Maharashtra: You can soon buy wine from department stores
Is this a Good news or a Bad News for younger generation??
Citizens may soon be able to walk into a department store in Maharashtra and buy a bottle of Chenin Blanc or Cabernet Sauvignon. The state government has proposed to allow “walk-in stores” to retail wine under a new policy, which is being finalised.
A proposal to impose a nominal excise duty of 10% on wine is in the pipeline as part of this policy.
If implemented, this will end the 20-year tax holiday (in force till December-end) for wine made from grapes produced in Maharashtra. At the same time, the policy aims at boosting the retail sales of wine.
Besides allowing sales in retail outlets, the policy also proposes to allow private establishments to open wine bars, where just wine can be sold. Currently, only wineries can open one such retail outlet.
“Walk-in retailers such as department stores and supermarkets may stock wine in separate wine racks,” an official said.
State excise department officials said the new policy will focus on creating new marketing channels to promote wine sales.
What’s your opinion Mumbaikar’s??
With this new rules coming in, is it good or bad?
Pls drop your valuable comments.
Source: Internet
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