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New tax on cigarettes explained: How Classic, Gold Flake, Marlboro prices will change from Feb 1, 2026? Govt rules decoded

Currently, cigarettes attract 28 per cent GST, plus a compensation cess at a varied rate. Notably, taxes on cigarettes have ...

Burning money faster: Cigarettes to get pricier as govt hikes excise duty — how much will you have to pay for smoking?

The Centre imposed an additional excise duty on cigarettes, starting February 1. As per the new directives, the longer the ...

Classic, Gold Flake or Marlboro: How your cigarette bills may get costlier from February 1

From February 1, 2026, cigarettes will cost more -- and it’s not just the brand that matters. Short sticks see smaller hikes, but king-size and premium variants, including Ice Burst, could get ₹5–5.5 ...
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Joe Camel vs. Marlboro Man: Cigarette Merger Leaves Two Giant Companies Standing

Reynolds American Inc., the cigarette maker behind Camel, has made a deal to buy Lorillard Inc., the maker of Newport cigarettes. Together, they will form the second- largest tobacco company in the ...