Delhi yet to find space to run liquor vends at IGI airport
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi yet to find space to run liquor vends at IGI airport

Live Mint  

Liquor will not be available at IGI's domestic terminals here anytime soon as the Delhi government agency assigned to run the vends there is yet to find space for those, officials said on Friday. The Excise department had issued licenses to a private bidder for six premium liquor stores that were shut as the new excise policy wound up on August 31. The capital returned to regime within a year on Thursday with the opening of nearly 350 government-run liquor vends and exit of private players from retail business. The DTTDC has informed the excise department about the problem it is facing to find space to open liquor vends, they said.

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24x7 liquor store opened at Delhi airport
8 months, 1 week ago

24x7 liquor store opened at Delhi airport

Hindustan Times  

A 24x7 liquor store was thrown open for public in the domestic arrival wing of Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International airport on Saturday evening — nearly two years after it was shut due to change in excise policy following a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into alleged irregularities in the framing and implementation of the excise policy 2021-2022. The …

Delhi Airport to have its first 24-hour liquor store at Terminal-3 for domestic flyers with walk-in facility
8 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Airport to have its first 24-hour liquor store at Terminal-3 for domestic flyers with walk-in facility

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Delhi government's excise department has granted a license to the Delhi Consumer's Cooperative Wholesale Store Ltd. to open a retail liquor store in the arrival area of Terminal 3 at the IGI airport, officials said on Sunday. According to an excise department official, this is the first L-10 liquor store of its kind at the Indira Gandhi …

Delhi's retail liquor trade records sharp fall compared to Q1FY23
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi's retail liquor trade records sharp fall compared to Q1FY23

Firstpost  

According to a report prepared by the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies, the retail liquor trade in the national capital has reported a sharp decline compared to the first quarter of 2022, when the scrapped excise policy of AAP-led Delhi government was in place. Despite all the disruptions related to the excise policy changes and the non-availability of many …

Capital added 200 liquor shops since September 1; total at 566
2 years, 2 months ago

Capital added 200 liquor shops since September 1; total at 566

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government’s excise department has expanded the network of government-run liquor stores in the Capital since September 1, when the 2020-21 excise policy came into force and the state opened 350 liquor vends, government data shows. In the future, excise officials said, the department may also propose to include private players in Delhi’s liquor space. The Capital’s retail liquor …

Delhi govt. earns ₹269.08 crore revenue from liquor sales this month
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi govt. earns ₹269.08 crore revenue from liquor sales this month

The Hindu  

Of the 500 Delhi government-run liquor vends, 350 vends have reported an average daily sale of ₹8 lakh since September 1, when the AAP government reverted to its old excise regime. Nearly ₹269.08 crore has been collected in excise revenue by these vends within the first six days of the month, according to government data. Following this, on July 31 …

Liquor shops opened at Delhi metro stations | Details here
2 years, 6 months ago

Liquor shops opened at Delhi metro stations | Details here

India Today  

In a move welcomed by tipplers, the Delhi government excise department started selling liquor in metro stations beginning Saturday to meet the demand of customers. Excise department officials faced a challenge due to the non-opening of liquor shops in 67 non-conforming areas. The allowance of licensees to open additional shops in conforming areas in lieu of non-conforming wards without approval …

Delhi govt opens liquor stores at metro station premises
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi govt opens liquor stores at metro station premises

Live Mint  

With an eye on better sales owing to high footfall, the Delhi excise department has started opening liquor shops at metro station premises, said officials as quoted by news agency PTI. A senior Excise department official said that the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is being approached by the government undertakings to get permission for opening liquor shops at other stations, …

Over 6 liquor shops opened at Delhi Metro stations
2 years, 6 months ago

Over 6 liquor shops opened at Delhi Metro stations

India TV News  

Over 6 liquor shops opened at Delhi Metro stations Delhi Metro: Over six liquor shops have been opened at the premises of some Delhi Metro stations after the national capital on September 1 returned to the old excise policy. The metro stations where the liquor shops have been opened include Rajouri Garden, Badarpur, Dwarka, Mundka, and Karol Bagh. Four undertakings …

Agency yet to find space to run liquor vends at Delhi airport
2 years, 6 months ago

Agency yet to find space to run liquor vends at Delhi airport

India TV News  

Agency yet to find space to run liquor vends at Delhi airport The airport zone faced issues even when the excise policy 2021-22 was implemented in November last year, after the licensee was able to open only six of the 10 shops there by February 2012-22. Liquor will not be available at IGI's domestic terminals here anytime soon as the …

Govt-run liquor shops in Delhi open but with very little stock as old excise policy returns
2 years, 6 months ago

Govt-run liquor shops in Delhi open but with very little stock as old excise policy returns

Firstpost  

Most of customers, who visited the liquor shops, left disappointed after finding out that their favourite brands are not available in the market. Several said they miss big shops and rebates being offered at private vends New Delhi: Empty shelves or very little stock at the government-run liquor vends marked the first day of the return of the old excise …

Delhi reverts to old excise policy, government-run liquor vends open
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi reverts to old excise policy, government-run liquor vends open

The Hindu  

Delhi returned to the old excise policy regime on Thursday with the opening of government-run liquor vends in the city and exit of private players from retail business. Watch: Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar | Delhi Excise Policy | A political battle between AAP & BJP Those fond of liquor may also find many of their favourite brands missing from …

Delhi reverts to old excise policy, govt-run liquor vends open
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi reverts to old excise policy, govt-run liquor vends open

India TV News  

Highlights The excise department claimed that four Delhi government undertaking have equipped 300 liquor stores 130 IMFL 230 foreign brands have been registered by the Excise department. Stock of over 40 lakh alcohol bottles has been arranged by the department to meet the demand The old Liquor Policy regime saw a return as Delhi witnessed the opening of Government-run liquor …

Will you be able to get alcohol of your choice in Delhi from today?
2 years, 6 months ago

Will you be able to get alcohol of your choice in Delhi from today?

Live Mint  

Consumers in Delhi may find it difficult to buy their favourite alcoholic beverages, as liquor vends across the national capital down their shutters. After about 10 months of buying heavily-discounted alcohol under the Delhi government’s controversial excise policy, the consumers may not find it easy to access liquor stores, as private alcohol retailers had to down their shutters in most …

Over 300 Delhi govt liquor shops will replace private vends tomorrow
2 years, 6 months ago

Over 300 Delhi govt liquor shops will replace private vends tomorrow

Live Mint  

Private liquor shops will shut down in the national capital from Thursday, September 1, as they will be replaced by over 300 Delhi government vends due to the withdrawal of Excise Policy 2021-22 and coming back to the old regime, said officials as quoted by news agency PTI. A senior Excise department officer said that this number will further grow …

Delhi's private liquor shops to close from tomorrow
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi's private liquor shops to close from tomorrow

India TV News  

Delhi's private liquor shops to close from tomorrow There are nearly 250 private liquor vends in Delhi currently which are licensed under now-withdrawn Excise Policy 2021-22. Highlights Delhi's private liquor shops will be shut down from Thursday There are nearly 250 private liquor vends in Delhi currently licensed under '21 excise policy People thronged a vend near Welcome Metro station …

Delhi excise policy: 300 govt vends to take over private liquor shops from Thursday
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi excise policy: 300 govt vends to take over private liquor shops from Thursday

India TV News  

Delhi excise policy: 300 govt vends to take over private liquor shops from Thursday Delhi excise policy: Several government vends will be located in malls and near metro stations, officials said. Highlights Nearly 250 private liquor vends are presently being run in Delhi The excise officials said the liquor supply will improve from first week of September A mobile app …

Liquor crisis in Delhi: IGI airport, NDMC areas to keep facing store crunch
2 years, 6 months ago

Liquor crisis in Delhi: IGI airport, NDMC areas to keep facing store crunch

Live Mint  

The liquor store crisis at Indira Gandhi International Airport and New Delhi Municipal Council area would continue for a few more days, officials said on August 29. In accordance with the city government's intention to return to the old excise regime with its four agencies running 500 liquor stores in Delhi starting on September 1, they said that over 300 …

Delhi: Liquor store crunch at IGI airport, NDMC areas to continue for more days
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi: Liquor store crunch at IGI airport, NDMC areas to continue for more days

India TV News  

Delhi: Liquor store crunch at IGI airport, NDMC areas to continue for more days Delhi: The Excise Department has issued licenses for liquor vends in six malls which will open from September 1, the officials said on Monday. Highlights More than 300 vends have been readied in various parts of Delhi 360 liquor brands have been registered so far Several …

Lutyens’ Delhi may not have liquor vendors from Sept 1
2 years, 7 months ago

Lutyens’ Delhi may not have liquor vendors from Sept 1

Live Mint  

With the New Delhi Municipal Council on 24 August turned down the AAP government's proposal to open five state-run liquor vends under its jurisdiction, Lutyens' Delhi is unlikely to have any liquor shops from September 1. All private liquor outlets will shut down by 31 August and only state-run liquor vends will operate in the city according to the recent …

Delhi govt to open 700 liquor vends after controversies on private stores
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi govt to open 700 liquor vends after controversies on private stores

Op India  

Days after Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia announced the decision to scrap the new liquor policy, the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22, the Delhi government has announced that it will open 700 liquor outlets in Delhi. This development comes amidst the recently launched probe into the Delhi government’s excise department by the Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing, due to alleged irregularities …

Delhi govt likely to open 500 liquor stores by September 1: Report
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi govt likely to open 500 liquor stores by September 1: Report

Live Mint  

After coming back to old liquor policy, the Delhi government is likely to operate 500 liquor stores from September 1 as it witnessed the absence of no private player in the retail sale of alcohol, officials told news agency PTI on Thursday. A sub-committee of the Delhi government has given a report stating that the four undertakings -- Delhi Tourism …

Delhi liquor policy: City faces liquor crisis as traders unwilling to place bulk orders
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi liquor policy: City faces liquor crisis as traders unwilling to place bulk orders

India TV News  

Delhi liquor policy: City faces liquor crisis as traders unwilling to place bulk orders Delhi liquor policy: The national capital is not experiencing the liquor crisis for just premium brands, even the non-premium brands are not available at many outlets. Highlights A total of 6 zonal licensees have opted out of the extension and surrendered their licences It has resulted …

Delhi liquor policy: Bars, hotels, shops remain shut as Excise Department yet to issue extension order
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi liquor policy: Bars, hotels, shops remain shut as Excise Department yet to issue extension order

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi government decided to extend the retail licenses for a month 468 liquor stores were running in the city as the government decided to revert back to old policy There is still uncertainty as the order by the Excise department was delayed Delhi liquor policy: Delhi went unofficially dry on Monday with no alcohol being served at hotels, clubs …

Delhi liquor policy: Two-month extension granted to country liquor vends
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi liquor policy: Two-month extension granted to country liquor vends

India TV News  

Delhi liquor policy: Two-month extension granted to country liquor vends Delhi liquor policy: The Excise Policy 2021-22 was withdrawn in the backdrop of a CBI probe recommended by the Lt Governor into alleged violation of rules and procedural lapses in its implementation. Highlights The liquor shops in Delhi will open only after the excise department's order following the LG's nod …

Glass half full: Liquor shortage in Delhi likely despite extension
2 years, 7 months ago

Glass half full: Liquor shortage in Delhi likely despite extension

Hindustan Times  

Despite the Delhi government’s late-evening decision on Saturday to extend the existing 2021-22 excise policy by a month to prevent the Capital scrambling for a bottle from Monday, traders in the city said there are still likely to be widespread gaps in the availability of liquor in the coming days, with vendors and stores unlikely to place fresh bulk orders …

Delhi Liquor Policy Rolled Back Amid L-G's Suggestion for CBI Probe, 468 Alcohol Shops to Shut from Monday
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Liquor Policy Rolled Back Amid L-G's Suggestion for CBI Probe, 468 Alcohol Shops to Shut from Monday

News 18  

Only government-run liquor shops will operate in Delhi from Monday, August 1, till the state government works to streamline the new excise policy, deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said on Saturday. “We have withdrawn new excise policy and directed opening government liquor stores. The decision to roll back the new excise policy comes after Saxena recommended a CBI probe into …

Only Delhi government liquor venders to sell alcohol from August: Sisodia
2 years, 7 months ago

Only Delhi government liquor venders to sell alcohol from August: Sisodia

The Hindu  

Only government-run liquor vends will be selling alcohol in Delhi from next month and the Delhi government has decided to end the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Saturday, July 30, 2022. “We have decided to end new excise policy and open government liquor vends to sell liquor, so that no one will be …

Delhi excise policy reversal: Mad rush at Delhi liquor stores as no private vends from Aug 1
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi excise policy reversal: Mad rush at Delhi liquor stores as no private vends from Aug 1

India TV News  

Delhi excise policy reversal: The privately run liquor stores on Saturday offered schemes like buy one get two free to end their stock after Delhi government announced a reversal of its excise policy from August 1, leading to a mad rush of booz lovers outside the vends. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia earlier on the day said that Delhi government …

Delhi: 468 liquor shops to be shut from Monday as govt withdraws new excise policy
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi: 468 liquor shops to be shut from Monday as govt withdraws new excise policy

India TV News  

Delhi: 468 liquor shops to be shut from Monday as govt withdraws new excise policy Delhi's 468 private liquor shops operating in city will be shut from August 1 as the term of their licences under the excise policy 2021-22 expires on July 31. Highlights The Delhi government on Saturday announced the withdrawal of the new excise policy for time …

552 liquor shops opened in Delhi till January 28 under new excise policy
3 years, 1 month ago

552 liquor shops opened in Delhi till January 28 under new excise policy

India TV News  

As many as 552 liquor shops, out of 849 permitted vends, have been opened till January 28 under the Delhi government's new excise policy, official sources said. The Delhi BJP, which is in power in the three civic bodies - North, East and South - had been opposing the policy by alleging that liquor shops have been opened in violation …

850 new swanky liquor shops open in Delhi today. Know costs, timings and facilities
3 years, 4 months ago

850 new swanky liquor shops open in Delhi today. Know costs, timings and facilities

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Delhi government has bid adieu to the retail liquor business as a new excise regime will hit the city markets today. New liquor vends in Delhi from today As per the new excise policy, the liquor business will now be handled completely by private players. The Delhi government had already issued guidelines regarding placing order and receiving …

Delhi government focuses on smooth liquor supply chain
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi government focuses on smooth liquor supply chain

India TV News  

Instructing state-owned liquor shops to ensure they have sufficient stocks to fulfill demand from October 1 to November 16, the Delhi government on Thursday said it has directed these outlets to release payments to suppliers on time so that the supply chains don't get choked during this period. Ahead of the implementation of the new excise policy in mid-November, private …

Private liquor vends in Delhi set to shut down; owners, employees explore other businesses
3 years, 5 months ago

Private liquor vends in Delhi set to shut down; owners, employees explore other businesses

Firstpost  

Under the new excise policy of the Delhi government, all the 850 liquor vends, including the 260-odd outlets run privately, have been given to private firms through open tender. Naresh Goyal, president Delhi Liquor Traders Association, said the closure of private liquor vends will have adverse impact on people engaged in this business and owners and managers of such establishments …

Delhi Liquor Rule: Over 250 Private Alcohol Shops to be Shut for 45 Days from October; Know More
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Liquor Rule: Over 250 Private Alcohol Shops to be Shut for 45 Days from October; Know More

News 18  

The national capital, just ahead of a festive season is set to witness the liquor shortage as all private liquor shops/vendors are shutting down their store till November. This is happening because of the Delhi government’s new liquor policy. Under the new liquor policy, the government has received 215 bids for retail vends in 32 zones across the city, the …

Delhi's private liquor vends to be shut for over a month starting tomorrow
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi's private liquor vends to be shut for over a month starting tomorrow

Firstpost  

Under the new excise policy of the Delhi government, all the 850 liquor vends, including the 260-odd outlets run privately, have been given to private firms through open tender New Delhi: Tipplers in Delhi may face problems in getting their favourite brands in the next one-and-half months as around 40 percent of liquor vends in the national capital that is …

Delhi Private Liquor Shops to be Closed for 45 Days, Starting from Next Month. Know Why
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi Private Liquor Shops to be Closed for 45 Days, Starting from Next Month. Know Why

News 18  

The liquor stores in Delhi have worn an empty look, where the shelves of the store are empty and are badly stocked. Due to the implementation of New Liquor Policy from November 16, all the private liquor stores in Delhi will remain shut from October 1 to November 16- leading to a liquor crisis in Delhi. Under the new excise …

Delhi govt completes liquor license allotment in all zones; earns ₹8,900Cr
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi govt completes liquor license allotment in all zones; earns ₹8,900Cr

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government has completed the process of appointing new licensees for the retail sale of liquor in each of the newly carved 32 excise zones of the national Capital. This will also mark the departure of the Delhi government from the retail business of liquor in the city as the entire segment will be privatised as mandated under the …

Delhi's new excise policy: Bars permitted to operate till 3 am, walk-in experience at liquor vends
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi's new excise policy: Bars permitted to operate till 3 am, walk-in experience at liquor vends

India Today  

Delhi’s Excise Policy 2021-22 was made public on Monday. Some reforms in the Delhi government’s new policy include permission for bars in hotels, clubs and restaurants to remain open till 3 am and the provision of a walk-in experience at all liquor vends in the city. According to the 2021-22 excise policy, every liquor vend in the city will provide …

Liquor shops in Delhi to Remain Open for One More Hour
4 years, 7 months ago

Liquor shops in Delhi to Remain Open for One More Hour

News 18  

The Delhi government has extended timings for opening of liquor shops in the national capital by one hour. According to an order issued by the excise department on Thursday, liquor shops in the city will now open from 10 am to 10 pm instead of the earlier timing of 10 am to 9 pm. "In pursuance to guidelines issued by …

Ensure sale of alcohol through proper scanning: Delhi govt to liquor shops
4 years, 10 months ago

Ensure sale of alcohol through proper scanning: Delhi govt to liquor shops

India TV News  

The Delhi government has directed state-run liquor shops in the national capital to ensure 100 per cent sale of alcohol through proper scanning. In the direction to the four state-run corporations, the department said this practice is likely to result in the submission of "inaccurate daily sales" information sought by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia after imposition of 70 per …

Delhi govt unlikely to allow opening of private liquor shops in city
4 years, 10 months ago

Delhi govt unlikely to allow opening of private liquor shops in city

India TV News  

The Delhi government is unlikely to allow opening of around 400 private liquor shops in the national capital as they cannot operate in accordance with the lockdown relaxation guidelines by the home ministry, sources said on Sunday. Although 200 state-run liquor shops located outside COVID-19 containment zones have been permitted to open, outlets owned privately are yet to open in …

Standalone liquor shops reopen in Delhi, UP from today; strict guidelines in place
4 years, 10 months ago

Standalone liquor shops reopen in Delhi, UP from today; strict guidelines in place

India TV News  

Lockdown 3.0 comes into effect beginning today and several relaxations will be seen at various places, especially the green and orange zones. In Delhi, nearly 150 liquor shops located outside COVID-19 containment zones are likely to open from Monday as the Delhi government has announced the implementation of the latest lockdown relaxations. According to an official, four government-run agencies, which …

Around 150 liquor shops likely to open in Delhi from today
4 years, 10 months ago

Around 150 liquor shops likely to open in Delhi from today

Live Mint  

Around 150 liquor shops located outside COVID-19 containment zones in the national capital are likely to open from Monday as the Delhi government has announced implementation of the latest lockdown relaxations. According to an official, four government-run agencies, which are responsible for sale of liquor in Delhi, have submitted the list of the liquor shops which can be allowed to …

Delhi, get ready to pay 70% more for that bottle of alcohol, new coronavirus cess kicks in from today
4 years, 10 months ago

Delhi, get ready to pay 70% more for that bottle of alcohol, new coronavirus cess kicks in from today

India Today  

Alcohol will now cost more in the national capital starting Tuesday. Authorities have decided to impose a 70 per cent special ‘Corona-fee’ on the minimum retail price of alcohol in Delhi. The Delhi Police will allow liquor shops in the national capital to remain open from 9 am to 6:30 pm starting Tuesday. However, reports of massive crowds queueing outside …

Delhi seeks list of standalone liquor shops
4 years, 10 months ago

Delhi seeks list of standalone liquor shops

India TV News  

The Delhi government on Saturday sought a list of standalone alcohol shops in the national capital, following the Central government's nod for opening such shops with conditions. Extending the nationwide lockdown for another two weeks from May 4, the Ministry of Home Affairs allowed liquor and tobacco shops to open in the green and orange zones as well as outside …

Delhi govt launches exercise to open liquor shops in non-containment zones
4 years, 10 months ago

Delhi govt launches exercise to open liquor shops in non-containment zones

India TV News  

The Delhi government on Saturday launched an exercise to open liquor shops in those areas where such activity is allowed according to the latest guidelines issued by the home ministry. Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation, Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation, Delhi State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited and Delhi Consumer's Cooperative Wholesale Store have been given the rights …

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