The Excise Department reported a total revenue of Rs. 227 billion for 2024, narrowly missing the Government’s target of Rs. 232 billion. Despite falling short, the department demonstrated strong performance in certain months, with December recording the highest revenue of Rs. 26 billion.
However, May saw the lowest revenue generation, with Rs. 14.3 billion. Other notable figures include Rs. 23.1 billion in April, Rs. 20.3 billion in August, and Rs. 20 billion in November.
A spokesperson for the department attributed the shortfall in meeting the annual target to the increasing prevalence of illegal alcohol consumption, which poses a significant challenge to legitimate revenue collection. The department’s efforts to curb illicit activities and sustain revenue generation remain a critical focus for the upcoming year.
