The Jammu and Kashmir government has generated ₹2,152 crore in revenue from liquor shop auctions over the last two financial years, while confirming that no new wine shops will be opened in FY27, according to official data shared by the administration.
The revenue was earned through the auction of existing liquor vends under the Union Territory’s excise framework, with collections rising steadily year-on-year.
Revenue Rises Across FY24 and FY25
In FY24 (2023–24), the government collected ₹1,03,462.49 lakh, while revenues increased to ₹1,11,816.07 lakh in FY25 (2024–25), taking the two-year total to approximately ₹2,152 crore.
Officials attributed the growth to competitive bidding during auctions and stable demand across key districts.
Jammu Region Dominates Collections
The Jammu region accounted for the bulk of the revenue, contributing ₹1,96,830.06 lakh over the last two years, compared to ₹18,448.50 lakh from the Kashmir region.
Among individual districts:
- Jammu district emerged as the largest contributor, generating ₹48,350.15 lakh in FY24, which rose to ₹50,913.93 lakh in FY25.
- Udhampur reported revenues of ₹11,322 lakh in FY24 and ₹12,061.50 lakh in FY25.
- Kathua generated ₹10,653 lakh and ₹11,272 lakh in the two respective years.
Gradual Growth Seen in Kashmir Region
While overall collections remained lower, several districts in the Kashmir region posted year-on-year growth.
- Srinagar recorded revenue of ₹5,489.67 lakh in FY24, increasing to ₹6,557.66 lakh in FY25.
- Anantnag saw collections rise from ₹1,403.50 lakh to ₹1,999.50 lakh.
- Baramulla reported ₹872.23 lakh in FY24, which grew to ₹1,139.84 lakh in FY25.
No New Liquor Licences Planned for FY27
The government clarified that no new JKEL-2 liquor licences are proposed for issuance in the next financial year (2026–27). Officials stated that all existing licences are issued strictly to domiciles of Jammu and Kashmir, in accordance with the J&K Excise Act, 1958, and the excise policy notified from time to time.
Outlook
With revenues rising from existing outlets and no expansion planned, the UT government appears focused on optimising collections without increasing the number of liquor shops, balancing fiscal considerations with regulatory and social sensitivities.
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