india tobacco tax A massive policy shift — the Indian government announces a steep hike on tobacco, pushing a standard 18-cigarette pack to nearly ₹72, a 400% spike. Nirmala Sitharaman stresses that cigarettes must Tobacco Institute of India requests
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Duke controlled 40% of the American cigarette market

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Outside the United States, cigarette packages are affixed with gruesome pictures of lips, teeth, and lungs damaged by smoking-related diseases

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Smokers who have suffered from smoking-related illnesses or diseases can file a lawsuit seeking compensation for their damages
