Cigarettes and tobacco products will become costlier from February 1, 2026, after the Centre notified higher excise duties alongside 40% GST. The move, replacing the compensation cess, may push a cigarette priced at ₹18 to around ₹21–₹22, with sharper hikes for longer and filter cigarettes.

How much will your cigarette cost from Feb 1? Beedi, pan masala to get costlier as Centre imposes new excise duty, cess

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How much will your cigarette cost from Feb 1? Beedi, pan masala to get costlier as Centre imposes new excise duty, cess