Dussehra Liquor Sales in Telangana Cross Rs 2,000 Crore in 19 Days

Liquor sales in Telangana recorded a massive surge during the Dussehra festival season. In the first 19 days of October, liquor worth over Rs 2,000 crore was sold across the state.

Compared to the same period last year, liquor depot sales witnessed a growth of 37 percent. Demand for beer saw a notable jump, with sales increasing by 41 percent compared to the previous year.

On October 19 alone, wine shop vendors purchased stock worth Rs 303.40 crore from depots as festive celebrations peaked. Festive occasions usually drive up excise revenues in the state, and officials expect sales to increase further during the remaining festival days.