Beer sales jump 42% in Visakhapatnam district this summer
Beer sales in Visakhapatnam district have surged by 42% this summer compared to last year. The increase is attributed to high temperatures and changes in the retail liquor system, which have made chilled beer more accessible. Meanwhile, sales of Indian Made Liquor have slightly declined during the same period.
- ▪Beer sales in Visakhapatnam district rose to 6,43,158 cases between March 1 and May 25 this year.
- ▪This represents a 42.32% increase over the same period last year.
- ▪Sales of Indian Made Liquor decreased by 1.56% during the same timeframe.
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With temperatures soaring and humidity high, beer sales in Visakhapatnam district have risen sharply this summer and recorded a significant increase over the same period last year.Statistics from the Excise and Prohibition Department show that around 6,43,158 cases of beer were sold in the district between March 1 and May 25 this year, against 4,51,912 cases in the same period in 2025. This marks an increase of 42.32% in beer consumption.Officials attribute the rise mainly to the harsh summer across the region. Authorities also said changes in the retail liquor system have played a part in boosting beer sales.
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