Tamil Nadu Introduces New Fee on IMFS, Beer, Wine & More Amid Thalapathy Vijay's Attacks on TASMAC

Vijay Thalapathy led Tamil Nadu government has introduced a new fee on liquor manufactured within the state in a move aimed at increasing government revenue. The new charges will apply to Indian Made Foreign Spirits (IMFS), beer and wine before they are released from factories for sale.

Tamil Nadu Government Announces New Liquor Fee

The state government expects the revised fee structure to generate around Rs 600 crore in additional revenue every year. The notification was issued by the Home, Prohibition and Excise Department on June 5.

New Charges on IMFS, Beer and Wine in Tamil Nadu; Check Latest Rates

Under the new rules, liquor manufacturers will have to pay a fixed fee on every case produced and sold in the state.

IMFS: Rs 90 per case
Beer: Rs 40 per case
Wine: Rs 20 per case

The charges will be collected before products leave manufacturing units and enter the distribution network.

Why Has Tamil Nadu Introduced the New Fee on Liquor?

Officials say the move is intended to strengthen state revenue collections and bring greater clarity to the liquor taxation system. Industry experts believe similar costs were already being factored into product pricing, but the new rules formally channel the amount directly into the state treasury.

The changes have been introduced through amendments to existing excise-related regulations that have been in place for several decades.

TASMAC Sales Expected to Support Revenue Goal

Tamil Nadu's liquor market remains one of the largest in the country. The state's retail liquor network, TASMAC, sells millions of cases of spirits and beer every year.

According to estimates, annual sales volumes are large enough to help the government comfortably achieve its additional revenue target of Rs 600 crore through the newly introduced levy.

Liquor Remains a Major Revenue Source for Tamil Nadu

The liquor sector continues to be one of Tamil Nadu's biggest contributors to government finances. Revenue from excise duty and VAT on liquor reached around Rs 48,344 crore during 2024-25, compared with Rs 45,856 crore in the previous financial year.

With demand for alcoholic beverages remaining strong, the government expects the new fee structure to further strengthen revenue collections while ensuring a more streamlined taxation framework for the industry.

The decision comes against the backdrop of steadily rising earnings from alcohol-related taxes. Liquor remains one of Tamil Nadu's largest sources of revenue, contributing significantly through excise duties and value-added tax collections. During 2024-25, revenue from liquor sales touched approximately Rs 48,344 crore, marking an increase from Rs 45,856 crore recorded in the previous financial year.

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