<h1>Uttar Pradesh Approves 2025-26 Excise Policy: E-Lottery for Liquor Shops, New Composite Outlets, and Fruit-Based Liquor Promotion.</h1> The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the Excise Policy for 2025-26, introducing an e-lottery system for allocating liquor and cannabis shops. The policy merges beer and foreign liquor outlets into 'Composite Shops,' allowing consumers to purchase all types of alcoholic beverages from one location. Processing fees are categorized into five slabs based on location, with fees varying from Rs 25,000 to Rs 1 lakh. Operating hours remain 10 am to 10 pm. The policy includes new packaging requirements for country liquor and increases the Minimum Guarantee Quota by 10%. It also supports fruit-based liquor production with dedicated shops and specific licensing fees.