Jharkhand Liquor Prices Revised; State’s New Excise Policy Comes Into Effect

The government of Jharkhand has revised its liquor prices, and the new prices are in effect from September 1, 2025. This change aims to regulate liquor sales and the state’s revenue. Various types of liquors and brands are affected by this revision. Let's take a look at what these revisions are and how they will affect the alcohol enthusiasts in the state. 

Jharkhand Liquor Prices Revised

Jharkhand’s new excise policy came into effect on September 1, 2025. This has brought significant changes in liquor sales and pricing across the state. 

Ahead of the festive season, with these revisions, the Indian Made Foreign Liquors (IMFL) and beer bottles will become expensive. However, the premium foreign liquor brands will be seeing a drop in their prices. 

According to the new policy, the Foreign Made Foreign Liquor (FMFL) records a decrease of up to INR 6,600 per 750 ml bottle. The prices of country liquor brands and beer will increase by INR 20. So the price of a beer bottle will range between INR 150 to INR 220. 

Talking about the Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) brands, their prices for 750 ml bottles have gone up by INR 300. So the range of the 750ml IMFL bottles will be between INR 300 and INR 2,200 for various brands. For 375 ml, the price will range between INR 170 and INR 1,300. 

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Individuals Can Hold Multiple Retail Liquor Shop Licenses 

The policy transitions retail liquor sales from government-controlled to private hands. Meanwhile, the state government retains its control over wholesale operations through the Jharkhand State Beverage Corporation Limited (JSBCL). This shift aims to modernize the liquor trade while curbing irregularities and enhancing revenue. 

There were licenses allotted for retail liquor shops through a transparent lottery system that was held in August 2025. A total of 1,343 retail liquor shops were distributed among private players, with provisions allowing individuals to hold multiple licenses, which is up to 12 shops per district and 36 across the state. 

The new policy also permits liquor sales in large malls and departmental stores. While the government will open model shops stocking only popular brands.

The state aims to generate revenue of approximately INR 4,000 crore from retail liquor sales in the current financial year. Out of this target, about INR 2,000 crore has already been achieved from March to July. The department is hopeful to achieve the remaining target by the end of the current financial year. 

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Summing Up

Jharkhand’s new excise policy marks a comprehensive take on privatizing retail liquor sales as well as revising the tax and pricing structure.