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Maharashtra Hotel Association Held One-Day Strike to Oppose Duty Hike on Alcohol

  • All bars and permit rooms in Maharashtra held a strike on July 14 against tax hikes, called by the Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association .
  • AHAR criticized the 10% VAT increase on liquor and other tax hikes, stating they threaten many small businesses recovering from the pandemic.
  • The hospitality industry in Maharashtra, valued at INR 1.5 lakh-crore, supports over 20 lakh jobs and nearly 48,000 vendors, according to AHAR.
  • Jimmy Shaw, president of HRAWI, expressed that the tax hikes could lead to mass closures and significant job losses in the industry.
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Maharashtra Bar Closed Today: The Hotel and Restaurant Association is holding a statewide protest today against the Maharashtra government's increase in excise duty, VAT and license fees.

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mypunepulse.com broke the news in on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
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