Customs joins Centre against Adani over airport nicotine pouch sales; High Court hearing July 28

Customs authorities have backed India's health ministry in the case against Adani's duty-free operations at Mumbai airport, arguing that tax-exempt status does not confer regulatory immunity on banned nicotine pouches like Zyn and White Fox. Adani is contesting the ban in High Court, with the next hearing set for July 28.

— Filed Thu, 16 Jul, 2026, 16:13 IST · Source Business Standard · Companies · Updated

Customs authorities joined India's health ministry against Adani over nicotine pouch sales at Mumbai airport duty-free shops, arguing duty-free tax status grants no regulatory immunity. Adani is challenging the ban in High Court; next hearing July 28.