Jharkhand witnessed record-breaking liquor sales during the New Year celebrations. According to official data, liquor worth ₹14.58 crore was sold on December 30, and ₹27.52 crore on December 31. Estimates suggest that sales on January 1 ranged between ₹18 to ₹19 crore.
Compared to the previous year, liquor sales on December 31 saw a significant rise. In 2023, sales on this date amounted to ₹24 crore, while in 2024, the figure surged to ₹27.52 crore.
#Ranchi Tops the State in Liquor Sales
Ranchi district emerged as the top performer in liquor sales. On December 31 alone, Ranchi recorded liquor sales worth ₹5.10 crore, the highest-ever for a single day. Previously, the district’s record stood at ₹4.62 crore.
On January 1, Ranchi saw liquor sales of approximately ₹3 crore. Combined, the district registered over ₹8 crore in sales on December 31 and January 1.
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