India: Beer production and supply now normal in Karnataka after temporary disruption

Allaying fears of beer shortage, excise minister MP Renukacharya on April, 10 said there is no problem in its production and supply in Karnataka, The Times of India reported.

A few days ago, there was temporary disruption in production and supply because of change in labels to be pasted on beer bottles following increase in additional excise duty by 7.5%. The other reason for supply shortage was hoarding of bottles by shopkeepers to sell at higher prices after April 1, when the new rates took effect.

In his maiden budget, CM DV Sadananda Gowda increased the duty by 7.5% on Indian-Made Liquor, beer and low alcoholic beverage.

11 April, 2012