Beer Lovers Face Price Hike As Karnataka Govt Plans Excise Duty Increase

In a big setback for beer lovers in top Karnataka cities, the govt is poised to increase the excise duty on beers. Prices are expected to rise by 10-20% for higher-alcohol beers. The proposed plan includes doubling the excise duty on strong beer to Rs 20 per bulk litre. The Beer Association of India (BAI) has also urged CM Siddaramaiah to reconsider this decision.