Dasara liquor rush pushes Telangana sales past ₹2,000 crore in 19 days; beer volumes jump 41%
During the Dasara festival, Telangana's liquor depots posted sales over ₹2,000 crore in the first 19 days, a 37 % rise from the previous year. Beer shipments jumped 41 %, and on October 19 retailers bought supplies worth ₹303.40 crore. The state excise department said the increase reflects typical festive buying. Retailers increased inventory ahead of the celebrations, contributing to the overall liquor rush across the state.