Visakhapatnam Sees Record Liquor Sales During Sankranti, New Year

• Visakhapatnam recorded unprecedented liquor sales of Rs. 27 crores over the three-day Sankranti festival.
• Daily sales during Sankranti averaged Rs. 9 crores, surpassing the usual Rs. 8 crores per day.
• Factors like government change, reduced liquor prices, and increased cockfighting arenas contributed to the surge.
• The city also saw Rs. 15 crores in liquor sales on New Year's Eve alone.
• Overall, Rs. 120 crores worth of liquor was sold in Visakhapatnam from January 1st to 17th, a 5% increase from last year.

Why It Matters: Visakhapatnam experienced record-breaking liquor sales during Sankranti and New Year, boosting government revenue.