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States to benefit from excise hike on tobacco: FM

Proceeds will go into a divisible pool.

December 3, 2025 20:56 IST

FM tables Bills to levy excise on tobacco, cess on pan masala

While the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to impose excise duty on tobacco and related products like cigarette, chewing…

December 2, 2025 00:22 IST

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Government plans steep hike in excise on tobacco products

To prevent a revenue drop when the GST Compensation Cess expires (expected by March 2026), the government is proposing two…

Updated: November 30, 2025 19:53 IST

Radhakishan Damani's high-yield 'cash cows' trading near 52-week lows. (Image source: Canva)

Zero debt, high ROCE, solid dividends: 2 gems in Radhakishan Damani’s portfolio

The ‘Retail King of India,’ Radhakishan Damani is known for his stock picks as they always have the smartest investors…

November 28, 2025 05:25 IST

Centre explores new taxation model for tobacco

New taxation model for tobacco? Government mulling options to replace compensation cess: Report

The government is examining multiple options to replace the compensation cess on tobacco products. GST rationalisation on sin goods remains…

November 25, 2025 17:03 IST

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Compensation cess on tobacco products may stay till Jan

As the cess is now limited to only tobacco products, the cess collections have plummeted to Rs 7,812 crore in…

November 11, 2025 22:09 IST

Tax based on retail price for tobacco may kick in before 40% levy

The GST Council has decided to tax “sin goods” like pan masala and cigarettes based on their retail sale price…

September 5, 2025 23:08 IST

Is ITC a Buy or Sell? Stock soars 4% on GST revamp, Rs 20,000 crore capex

ITC share price today, September 04: ITC shares surge 4% on GST revamp and Rs 20,000 crore capex; discover if…

September 4, 2025 11:30 IST

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GST Rates on Tobacco Products 2025: Is it applicable on pan masala, gutkha, beedi, and other related products?

New GST Rate 2025-26 on Tobacco, Pan Masala, Beedi and Gutkha: Goods like tobacco and related products will stay under…

Updated: September 4, 2025 11:19 IST

How will markets open today? GIFT Nifty up, Nikkei down, and 6 other cues to watch at this hour

What to watch for trade today, September 01: GIFT Nifty traded higher, indicating a positive start for Indian indices. Asian…

September 1, 2025 06:59 IST

GoM favours 40% GST and cess on luxury goods and tobacco

The proposal has received similar recommendations from the GoM. However, a few state ministers have proposed an additional cess on…

August 21, 2025 17:42 IST

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Down 70%: Why is Radhakishan Damani sticking with this falling stock?

Known as the ‘Retail King of India,’ ace investor Radhakishan Damani, is known to pick winners and not talk about…

August 15, 2025 05:10 IST

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Beyond the green mirage: Why ESG needs reform to expose tobacco’s true cost

India’s top cigarette companies claim ESG achievements, but a deeper look reveals greenwashing. With limited disclosures, lack of Scope 3…

Updated: September 5, 2025 12:21 IST

British American Tobacco to sell 2.3% stake in ITC via block deal, retains majority holding

BAT’s proposed stake sale is the second significant block trade in India this week. Just days earlier, Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder…

May 28, 2025 09:28 IST

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Classic to Clove: ITC leans on cigarette biz as costs rise, competition heats up – Why is cigarette bet paying off?

Analysts said that ITC’s cigarette business remained the cornerstone of stability in its Q4FY25 with steady volume growth of around…

Updated: May 23, 2025 16:44 IST

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Rise of oral cancer: Not just tobacco, oral cancer has other risk factors too

Oral cancer risk factors include tobacco use, excessive alcohol, HPV infection (especially HPV-16), chronic oral irritation, poor diet, and sun…

May 18, 2025 05:09 IST

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How tobacco use and winter smog are deadly combo for lung health

Cold weather and temperature inversions trap pollutants close to the ground, leading to prolonged exposure.

December 13, 2024 15:52 IST

Combating Transnational Illicit Tobacco Trade and Boosting Economic Growth

“Government investment in infrastructure and strategic initiatives drives economic growth, but the shadow economy hampers progress and tax revenue.”

November 5, 2024 12:05 IST

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