Vizag Liquor Sales Hit ₹1,940 Crore in 2025: Midnight Rush for New Year Toasts
Visakhapatnam district has recorded a staggering ₹1,940 crore in liquor sales throughout 2025, fueled by festive seasons and now peaking with New Year's Eve preparations. Retail shops across the city are permitted to sell until midnight tonight, while bars and event venues can continue till 1 AM under strict excise monitoring to ensure safe celebrations
Excise teams report unprecedented queues at depots and shops as party organizers and families stock up, with apps like "Excise Eye" enabling real-time tracking and crackdowns on illegal sales. This year's figures surpass previous records, reflecting Vizag's vibrant nightlife and tourism boom during holidays
Shops must follow police directives, closing promptly at midnight, while events require prior permissions for extended hours—no unlicensed parties allowed amid the Beach Road festivities. Revelers are advised to drink responsibly, use designated drivers or cabs, as drones and patrols keep a watchful eye on public safety tonight
