<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>The Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR) warns of the collapse of Maharashtra's hospitality sector due to recent tax hikes, calling them a 'tsunami of unjust taxes.'</li><li>Tax increases include a doubling of VAT on liquor, a 15% rise in license fees, and a 60% hike in excise duty, adding significant financial strain on the industry.</li><li>The Maharashtra hospitality sector, with over 19,000 licensed bars and permit rooms employing about 4 lakh people, faces the risk of rising tax evasion, smuggling, reduced affordability for consumers, and economic downturn.</li><li>AHAR urges the government to roll back the tax hikes and engage with industry stakeholders to prevent further damage to the sector and the state's economy.</li></ul>

'Tsunami Of Unjust Taxes': Hospitality Industry Warns Of Collapse In Maharashtra

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