From February 1, 2026, cigarette prices in India will rise due to a revamped excise duty structure—the first major change since GST in 2017. Tax now depends on cigarette length and filter type, ranging ₹2,050-₹8,500 per 1,000 sticks, added to GST. Longer premium variants (70-75mm) like Gold Flake Premium, Classic, Marlboro, Navy Cut, and Ice Burst face the steepest increase (~₹5.4/stick). Companie
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