Telangana government announces new liquor shop openings

The Telangana government has invited applications for new liquor store licences. Submissions are open from tomorrow and will close on 18 October. Licences will be granted through a draw on 23 October.

These licences will be valid from 1 December 2025 until 30 November 2027. The tender fee is now £3 lakh, increased from £2 lakh. Applicants can pay this fee in six instalments instead of all at once.

Current liquor licenses will expire on 30 November. Anyone with a conviction under the 1968 Excise Act cannot apply for new licenses. Among the 2,620 liquor stores in the state, there are reservations: 15% for Gowdas, 10% for Scheduled Castes, and 5% for Scheduled Tribes.