Tasmac makes digital payments mandatory for liquor purchases above Rs 1,000 from November 1

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) has introduced restrictions on payment methods for purchases at its retail liquor outlets, making digital payments mandatory for transactions above specified amounts.

Under the new guidelines, customers making purchases worth above Rs 1,000 will have to use only the prescribed digital payment methods from November 1. From January 1, 2027, the restriction will apply to purchases exceeding Rs 500.