What’s more, we have been in the tobacco industry for more than 100 years, our company’s founder Mr Hemanth Sureddi is a certified tobacconist and he has  Hand Picked Premium Cigars from Nicaragua, Honduras and The Dominican Republic to cater to Indian Palate.

Are you looking to buy premium cigars in India but are not sure about the prices? VEGA TORO PERLA is the cheapest cigar available in India, with a price of ₹650 per stick. On the other hand, if you’re looking for a more premium option, ROCKY PATEL SIXTY TORO is the most expensive cigar with a price of ₹4600 per stick. Whether you’re a casual smoker or a cigar aficionado, knowing the cigar prices in India can help you make an informed decision on your next purchase.

How are Cigar Prices Decided – Factors that determine Cigar Prices in India

Tobacco Quality and Age – This is the most important factor in deciding the price of a Cigar is age and the quality of the tobacco. Some of the premium quality Cigar brand like Rocky Patel, Saga Cigar their tobacco leaves are curated for more than 2 years. The age and the rarity of the tobacco source of premium cigars are available at Cigar Conexion.

Shape of the Cigar – The shape of the cigar is another deciding factor including the size and length that also decides the amount of tobacco used in filler, binder and wrapper.
You must have noticed that Toro-sized cigars are always costlier than Robusto or Perla that is because of their size.

Packaging and Labelling – And definitely the brand packaging, some of the popular global brands spend huge in packaging just to maintain the authenticity of the product as well as give you an aristocratic feel with every stick you draw out of it.

Cigar Rolled Type (Handmade Cigars or Machine Made Cigars) – Cigars are artistic products that are rolled by hand, but nowadays cigars are also made by machine to reduce the cost of Cigars. If you are buying a Handmade Cigar it will cost you more rather than buying a Machine Made Cigars.
The cost of a Handmade Cigar in India starts at ₹650 per Stick and goes up to ₹4600 per stick, the cost of Machine Made cigars is ₹350 for a complete pack of 10

Taxes and Customs Duty – The final factor for deciding the selling price of a cigar is the retail margin and taxes levied on them that vary in different countries and states. In India, the customs duties levied on tobacco products are very high 150% – 200% which results increase in the cost of Cigars in India.

Cuban Cigar Price in India

Cuban cigars are often associated with high prices, ranging from ₹1,000 to as much as ₹40,000 per stick. Notably, the Cohiba Behike 54 is one of the most sought-after and expensive Cuban cigars, retailing at ₹40,000 per stick making it most expensive cigar in India.  These cigars are highly sought after for their quality and exclusivity. Due to limited availability and strong demand, Cuban cigar prices can fluctuate annually, with prices generally increasing over time. This trend reflects the scarcity associated with Cuban cigars within the global cigar market. If you’re interested in learning more about Cuban Cigars in India, explore our detailed article on this topic.

We have categorized cigar price in India in 3 categories:

• ₹650 – ₹1000 Per Stick

• ₹1000 – ₹2000 Per Stick

• ₹2000+ Per Stick

“The Indian market is a very tough one for premium cigars because the taxes are so outrageous” says says Rocky Patel one of the Premium Handmade Cigar brand owner, in an interview with Economic Times.