The Government of India had banned e-cigarettes in the country in September 2019, but despite this, it is easily available in cigarette shops and online marketplaces. The best selling e-cigarettes in India are those that cannot be reused once they are used. Their price ranges from Rs 500 to Rs 3500. Most of these cigarettes are made in China. Brands like iGet, Yuoto and Dyb sell e-cigarettes with flavors like ‘Lush Fruit’, ‘Cola Ice’ and ‘Iced Strawberry’ to attract more customers.
Where are e-cigarettes coming from?
Despite the ban in India, e-cigarettes are getting good orders. This is the reason why e-cigarettes are being brought to India secretly from abroad. Recently, e-cigarettes worth Rs 48 crore were seized by the DRI team at Mundra Port in Gujarat. DRI found e-cigarettes worth Rs 48 crore in two containers that reached Mundra Port from China. The DRI team found 2 lakh 400 e-cigarette sticks in a container. Not only India, America is also troubled by the problem of e-cigarettes coming from China. According to a report, there are still at least 20 brands of e-cigarettes selling in the US, most of which are made in China.
What is e-cigarette?
The biggest difference between normal cigarettes and e-cigarettes is that electronic cigarettes do not contain tobacco. E-cigarette is a special type of electronic gadget. E-cigarettes are smoked just like cigarettes. It is run by battery. It has an LED bulb at the end. When inhaled, this bulb burns and gives a feeling like burning cigarette tobacco. It comes in many flavors. This gadget is used in place of ordinary cigarettes and tobacco. The shape and form of this gadget is like a real cigarette.
how much is the market
According to a report by Prescient and Strategic Intelligence in July 2019, the e-cigarette market was booming in the country. Its market was $7.8 million in 2018 and it is expected that by 2024, it will reach $453 million at an annual rate of 26.4 percent. It is becoming increasingly popular especially among the youth. Before the ban, there were 460 e-cigarette companies in the Indian market. His business was around Rs 800 crore while the black market was around Rs 1500 crore.
Who made the e-cigarette?
Chinese pharmacist Hon Lik invented e-cigarettes in 2003. Later, the Chinese company Golden Dragon started selling it in other countries. E-cigarettes in India came from Nathula-Pass, Nepal and other commercial routes. Later Indian traders also started importing it from China. School children were rapidly falling prey to its addiction. This is the reason why the government decided to ban it. First time violators shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year and shall be liable to fine which may extend to one lakh rupees. can.
Source: navbharattimes.indiatimes.com
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