Uttar Pradesh has logged an excise revenue of nearly Rs 4,458 crore in June 2025, a 30% jump over Rs 3,431 crore in June 2024.
On the directives of UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the excise department has launched a major crackdown on illicit liquor trade- registering almost 30,000 cases, seizing 772,000 litres of illicit liquor and arresting 5,559 offenders till June in the current financial year 2025-26.
UP Minister of State for Excise and Prohibition (Independent Charge), Nitin Agarwal said a 15-day special enforcement drive was conducted during June 6-20, 2025.
He said in the first quarter (April–June) of FY 2025–26, the department achieved 98.8% of its revenue target, collecting Rs 14,229 crore against the Rs 14,400 crore target.
Compared to Rs 11,783.76 crore collected during the same period last year, this represents a Rs 2,445 crore (approx 20%) increase.
This success is credited to the department’s effective policies and stringent enforcement, he noted.
The Yogi government is committed to eradicating the illegal liquor trade in the state, the minister underlined.
These actions not only contribute to increased revenue but also ensure the safety and health of the public.
Through continuous enforcement drives and transparent policies, the UP Excise Department is not only strengthening the state’s economy, but also working towards broader social welfare, Agarwal said.