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FAIFA warns of severe, irreversible impact on tobacco farmers from sharp tax hike
04-Feb-2026 - 0 Comments.
The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) has raised serious concerns over the Government of India’s recent excise duty hike on tobacco products, warning that the move could severely disrupt livelihoods across the Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco farming ecosystem and accelerate the growth of illicit trade.
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FAIFA warns tax hike on tobacco will hit farmers, boost illicit trade
02-Jan-2026 - 0 Comments.
FAIFA has cautioned that a sharp excise hike on tobacco products could depress legal demand, hurt FCV farmers and expand illicit trade, urging the government to restore revenue-neutral tax rates.
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