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Cigarettes after tax: The post-February crisis, and how smokers are reacting

India's recent steep cigarette tax hike has triggered immediate chaos, with prices soaring and supplies dwindling. Retailers are struggling, and consumers face inflated costs. This mirrors global trends where high taxes, without robust enforcement, fuel illicit trade and organized crime, potentially undermining public health goals and government revenue.

25 Feb 2026 4:29 pm