Pan masala cess gets Lok Sabha nod in boost to defence priorities
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated the government aims to prevent UPA-era defence shortages by ensuring a steady revenue stream for modern warfare capabilities. A new cess on pan masala manufacturing units will fund national security and public health, addressing concerns about potential price drops and health impacts.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated the government aims to prevent UPA-era defence shortages by ensuring a steady revenue stream for modern warfare capabilities. A new cess on pan masala manufacturing units will fund national security and public health, addressing concerns about potential price drops and health impacts.
