Delhi noticed a 13% surge in excise income assortment between April and December 2024, compared to the identical interval through the earlier 12 months, official information exhibits.
The Excise Division collected income to the tune of Rs 4,233 crore by way of excise obligation between April and December final 12 months, as per the federal government information. In 2023-24, the division collected income to the tune of Rs 3,718 crore in the identical interval.
The income assortment elevated after VAT (Worth Added Tax) assortment. Final 12 months, between April to December, the Excise Division collected income of Rs 6,061 crore, together with VAT. In 2023, throughout the identical interval, this determine stood at Rs 5,361 crore, mentioned officers.
The information additionally exhibits that the income assortment this 12 months was additionally greater forward of pageant season and year-end, particularly throughout October, November, and December. Final 12 months, excise income of Rs 705.8 crore was collected in October, Rs 760 crore in November and Rs 760 crore in December. In 2023, in October, the division collected Rs 705.24 crore, Rs 604 crore in November and Rs 620 crore in December.
Nevertheless, information exhibits that liquor gross sales on New Yr’s Eve had been greater in 2023 compared to the final 12 months.
Information exhibits {that a} whole of 24 lakh bottles had been offered on December 31, 2023. Whereas, on December 31, 2024, 23 lakh bottles had been offered. “The gross sales had been barely down final 12 months compared to the earlier 12 months as a result of this time thirty first fell on Tuesday and many individuals don’t drink on Tuesday,” mentioned an official.
Delhi has solely authorities liquor outlets operated and managed by 4 companies — DTIDC, DCCWS, DSIIDC and DSCSC.
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