Gautam Budh Nagar Raises ₹28 Crore from Liquor Shop Allocations Amid High Demand
Liquor shop allocations raise ₹28 crore in GB Nagar; highest applications in UP
Hindustan Times
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Gautam Budh Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh, India, has generated approximately ₹28 crore (roughly $3.4 million USD) from the allocation of liquor shops, attracting over 4,000 applicants for just 30 outlets. This reflects the highest number of applications in the state under the 2026-27 excise policy.
- 01Gautam Budh Nagar raised ₹28 crore from liquor shop allocations.
- 02Over 4,000 applications were received for just 30 outlets.
- 03The district recorded the highest number of applications in Uttar Pradesh.
- 04The allocation process was conducted through a transparent e-lottery system.
- 05This allocation sets a strong revenue base for the current financial year.
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In Gautam Budh Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, the recent allocation of liquor shops has raised approximately ₹28 crore (about $3.4 million USD) in revenue. The district saw a remarkable 4,047 applications for just 30 outlets, making it the highest in the state under the 2026-27 excise policy. District excise officer Subodh Kumar noted the significant interest, particularly for country liquor shops, which received the majority of applications. The allocation process was conducted via an e-lottery system, ensuring fairness and transparency, with live displays to maintain integrity. This revenue generation marks a substantial contribution to the district's excise collections, establishing a strong financial foundation for the year ahead. The current phase follows a previous round where over 18,000 applications were submitted for more than 500 shops.
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The revenue generated will significantly contribute to the district's excise collections, potentially impacting local development and public services.
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