Cigarette prices have risen by Rs 22 to Rs 25 per pack following the implementation of additional excise duty and health cess from February 1. Distributors warn the hike may encourage smuggling and counterfeit products
From February 1, the government will introduce a new tax structure for cigarettes, tobacco products, and pan masala. The move includes additional excise duty, a new cess, and MRP-based valuation to curb evasion and improve revenue
