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Delhi Reverts To Old Excise Policy, Government-Run Liquor Vends Open

At least 300 liquor stores have been opened across the city. (File photo)New Delhi: Delhi returned to the old excise policy regime on Thursday with the opening of government-run liquor vends in the city and exit of private players from retail business.The Excise department claimed that four Delhi government undertakings have readied 300 liquor stores across the city. However, trade experts said around 240 of them would open on the first day after closure of private vends on Wednesday.Those fond of liquor may also find many of their favourite brands missing from the shop shelves as just 130 IMFL (Indian-made foreign liquor) and 230 foreign brands have been registered so far by the Excise department.The return of old excise policy, which was in force before November 17, 2021, also means t...