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Podcast: Daily News Dose
Episode: Costlier cigarettes from Feb 1: What will the new excise duty mean for smokers in India? | Top News of Jan 1, 2026
Description: India will impose a new excise duty on cigarettes from February 1. The Finance Ministry has notified a duty ranging from ₹2,050 to ₹8,500 per 1,000 sticks, depending on cigarette length, over and above the existing GST. With this move, cigarette prices are set to rise after years of stable taxation. So, what exactly is changing, and what should smokers expect now?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.