Cigarette tax hike from February 1: Check how much each stick will cost

Cigarette tax: From February 1, 2026, cigarette prices will see a significant increase following the government’s ...

Cigarettes could cost up to Rs 11 more from February 1; tax to vary by stick length

Cigarette prices are set to rise from February 1 as India revamps excise duties based on stick length, putting longer and ...
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Cigarette tax: From February 1, cigarette prices to rise -- here’s what each stick will cost

Cigarette prices in India are set to rise from February 1, 2026, after the government reintroduced a specific central excise duty on cigarettes over and above the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The ...