Rs100 in Goa & Rs305 in Karnataka, excise duty difference defeats spirit of '1 nation, 1 tax'

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on May 4, 2025
Alcohol prices in India vary significantly across states due to differing excise duties and taxes, with Goa having the lowest levies. This disparity undermines the 'one nation, one tax' principle, encouraging bootlegging and revenue loss for high-tax states. Industry bodies advocate for tax rationalization to promote sustainable...

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Karnataka

State in southern India
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Priyanka Kharge, Karnataka minister, announced that the Union government reversed its decision. He received permission for an official US visit. The Ministry of..
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Karnataka's government is set to establish a social-media regulatory authority to combat fake news and misinformation. The proposed bill, carrying penalties up..
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The proposed bill aims to regulate and oversee crowd management at public gatherings. It is expected to get a green signal in the next cabinet meeting.
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The Supreme Court declined to issue guidelines or penalties against a vigilante group threatening the release of 'Thug Life' in Karnataka, emphasizing the..
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Goa

State in Western India
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant removed Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude from his cabinet following corruption allegations Gaude made against the tribal..
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