Politics● Low2h ago · Nov 4, 2026, 5:03 AM
Why are Tasmac staff opposing the liquor bottle ‘buyback’ scheme in Tamil Nadu? | Explained
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hindu · South Asia
Tasmac last week announced a ₹10 increase in the MRP of all liquor variants from November 1, 2026, by introducing an environment cess, with consumers eligible for a ₹10 refund upon returning empty bottles
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