Excise News

FAQs on Machine-Based Levy for Chewing Tobacco, Jarda and Gutkha Explained

03 January 2026 at 06:44

Central Excise notifies effective duty rates and new capacity-based levy Rules, 2025 for chewing tobacco, jarda and gutkha, effective 1 Feb 2026, detailing duty calculation, declarations, abatement and compliance norms.

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CBIC Notifies New Excise Rules for Tobacco Products from 1st February 2026

01 January 2026 at 08:11

The Centre has notified February 1, 2026, as the effective date for the Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025, introducing a machine-based excise duty regime for chewing tobacco, jarda scented tobacco and gutkha.

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Central Excise (Amendment) Act 2025 Officially Notified

13 December 2025 at 06:50

The Central Government has notified the Central Excise (Amendment) Act 2025, revising excise duty rates on tobacco, cigarettes, biris and nicotine products under the updated Fourth Schedule.

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Parliament Approves Health and National Security Cess on Pan Masala Units

10 December 2025 at 06:44

Parliament has passed the Health and National Security Cess Bill, 2025, imposing an additional levy on pan masala units to strengthen India's defence and public health funding. The cess will apply over and above GST on demerit goods.

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FM Sitharaman Defends Health & National Security Cess Bill, Says Levy Targets Only Demerit Goods

08 December 2025 at 06:36

FM Nirmala Sitharaman defends the Health & National Security Cess Bill, saying the levy applies only to demerit goods like tobacco and pan masala, ensuring defence funding.

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Lok Sabha Passes Central Excise Amendment Bill to Maintain High Tobacco Levy

05 December 2025 at 06:46

The Lok Sabha has successfully passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in India's indirect tax structure for 'sin goods'.

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Centre Proposes Major Excise Duty Hike on Tobacco Products Under Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025

01 December 2025 at 15:41

The Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 proposes steep hikes in excise duty on cigarettes, tobacco and nicotine products as the GST compensation cess nears its end.

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CBIC Notifies Constitution of Interim Boards for Settlement Across Four Major Cities

10 April 2025 at 08:29

CBIC, through Notification No. 02/2025-Central Excise (N.T.) dated April 8, 2025, has formally constituted four Interim Boards for Settlement under the powers conferred by Section 31A(1) of the Central Excise Act, 1944.

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CBIC Rescinds Central Excise Notification 08/2022, Ends Specified Goods Exemption

05 December 2024 at 08:43

In a crucial update, the Ministry of Finance has issued Notification No. 31/2024-Central Excise, dated December 3, 2024, rescinding Notification No. 08/2022-Central Excise.

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Central Excise Bill, 2024 Expected to be Introduced in Upcoming Budget Session

10 June 2024 at 08:54

The Centre is set to introduce the Central Excise Bill, 2024, during the upcoming budget session, aiming to replace the long-standing Central Excise Act, 1944

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