Karnataka excise revenue rises 12.5% to ₹11,596 crore in Q2. Karnataka's excise revenue rose 12.54% year-on-year to ₹11,595.88 crore during the July-September quarter of 2026-27, with a sharp increase in beer sales emerging as one of the key drivers of higher collections. According to data from the Karnataka Excise Department, the state collected ₹1,291.94 crore more in the second quarter.