Aditya Shah favors domestic growth themes, stays bullish on IT and infrastructure sectorAditya Shah of Hercules Advisors identifies EPC companies with strong order books as key infrastructure opportunities, favoring players lik...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
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
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
Tactical buying visible in IT, selective opportunities emerging in auto ancillaries: Neeraj DewanIndian stock markets are navigating a balance between optimism and caution. Inflationary pressures and global uncertainties are key concern...
21 May, 2026, 11.56 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
In a volatile market, odds do favour contrarians, but only if they have an edge: 4 stocks from different sectors with dividend yield of up to 5.8%When a fundamentally strong business is available at 4% dividend yield, the probability that you will have both dividend and the capital ga...
26 Apr, 2026, 01.20 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
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
GST at 40%: Cigarettes turn into India’s costliest status markerSmoking is now a sign of wealth in India. Higher taxes make cigarettes expensive. This makes lighting up a cigarette a display of disposabl...
08 Apr, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Smoking will burn a bigger hole in your pocket now as govt imposes new excise duty on tobaccoCigarette prices in India are set to rise by up to 20% from February due to a sharp increase in excise duty, hitting premium large sticks t...
02 Jan, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Tobacco Institute of India urges Centre to reconsider cigarette tax hikeThe Tobacco Institute of India warns that a significant excise duty hike on cigarettes will harm farmers, MSMEs, and retailers, while boost...
01 Jan, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
Classic, Gold Flake or Marlboro: How your cigarette bills may get costlier from February 1From February 1, 2026, cigarettes will cost more -- and it’s not just the brand that matters. Short sticks see smaller hikes, but king-size...
01 Jan, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025: Govt tables bill for new levies on cigarettes, pan masala and gutkhaFM Sitharaman introduces Health Security National Cess Bill 2025 to replace GST compensation cess on tobacco products, including cigarettes...
01 Dec, 2025, 01.05 PM IST
Smoking kills 1.35 million Indians annuallyTobacco kills 1.35 million Indians annually, yet quit rates remain low at just 7%. Experts urged science-backed harm reduction strategies, ...
14 Sep, 2025, 11.33 AM IST