise Department's official website, prices of several popular English liquor brands, including beer and whiskey, have increased by up to 5 per cent. However, prices of select brands have also been reduced by a similar margin.

Most brands have seen an increase between Rs 15 to Rs 1500 compared to the last year.

Retailers have been directed to prominently display the updated price list at their shops and sell liquor strictly at the new maximum retail price (MRP).

The department has warned of strict action against any violations. Consumers can report overcharging by retailers directly to the Excise Department.

Excise Commissioner Shivprasad Nakate said the revised rate list is available to the public on the department’s website. Consumers can access the latest prices for Indian-made foreign liquor, beer, and other alcoholic beverages by clicking on the “Approved Rate List” link in the “Public Section” on the homepage.

The Excise Department Headquarters in Udaipur has officially released the new pricing structure for the financial year 2025-26. Around 1,400 varieties of India-made liquor are sold in Rajasthan, and most have seen price changes ranging between a 1 per cent to 5 per cent increase or decrease, said Additional Director Pradeep Singh Sangawat.

With approximately 7,765 licensed liquor shops operating in the state, the Excise Department continues to be a key revenue generator for the state government.

In the financial year 2024-25, it recorded a revenue collection of Rs 17,200 crore -- making it the highest-earning department in Rajasthan.

Vendors, however, have lamented that the profit margins on Indian made foreign liquor have reduced significantly.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Finally some transparency with the price lists being available online! This will help consumers avoid getting cheated. Though I wish they'd reduce prices more - alcohol is already expensive enough 😅
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Priya M.
Interesting how some brands got cheaper while others went up. I wonder what criteria they use for these adjustments? Would be good if the department explained their pricing methodology.
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Amit S.
₹17,200 crore revenue?! That's insane money. Makes you wonder how much of our state's development actually comes from liquor sales. Maybe we should invest more in tourism instead of relying on alcohol taxes.
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Sunita R.
My husband runs a wine shop in Jaipur. The reduced profit margins are really hurting small vendors like us. The government keeps increasing taxes but doesn't think about shop owners who have to deal with all the operational costs.
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Vikram J.
At least they're being strict about displaying prices now. Last month I paid ₹100 extra for my usual whiskey brand because the shopkeeper said "new rates" but turns out he was lying. Will definitely report next time!
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Kavita P.
While I appreciate the transparency measures, I can't help but feel the government is being hypocritical. On one hand they warn about alcohol dangers, on other hand they're so dependent on liquor revenue. 🤷‍♀️

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