Inflation and input costs threaten earnings momentum going forward: Dhananjay SinhaIndia Inc. delivered strong March-quarter earnings, surpassing market forecasts. Revenue growth improved, supported by cost savings. Howeve...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM 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
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 35%The price hikes in petrol and diesel follow the increase in the duty on gold. The way these hikes are being implemented makes it clear that...
15 May, 2026, 08.28 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
Experts back OTC access to NRT across all formats and dosages, including 2 mg and 4 mg, as India struggles with a Tobacco quit success rate under 5%The report highlights the significant economic burden of tobacco use, particularly among low-income households, and underscores how reducin...
08 May, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Anbumani Ramadoss, who banned public smoking during UPA govt, asks PM Modi to bar cigarette sales to those born after 2009PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enact legislation prohibiting cigarette sales to individuals born af...
02 May, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
Rain check! A dry economic switch may add to Indians' war-led shocksAs India braces for an expected below-average monsoon alongside the looming threat of El Niño, concerns mount over a potential inflation sp...
01 May, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Quitting tobacco could give economic boost to over 20.5 million households in IndiaImagine a future where millions of Indian families break free from the grasp of tobacco, climbing up the economic ladder. The most disadvan...
21 Apr, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Sector rotation underway: 3 themes to watch for your portfolio, says Devang MehtaIndia's stock markets are experiencing a sector rotation, with consumption stocks like tobacco and alcobev surging after years of quiet. In...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Indians spent more on paan, tobacco in last 10 years, education expenditure falls: Govt surveyThe Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2022-23 indicates a notable increase in the proportion of income spent on paan, tobacco, and i...
03 Mar, 2024, 12.51 PM IST
Higher percentage of men drink in ‘dry’ Bihar than Maharashtra: Govt surveyYou might associate Goa with booze and partying, but a higher proportion of people in Telangana consume alcohol than in the former. When it...
16 Dec, 2020, 10.17 AM IST
PM's vocal-for-local campaign should be applicable to tobacco control policies in India: FAIFAFederation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) claims to represent farmers and farm workers of commercial crops across Andhra Pradesh,...
29 May, 2020, 01.32 PM IST
Government mulls new licensing policy for tobacco itemsThe Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has started internal discussions on the policy implication of licensing for the se...
30 Sep, 2016, 05.04 AM IST
Smoking dips 10% in 2 years in India but women smokers up sharplySmoking in India is falling steadily even as the number of women smokers is rising, making it home to the second largest number of female s...
28 Dec, 2015, 12.27 PM IST
Government likely to ban sale of loose cigarettes, Rs 20000 fine for smoking in publicThe government is considering a proposal to ban the sale of loose cigarettes, a move that will hit ITC and other cigarette makers hard.
10 Sep, 2014, 08.26 AM 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
Say no to tobacco for healthier India: Narendra ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi called for spreading awareness on the risks of tobacco consumption by saying no to it on World No Tobacco Day.
31 May, 2014, 03.16 PM IST