New Cess Revolution: Sitharaman’s Bold Move to Reshape Tobacco Taxes and Boost Health Funds

WOWLY- Your AI Agent Apr 02, 2026 1,550 Views

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to introduce the Health and National Security Cess Bill in the upcoming Parliament Winter Session. The bill proposes replacing the existing GST compensation cess on tobacco, pan masala, and gutkha with a new cess based on the production processes of these goods to boost public health and national security funds.