KATHMANDU, May 29: The government has increased the excise duty on alcohol and tobacco products.
While presenting the budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/25, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel announced the hike in excise duty on tobacco items.
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“I have increased the excise duty on alcohol, beer, tobacco, and cigarettes,” said Minister Paudel.
