As per the Tobacco Institute of India (TII), in India, illicit cigarettes represent nearly one-fourth of the domestic market, with estimate...

Aditya Shah of Hercules Advisors identifies EPC companies with strong order books as key infrastructure opportunities, favoring players lik...

ITC shares fell to a fresh 52-week low on Wednesday as investors reacted to steep tax hikes on cigarettes under the new GST 2.0 regime. Bro...

China's cigarette consumption has surged by 39% between 2003 and 2023, contrasting with a global decline. Despite fewer young smokers, low ...

Corporate India's March 2026 quarter results showed a mixed performance. While revenues grew strongly, input cost inflation and a weaker ru...

ITC shares slipped on Friday despite a 5% rise in Q4 standalone profit and strong FMCG growth. Brokerages remained cautious, with Goldman S...

ITC's cigarette business saw lower profits in the March quarter due to increased taxes. While other areas like FMCG improved, they could no...

Indian stock markets are navigating a balance between optimism and caution. Inflationary pressures and global uncertainties are key concern...

ITC is expected to deliver a muted Q4 as cigarette volumes stay flat and higher taxes weigh on margins, despite strong double-digit growth ...

Indian stock markets surged on Wednesday, with Sensex and Nifty 50 gaining significantly. This optimism was fueled by reports of Iran submi...

ITC and Godfrey Phillips India shares jumped up to 7% on Wednesday after a report said both companies may raise cigarette prices by as much...

Businesses face rising costs and supply chain disruptions due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Companies report higher transport and raw ...

The FMCG sector anticipates a steady March quarter, buoyed by stable rural demand and urban recovery, despite subdued pricing in some segme...

Consumer sector outlook for FY27 faces challenges from cigarette tax hikes and crude oil shocks. Abneesh Roy of Nuvama Institutional Equiti...

Cigarette prices have surged by at least ₹22-25 per pack following a new excise duty. Premium cigarettes will see an increase of ₹50-55 per...

The Tobacco Institute of India warns that a significant excise duty hike on cigarettes will harm farmers, MSMEs, and retailers, while boost...

From February 1, 2026, cigarettes will cost more -- and it’s not just the brand that matters. Short sticks see smaller hikes, but king-size...