Rajasthan hikes trade license fees up to 5x for hotels, gyms and salons in first revision since 2017

Annual trade license fees rise sharply across Rajasthan urban local bodies: hotels pay Rs 15,000-1.5 lakh by room count, gym fees jump 5x, beauty parlours Rs 1,500-2,000. Non-compliant operators face sealing and Rs 5,000 fines, lifting fixed costs for hospitality and personal care chains operating in the state.

— Filed Wed, 27 May, 2026, 17:37 IST · Source ET Hospitality · Updated

Rajasthan has hiked annual trade license fees up to five times for hotels, gyms, beauty parlours, bakeries and food stalls — first revision since 2017. Non-compliant establishments face sealing and Rs 5,000 fines, raising operating costs across urban local bodies.