Karnataka proposes liquor price hike to boost revenue, beer up 10%

After recent hikes in diesel tax, power tariffs, and milk prices, the Karnataka government has now moved to increase liquor prices. Though Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had announced the plan in the state budget, the excise department issued an official notification late Tuesday evening, proposing a hike of ₹10–₹15 per quarter for economy-range liquors and a 10% increase in beer prices.