In a significant development, bars across Andhra Pradesh will operate from 10 am to 12 am (midnight) from Monday (September 1). The new bar policy for 2025–2028 extends the current closing time by an extra hour, moving from 11 pm to midnight, according to Nishant Kumar, Director of Prohibition & Excise, Andhra Pradesh. According to reports, the fresh policy has earmarked 840 bars, with an additional 10 per cent reserved for Geetha Kulalu, aiming to promote social equity and empowerment. To further support inclusivity, a 50 per cent license fee concession will be granted to bars under this reserved category.
