GIFT City Liquor Sales Surge: 56,638 Litres Sold in a Year, Government Earns ₹87.39 Lakh in Two Years

Foreign liquor sales at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) have witnessed a sharp rise after the introduction of the Wine and Dine facility. According to information presented by the state government in the Gujarat Assembly, 56,638 litres of foreign liquor were sold at GIFT City during 2025-26, compared with 37,162 litres in the previous year.

Liquor Sales Rise by Nearly 19,500 Litres in One Year

The figures were provided by the Home Department in response to a question raised by a Congress MLA in the Gujarat Assembly. As per the data, 37,162.8 litres of foreign liquor were sold between August 1, 2024 and July 31, 2025, while sales increased to 56,638 litres between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026.

Wine and Dine Facility Introduced in December 2023

The state government had introduced the Wine and Dine facility in December 2023 as part of efforts to expand and promote GIFT City as a global business and financial hub. Hotels, restaurants and clubs operating within designated areas are permitted to serve liquor, allowing employees and visitors to consume it on the premises subject to applicable regulations.

Over 93,800 Litres Sold in Two Years

With the sharp increase in sales during the second year, more than 93,800 litres of foreign liquor were sold over the two-year period. The government has also earned more than ₹87.39 lakh in revenue from foreign liquor sales during this period.

GIFT City’s Global Business Profile Drives Demand

GIFT City attracts professionals, corporate executives, international visitors and businesspersons due to the presence of corporate offices and international financial institutions. The increase in liquor sales comes after the Wine and Dine facility was introduced to make the business hub more attractive to international companies and visitors.