Hyderabad: A bottle of luxury rose champagne that already commanded a six-figure price tag has become even more expensive in Telangana. Following a revision of maximum retail prices (MRPs) for select imported liquor brands, the state’s costliest listed liquor will now retail at a staggering Rs 1,16,560 for a 750ml bottle, marking an increase of Rs 8,360. Despite the latest revision, the premium champagne continues to top the state’s liquor price charts.The revised prices were notified on Wednesday and cover select imported liquor varieties, including Scotch and single malt whisky, vodka, gin, tequila, wine and champagne. Officials clarified that the increase does not apply to all imported liquor brands. Instead, it is limited to products that were excluded from the previous price revision carried out around two years ago.Some premium champagne labels have recorded the sharpest price increases under the latest revision. The MRP of a 750ml bottle of ice champagne has risen by Rs 3,470, from Rs 15,400 to Rs 18,870. Similarly, a 750ml bottle of brut imperial champagne has become costlier by Rs 2,620, with its price increasing from Rs 11,650 to Rs 14,270. Both varieties have registered price hikes of approximately 22.5%.The latest revision is separate from a broader proposal to increase liquor prices across the state, which is still pending before the state govt. A price revision committee has already submitted its recommendations, but the govt is yet to take a final decision on an overall increase in liquor prices, according to sources.Among other premium spirits, imported vodka varieties have also witnessed notable price increases. The price of one 750ml vodka bottle has increased by Rs 860, from Rs 4,190 to Rs 5,050. Another imported vodka brand has become dearer by Rs 960, taking the price of a 700ml bottle from Rs 6,320 to Rs 7,280.Several other imported liquor brands have also seen their prices revised. A 750ml bottle of dry gin has become costlier by Rs 320, with its MRP increasing from Rs 2,500 to Rs 2,820. Another vodka variety has recorded a price hike of Rs 170, taking its price from Rs 2,510 to Rs 2,680. The price of a 750ml bottle of blended Scotch whisky has increased by Rs 370, from Rs 4,770 to Rs 5,140.The excise department has directed wine shops, bars, restaurants and distributors to strictly comply with the revised MRPs. Officials have warned that selling liquor above the notified prices or violating licensing norms could invite stringent action, including the cancellation of licences.
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