Kerala's Bevco Reports Record Rs 770 Crore Liquor Sales in Eight Days of Onam
Kerala's state-run Bevco recorded liquor sales of approximately Rs 770 crore during the first eight days of the 10-day Onam festival, surpassing last year's Rs 695 crore for the same period. On Uthradam day, sales were Rs 126.31 crore, slightly lower than the previous year's Rs 137.64 crore. Officials expect this year's total Onam season sales to exceed last year's Rs 826 crore. Bevco manages the sale and distribution of various liquors across Kerala.
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news18 broke this story on 27 Aug, 06:46 am. Other outlets followed.
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