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Tobacco Products To Become Costlier In India.
A man smokes a cigarette at a street side in Kolkata, India, on January 3, 2026. From February 1, pan masala, cigarettes, tobacco, and similar products attract a GST rate of 40 percent, while biris attract an 18 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST), according to a government notification. Additionally, a Health and National Security Cess is levied on pan masala, while tobacco and related products attract additional excise duty. (Photo by Debarchan Chatterjee/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #13150926 |
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| Photographer | Debarchan Chatterjee/NurPhoto |
| Category | Health |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Debarchan Chatterjee/NurPhoto |
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