Strong revenue growth fails to shield India Inc margins in March quarterCorporate India's March 2026 quarter results showed a mixed performance. While revenues grew strongly, input cost inflation and a weaker ru...
26 May, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
ITC Q4 results: After margin surprise, all eyes now on cigarette tax impact, says Gaurang ShahITC Limited reported a steady March quarter. Strong operating margins were a key positive. EBITDA margins exceeded expectations. The compan...
22 May, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
ITC shares fall 2% after Q4 results. What Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and others are saying?ITC shares slipped on Friday despite a 5% rise in Q4 standalone profit and strong FMCG growth. Brokerages remained cautious, with Goldman S...
22 May, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Cigarette business weakness drags ITC margins in March quarterITC's cigarette business saw lower profits in the March quarter due to increased taxes. While other areas like FMCG improved, they could no...
22 May, 2026, 06.35 AM IST
ITC announces final dividend of Rs 8/share. Check record date and other detailsExcerpt: ITC Limited’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 8 per share for FY26, with May 27 set as the record date. Alongside an ...
21 May, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
ITC Q4 Results: Profit rises 5% YoY to Rs 5,113 crore; Rs 8/share dividend declaredITC reported a 5% year-on-year growth in its standalone net profit to Rs 5,113 crore for the March-ended quarter. Revenue from operations r...
21 May, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
ITC Q4 preview: Will cigarette slowdown, tax hit weigh on earnings despite FMCG strength?ITC is expected to deliver a muted Q4 as cigarette volumes stay flat and higher taxes weigh on margins, despite strong double-digit growth ...
20 May, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
ITC, Godfrey Phillips shares rally up to 7% on reports of 17% hike in cigarettes priceITC and Godfrey Phillips India shares jumped up to 7% on Wednesday after a report said both companies may raise cigarette prices by as much...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Mar-a-lagoman can say whatever he wants, but Iran is so the epicentre of coolIran's rich history and cultural contributions are highlighted. Ancient Persia boasted advanced civilizations. Iranian language and cinema ...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
IPL teams appeal for tax rematch: 'Treat event as sport, not entertainment'Indian Premier League teams are asking the government to reclassify match tickets. They want IPL games treated as sports, not entertainment...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
FMCG sector set for steady Q4 on rural demand and volume growthThe FMCG sector anticipates a steady March quarter, buoyed by stable rural demand and urban recovery, despite subdued pricing in some segme...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
ITC, paints, QSR: Abneesh Roy on what you should buy and avoid right nowConsumer sector outlook for FY27 faces challenges from cigarette tax hikes and crude oil shocks. Abneesh Roy of Nuvama Institutional Equiti...
13 Apr, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Cigarette tax hike may boost illicit trade, hurt employment and tax revenue: ReportWith the new excise tax on cigarettes set to drive up prices, authorities may unwittingly trigger a rise in clandestine cigarette trade. Th...
04 Feb, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra paid maximum tax for tobacco itemsIndia's central government has collected the highest amount of taxes from tobacco and tobacco products from the populous states Uttar Prade...
25 Jul, 2023, 03.23 PM IST
Cigarette sales will continue to be under pressure in India: ReportIn case of the economy cigarette segment, total tax accounts for over 75% of the price, while it is 50% in case of premium cigarette brands...
12 Oct, 2017, 08.49 PM IST
Health minister Harsh Vardhan for raising tax on cigarettesHarsh Vardhan has asked the finance ministry to raise tax on cigarettes of all lengths by Rs 2 to 3.5 per stick.
21 Jun, 2014, 11.45 AM IST
Cigarette taxes are discriminatory: Kurush GrantDiscriminatory taxes on cigarettes have not helped reduce the tobacco consumption in the country, says ITC divisional chief executive (toba...
28 Sep, 2009, 12.52 AM IST