Duty hike on tobacco products will hurt farmers, fuel smuggling: FAIFA
Representational image only. The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) on Friday (January 2, 2026) said the government’s move to levy additional excise duty on tobacco products will hurt farmers’ income and exacerbate smuggling in a market already grappling with illicit trade. The Finance Ministry last month notified excise duties of ₹2,050-8,500 per 1,000…
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