Chandigarh okays Excise Policy 2026-27, liquor to get dearer from April
Officials said the policy is designed to strengthen regulation, make it easier to do business, improve enforcement and protect government revenue.
PTC News Desk: Liquor price in Chandigarh is all set to hike from April after the administration approved the Excise Policy for 2026–27. The police proposes marginal increase of up to 2 per cent in the Ex-Distillery Price (EDP) for several categories of alcoholic beverages.
Officials said the policy is designed to strengthen regulation, make it easier to do business, improve enforcement and protect government revenue.
Under the new policy, 97 retail liquor vends will operate in the city. The reserve price for licensing units for the Excise Policy 2026–27 has been set at ₹454.35 crore, compared to ₹444 crore last year.
With the new policy, the administration expects to generate around ₹950 crore in revenue. The Excise and Taxation Department had earlier set a target of ₹900 crore for the 2025–26 financial year.
According to the rules, bar license holders will buy liquor from the two nearest retail vends (L-2/L-14A). If both vends belong to the same owner, they will be allowed to purchase liquor from the third nearest vend instead.