The Government of Karnataka, on July 29, 2026, published the draft Karnataka Excise (Excise Duties and Fees) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026 under the Karnataka Excise Act, 1965. The draft proposes amendments to the Karnataka Excise (Excise Duties and Fees) Rules, 1968, and invites objections and suggestions within seven days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
The draft amendments revise Schedule A by prescribing an Excise Duty of ₹1,000 per litre of pure alcohol for Beer [Draught/Bulk (in Kegs/Growlers/Cans)]. It also substitutes Serial No. III of Schedule D to introduce revised Additional Excise Duty/Additional Countervailing Duty rates for draught beer based on declared price slabs, applicable to beer manufactured in Karnataka for sale within the State, export outside the State, and specified licensees.
The proposed amendments aim to rationalise the duty structure applicable to draught/bulk beer, including beer supplied in kegs, growlers and cans, by introducing revised slab-wise taxation and duty rates. The amendments will come into force on the date of their final publication in the Official Gazette.
[Notification No. FD 14 PES 2026]
