Cigarettes, Pan Masala Get Costlier From Today, Feb 1: Check New Rates Here

Cigarette prices surge up to Rs 55 per pack after excise duty hike

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Cigarettes, Pan Masala get costlier from today, Feb 1: Check new rates here

An additional excise duty on cigarettes and tobacco products, and a health cess on pan masala, will come into effect from 1 February.

Cigarettes, Pan Masala To Be Costlier From Feb 1 As New Excise Duty Kicks In

From February 1, the government is bringing a new tax structure for cigarettes, tobacco products and pan masala, aiming to tighten regulation and keep tax levels high on these so-called sin goods'.

Smokers To Pay More: Excise Duty Up To Rs 8.50 Per Stick On Cigarettes From Feb 1

The cess and excise levies will replace the existing 28 per cent GST, plus compensation cess, on such 'sin goods' which was there on these items since GST was rolled out on July 1, 2017.

Higher excise, health cess to kick in on tobacco products, pan masala from February 1

New taxes on cigarettes, tobacco, and pan masala begin February 1. This marks a major tax change for these products. Excise duties and a health and security cess are introduced. GST rates are adjusted, and a new MRP-based valuation system for tobacco products aims to curb evasion. Steeper duties and tighter compliance measures are now in effect.

Cigarettes, pan masala face new excise duty and health cess from Feb 1

India introduces higher excise duty on cigarettes and a health cess on pan masala from Feb 1, replacing GST compensation cess with a new tax regime.