Summary:
The duty on mild beer was increased to 25 per cent and for strong beer, it was raised to 35 per cent cent. The state excise department collates data about sales of country liquor, IMFL, beer and wine. The dip in sale of beer is due to a steep price rise, hoteliers say. (Representational image)When it comes to alcohol, it seems Pune residents have chucked their pint of beer for something stronger. Gaurav Khandelwal (22), an intern with an Chartered Accountancy firm, rued about the price rise that has forced him to cut down on his drinking..