Guwahati: The Assam Excise Department announced an increase in alcohol prices across the board, effective from April 1, 2024.
All categories of alcoholic beverages, including Indian-made foreign liquor, beer, wine, and ready-to-drink beverages would see a price hike.
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According to the new regulations, beer prices will see a minimum increase of Rs. 33 to Rs. 43 per 650 ml bottle, while India-made spirits will see a range increase depending on the brand category, with minimum prices reaching Rs 530 for a 750 ml bottle.
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The price hike extends to consumption via Canteen Store Depots (CSD) and paramilitary wholesale warehouses, though with slightly lower tax rates compared to civilian purchases.
Here, beer prices will see a minimum increase of Rs. 16 to Rs. 20 per 650 ml bottle, and India-made spirits will range up to Rs. 262 for a 750 ml bottle.