These 8 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 26% in 1 year, according to analystsIf oil prices stay at higher levels, some FPIs with exposure to the Indian banking sector through ETFs might decide to sell, putting these ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Iran's inflation hits highest level since World War II as unrest and sanctions biteIran is currently navigating a perilous economic landscape as inflation reaches alarming heights not seen since the aftermath of World War ...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Measures like tax relief, import curbs can shield India from West Asia crisis: ReportIndia must adopt tax moderation and targeted import curbs to boost exports and shield against the West Asia crisis. A report suggests restr...
27 May, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
These 8 private and public banking stocks have an upside of up to 27% in one year, according to analystsInflation is at a 13-month high, primarily led by a rise in food prices. And with an impending fuel price hike, it could spike even more. A...
13 May, 2026, 12.20 AM 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
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
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
Youth associations urge PM, finance minister to increase taxes on tobacco productsAccording to the associations, the Parliament Standing Committee on Health submitted a pertinent and comprehensive report on cancer care pl...
11 Jan, 2023, 06.55 PM IST
Economists bat for hike in tobacco taxation for achieving Modi's USD 5 trillion economy visionThe economists strongly suggested that increasing inflation, which has put the country's budget under pressure, and urgent need of fresh ca...
31 Dec, 2022, 05.30 PM IST
Public health groups, doctors urge govt to hike excise duty on tobacco products in next Union BudgetPublic health groups, along with economists and doctors, have urged the government to increase excise duty on all tobacco products in the U...
12 Dec, 2021, 04.33 PM IST
Tobacco products cheaper than essential food items: WHO study"Prices of tobacco products in the country have not increased substantially over time, thus making these products even cheaper than essenti...
18 Feb, 2016, 03.27 AM IST
Increase taxes on tobacco products to curb demand: WHOEven as India made progress in increasing taxes on cigarettes between 2012-14, it has little effect as the "modest hikes" were compensated ...
07 Jul, 2015, 06.32 PM IST
10 per cent hike on tobacco products to reduce consumption: Public Health Foundation of IndiaThe study highlighted that a 10 per cent increase in bidi prices will lead to almost 5 per cent decrease in consumption.
06 Jun, 2014, 03.28 PM IST
World Health Organisation calls for raising tax on tobacco to check consumptionThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for increasing tax on tobacco products to highlight health risks associated with its use.
30 May, 2014, 03.18 PM IST
Government to tax tobacco more to reduce consumptionUnion health minister Harsh Vardhan is for levying increased taxes on tobacco and tobacco-related products to discourage its consumption.
30 May, 2014, 12.40 PM IST
Budget 2012: Government should tax all forms of tobaccoGovernment’s current administration of tobacco taxes neither serves the purpose of revenue generation, nor serves the public good and deter...
03 Mar, 2012, 10.46 AM IST
- Taxes on tobacco in India lowest in Asia Pacific
Tax levied by India on tobacco products is among the lowest in the entire Asia Pacific region, and at variance with the World Health Organi...
11 Oct, 2010, 06.58 AM IST