New Delhi: The Delhi government is likely to extend its excise policy in the financial year 2025-26 as a new version of the policy is yet not ready, officials said.
Reins of Delhi now rest with BJP, which came to power defeating the once insuperable AAP in the Assembly polls last month. The excise portfolio is held by new Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta.
“The new government is yet to take a call about formulating a new policy. So, the current policy that was extended last year for entire 2024-25 is likely to be extended further,” said a senior Delhi government officer.
The four city government corporations responsible for the retail sale of liquor—including the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation and the Delhi State Civil Supplies Corporation—are gearing up for increased summer demand. They have been instructed to stock up on various liquor brands to prevent inconsistency and influence over brand availability.
For the fiscal year 2024-25, the Delhi government aimed to accrue Rs 6,400 crore in excise revenue, amassing Rs 4,233 crore in just the first three quarters. With summer approaching, the excise department has also mandated better storage facilities for beer to maintain proper quality and availability.
