As such the state government netted ₹1,800 crore towards non-refundable application fees for 3,396 outlets. Once the outlet was allotted on a lottery basis, the winner will have to pay licensing fees ranging from ₹50 lakh to ₹85 lakh in six instalments.

Andhra Pradesh government expects to earn Rs 20,000 crore from liquor sales and licensing fees in the second half of FY 25, following a new policy allowing private liquor outlets.

The Andhra Pradesh government projects revenue of approximately Rs 20,000 crore from liquor licensing fees and sales for the current financial year. Nearly 90,000 applications were submitted for 3,396 private liquor outlets,

During the run-up to the assembly polls, Naidu, then in opposition, accused the previous YSRCP government of fixing high prices that do not align with the quality of the liquor.

Andhra Pradesh issues new liquor licenses through lucky dip, transitioning to private retail outlets with fixed prices.