Tobacco Consumption

Health Ministry issues new pictorial warning for tobacco products, to be used from 1 September

The government released two separate set of images. The first set will be used on tobacco products from September 1, 2018, for a period of 12 months, after which the second set of images will be used.

GST Council meet: Tax tobacco at 40%; proposed 26% will only incentivise the 'factory of death'

GST is an historical opportunity for the government to curb the usage of tobacco