Beer prices to increase in K'taka with 10% additional excise duty
Beer prices are set to increase in Karnataka after the state government proposed to increase tax on all beers to 205% of the manufacturing cost, up from 195%, with an additional 10% excise duty on all beers. Premium beers are likely to see a price hike of around ₹10/bottle, while mid-range beers are likely to see a hike of ₹5.