Record Liquor Sales in the Combined District During Dasara

Excise officials reported that liquor worth ₹68.93 crore was supplied from liquor depots to 295 wine shops and 139 bars and restaurants across the combined district during the Dasara festive period. With Dasara celebrated on the 20th of the month, sales were particularly high on October 17. On that day, liquor worth ₹38.10 crore was sold, comprising 27,211 cases of liquor and 72,885 cases of beer. October 18 was a Sunday holiday, while sales on October 19 amounted to ₹30.42 crore, including 24,491 cases of liquor and 49,803 cases of beer.

Overall, from October 1 to 19, liquor and beer sales across the combined district reached ₹222.13 crore, according to the figures provided by the Excise Department. During this period, 3,64,998 cases of liquor and 1,75,430 cases of beer were sold. The figures highlight the rise in alcohol sales during the festive season, with wine shops, bars and restaurants receiving supplies to meet increased demand around Dasara.