Cigarette prices in India are expected to surge by up to 20% from February 1, 2025, following a significant increase in the National Calamity Contingent Duty. This move will impact major tobacco companies and consumers nationwide.
Belagavi's New Year celebrations saw a cultural shift as beer consumption rose to 1,62,344 bottles, overtaking traditional winter whisky. Explore the changing drinking trends in Karnataka.
India's new tax structure for tobacco & pan masala kicks in Feb 1. Cigarettes face extra excise, pan masala gets 48% 'Health Security Cess'. Read the full impact.
India considers calibrated excise duty hikes on cigarettes, citing current modest rates and significant fiscal and public health space for increase. Read the full analysis.
India mandates CCTV installation in tobacco factories from Feb 1, 2026. Footage must be preserved for 24 months. New excise rules also clarify duty on tins and other forms. Details inside.
Prices of cigarettes, bidis, and other tobacco products will rise from February 1, 2026, after the government imposes a new excise duty. Find out the latest tax rates and impact on consumers.
ITC shares tumbled nearly 10% to a three-year low after the government announced a new excise duty on cigarettes. Analysts warn of price hikes and volume impact. Read the full analysis.
The Indian government has levied an additional excise duty on tobacco products like cigarettes and bidis. The new duty, effective February 2, aims to boost revenue. Learn about the impact on prices and industry.
The Indian government has sharply increased excise duties on cigarettes and tobacco products from February 1, 2024. This move will lead to higher retail prices for consumers. Get all the details on the new rates and their impact.
Shares of ITC and Godfrey Phillips India plummeted after the finance ministry notified new excise duty and a health cess on tobacco products. Discover the impact on prices and public health.
ITC shares fell after Budget 2026 proposed higher excise duty on tobacco and a new health cess on pan masala, effective Feb 1. Cigarettes set to get costlier. Full analysis inside.
The government introduces a new tax structure for tobacco and pan masala from February 1, replacing the GST compensation cess with additional duties. Learn the impact.
India hikes excise duty on tobacco and imposes a health cess on pan masala from February 1, likely raising prices for 100 million smokers. Read the full details and impact.
The Indian government has increased the National Calamity Contingent Duty on cigarettes. Find out the new rates and the expected impact on prices and public health.
The Centre introduces a new health and national security cess on tobacco, replacing the GST compensation cess from February 1. This tax overhaul aims to keep levies high and align with WHO benchmarks. Read more.
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Saudi Arabia replaces its 50% flat tax with a four-tier excise duty based on sugar content from January 1, aiming to cut consumption. The UAE will implement a similar system in 2026. Read how this GCC health move affects prices.
Ludhiana excise department issues strict orders to bars and hotels, prohibiting liquor service to individuals below 25 years. Violations will lead to license suspension.
Pune excise department raided The Noir pub in Viman Nagar, booking 52 people and seizing items worth ₹3.67 lakh in an illegal liquor party. 21 squads formed for New Year vigilance.
From January 2026, UAE introduces major changes: expanded plastic ban, new tax rules, Friday timings, social media permits & sugar tax. Know the key facts and avoid fines.
Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty reveals he turned down a massive Rs 40 crore offer to endorse a tobacco brand, prioritizing his values and family legacy over money. Read his full statement.
Despite decades of graphic warnings, oral cancer rates in India continue to rise. Explore the complex factors behind this public health puzzle and what needs to change.
Mohali excise officials arrest a smuggler near Mataur village, seizing 25 cases of whiskey meant for illegal sale in Chandigarh. Read the full details of the crackdown.
New research reveals even 9 grams of alcohol daily increases buccal mucosa cancer risk by nearly 50%. Local liquor poses a higher threat. Learn the facts.
HRAWI requests Maharashtra govt to extend operating hours for bars & restaurants until 5 AM on Dec 24, 25, 31. Move aims to boost festive hospitality & tourism.
Delhi government significantly raises the annual sacramental wine storage limit for churches from 91 to 4,000 litres ahead of Christmas. The excise rules have been amended to ease religious and industrial needs.
Experts at Respican-25 warn of increasing respiratory diseases in Jharkhand driven by tobacco use and pollution. Learn about the key findings and health risks.
Kerala Excise arrests a father-son duo in Thiruvananthapuram, seizing 100kg of banned tobacco products meant for wholesale distribution. Read about the special festive season crackdown.
Security at Ludhiana Central Jail discovered 70g tobacco hidden in an inmate's footwear. Manmeet Singh booked under Prisons Act. Read how authorities are cracking down on smuggling.
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