Indian ban causes vape sales to skyrocket

The Indian government has also expressed concern about the alarming rate at which vape is becoming prevalent among adolescents and triggering respiratory diseases, and announced a decision on September 18 to ban vape completely.

The Indian government cabinet approved the ban on Wednesday. The government is expected to soon issue a decree prohibiting all vape-related businesses, including production, import and export, transportation, sales, distribution, storage, and advertising.

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan tweeted that possession of an vape or similar device could result in up to six months in prison, a fine of 50,000 rupees ($ 700) or both.

Treasury Secretary Nirmala Sitharaman said vapes were described as a way to help people get out of smoking habits in the propaganda, but reports have suggested that many people are addicted to vapes.

India's recent decision to ban vape has sparked a rush for vape.

Recently, the Indian trade union government issued a decree prohibiting the production, manufacturing, import and export, transportation, sales, distribution, storage and advertising of vape.

An owner who asked not to be named told The Hindu: "After the decision was announced, customers wanted to stock up. When we closed the store, thousands of people called to buy vape, e- liquid or Cartomizer. "

The Indian vape association is exploring legal ways to dispute this decision, saying that the government appears to be more concerned about protecting the combustible cigarette industry than consumers' health.

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