Price Decoded · Lakshadweep

Liquor prices & excise duty in Lakshadweep (2026)

Lakshadweep is a dry UT; alcohol sale is prohibited (with limited exceptions historically tied to tourism).

Retail model	Prohibition
Relative price	Dry state (no legal retail)
Under GST?	No — governed by state excise duty
Data status	estimate

Frequently asked questions

Why is alcohol banned in Lakshadweep?

Prohibition — legal retail sale is banned.

How is liquor sold in Lakshadweep?

Lakshadweep uses a prohibition model for alcohol retail.

Is alcohol under GST in Lakshadweep?

No. Alcohol for human consumption is outside GST across India, so Lakshadweep sets its own state excise duty — the main driver of the shelf price.

Numbers marked todo/estimate are being verified against official state excise sources. Correction? DM @mindthepour.