Industry bodies give mixed response to overhaul of liquor tax framework in Karnataka
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Summary
The Brewers Association of India described the move to an Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) framework as a “watershed moment” for the sector
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Jal Jeevan Mission: Rs 60,000 crore/year
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right