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How excise tax reshapes prices of sin goods

Jan 10, 2026 2 mins read
How excise tax reshapes prices of sin goods

The new excise tax (ET) framework, effective from January 1, has led to price increases for alcohol, tobacco, carbonated drinks, and pan masala - goods deemed harmful to health.

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