Tamil Nadu’s TASMAC makes digital payments mandatory for liquor purchases – Implementation date | Cash to be stopped?

Mint - Oct 28, 2026

The state-owned liquor retailer's 4,048 liquor outlets in Tamil Nadu will accept UPI, debit and credit cards for purchases exceeding the threshold; employees face disciplinary action for violations.

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