Resurfacing a March 2026 move, Customs joins health ministry against nicotine pouch sales at Adani's Mumbai airport duty-free
India's Customs department disputed claims that international departure zones sit outside domestic regulatory control, challenging nicotine pouch sales at Adani-operated Mumbai airport duty-free shops in a March 2026 action now resurfacing. Legal limits allow 2 litres alcohol, 100 cigarettes, 25 cigars and 125g tobacco per traveller.
India's Customs department joins the health ministry in objecting to nicotine pouch sales at Adani-operated Mumbai airport duty-free shops, disputing claims that international departure areas fall outside domestic regulatory controls.
Why this matters
Adani faces mounting regulatory pressure as Customs joins the Centre and health ministry over duty-free nicotine pouch sales, with a July 28 High Court hearing looming, even as the group pursues hotel expansion talks with Accor and ITC.
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