Cigarette prices increased again, select packs now cost up to ₹85

Cigarette companies have increased prices of select pocket-pack brands, with some rising to ₹85 from ₹70 and others to ₹79 from ₹70, according to NDTV Profit. The latest hikes come months after the government increased excise duty on cigarettes by 30-40%, effective February 1, 2026, triggering price increases across categories. Premium cigarettes saw the sharpest jump in prices.