For the year 2021-22, the Tamil Nadu government has earned revenues to the tune of ₹36,013.14 crore through sale of liquor, a ₹2,201.99 crore increase when compared to last year. During 2020-21, the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) revenue stood at ₹33,811.15 crore.
An analyst who tracks the liquor industry in Tamil Nadu said the increase in revenue was not because of sales but due to price hike. When liquor rates were increased in March this year, government sources mentioned that it would fetch additional revenues.