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 fires missiles, US strikes Iran facility after reports of faltering peace talksIran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said it had targeted the headquarters of the US Navy's 5th Fleet in Bahrain and another country in ...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.00 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
2,400,000,000,000: Chinese are smoking nearly half of world's totalChina's cigarette consumption has surged by 39% between 2003 and 2023, contrasting with a global decline. Despite fewer young smokers, low ...
27 May, 2026, 05.52 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
ITC Q4 results: After margin surprise, all eyes now on cigarette tax impact, says Gaurang ShahITC Limited reported a steady March quarter. Strong operating margins were a key positive. EBITDA margins exceeded expectations. The compan...
22 May, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
ITC Q4 preview: Will cigarette slowdown, tax hit weigh on earnings despite FMCG strength?ITC is expected to deliver a muted Q4 as cigarette volumes stay flat and higher taxes weigh on margins, despite strong double-digit growth ...
20 May, 2026, 12.16 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
Why can only club members complain?In a diverse society, it's essential to critically evaluate how religious customs shape public life. Non-believers play a vital role in thi...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.04 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
Tax on cigarette: India doesn’t tax them enough, below best international practices, says reportIndia got an overall score of 1.88 out of 5 possible points, which is slightly better than the South-East Asia average (1.82), but lower th...
16 Dec, 2020, 05.44 PM IST
Higher tobacco taxes can save 35-45 billion lives in South Asia: StudyIt stated that annual increase in tobacco tax has mostly been below the rate of inflation and income growth, thus cigarettes remain afforda...
11 Apr, 2017, 11.19 PM IST
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...
16 Feb, 2017, 02.28 PM IST
Tripling tobacco taxes may avoid 200 million deaths worldwide"A higher tax on tobacco is the single most effective intervention to lower smoking rates and to deter future smokers," Jha said.
02 Jan, 2014, 02.20 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