Delhi govt mops up Rs 600 cr in excise revenue from liquor sale during Diwali

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government mopped up about Rs 600 crore in excise revenue from the sale of liquor from retail stores run by its corporations during Diwali, officials said on Thursday.

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‘The excise department has recorded sale of Rs 594 crore of liquor from the retail vends during 15 days preceding Diwali, a senior Delhi government officer said.

‘The revenue from liquor sale this year was 15 per cent higher than the sale during the same period last year, he said.

“The sale was Rs 516 crore during the fortnight before Diwali in 2024.