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The UDF government proposed a new sales tax structure for low-alcohol beverages (0.5% to 20% alcohol by volume, excluding beer and wine) and excluded liquor-related dues from a new tax arrear waiver scheme.
Kerala, India
Who
UDF government, Chief Minister and Finance Minister V D Satheesan
What
The UDF government proposed a new sales tax structure for low-alcohol beverages (0.5% to 20% alcohol by volume, excluding beer and wine) and excluded liquor-related dues from a new tax arrear waiver scheme.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:00:11 GMT · 1d 22h ago
Where
Kerala, India ·
Why
The government is formalising the taxation framework for low-strength alcoholic beverages following amendments to foreign liquor regulations and aims to settle pending pre-GST tax disputes while maintaining revenue from liquor sales.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The new tax structure will increase the cost of low-alcohol beverages in Kerala, affecting consumers and producers, while the exclusion of liquor dues from the waiver scheme ensures continued collection of outstanding taxes from liquor sales.
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