Smoking may cost much more after Goa budget
BUSINESS STANDARD, PANAJI | 02 March 2016 14:54 IST

Goa government may increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) on tobacco products by a big percentage in the upcoming state budget, a senior official said today.
The Excise Duty on tobacco products, except bidis, has already been increased by 10-15 per cent in the Union Budget. CLICK TO READ MORE
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