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Tasmac to add four new beer brands from other states
Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) plans to add four new beer varieties to its retail list by the end of 2026. The Tasmac board recently completed price negotiations for the brands, which will be supplied by breweries from Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Mysuru.
United Breweries will supply Heineken Silver Premium Malt Lager Beer, Sona Beverages Ltd will supply Simba Roar Series Strong Premium Beer, Mount Everest Breweries Ltd will supply Lee Mount Premium Strong Beer and Stok Strong Beer. Since the beers come under the imported category, prices will start at Rs 250 and they will be sold in regular and elite shops.
Tasmac currently procures 21 beer varieties from seven Tamil Nadu breweries, apart from imported beers. The board's decisions will be forwarded to the government for approval. The excise department will issue a label of registration before supply begins.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Tasmac's move to source beer from outside Tamil Nadu for the second time since 2023 signals a gradual shift in procurement policy. The decision brings popular national brands to a state-controlled market that has long favoured local breweries. The Rs 250 starting price places these beers in the premium segment, accessible only in elite and regular shops. The key next step is government approval followed by excise department registration, with a target of end-2026 for sales to begin. Whether the brands match customer expectations will depend on the final label registration and supply timelines.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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