The revenue from the sale of all forms of alcohol in Telangana has doubled in the past seven years. From ₹12703.56 crore recorded in the financial year 2015-16, it has increased to ₹25584.94 crore in 2021-22. The difference is 101% increase.
Sharp spikes in sales were observed year-on-year from 2016-17. This has continued till 2019-2020.
Officials in the State Prohibition and Excise department have cited three reasons for increase in the revenue. The first one is the demand for alcohol has increased from 2016 as they have cracked down on sale of gudumba (illegally distilled liquor).
