‘Tobacco Prices Increased Annually Even Before GST’: Nirmala Sitharaman During Excise Bill Debate
Last Updated:December 03, 2025, 8:18 PM IST FM Nirmala Sitharaman says higher prices or taxes on tobacco products are intended to act as a deterrent so that people would not get into the habit. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman replies to the discussion on the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha. Finance Minister…