Liquor to now be sold at petrol pumps and malls in Chandigarh

Liquor will now be sold at petrol pumps, shopping malls and local markets in Chandigarh under the Excise Policy for 2026–27. However, liquor licences will be issued to only those departmental stores or petrol pumps that have an annual GST turnover exceeding ₹3 crore. Under the new policy, the operating hours of liquor outlets have been extended till midnight.