Cigarette and Pan Masala Prices Rise From February 1, 2026 as Govt Ends 7-Year Excise Duty Freeze
After maintaining unchanged excise duty rates for nearly seven years, the Government of India has announced an increase in excise duty on cigarette and pan masala prices rise, effective from February 1, 2026. This decision marks a major policy shift in the taxation of so-called “sin goods” and is expected to lead to higher retail … Read more