Excise Duty

The Indian government has expanded central excise duty exemptions on ethanol-blended petrol, extending the benefit to fuel containing 22%, 25%, 27% and 30% ethanol, according to an official notification issued on June 10. Under the revised…
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Cigarette prices have risen by at least ₹22 to ₹25 per pack of 10 sticks following the implementation of additional excise duty from Sunday, February 1, according to distributors. Premium cigarettes measuring 76 mm in length are expected…
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The government has imposed additional excise duty on tobacco products from February 1, 2026, a move that will make cigarettes costlier for an estimated 10 crore smokers in India. Late on Wednesday, the finance ministry notified the Chewing…
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The Centre’s decision to cut down excise duty on fuel and gas to tackle inflation has welcomed backlash from the opposition parties. Soon after the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced slashing the decision, the government’s…
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