Despite India's 2019 ban on e-cigarettes, vaping remains prevalent due to widespread smuggling of Chinese-made products. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence reports a significant increase in seized e-cigarettes, indicating ineffective enforcement. Experts suggest the ban has driven vaping underground, potentially exposing users to unregulated and even spiked devices, posing risks to youth. While some view vaping as less harmful than traditional smoking, health experts warn of nicotine addiction and associated diseases.