GIFT city in 'dry Gujarat' records surge in liquor sales, earns over Rs 87 lakh in 2 years
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In the dry state of Gujarat, the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in Gandhinagar has seen a sharp increase in liquor sales, with more than 60,000 litres of Indian‑made foreign liquor sold over the past two years up to July 2026. The surge generated approximately Rs 87.39 lakh in revenue for the state government, highlighting a significant economic impact within the city’s financial hub. QUOTE: "the state government earned Rs 87.39 in revenue" — Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Deccan Herald
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- Center (2): Deccan Herald, The New Indian Express
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- GIFT city in 'dry Gujarat' records surge in liquor sales, earns over Rs 87 lakh in 2 years — Deccan Herald (center)
- Liquor sale rises 15 fold in dry Gujarat’s GIFT City — The New Indian Express (center)