The surge came as retailers and consumers stocked up in advance, anticipating heavy festive demand and the Gandhi Jayanti dry day on October 2 Newsmeter Network | Published on :

Hyderabad: Liquor sales in Telangana have set a new record in the run-up to Dasara.

Vends have lifted stocks worth over Rs 1,000 crore between September 26 and October 1.

The surge came as retailers and consumers stocked up in advance, anticipating heavy festive demand and the Gandhi Jayanti dry day on October 2.

Festive rush drives demand

Dasara is traditionally one of the biggest seasons for liquor consumption, with three days of celebrations on the eve, the festival day, and the day after.

Shop owners secured additional supplies to meet the rush, while many customers bought in bulk to avoid last-minut

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