Karnataka's AIB tax reforms boost revenue; several states watching model: BAI
First reported 6 Oct, 14:25 UTCUpdated 33m ago3 sources
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Karnataka’s tax collections rose to ₹22,191 crore in April-September 2026 after the state introduced alcohol-content-based taxation, with beer sales jumping 41.3%. The Brewers Association of India said the results could encourage other states to adopt the model.
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New Delhi: After the initial success of Karnataka's Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) taxation reforms and strong revenue results, several states are closely watching the new regime, which could encourage wider adoption of the tax model, the Brewers Association of India (BAI) said. Karnataka , which adopted the AIB taxation…
During April–September 2026, IMFL sales have held ground at 1.1%, whereas the tax revenue from IMFL has jumped by 13%
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- Karnataka's AIB tax reforms boost revenue; several states watching model: BAI (opens CNBC-TV18 in a new tab)
Karnataka’s tax collections rose to ₹22,191 crore in April-September 2026 after the state introduced alcohol-content-based taxation, with beer sales jumping 41.3%. The Brewers Association of India said the results could encourage other states to adopt the model.
- Karnataka's Alcohol-in-Beverage taxation reforms boost revenue, could encourage wider adoption: BAI (opens Deccan Herald in a new tab)
New Delhi: After the initial success of Karnataka's Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) taxation reforms and strong revenue results, several states are closely watching the new regime, which could encourage wider adoption of the tax model, the Brewers Association of India (BAI) said. Karnataka , which adopted the AIB taxation…
- Karnataka beer sales surge 41% after AIB tax regime, excise revenue rises 13.4% (opens BusinessLine in a new tab)
During April–September 2026, IMFL sales have held ground at 1.1%, whereas the tax revenue from IMFL has jumped by 13%
