Excise News
CBIC Notifies New Excise Rules for Tobacco Products from 1st February 2026
01 January 2026 at 08:11The Centre has notified February 1, 2026, as the effective date for the Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025, introducing a machine-based excise duty regime for chewing tobacco, jarda scented tobacco and gutkha.
Central Excise (Amendment) Act 2025 Officially Notified
13 December 2025 at 06:50The Central Government has notified the Central Excise (Amendment) Act 2025, revising excise duty rates on tobacco, cigarettes, biris and nicotine products under the updated Fourth Schedule.
Parliament Approves Health and National Security Cess on Pan Masala Units
10 December 2025 at 06:44Parliament has passed the Health and National Security Cess Bill, 2025, imposing an additional levy on pan masala units to strengthen India's defence and public health funding. The cess will apply over and above GST on demerit goods.
FM Sitharaman Defends Health & National Security Cess Bill, Says Levy Targets Only Demerit Goods
08 December 2025 at 06:36FM Nirmala Sitharaman defends the Health & National Security Cess Bill, saying the levy applies only to demerit goods like tobacco and pan masala, ensuring defence funding.
Lok Sabha Passes Central Excise Amendment Bill to Maintain High Tobacco Levy
05 December 2025 at 06:46The Lok Sabha has successfully passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in India's indirect tax structure for 'sin goods'.
Centre Proposes Major Excise Duty Hike on Tobacco Products Under Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025
01 December 2025 at 15:41The Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 proposes steep hikes in excise duty on cigarettes, tobacco and nicotine products as the GST compensation cess nears its end.
CBIC Notifies Constitution of Interim Boards for Settlement Across Four Major Cities
10 April 2025 at 08:29CBIC, through Notification No. 02/2025-Central Excise (N.T.) dated April 8, 2025, has formally constituted four Interim Boards for Settlement under the powers conferred by Section 31A(1) of the Central Excise Act, 1944.
CBIC Rescinds Central Excise Notification 08/2022, Ends Specified Goods Exemption
05 December 2024 at 08:43In a crucial update, the Ministry of Finance has issued Notification No. 31/2024-Central Excise, dated December 3, 2024, rescinding Notification No. 08/2022-Central Excise.
Central Excise Bill, 2024 Expected to be Introduced in Upcoming Budget Session
10 June 2024 at 08:54The Centre is set to introduce the Central Excise Bill, 2024, during the upcoming budget session, aiming to replace the long-standing Central Excise Act, 1944
CBIC Invites Suggestions On Draft Central Excise Bill, 2024
05 June 2024 at 08:55The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, invites suggestions on the draft 'Central Excise Bill, 2024' from stakeholders by 26th June 2024.
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