Parliament on Thursday (December 4, 2025) approved a Bill to levy a higher excise duty on tobacco and related products once the GST compensation cess ends, with the Rajya Sabha returning the legislation to the Lok Sabha.
The Lok Sabha passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 on Wednesday (December 3).
Replying to a discussion on the Bill in the Rajya Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said this was not an additional tax, and the tax burden, as currently applicable under the GST regime, would continue.
Parliament approves Bill to levy higher excise duty on tobacco
Parliament approves a Bill to increase excise duty on tobacco products following the end of the GST compensation cess.
