Karnataka’s local alcohol manufacturers have urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to revisit a proposed liquor tax system, arguing it tilts benefits toward multinational premium brands while making cheaper local products less competitive. Distillers claim the design of the tax structure could shift consumer demand away from regional players, threatening their business stability and market share.
Alcohol producers in Bengaluru want Karnataka’s government to revisit proposed excise duty rules. They fear an AIB (alcohol-in-beverage) based structure could mirror a European model and worsen pricing outcomes. While the plan reduces pricing slabs, distillers worry duty hikes in lower slabs may raise costs for entry-level products, and are urging moderation.
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