Is #LiquorFreeIndia possible when 1/5th of states' revenue comes from alcohol sale? | Oneindia News
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Is #LiquorFreeIndia possible when 1/5th of states' revenue comes from alcohol sale? | Oneindia News
#LiquorFreeIndia is trending on twitter, but the question is if its even possible.
The Indian alcohol market is expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% with wine showing a very high demand.
India also happens to be the largest consumer of whiskey in the world.
The sale of alcoholic beverages has gone up by 38% between 2010 and 2017.
The states are now mulling reopening the liquor shops amid lockdown.
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