Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman assures FCV tobacco farmers on tax concerns
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured FCV tobacco farmers that the government will review concerns regarding the recent tax hike's impact on livelihoods and the regulated tobacco ecosystem. Farmers warned the increase could disrupt trade, reduce legal consumption, and fuel illicit markets, while the Minister emphasized a revenue-neutral approach.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured FCV tobacco farmers that the government will review concerns regarding the recent tax hike's impact on livelihoods and the regulated tobacco ecosystem. Farmers warned the increase could disrupt trade, reduce legal consumption, and fuel illicit markets, while the Minister emphasized a revenue-neutral approach.
