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Campco: Karnataka's gutkha, paan masala ban should not impact arecanut growers, trade

Campco urged Karnataka to ensure its August 10 ban on tobacco- and nicotine-containing products does not disrupt arecanut growers or trade. Karnataka accounts for 75.47% of India's arecanut production and posted ₹379.34 crore in GST revenue from arecanut sales in 2025-26.