Illegal Cigarette Shot Up By 10 Times In 2020-21; More Than FY20

The trade of illegal cigarettes in India soared by 10 times in the pandemic year 2020-21 as compared to FY-20. Presented in Lok Sabha, the report said that illegal cigarette worth Rs 1,772 crore were recovered till February 21, 2021, as compared to Rs 188 crore in FY 20. Besides, the illegal cigarette market in India accounted for 6% of markets in 2016-17. Meanwhile, Union Minister Som Prakash stated India is tracking such involved offenders