Liquor industry bodies flag K’taka Alcohol-in-Beverage excise plan’s uneven impact across categories

Karnataka's proposed Alcohol-in-Beverage taxation system has triggered mixed responses from industry bodies. The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies cautions that the framework may disproportionately affect high-volume, lower-priced Indian Made Foreign Liquor segments if not carefully balanced. In contrast, the Brewers Association of India strongly backs the shift, framing it as a structural correction that aligns with global practices and recommendations of the World Health Organization.