Uttar Pradesh Excise Export Policy: The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a new excise policy for 2026-27, which could lead to higher retail liquor prices from April. License fees have been increased and an export policy has been implemented, which is expected to generate additional revenue of ₹1,500 crore…
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Uttar Pradesh Excise Policy 2026-27: Retail liquor prices in the state may increase from April as the Uttar Pradesh government has approved the excise policy rules for the year 2026-27. According to a statement, the state cabinet approved the policy, which includes higher license fees for retailers and changes in pricing rules.
Meanwhile, the state government has also released an excise export policy for 2026-27, making Uttar Pradesh the first state in the country to introduce a separate action plan to promote foreign exports of state-made liquor.
New Opportunities in the Logistics Sector
This policy focuses on promoting investment in distilleries, bottling, packaging, and logistics to expand Uttar Pradesh’s presence in the global market. According to the statement, the government has decided to conduct the licensing of composite shops, model shops, premium model shops, country liquor, and cannabis retail shops for the financial year 2026-27 through renewal, initially by receiving applications.
UP Liquor New Rate List (2026-27)
| Category/Type | Old Price ( ₹ ) | New Price ( ₹ ) |
|---|---|---|
| Country liquor (36% alcohol) | 165 | 173 |
| English Liquor (IMFL) | Category wise | +10 to +30 |
| beer | Category wise | ~7.5% growth |
| Country liquor ‘Bachcha’ (100ml) | — | 50 |
| cannabis shop fees | — | +10% increase |
What are the shop opening hours?
This arrangement will come into effect from the date of promulgation of the Excise Policy for the year 2026-27. According to the statement, retail shops will be open from 10 am to 10 pm. The statement said that the MGR/license fee for retail liquor shops has been increased by 7.5 percent, while the license fee for cannabis shops will increase by 10 percent. According to the statement, these measures are expected to generate additional revenue of Rs 1,500 crore for the government.
