Tamil Nadu’s Vijay-led government has begun closing 717 state-run liquor stores as part of a public welfare initiative. Officials say many outlets are located near places of worship, schools, and major bus terminals, and the closures must be completed within two weeks. The move is expected to reshape a large share of the state’s alcohol retail landscape.
Auto industry executives say ELV compliance rules have turned the sector non-compliant after a policy shift barred the use of other steel scrap for meeting requirements. With the FY26 scrap target missed by 70%, companies warn that rising future targets may be impossible without revisiting the policy, calling the current approach unrealistic and unworkable.
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