Beer prices to soar in Ggm under '25-'27 excise policy

Beer lovers across Haryana will be paying significantly more for their drink, as the state's new excise policy brings a 55% hike in Indian beer prices and a 45% increase for imported ones.

- Leena Dhankhar

GURUGRAM: Come June 12, beer lovers across Haryana will be paying significantly more for their drink, as the state's new excise policy brings a 55% hike in Indian beer prices and a 45% increase for imported ones.

Popular domestic labels like Kingfisher, Carlsberg, Budweiser, and Hoegaarden will see sharp price revisions. A 650ml bottle of Kingfisher Ultra, currently retailing at ₹90, will now cost ₹140. Beers such as Corona and Amstel, previously priced at ₹200 for a pint, will rise to ₹290, while Tiger beer is expected to follow suit.

A 330ml beer bottle of Budweiser and Carlsberg will cost ₹120 that used to cost ₹75, said officials. Canned Beer that costed ₹90 has been increased to ₹130 (45%) for 500ml.

Excise officials said that the cost of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and Imported Foreign Liquor (IFL) is set to rise by 15-20% under the new policy. They cited examples such as Absolute Vodka, which will increase from ₹1,200 to ₹1,500, and Glenlivet, will jump from ₹3,200 to ₹3,800.