Govt. to allot 52 A4 liquor shop licences in Vizag

Marking a major administrative rollout under the newly minted Excise Policy for 2026–27, Visakhapatnam district has been slated for the allotment of 52 A4 liquor retail shops through a transparent draw of lots, according to officials in Visakhapatnam.

The Statewide framework, which governs retail operations from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, has initiated administrative preparations across coastal districts following the conclusion of the previous shop renewal window.

With unrenewed and non-functioning units reverting to the government pool, the port city and its surrounding mandals are witnessing high interest from aspirants. Across the entire State, a total of 807 shops—comprising 799 Open Category and 8 Reserved Category outlets—are heading to the draw.