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flag On July 14, 20,000 bars in Maharashtra, India, closed to protest a tax hike, risking industry collapse.

flag In Maharashtra, India, 20,000 bars and permit rooms closed on July 14 to protest a significant tax hike on the hospitality sector. flag The Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR) claims the increases, including a 60% rise in excise duty and a 15% hike in license fees, are pushing the industry toward collapse. flag AHAR warns that the tax hikes, coupled with ongoing pandemic recovery challenges, could lead to mass closures, unemployment, and increased liquor smuggling. flag The strike aims to pressure the state government to revise the taxation policy.

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