ndpl-smuggling-causes-rs-300-crore-revenue-loss-to-telangana-exchequer

A sprawling network of non-duty paid liquor (NDPL) smuggling is costing Telangana’s exchequer an estimated ₹300 crore annually, with private event organizers playing a key role. Recent excise department crackdowns have exposed routes from Haryana, Goa, and Karnataka, where liquor taxes are lower.