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Experts warn tobacco tax hike may boost smuggling, hit revenue

New Delhi: An unprecedented tax hike, coupled with a new excise duty structure on tobacco, could lead to a surge in illicit trade of cigarettes and result in significant tax revenue losses for the country, experts said. Earlier this week, the finance ministry notified amendments to the Central Excise Act, imposing an excise duty ranging Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

4 Jan 2026 5:04 pm