Alcobev industry pushes Telangana to clear ₹3,700 cr dues, opposes 15-day payment cut

BAI, ISWAI and CIABC have jointly urged the Telangana government to settle ₹3,700 crore in pending dues accrued between December 2025 and April 2026, while pushing back against a new 15-day payment mechanism with a 2-2.75% cash discount deduction set to take effect June 2026.

— Filed Fri, 12 Jun, 2026, 20:11 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Alcoholic beverage industry bodies BAI, ISWAI and CIABC have urged Telangana government to clear ₹3,700 crore in pending dues from December 2025-April 2026, opposing a new 15-day payment mechanism with 2-2.75% cash discount deduction effective June 2026.

Why this matters

Signals mounting working-capital strain between alcobev suppliers and TSBC, with industry bodies escalating pressure as Telangana introduces tighter payment terms alongside unresolved dues.

Retail-company signals steady at 2,789 over the last 90 days.