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Cigarette prices jump sharply after excise duty hike in Union Budget

Cigarette prices jump sharply after excise duty hike in Union Budget

By Gurmehar --
Monday, 02 Feb, 2026

Cigarette prices across India have risen sharply after the government increased excise duty on tobacco products in the Union Budget 2026–27.…

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