e lottery excise up

E-lottery systems in India have seen a significant increase in excise duties recently. The government has implemented new tax regulations that affect online lottery operations across various states.

Local Indian lottery products now face higher operational costs due to the excise hike. This includes traditional paper-based lotteries that have transitioned to digital platforms as well as native mobile lottery applications developed by Indian companies.

Many state governments are utilizing the increased excise revenue from e-lotteries to fund public welfare programs. The taxation structure varies between different states, with some implementing flat rates while others use percentage-based excise duties.

Indian e-lottery providers are adapting to these changes by optimizing their business models and exploring new market opportunities. The excise increase has particularly impacted small-scale local operators who rely on lottery sales as their primary revenue source.