Smoking cigarettes has always been considered harmful for health, but now this habit is going to be heavy on the pocket too. The Central Government has decided to make major changes in the tax system on cigarettes, tobacco and pan masala. New excise duty will be imposed on these products from February 1, after which…
On January 22, 2026, the Odisha government has taken a big decision regarding tobacco and pan masala. Now all substances including beedi, cigarette, gutkha, tobacco, khaini and zarda have been banned in Odisha. Their production, packaging, distribution and sale has also been banned in the state. The state health department has issued a notification and…
Last year, the government had taken many steps regarding economic reform. Some rules will be implemented this year also. Regarding this, the government has decided to implement new GST rates on tobacco products from February 10. GST will be 18% on beedis and 40% on tobacco products. 18% GST rate will be applied on beedis…
