• Kerala goes Tipsy on Christmas: Alcohol worth Rs 154 crore sold in three days

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    Kerala goes Tipsy on Christmas: Alcohol worth Rs 154 crore sold in three days

    During this year's Christmas, Bevco outlets in Kerala reported a staggering sale of alcohol worth Rs 154.77 crores...


    Digital Desk: Kerala got drooled over Christmas Party making it a full tipsy one. During this year's Christmas season, the southern state exceeded its previous record for alcohol sales through the Kerala State Beverages Corporation (Bevco).


    In just three days, Bevco stores sold alcohol worth Rs 154.77 crore, setting a new record for festive alcohol consumption.


    On Christmas Eve alone, liquor worth Rs 70.73 crore raced off the shelves, which is an enormous rise from Rs 69.55 crore the previous year.


    FOLLOWING ARE THE TOP 5 BEVCO OUTLETS WITH RECORD LIQUOR SALES-


    1| Chalakudy outlet - Rs 63,85,290


    2| Changanasery outlet - Rs 62,87,120


    3| Irinjalakuda outlet - Rs 62,31,140


    4| Powerhouse outlet - Rs 60,08,130


    5| North Paravoor outlet - Rs 51,99,570


    Kerala not only anticipated Christmas revenues, but also exceeded prior years' income from alcohol sales on New Year's Eve.