Cigarette, Gutkha Prices Set To Rise From 1 February 2026; FAIFA Urges Govt To Roll Back Steep Tax Hike
New Delhi: The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) on Friday urged the government to roll back the notified excise rates on tobacco products and revise them to revenue-neutral rates, to disincentivise smuggling, and support domestic agriculture. A stable taxation framework, FAIFA noted in a statement, is necessary to sustain farmer incomes, protect employment…