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- Big pharma cos behind campaign against tobacco: ITGA
ITGA, which opposes some of the articles of WHO, today alleged big pharmaceutical companies are behind the campaign.
- Brokers' call on ITC, Bharti Airtel, BHEL, L&T
CLSA has retained its 'outperform' rating on ITC, saying the cigarette maker would continue to trade at a premium due to stable earnings fr...
- Tobacco cos shut cigarette plants due to uncertainty in warnings
India's largest cigarette firm ITC, maker of India Kings, Gold Flake and Navy Cut, has stopped production at all its manufacturing units.
- FM makes cigarettes, scented tobacco costlier
The hike in excise duties will burn a hole in your pocket if you are in the unhealthy habit.
- No tax holiday for output boost of non-exempt items
Companies enjoying excise duty exemption in the taxfree zones of Himachal Pradesh , Uttrakhand, and the North-East cannot avail the tax hol...
- Heard on the street
Tech Mahindra's non-convertible debenture and commercial paper issues found eager buyers in a few banks, mutual funds and insurance compani...
- Dipp plan for tobacco cos goes up in smoke
Last October, the Dipp had submitted a Cabinet note seeking a complete ban on foreign investment in the tobacco sector with a prospective e...
- Health ministry’s plan to smoke out FDI to hit tobacco cos hard
The ministry has sought ban on foreign investment in the tobacco sector and has urged finance ministry to impose more tax on tobacco produc...
- Tobacco cos get ready for life after 'no-smoking' ban
Indian tobacco companies are getting ready for a life after the no-smoking ban that comes into effect from Oct 2. HRgiri: India Inc adopts ...
- Tobacco cos seek time for pic warning
Tobacco companies are seeking a year time to implement Union government’s instruction to print pictorial warnings on cigarettes, beedis and...
- More than 50 per cent of BPO workers smoke: Study
Cigarette is the most common form of smoking but the staff also go to the Hookah bars to ventilate their stress.Trends of new software orde...
- Godfrey Phillips may make, sell Marlboro
Philip Morris is in discussions with KK Modi-led GPI to manufacture and mkt marquee cigarette brand Marlboro through GPI’s facilities. Stat...
- Trademark cannot be claimed on common English words
The hearing came after a petition was filed by ITC in Bombay HC challenging an order allowing GTC Industries to register a trademark in the...
- Tobacco cos' SEZ plans may go up in smoke
Tobacco companies will not be able to set up units in special economic zones (SEZ).
- Tobacco cos thrive on global death
This worldwide addiction continues to make tobacco a lucrative business, especially outside the US.
- US tobacco cos face $200-bn lawsuit
A US federal judge on Monday granted class action status to tens of millions of "light cigarette" smokers for a potential $200-bn lawsuit a...