Andhra Pradesh Approves ₹10 Liquor MRP Hike, Ends Extra Bar Tax, Launches Logistics Fund

Overview

• The ₹10 increase applies to all IMFL and foreign liquor sizes, with exemptions for ₹99 180 ml bottles, beer, wine and RTDs.
• Retailer margins will rise by about 1% of MRP across IMFL, foreign liquor, 180 ml bottles, beer, wine and RTDs.
• Officials estimate about ₹1,391 crore in additional annual revenue and a ₹340 crore yearly relief for bars from the tax withdrawal.
• Permissions for microbreweries expand to areas within 5 km of municipal corporation limits, notified tourist centres and three-star-and-above hotels regardless of location.
• The cabinet cleared the Andhra Pradesh Logistics Infrastructure Corporation and an AIF-backed Logistics Fund, with the state contributing 10–20% as anchor sponsor and appointing a professional AMC and Trustee.