Karnataka: Buoyed by beer, Excise revenue grows by 14.84% in a month following reforms (opens original article in a new tab)

Karnataka's Excise revenue grew by 14.84% in May-June 2026, driven by a 54.67% increase in beer sales following price reductions from recent reforms.

• Excise revenue increased by 14.84% in May-June 2026 due to higher beer sales
• Beer sales rose 54.67% compared to the same period in 2025
• IML sales declined by 0.35% in May-June 2026 compared to 2025
• Weather conditions and price reductions contributed to the increase in beer sales
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