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Karnataka releases State Excise Reforms 2026 for public consultation, proposes shift to ‘social cost’ pricing and strength-based tax
While alcohol generates Rs 34,600 crore annually, its social costs -- road accidents, domestic violence, liver disease, alcohol use disorders, and lost household income -- are estimated at Rs 51,000 crore, according…




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