Economists bat for hike in tobacco taxation for achieving Modi’s $5 trillion economy vision

In India, tax on cigarettes is 52.7%, ‘bidis’ 22% and chewing tobacco 63.8%. File | Photo Credit: PTI A substantial hike in tax on all tobacco items and stronger laws will not only bring the best out of human capital by ensuring better health of citizens, but also help in achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s […]

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