Tobacco excise: Govt caps deemed output for Rs 2 tobacco pouches via machine-speed formula

For tobacco pouches priced up to Rs 2, the excise output will be deemed at 1.12–3.36 crore pouches per month, based on machine speed, with faster machines assessed through a multiplier formula tied to their declared capacity. For pouches priced above Rs 2, lower but significant deemed outputs apply — 1.01–3.03 crore pouches per month, rising further for high-speed machines under a separate, multiplier-based calculation.