Overview
- Officials say the draft is in its final stages, with a committee meeting expected Monday after a planned Friday session was deferred.
- The plan retains the government-only retail model run by four Delhi corporations, making a return of private liquor vendors unlikely.
- Draft recommendations raise fixed per-bottle retail margins above the current ₹50 for IMFL and ₹100 for imported liquor to encourage premium brand availability.
- Corporations are to upgrade to larger 500–1,000 sq ft outlets, allow more stores in malls, and add roughly 100 mostly premium vends to reduce crowding and improve service.
- After committee clearance, the draft goes to Finance and Planning for comments, then to the Cabinet and public consultation before the LG’s nod, while the existing policy remains in force until March 31, 2026.