Liquor prices could increase in Delhi as new excise policy comes into effect

Liquor prices in Delhi might go up as private vends open from November 17 under the new excise policy of the Delhi government. 

New Delhi: Liquor prices in the city might go up as private vends open from November 17 under the new excise policy of the Delhi government. The Delhi government's excise department, which is in the process of fixing the maximum retail price (MRP) of brands to be registered in Delhi, said in an order on Thursday that the wholesale prices of all types of liquor are likely to increase by 8-9 per cent.

"The increase in wholesale price will lead to at least 5-10 per cent increase in MRP of liquor, although the actual effect will be realised only after the new retail system as per the excise policy for 2021-22 is in place," said a liquor trader.

Senior officers of the department did not reply when reached for comments.