April 30, 2026

tobacco tax increase

‘Congress wants 5% on tobacco?’ FM Nirmala Sitharaman hits back at ‘Gabbar Singh Tax’ remark; netizens react – The Times of India

‘Congress wants 5% on tobacco?’ FM Nirmala Sitharaman hits back at ‘Gabbar Singh Tax’ remark; netizens react – The Times of India

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FM Sitharaman at press conference after GST Council meet Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hit back at opposition criticism over the government’s latest GST reforms, including raising the maximum tax slab from 28 per cent to 40 per cent. The increase, mainly on sin and luxury goods, had drawn jibes from the Congress, who dubbed…

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