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The UDF government proposed a new tax structure for low-alcohol beverages produced in Kerala and excluded liquor-related dues from a newly announced tax arrear waiver scheme.
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Kerala
Who
UDF government, Chief Minister and Finance Minister V D Satheesan
What
The UDF government proposed a new tax structure for low-alcohol beverages produced in Kerala and excluded liquor-related dues from a newly announced tax arrear waiver scheme.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:00:11 GMT · 3h 8m ago
Where
Kerala ·
Why
The government is formalising the taxation framework for low-strength alcoholic beverages following amendments to foreign liquor regulations and settling pending pre-GST tax disputes.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The new tax structure will increase sales tax rates for low-alcohol beverages (0.5%-20% v/v) to 120% or 175%, while liquor sales tax arrears will not qualify for the Small Arrear Waiver Scheme, 2026.
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Verified Sources & Citations
- HIGHMalayala Manoramahttps://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2026/06/19/kerala-knowledge-valley-foreign-universities-msmes-key-announcements-in-udf-budget-live.html
- HIGHThe News Minutehttps://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/keralas-revised-budget-bets-big-on-maritime-economy-moots-rs-100-cr-film-city
- HIGHMalayala Manoramahttps://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2026/06/19/kerala-budget-20226-oommen-chandy-health-insurance-scheme-25-lakh-coverage-medisep-revamp-live.html
- HIGHMalayala Manoramahttps://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2026/06/19/land-reforms-2-0-land-bank-and-pattayam-drive-kerala-budget-live.html
- HIGHMalayala Manoramahttps://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2026/06/19/kerala-budget-vd-satheesan-proposes-invest-keralam-msme-measures.html
- HIGHThe Indian Expresshttps://indianexpress.com/article/india/revised-kerala-budget-knowledge-valley-students-silver-economy-senior-citizens-10747515/
- HIGHMalayala Manoramahttps://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2026/06/19/kerala-budget-2026-introduces-new-tax-slabs-for-low-alcohol-beverages.html