Sales Tax

Liquor sales continue to thrive despite cess, hike in sales tax

June 18, 2023

Liquor sales continue to thrive despite cess, hike in sales tax

In fact, the consumption of alcohol only soared even as fuel sales plummeted post the measure by the state government with an eye on revenue.

April 01, 2023
Kerala govt hikes liquor rates further

A bottle of liquor under Rs 1,000 will cost Rs 10 more than the budgetary hike of Rs 20.
February 01, 2023
Union Budget Review | I-T proposals make new tax regime more attractive

Raising the rebate limit to Rs 7 lakh is expected to incentivise people to shift to the new tax regime and reduce their tax burden.
December 17, 2022
Liquor prices to go up; Governor approves Bill to raise sales tax

The tax on foreign liquor goes up to 251% with the latest hike.
December 08, 2022
Is LDF govt's liquor price hike a Kayamkulam Kochunni model in reverse?

Both excise minister M B Rajesh and finance minister K N Balagopal said the decision was taken to provide Kerala-based liquor manufacturers with a level playing field.
December 02, 2022
Cabinet approves draft bill for amending General Sales Tax Act

The price of liquor will go up when the Bill is signed by the Governor after it is passed by the Assembly. The prevailing rate of tax on liquor is 247%. This will go up to 251%.
November 23, 2022
Liquor to become expensive by 2% in Kerala

The govt decided to waive the sales tax on liquor manufactured in the state. The retail price is being increased to offset the annual loss of Rs 150 crore caused by the tax waiver.