Advancing Public Health and Strengthening Fiscal Stability: Cigarette Tax Proposal for 2026-27

The Tobacco Factsheet presents a forward-looking cigarette tax proposal for FY2026–27, designed to advance public health while reinforcing fiscal stability. It highlights how a unified excise structure can curb smoking prevalence, generate sustainable revenue, and align with the country’s commitments to domestic resource mobilization.

Date: 2026-04-06 Year Published: 2026