State governments in India are reporting a sharp increase in liquor excise revenues for the April-May period, with growth rates reaching as high as 82% in some jurisdictions.
Uttar Pradesh collected approximately ₹10,000 crore during the two-month window, while Haryana recorded an 82% year-on-year jump in its collections.
In related news, the UK recently reported carbon tax revenues topping £20 billion, while Brazil’s federal government collected a record BRL 266.
The surge underscores the continued reliance of state budgets on alcohol taxation, a trend that has accelerated as manufacturers pass on higher costs to consumers.
Experts note that the revenue boom reflects both sustained demand and the financial impact of state-level pricing policies.
This development adds to a broader global pattern of governments leveraging consumption taxes to bolster fiscal positions.
In related news, the UK recently reported carbon tax revenues topping £20 billion, while Brazil’s federal government collected a record BRL 266.8 billion in taxes and contributions in May, marking a real-term increase of 10.7% year-on-year.