Man Bags Three Liquor Shop Licences in Patancheru after Filing Over 100 Applications

Published on: October 27, 2025 23:07:00 IST, Updated on: October 27, 2025 23:08:00 IST

In a remarkable turn of events at the draw conducted by the Telangana Excise Department in Sangareddy, entrepreneur K. Vamsidhar Reddy succeeded in winning three wine-shop licences in Patancheru — all registered in his name — after he and his two associates submitted over 100 applications collectively.

The licences correspond to shop Nos. 32, 34 and 40 in Patancheru, a region in the district known for high sales volume in the liquor retail segment.

Why this matters

• The fact that one applicant could register all three licences in his name despite joint applications underscores the intense competition and strategic approach behind liquor-shop tenders in Telangana.
• For many local entrepreneurs, these merchant licences are seen as high-value assets, often driven by expectations of strong returns in the mobilisation of retail liquor in densely populated districts.
• The episode also raises questions about the fairness and transparency of the licence-draw process. While technically within regulations, the sheer volume of applications (100+) by a single group highlights how large players may gain an advantage in the lottery-based allocation.

Context and background

The draw of lots was held at the Collectorate in Sangareddy.
In recent years, the liquor-license application process in Telangana has become highly competitive, with multiple applicants vying for every slot. For instance, data shows districts like Sangareddy saw thousands of applications for just a few outlets.

What to watch

• Whether regulatory scrutiny increases on large-scale applications by single groups.
• How this event impacts local entrepreneurs who may feel disadvantaged by high-volume applications from organized groups.
• Whether the excise department any time soon revises its-lottery rules or usage norms to increase fairness.
• For investors or observers of the liquor-retail sector: strong license holdings in high-sales regions like Patancheru may signal business opportunities, but also potential regulatory/operational risks.