Chandigarh Increases Liquor Prices and Revises Excise Policy for 2026-27

Chandigarh's Excise Policy 2026-27, effective from April 1, raises liquor prices by up to 2% for country liquor, Indian-made foreign liquor, Indian beer, and Indian wine, excluding imported varieties. The policy maintains retail quotas and introduces the L-10B licence for sales through departmental stores. The total reserve price for 97 retail liquor vends is set at Rs 454.35 crore, up from Rs 444 crore, aiming to generate around Rs 950 crore in revenue. Measures to enhance transparency include a clearer definition of 'family' to prevent cartelisation in liquor vend allotments.