<h1>Excise Policy 2025-26 Introduces Composite Shops, Low-Alcohol Bars, and E-Lottery System for Liquor Retail</h1> The Uttar Pradesh Excise Policy 2025-26 took effect on April 1, introducing composite shops to replace separate foreign liquor and beer outlets. These composite shops can be converted to model shops if they meet size requirements and other conditions. The policy allows country liquor shops to sell beer and introduces low-alcoholic bars in select cities. Bars and premium retail vends can now open in IT establishments in development and industrial areas. Additional changes include liquor tasting at production facilities, introduction of 90 ml IMFL category, classified event bar licenses, and an e-lottery system for shop allocation. The policy aims to promote responsible tourism in production facilities.