Higher Taxes On Cigarettes & Tobacco From February 1, Pan Masala To Face New Health & Security Cess
Published on: Jan. 1, 2026, 11:32 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
From February 1, 2026, the government will impose additional excise duty on cigarettes and tobacco products, and a Health and National Security Cess on pan masala. The new taxes will be charged over and above GST to reduce consumption and raise revenue.
