Tax hike on tobacco unprecedented: Tobacco Boarc chairman Yashwanth Kumar Chidipothu

Indian Tobacco Board Chairman Yashwanth Kumar Chidipothu criticizes the steep GST hike on tobacco, deeming it unprecedented and detrimental. He warns of severe consequences for farmers and industry, citing a surge in illicit cigarettes and significant revenue loss for the government.

Tax hike on tobacco unprecedented: Tobacco Boarc chairman Yashwanth Kumar Chidipothu
Indian Tobacco Board Chairman Yashwanth Kumar Chidipothu criticizes the steep GST hike on tobacco, deeming it unprecedented and detrimental. He warns of severe consequences for farmers and industry, citing a surge in illicit cigarettes and significant revenue loss for the government.