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Telangana liquor sales surge past ₹2,000 crore ahead of Dasara festivities
Strong consumer demand during the festival season has driven liquor depot revenues in Telangana to cross the ₹2,000 crore mark within 19 days, with beer sales recording a particularly sharp 41 percent jump. Single-day sales peaked at ₹303.40 crore on October 19 as retailers rushed to build inventory ahead of the celebrations.
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Telangana's liquor industry is witnessing robust pre-Dasara purchasing patterns, with overall depot sales climbing 37 percent compared to the corresponding period last year. The surge reflects traditional festival-season consumption habits across the state, as households and retailers stock up ahead of one of India's major celebratory periods.
Beer emerged as the standout performer in this year's sales trajectory, registering a 41 percent volume increase over the previous year. This growth significantly outpaced other liquor categories, suggesting a shifting consumer preference toward beer products during the festive season in the state.
Retailers reported accelerated procurement activities in mid-October, with October 19 marking the peak purchasing day. On that single date, liquor depots recorded supplies valued at ₹303.40 crore, underscoring the intensity of festival-season demand. Industry analysts attribute the spike to retailers ensuring adequate stock levels to meet anticipated customer demand throughout the Dasara festivities.
The sustained sales momentum over the 19-day period indicates strong consumer spending confidence heading into the festival season. Market observers will be monitoring whether these elevated purchase patterns stabilize or recede once Dasara celebrations conclude.