11% dip in beer sales, Tasmac to audit outlets

Foreign spirit sales drop by 0.45%; govt instructs officials to identify outlets where sales have fallen by more than 5%

- S GURUVANMIKANATHAN

THE Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) has reported a decline of 10.69% in beer sales while Indian Made Foreign Spirit (IMFS) sales saw a slight dip of 0.45% for August compared to the same period last year.

The state government has instructed officials to investigate the reasons for the decline and to identify outlets where sales have fallen by more than 5%.

The corporation has also asked explanation from the district managers (DMs) and has hinted that some DMs might face suspension if necessary actions are not taken.