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Cigarette prices jump as new excise regime kicks in, stoking smuggling fears

Cigarette prices have significantly increased following a new excise duty. This tax hike, the first in seven years, aims to align India's tobacco taxation with global health standards. Distributors report substantial price jumps on various cigarette types. The government is shifting to a 40% GST rate and will introduce additional excise duties from 2026.

2 Feb 2026 12:09 pm