Kathmandu. The government has increased the excise duty on tobacco products through the Economic Bill presented for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84. By increasing the tax rate on cigarettes, bidis, khaini, gutkha, and electronic cigarettes (vape) compared to last year (2082), the government has adopted a policy to discourage tobacco consumption and increase revenue.According to the new bill, the tax rate has been increased based on the length of cigarettes. For cigarettes up to 70 mm, the tax has been increased from Rs 1792 per thousand sticks to Rs 1845, while a tax of Rs 2490 has been set for...