TLDR: TLDR: Govt ended the temporary GST compensation cess era for tobacco and replaced it with a tighter, more permanent tax setup from Feb 1, 2026, so cigarettes dont suddenly get cheaper and the Centre doesnt lose revenue
Further, we instinctively hide from others our fears, insecurities, and self-image problems
Adding to the uncertainty was the fact there was no time limit to the promotions which would lower their national retail average price from $2.20 to $1.80 per pack, including excise taxes
The vapour from e-cigarettes has been found to contain some potentially harmful chemicals but these are at much lower levels than they are in conventional tobacco smoke
When nicotine-containing vapor contacts the teeth, the same oxidation process that creates nicotine stains on teeth from cigarettes occurs, producing yellow to amber discoloration that penetrates the enamel over time