Budget 2026: Can Sin Taxes Balance Health & Revenue?
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jan 21, 2026, 11:36 IST | Updated: Jan 21, 2026, 11:36 IST
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India’s union budget 2026 is just around the corner, and all eyes are on how the government plans to boost revenue. Sin taxes, on products like cigarettes and tobacco, has emerged as a major tool. But are higher taxes really curbing consumption, or just pushing users towards illegal markets?
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