Maldives' Tobacco Tax reset highlights need for balanced taxation and stronger action against illicit trade, say experts

New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): As illicit cigarettes account for over one-fourth of India's cigarette market, tobacco taxation must be backed by stronger enforcement to safeguard both public health and government revenues The Maldives' decision to reduce cigarette import duty by 50% after a surge in illicit tobacco trade has renewed debate over how governments can balance tobacco taxation with effective enfor