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Cigarette Prices In India Rise By 15–40%
A customer holds a packet of cigarettes while buying it from a shop in Siliguri, India, on January 29, 2026. According to news reports, cigarette prices in India are set to rise by 15-40% from February 1, 2026, due to new excise duties and a 40% GST. (Photo by Diptendu Dutta/NurPhoto)