Tobacco price up by 4 times

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From ₹18 to  ₹72: Cigarette prices likely to rise in India, Internet debate whether it  will actually stop smokers

At present, cigarettes attract a duty ranging from Rs 200 to Rs 735 per 1,000 sticks, depending on their length and type.

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Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025: Introduces substantially higher central excise duties on various manufactured tobacco products. For instance, the duty on chewing tobacco is set to increase from 25% to 100%.

Health Security and National Security Cess Bill, 2025: Levies an additional cess on pan masala and other specified goods.

Revised GST Rate: The overall GST rate on these products is set to rise from 28% to 40%.