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These 7 private and public banking stocks have an upside of up to 26% in one year, according to analystsWhen it comes to banking, remember this: PSU and private banks have different kinds of loan books; at the end of the day, however, both ope...
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 ...
These 9 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 32% in 1 year, according to analystsIt is always important to make a distinction between sentiment and real business. While sentiment can impact prices in the short term, it i...
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...
EAC-PM working paper calls for curbs on tobacco consumption; says it poses serious implications for public healthTobacco consumption and spending have increased sharply in both rural and urban India between 2011-12 and 2023-24, raising concerns for pub...
Tax hike raises risk of smuggling of tobacco products and revenue loss for govt: ExpertsExperts warn that a significant tax hike on cigarettes, effective February 1, could fuel illicit trade and lead to substantial tax revenue ...
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...
Both GST and Excise duty can be imposed on tobacco: Karnataka HCThe Karnataka High Court has ruled that the Union government is entitled to levy Central GST (CGST) as well as excise duty on tobacco and t...
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...
Include all tobacco products in demerit goods category: ExpertsIn a letter to the Finance Minister, the state-based outfit has pointed out that classifying different products in lower rate slabs will le...
Govt plans to stop financial support to tobacco firmsThe move assumes significance as India has so far been firm on its anti-tobacco stand and has implemented a higher tax regime as well as la...
Budget 2016: Hike sin tax on tobacco by up to 40%, says health ministryAs per government estimates, the total economic cost attributable to tobacco use from all diseases in the year 2011 amounted to Rs 1,04,500...
Rajasthan government cuts tax on tobacco, its products by 20-30%The Rajasthan government has reduced value added tax (VAT) on tobacco and its products (excluding bidi) by 20-30 per cent, effective June 1...
World Bank exits event funded by tobacco companiesMinister of state for finance Jayant Sinha has also refused to participate in the event. Sinha's name also featured earlier on the website ...
Delhi High Court refuses to restrain government from participating in tax eventCentral government standing counsel Akshay Makhija, appearing for the ministries of Finance and Health and Family Welfare, opposed the plea.
Impose at least 50% VAT on tobacco products: Harsh Vardhan to statesIn his bid to discourage smoking among youths, Vardhan has urged states and UTs to impose VAT of at least 50% on all tobacco products.
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.
Multi-sectoral policies needed for tobacco-free society: PM Manmohan SinghNoting that use of tobacco imposes serious consequences on economy and society, PM Manmohan Singh said.
Government plans to introduce ‘sin tax’ to curb use of alcohol, tobaccoIndia has mooted the introduction of a designated "sin tax" to finance a part of the health budget during the 12th five year plan (2012-201...
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...