Karnataka to end alcohol price controls from April 2026
Karnataka is set to overhaul its liquor tax system. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced reforms including an alcohol-content-based duty structure and deregulated pricing. The state aims for a Rs 45,000 crore revenue target from the excise sector by 2026-27. Technology will enhance monitoring and transparency. These changes will modernize the decades-old framework, simplifying business operations and boosting state finances.