Shopify to ban vapes as US authorities crack down on illegal e-cigarettes industryShopify is poised to ban all vape sales from its platform this week, responding to pressure from U.S. state attorneys general. This move ta...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
On their toes: Brands step up anti-counterfeit drive as fake products flood marketsCompanies are fighting a rising tide of fake goods. Brands from toothpaste to cigarettes are changing packaging and tightening checks. Coun...
07 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Why stock market rose today? Sensex rises over 600 points, Nifty ends above 24,150. 3 key factors behind the rallyIndian stock markets surged on Wednesday, with Sensex and Nifty 50 gaining significantly. This optimism was fueled by reports of Iran submi...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.55 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
From Hormuz to headquarters: Iran war ripples through corporate balance sheets, blurs forecastsBusinesses face rising costs and supply chain disruptions due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Companies report higher transport and raw ...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
Cigarette makers shifted to biodegradable overwrap on packets, well ahead of plastic banThe ban on single-use plastics, which was announced last year, has come into effect from Friday.
01 Jul, 2022, 09.25 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
After cigarette, beedi makers stops productionThe body said the curved area and wrapping paper edges of beedi pack prevents printing on a reasonably large area of the curved surface.
07 Apr, 2016, 08.36 PM IST
Tobacco stocks surge up to 20% on reports of cigarette price hikeGodfrey Phillips surged 13.08 per cent to Rs 800 after ET Now reported that the company would raise cigarette prices by an average of Rs 12...
16 Oct, 2015, 04.15 PM IST
ITC says fiscal challenging for cigarette businessThe company said it has focused on building flexibility and agility across the supply chain to ensure delivery of volume and variety.
03 Jul, 2015, 05.10 PM IST
ITC, VST Industries rolling out premium variants, smaller-sized cigarettes to protect marginsSince consumers in the entry segment have cut back on cigarette smoking, companies are hopeful these strategies will help them protect marg...
17 Jun, 2015, 03.24 AM IST
Budget 2015: Smokers hit hard as excise duty on cigarettes and cigars hikedSmoking will become costlier yet again with excise duty on cigarettes and cigars being hiked for the fourth consecutive year.
01 Mar, 2015, 04.42 AM IST
Budget 2014: Cigarette makers urge government to not increase excise dutyWorried by falling stock prices cigarette makers are lobbying hard to prevent the government from hiking excise duty for the third straight...
30 Jun, 2014, 05.42 PM IST
IDFC MF scheme buys Godfrey Phillips shares for Rs 69 croreIDFC Premier Equity Fund today acquired a total of 2.50 lakh shares of leading cigarette maker Godfrey Phillips India for an estimated Rs 6...
05 Feb, 2014, 10.51 PM IST
Budget 2013: Cigarettes, cigars to become costlier by 15%As per Budget proposal, prices of entry-level smaller cigarettes, which are of the sub-65 mm length, will remain unchanged.
28 Feb, 2013, 04.18 PM IST
- Cabinet to take a call on cigarette makers' plea on health warnings
Production halt by companies citing lack of clarity on picture to be used on packaging to hit government revenues, lakhs of workers.
04 Dec, 2010, 04.13 AM IST
- Low-cost filter cigarette brands burn a hole in fag leaders' pockets
Low-cost filter cigarette brands are rivalling industry leaders like ITC and Godfrey Phillips, which are finding it unviable to sell filter...
13 Jun, 2008, 09.00 AM IST