Rajasthan Excise Policy 2026: Liquor Shops May Open Until 10 PM, Rates Changed
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News18•29-01-2026, 22:15
Rajasthan Excise Policy 2026: Liquor Shops May Open Until 10 PM, Rates Changed
- •Rajasthan's new excise policy for 2025-29 allows liquor shops to potentially open until 10 PM, with the Excise Commissioner now having the authority to extend operating hours.
- •The policy aims to simplify the renewal process for 2026-27, enhance competitiveness in the liquor industry, and provide benefits to licensees and consumers.
- •Revisions include changes to MSP, MRP, EDP, and EBP, along with increased application and guarantee fees for shop renewals.
- •Environmental protection is addressed with provisions for aseptic brick pack packaging, and excise duty concessions are offered for liquor supply to Indian Army canteens.
- •Strict rules for country liquor mandate 25% lifting of GSM and RML, with penalties for non-compliance.
Why It Matters: Rajasthan's new excise policy extends shop hours, revises fees, and introduces environmental and army supply provisions.
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