Liquor served in bars, clubs now set to get costlier as VAT increases by 5%

The state government of Mumbai has increased the VAT on liquor served in bars, lounges, clubs, and cafes by 5%, bringing the total VAT to 10%. This increase will not affect liquor services at star hotels, as their VAT is already at a higher level of 20%. Hoteliers argue that this rise, along with the recent increase in excise license fees, will make liquor more expensive and negatively impact the tourism industry. The increase in VAT is seen as unfair by restaurant owners, as it discriminates against on-premise consumption compared to retail sales.

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