New Delhi, February 1: Prices of cigarettes, pan masala, alcohol and other sin goods have increased from today after the Union Budget 2026-27 tax changes came into force. The government has replaced the earlier 28% GST plus compensation cess regime with a …

Cigarettes, tobacco products, and pan masala have become significantly more expensive from February 1, 2026, after the government implemented a major overhaul of taxation on so-called “sin goods.” The new framework introduces additional excise duties and a …

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The Indian government will increase taxes on most tobacco products from February 1, 2026. GST on cigarettes, pan masala, and gutkha will rise to 40%, supplemented by new excise duties and cesses, causing significant price hikes. The Union government has …

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