New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), the state-owned liquor retailer, will make digital payments mandatory for retail liquor purchases exceeding Rs.1,000 from November 1, 2026, as part of efforts to improve transparency, strengthen financial accountability and address complaints of overcharging.

According to a senior TASMAC official, who cited an official circular, the state currently operates 4,048 retail liquor shops. The official shared details of the new directive on Tuesday, according to news agency PTI.

The initiative follows repeated public complaints alleging that customers are charged more than the maximum retail price (MRP) printed on liquor bottles. The corporation expects digital transac...