‘Made in UP’ liquor remains in high spirits

Lucknow: Made in Uttar Pradesh liquor is keeping everyone in high spirits. The demand for bottled liquor that is exported out of the state to foreign destinations has grown significantly during the year 2022-23.

The provisional figures released by the excise department (demand between April 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022), have established at least 23 per cent increased demand for UP-based liquor brands compared to the previous fiscal year.

While during the 2021-22 fiscal year, a total of 7.74 lakh cases of alcoholic beverages were sold abroad, during the nine-month period of the FY 2022-23, the state has already exported 9.48 lakh cases.