Tamil Nadu alcohol sales exceed Rs 441 crore during Diwali

Alcohol sales in Tamil Nadu reached Rs 441.38 crore during the two-day Diwali period on November 7 and 8. The Trichy region recorded the highest sales in the state, totaling Rs 98.97 crore across nine districts, including Trichy, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, and Pudukkottai.

Following the Trichy region, the Chennai region reported sales of Rs 95.85 crore, while the Madurai region followed with Rs 88.38 crore. The Salem region recorded Rs 87.52 crore, and the Coimbatore region saw sales of Rs 70.66 crore.

On the Saturday preceding Diwali, sales amounted to Rs 234.75 crore, while Diwali Sunday saw sales of Rs 206.63 crore. Total sales for the three-day period, including November 9, are expected to reach approximately Rs 633.48 crore.