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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicExcise revenue

Topic: excise revenue

Karnataka hikes excise license fee by 50%, drops earlier plan to double it after criticism

Giving relief to industry stakeholders, the state has also extended license renewal period to five years from previous one year. The revised rates will come into effect from 1 July.

How the non-brand-conscious drinker saved Delhi revenues from excise policy hit

In 2022-23, excise department raked in Rs 6,281 crore in revenue (excise duty plus VAT), retaining its position as the second largest revenue contributor for the Delhi government.

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BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.