Delhi Excise Revenue Rises 17% in June Quarter; Wider Liquor Brand Availability Drives Growth

The Delhi government has set an excise revenue target of ₹7,200 crore for FY2026-27, following collections of around ₹7,148 crore in FY2025-26. 

During the current June quarter, the Excise Department collected around ₹1,038 crore, compared with ₹885 crore in the corresponding period last year, registering a 17% increase. 

Retail Framework In Delhi 

Delhi continues to operate under the pre-2021 excise framework, which came into effect in September 2022 after the withdrawal of the 2021-22 excise policy. Since then, the earlier framework has been extended periodically. 

Retail liquor sales are managed by the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC), Delhi State Civil Supplies Corporation (DSCSC) and Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC). 

The capital currently has more than 700 liquor vends and over 900 hotels, clubs and restaurants licensed to serve alcohol. 

Brand Registrations and Consumer Trends 

Officials attributed the increase in revenue primarily to the greater availability of liquor brands across retail outlets. 

They also stated that uncertainty surrounding policy implementation last year had slowed the registration of new brands. With the situation now stabilised, authorities have expanded the variety of brands available in the retail market. 

According to officials, the broader product availability has also reduced the outflow of consumers to Noida and Gurugram, where wider brand choices and competitive pricing had previously attracted buyers. 

Revenue Outlook 

Officials said the increase in registered liquor brands is expected to provide consumers with greater choice and enable Delhi to regain market share lost in recent years. 

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Conclusion 

Delhi’s excise department continues to expand brand availability across the retail market under the existing policy framework while targeting higher revenue collections in FY2026-27. 

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