GST Reforms to Ease Cancer Care Costs, AIIMS Researchers Say - Outlook India

The GST Council has raised the tax on tobacco products to 40 per cent, with researchers citing strong evidence that higher tobacco taxes reduce mortality and healthcare costs. Outlook News Desk Curated by: Ainnie Arif Updated on: 15 February 2026 1:40 pm Updated on: 15 February 2026 1:40 pm REP IMAGE | REP IMAGE | Summary of this article AIIMS experts say recent GST changes aim to reduce the finan…