The Haryana Excise and Taxation Department conducted a detailed review of its revenue collection performance and targets for the first quarter (Q1: April-June) of the financial year 2025-26 on July 6, 2025. The review meeting was crucial as the state relies heavily on tax collection, particularly Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Excise Duty, to fund its ambitious budget and development projects.
📈 The Context: Ambitious FY 2025-26 Targets
The review took place against the backdrop of the government setting an ambitious annual revenue target for the Excise Department. For the full Financial Year (FY) 2025-26, the overall excise revenue target was set at ₹14,064 crore, representing a significant intended increase over the previous fiscal year’s collection of ₹12,700 crore.
Given that Q1 (April to June) represents a critical early phase for setting the fiscal momentum, the review focused on:
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Performance vs. Targets: Assessing whether the actual revenue collected from GST and Excise Duty during the first three months aligned with the proportional targets set for the quarter.
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Tax Compliance: Reviewing strategies to enhance tax compliance and plug any leakage, particularly with the continued streamlining of GST processes.
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Operational Readiness: Ensuring that all necessary tax administrative systems are running smoothly to facilitate collections for the remaining three quarters (Q2 to Q4).
🍾 Excise Policy Alignment
The Excise wing of the department had recently undergone a major policy change, with the Excise Policy for 2025-27 being approved to align the excise year with the financial year (April-March). This new policy introduced an increased revenue target and several structural reforms, including a slight hike in the prices of liquor and changes in licensing fees. The Q1 review was essential to gauge the initial impact of these policy changes on revenue flow.
The department’s success in meeting or exceeding its revenue targets is vital for Haryana’s fiscal health, contributing to major budgetary allocations across sectors like infrastructure, healthcare, and welfare schemes.