Uttar Pradesh is all set to scale up its liquor export numbers. What makes us say that? Well, the state has recently introduced its separate excise export policy for the next three years. It is the first standalone three-year excise export policy and was released on February 13. It has also introduced its Excise Policy 2026-27, which announces the renewal of retail licenses. Here’s more about the introduced policies. Check it out.
The state Cabinet approved Uttar Pradesh’s Excise Export Policy for 2026-2029 on Wednesday, February 11. Excise Minister Nitin Agrawal mentioned that the Excise Export Policy has been introduced for the first time. This is introduced to promote the UP-made products for export. Even Adarsh Singh, UP Excise Commissioner, mentioned that the policy will surely help in creating Uttar Pradesh's global presence.
The twin policies introduced (Excise policy 2026-27, along with Excise policy 2026-29) focus completely on viability and regulatory continuity. Currently, in the FY26 excise revenue for Uttar Pradesh will be garnering around INR 58 crore to INR 60 crore. The FY27 excise revenue is looking to garner about INR 65 crore.
Key measures of the policy, especially 2026-27, include product diversification, promotion of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) brands, renewal of retail licenses, minimum guaranteed revenue (MGR), and rationalization of monthly guaranteed quotas (MGQs). It is also looking at introducing low-alcohol formats in the urban spots.
The existing retail licenses in the liquor trade will have the option to renew the license in the next financial year. The license fees will be increasing by 7.5 percent, helping the retailers to continue their operations from the same location.
Increase Production of Ethanol: The policy aims to increase the production of ethanol and related products using fruit-based raw materials and grains for increasing exports.
Global Presence: The policy will help in strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s stand in the International market by, in turn, increasing the volume of potable liquor exports.
Increase In The Foreign Exchange Reserve: The policy will help in increasing the foreign exchange reserves of India and establish Uttar Pradesh’s important role in the same.
Attract Investment: The policy will strengthen the state’s economy by encouraging industrial investment in the export of potable liquor.
Generate Employment: The policy can help in generating direct and indirect employment by expanding the various connector sectors. This includes packaging, export services, distilleries, and logistics.
Digital Financial Transparency: The structural reform will bring digital financial transparency as the stakeholders will have to route their transactions through a centralised portal.
Excise Export Policy 2026-2027 and 2026-2029 are all set to show Uttar Pradesh’s liquor scene in a different light with a lot of global presence. It will also help in generating employment, introducing digital financial transparency, and attracting investment.
