Liquor manufacturers seek hike in prices citing West Asia crisis
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Summary
Glass bottles, the primary packaging format for spirits, have been severely impacted owing to the energy-intensive nature of glass manufacturing; prices of plastic caps have gone up
Key Facts
TypePolicy
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedMonday, 11 May 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion consumers, 300 million without reliable power
Key Numbers
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Saubhagya: 100% household electrification
175 GW renewable energy installed (2025)
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
Key Authorities
Ministry of PowerMinistry of New & Renewable EnergyCEAMinistry of Electronics & ITTRAI
Key Stakeholders
Power ConsumersDISCOMsCoal IndustryInternet UsersTech CompaniesStartups
The Congress leaders said here that the Bharatiya Janata Party government had tried to suppress the matter for several days instead of finding out the truth