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Tag: GST compensation cess

New Bills to Replace GST Cess on Tobacco, Pan Masala

Government proposes new levy to replace expiring GST compensation cess on tobacco products. Current tax rates for consumers will remain unchanged.

New Tobacco Cess for Health, Security Funding Replaces GST Levy

FM Nirmala Sitharaman introduces a new cess on tobacco to fund health and national security, replacing the expiring GST compensation levy. Prices may stay high or rise.

New Health Security Cess on Pan Masala: Rates, Impact and GST Changes

Government proposes production-based cess on pan masala up to ₹2,547 lakh monthly per machine to fund national security and public health initiatives.

Govt to Replace Compensation Cess with Higher Tobacco Taxes

New 70% cess plus 40% GST on tobacco products as government moves to safeguard revenues through Central Excise duty overhaul.