Philip Morris weighs cigar sale amid smoke-free shiftPhilip Morris International is considering a sale of its US cigar business, with hopes of fetching over $1 billion. This move aligns with t...
03 Mar, 2025, 03.02 PM IST
Financials not a top-down sector for at least a few quarters; buffet of opportunities in power across caps: Digant HariaDigant Haria says there was a negative surprise for financials due to the tightening of retail lending norms by the RBI. The government imp...
30 Jan, 2024, 01.04 PM IST
Tobacco group Philip Morris buys maker of inhalersThe Marlboro-maker will pay 150 pence per share in cash, valuing Vectura at £1.0 billion ($1.4 billion, 1.2 billion euros), the pair said i...
09 Jul, 2021, 06.39 PM IST
Philip Morris aims to phase out cigarettes in Japan within decadeThe Marlboro maker announced in 2016 a long-term goal to stop selling cigarettes and replace them with alternatives that it says are less h...
11 May, 2021, 04.01 PM IST
Godfrey Phillips rejects FDI norms violation allegations; says in complete compliance with lawGodfrey Phillips has an exclusive procurement and supply agreement with Philip Morris International to manufacture and distribute Marlboro ...
11 Mar, 2019, 11.20 PM IST
Philip Morris paid for India manufacturing despite ban on foreign investmentIndia has 106 million smokers, second only to China, and a young demographic makes it an attractive market for tobacco companies.
06 Mar, 2019, 02.07 PM IST
- Finland all out to ban smoking
Marlboro Man lit up his last cigarette on Finnish TV screens in 1978. Soon, his smokes will be out of plain sight in stores and selling tob...
02 Oct, 2010, 04.12 AM IST
- ITC moves HC over use of its trademark by Phillip Morris SA
ITC today moved the Delhi High Court challenging the order of a bench which had rejected its claim of infringement by its Welcome Group's '...
25 Feb, 2010, 07.55 PM IST
- Marlboro Man sheds cowboy image
The Marlboro Man, created by ad agency Leo Burnett in the early 1950s for Philip Morris’ cigarette brand, however, has shed his Stetson hat...
17 Oct, 2009, 03.28 AM IST
- ITC moves HC against Marlboro over trademark row
Diversified conglomerate ITC has moved the Delhi High Court seeking a restraint on global cigarette brand Marlboro's festive pack logo, whi...
13 Oct, 2009, 11.24 PM IST
- Marlboro man rides into Indian terrain
After years of coming in through the imported route, the ‘Marlboro Man', as its quintessential mascot is known, has now made India too his ...
09 Sep, 2009, 08.21 AM IST
- Godfrey will soon sell Marlboro in India
Cigarette company Godfrey Phillips India (GPI) — the joint venture company between the KK Modi Group and international tobacco giant Philip...
10 Jun, 2009, 01.00 AM IST
- KK Modi to buy partner's 10.8% in Godfrey
The KK Modi Group is acquiring a 10.8% stake in Godfrey Phillips India (GPI) from joint venture partner Philip Morris for an estimated Rs 1...
26 May, 2009, 01.35 AM IST
- Philip Morris, Modis settle Marlboro row
The two companies had clashed in 2003 after Philip Morris bypassed its Indian partner and struck an arrangement with a local distributor to...
28 Apr, 2009, 01.08 AM IST
- Godfrey Phillips may make, sell Marlboro
Philip Morris is in discussions with KK Modi-led GPI to manufacture and mkt marquee cigarette brand Marlboro through GPI’s facilities. Stat...
28 Jan, 2008, 04.20 AM IST
- Modi denies sell-off plans
In context, it may be mentioned that speculation has surfaced once again about Philip Morris renewing an offer to Modis since they got back...
28 Jan, 2008, 01.58 AM IST
- Philip Morris plans reduced risk tobacco products
With waning cigarette sales due to concerns about health, smoking bans and price increases, Philip Morris USA is staking its future in a ne...
30 Oct, 2007, 06.19 AM IST