Bengaluru, June 16 -- Karnataka has witnessed an unprecedented surge in liquor sales, with the state recording its highest-ever revenue from alcohol within a span of just 30 days. The implementation of the new Excise Policy has turned into a major revenue booster for the government, helping the Excise Department collect more than Rs 3,500 crore in a single month.

According to official figures, liquor sales between May and June have broken all previous records, reflecting a sharp increase in both consumption and revenue generation. The new taxation model, introduced under the revised excise framework, has significantly contributed to the record collections, making it one of the most successful revenue periods in the department's history....