State Defends ‘Made in Maharashtra’ Liquor Policy Before Bombay High Court, Citing 17% Revenue Surge

The Maharashtra government informed the Bombay High Court that its ‘Maharashtra Made Liquor (MML)’ policy has led to a nearly 17% rise in excise revenue.

Collections between July–November 2025 increased from ₹9,665.64 crore to ₹11,299.40 crore.

Defending the policy against a challenge by the International Spirits and Wines Association of India, the government argued that the lower-duty MML regime supports local manufacturers, revives idle distilleries, and addresses market concentration.

The petition contends that the policy is arbitrary and violates Article 14 of the Constitution.

[International Spirits and Wines Association of India v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.]