In India, from February 1, 2026, cigarettes now attract a minimum 40% GST plus additional excise duty ranging from INR 2,050 to INR 8,500 per 1,000 sticks depending on length, leading to retail price increases of up to INR 5055 per pack for premium variants
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Big Tobacco Keeps Pushing into e-Cigarettes
One e-cig cartridge contains equivalent nicotine to around 40 ordinary cigarettes
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