Alcobev Industry Urges Telangana to Clear Rs 3,900 Crore Liquor Payment Backlog

• Three major alcobev associations demand Telangana government settle over Rs 3,900 crore in outstanding liquor payments.
• Brewers Association of India, International Spirits and Wines Association of India, and Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies raised concerns.
• Nearly Rs 900 crore has been unpaid for over a year by Telangana State Beverages Corporation Limited.
• Alcobev sector contributes over a third of Telangana's tax revenues, generating Rs 2,300-2,600 crore monthly.
• Associations warn that payment delays threaten supply chains, investor confidence, and employment, urging restoration of the 45-day payment cycle.

Why It Matters: Alcobev industry demands Telangana clear Rs 3,900 crore backlog to protect supply chains and investor trust.