Liquor prices in Tamil Nadu to rise starting February 1: Get all the details
Published on: February 1, 2024.
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Tamil Nadu to Increase Liquor Prices from February 1
Tasmac, the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation, has announced that the prices of liquor sold in the state will be increased starting from February 1. The decision comes as a result of an increase in excise tax on liquors.
According to a release from Tasmac, the price of 180 ml regular and medium-quality liquor will be raised by Rs 10. High-quality liquor of the same quantity will see a price increase of Rs 20. Additionally, the price of a 650 ml beer will be raised by Rs 10.
Tasmac is a state-run company that oversees the wholesale and retail sales of alcoholic beverages in Tamil Nadu. It was established in 1983 and continues to be a topic of discussion during the election season.
Despite allegations from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that Tasmac is being used as a “cash-cow,” the current DMK-led government has defended it. They argue that Tasmac is aimed at reducing the number of liquor addicts and preventing the illicit distillation of arrack.
It is worth mentioning that both the DMK and AIADMK parties, in the lead-up to the 2021 assembly elections, promised a phased shutdown of Tasmac. However, the sale of liquor in the previous financial year (2022-23) amounted to Rs 44,098.56 crore, compared to Rs 36,050 crore in the 2021-22 period, according to the state government.
Source: [Business Standard](https://www.business-standard.com)
