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GOIndia’s Top Liquor-Consuming States 🇮🇳🥃
India’s alcohol consumption trends reveal some surprising patterns across states. Industry data shows that a few regions dominate liquor sales due to factors like population size, urban lifestyle, tourism, and evolving social habits.
🔝 Karnataka leads the country with 6.88 crore liquor cases, driven largely by major urban hubs like Bengaluru and a thriving nightlife and hospitality culture.
🥈 Tamil Nadu follows closely with 6.47 crore cases, supported by its government-run retail network and consistently strong consumer demand.
🥉 Telangana ranks third with 3.71 crore cases, while Andhra Pradesh stands fourth at 3.55 crore cases, both benefiting from rapid urban growth and a large young working population.
🍷 Maharashtra comes fifth with 2.71 crore cases, fueled by metropolitan cities like Mumbai and Pune, along with tourism and nightlife.
📊 Uttar Pradesh ranks sixth with 2.50 crore cases, and Kerala follows at 2.29 crore cases, a state long known for high per-capita alcohol consumption.
Completing the Top 10: • West Bengal – 1.49 crore cases
• Rajasthan – 1.37 crore cases
• Delhi – 1.18 crore cases
These figures highlight how urbanization, economic growth, tourism, and state policies are shaping India’s rapidly expanding liquor market.
📌 Source: Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies
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