High-end cigarettes measuring 76 mm will now see price increases of ₹50-55 per 10-stick pack, varying by brand.

From February 1, cigarettes, tobacco products, and pan masala became significantly more expensive after the government raised GST to 40% and added excise duties and a Health and National Security Cess ...

The past has shown that nontraditional measures like brothels, beer and lipstick can tell us a lot about the economy’s health.