India, April 13 -- The Gautam Budh Nagar has raised a revenue of around Rs.28 crore following allocation process of liquor shops with over 4,000 applicants vying for just 30 outlets in the latest round of e-lottery under the 2026-27 excise policy, officials said on Sunday.

The district, according to officials, recorded the "highest number of applications in Uttar Pradesh" for liquor shop allocations under the policy.

In a statement, district excise officer Subodh Kumar said the figures reflect both the scale of interest and the district's revenue potential. "We received an unprecedented response in this phase, with Gautam Budh Nagar recording the highest number of applications in the state. The demand was particularly strong for country...