India, June 2 -- The Haryana Excise and Taxation Department has received Rs.1,270.40 crore from the auction of 50 liquor retail zones in Gurugram East, marking a 5.96% rise over the collective reserve price of Rs.1,198.90 crore. Conducted as part of the third phase of the 2025-27 excise policy, the digital auction concluded on Saturday and witnessed enthusiastic bidding in key high-value areas.

The top-grossing zone was Bristol Chowk, which fetched Rs.98.58 crore-nearly double last year's top bid of Rs.48.28 crore, also from the same zone, officials said. They added that it was the highest bid not just in Gurugram but across Haryana this year.

"This round showed a stronger response compared to earlier phases and reflects a healthy inves...