Beer on new high: Sales see over 40% increase in first six months of financial year
Published on: Tuesday 06 October 2026
The sale of beer in Karnataka, the prices of which dropped after rate rationalisation and the introduction of the “Alcohol in Beverage” (AIB) regime, has seen a 41.32% rise in the first six months of this financial year compared to the corresponding period of 2025. However, the sale of Indian Made Liquor (IML) grew by only 1.14%.