Delhi govt extends current excise policy for 1 year; retail licences to be renewed

NEW DELHI: (Mar 18) The Delhi government has extended the existing excise regime for a year in view of the pending work on a new liquor policy, officials said on Wednesday.

The excise department of the city government, in an order on Tuesday, extended the renewal and grant of new retail liquor licences for 2026-27 on the same terms and conditions of the existing policy.

"The Competent Authority has granted approval for renewal and grant of new