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Ban on sale of alcohol in tetra packs? SC seeks Centre's viewThe Supreme Court has flagged alcohol sold in tetra packs and sachets as deceptive. Notices have been issued to the government and manufact...21 May, 2026, 12.43 AM IST- Tax hike raises risk of smuggling of tobacco products and revenue loss for govt: ExpertsExperts warn that a significant tax hike on cigarettes, effective February 1, could fuel illicit trade and lead to substantial tax revenue ...04 Jan, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
- Cigarette prices: FAIFA says duty hike on tobacco products will hurt farmers, fuel smugglingThe Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) criticizes the government's increased excise duty on tobacco products, warning it w...02 Jan, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
- GST authorities uncover Rs 104 cr tax evasion in illicit tobacco trade, 61 cases detected in Q1GST authorities detected 61 cases of illicit tobacco products, involving Rs 104.38 crore in tax evasion, during the first quarter of FY25. ...27 Aug, 2025, 02.07 PM IST
- FAIFA asks govt for tax policy that disincentivises illegal cigarette tradeThe Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA), which claims to represent farmers of commercial crops from various states, includi...17 Dec, 2019, 02.58 PM IST
- DIPP calls meeting of stakeholders on FDI in tobacco sectorCurrently, FDI is prohibited in manufacturing of cigars, cigarettes and tobacco substitutes. However, it is permitted in technology collabo...08 Apr, 2018, 12.43 PM IST
- Cigarette, tobacco smuggling incidents jump 136% in 2yrs: ReportMaximum revenue loss to the exchequer came from illicit trade of tobacco products, mobile phones, alcoholic beverages, it said.27 Mar, 2018, 01.38 PM IST
- Disincentivise cigarette smuggling through tax policy: FAIFA"We appeal to the government to have a taxation policy, that disincentivises cigarette smuggling," FAIFA General Secretary Murali Babu said...16 Jan, 2018, 03.00 PM IST
- Tobacco chewing commuters on Lucknow Metro's radarIn the first two days of its launch, Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) security collected over 20 kgs of tobacco and related products.08 Sep, 2017, 02.46 PM IST
- Plain packaging will destroying legal domestic industry: TIIUnder plain tobacco packaging currently followed only in Australia, logos, colours, imagery and promotional information are not allowed on ...30 May, 2016, 06.49 PM IST
- Withdraw notification for larger warning on tobacco products, say farmers' bodyIt also claimed that there was a quantum jump in the illegal sales of smuggled cigarettes which is leading to reduced sale of home grown to...08 Dec, 2015, 03.51 PM IST
- Pictorial warnings killing Indian tobacco brands: ITC ChairmanITC, a diversified conglomerate, is a dominant player in the cigarette manufacturing business and owns popular brands like Wills, Gold Flak...31 Jul, 2015, 10.12 PM IST
- Smuggling of cigarettes into India increases four times: WHOCigarette smuggling into the country increased four-fold between 2012 and 2014, seizure data from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (...30 May, 2015, 10.52 AM IST
- Health secretary stresses on need to check illicit tobacco tradeDirectorate of Revenue Intelligence's seizure data indicates a four-fold increase in the value of seizures of smuggled cigarettes in 2014 a...29 May, 2015, 04.57 PM IST
- Revenue loss from smuggled and counterfeit products is more than Rs 1 lakh crore: FICCIIndia has lost annual tax of more than Rs 26,000 crore in 2012 due to counterfeiting, smuggling and tax evasion.23 Apr, 2013, 05.34 PM IST
- Commerce Ministry seeks view on cigarette importsCommerce Ministry has sought opinion from finance and industry ministries over a demand from tobacco farmers to tighten import of cigarette...13 Mar, 2012, 07.57 PM IST
- Cigarette taxes are discriminatory: Kurush GrantDiscriminatory taxes on cigarettes have not helped reduce the tobacco consumption in the country, says ITC divisional chief executive (toba...28 Sep, 2009, 12.52 AM IST
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