TASMAC hands staff first pay hike in 20 years — 25% raise to curb overcharging at liquor outlets

Tamil Nadu's state-run liquor chain gave its employees a 25% salary hike, the first in two decades, aiming to stop overcharging that ran up to 10% above MRP per bottle. The move follows the earlier closure of 717 outlets near schools, bus stands and places of worship across its 4,765-store network.

— Filed Tue, 7 Jul, 2026, 18:37 IST · Source Mint · Money · Updated

Tamil Nadu's state-run TASMAC liquor retail chain gave employees a 25% salary hike—first in 20 years—to curb overcharging above MRP, following earlier closure of 717 outlets near sensitive locations.