Indian Luxury Brands Beat West Globally, Says Nikhil Kamath
Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath highlights how Indian brands like Subko and 11.11 are making global waves, challenging the notion that India cannot build premium international brands.
Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath highlights how Indian brands like Subko and 11.11 are making global waves, challenging the notion that India cannot build premium international brands.
Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath praises Indian brands like Subko, Superyou, and Nappa Dori for making a mark abroad in premium markets like Dubai and New York.
A man in Hyderabad died after his stepbrother allegedly threw him from a third-floor terrace during an argument over sharing cigarettes, police said.
A young college student in Patna lost his life after a minor argument over Rs 200 for cigarettes escalated into a violent group assault. Police have detained six minors and are hunting for others involved.
ITC stock fell 1% to a 52-week low as markets reacted to a new excise duty on cigarettes effective February 2026. Brokerages downgrade ratings amid volume and earnings concerns.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla vows action over alleged e-cigarette use in Parliament. The matter is under investigation and could lead to loss of membership. Read the full story.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla issues a stern warning, stating he will not rule out 'exemplary punishment' for the use of e-cigarettes within Parliament premises. Read the full details.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla warns of severe action, including possible revocation of membership, for e-cigarette use in Parliament premises. The matter is under investigation. #IndianParliament
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla hints at strict action for e-cigarette use in Parliament. The matter is under investigation and will go to a House committee. Read the latest updates.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announces probe into TMC MP Kirti Azad for allegedly vaping inside Parliament. BJP's Anurag Thakur filed a formal complaint. Read the full story.
Narasaraopet MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu assures tobacco farmers he will take their GST hike grievances to the Centre, seeking relief to protect livelihoods in Guntur's Vinukonda belt. Read more.
A sharp increase in excise duty on cigarettes, effective Feb 1, 2026, may trigger a surge in illicit trade and cause revenue losses, experts caution. Read more.
A self-styled 'Baba' in Uttar Pradesh, known as 'Cigarette Baba,' claims to cure ailments using cigarettes, directly challenging medical science. Discover the details of this controversial practice.
Cigarettes to cost more as new excise duty and 40% GST kick in from February 1. Check the new price slabs and tax changes for all tobacco products.
Major brokerages downgrade ITC and cut target price by up to 26% following a proposed sharp hike in taxes on tobacco products. The stock fell over 13% in two sessions. Read more.
LIC's stake in ITC plunges after a massive excise duty increase on cigarettes. Brokers downgrade stock, warning of price hikes and limited upside. Full analysis inside.
ITC shares crash 14% after a steep 50% cigarette tax increase announced in the budget. Analysts downgrade stock, warn of 40% price hikes needed. Read the full analysis.
ITC shares tumble to a 3-year low after a surprise excise duty hike on cigarettes. Brokerages downgrade stock, slash targets, and warn of earnings pressure. Full analysis inside.
ITC shares tumble over 13% as a steep hike in cigarette taxes threatens volumes and profits. Analysts slash earnings forecasts and downgrade the stock. Read more.
Cigarettes to get costlier as the Centre imposes additional excise duty from February 1. Find out how much more you'll pay for brands like Marlboro, Gold Flake, and others.
Cigarette stocks like ITC crashed after govt notified new tax structure from Feb 1, replacing GST cess with higher excise. Analysts warn of 15-20% price hikes impacting sales. Full details inside.
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India's new tax structure for tobacco & pan masala kicks in Feb 1. Cigarettes face extra excise, pan masala gets 48% 'Health Security Cess'. Read the full impact.
Prices of cigarettes, bidis, and other tobacco products will rise from February 1, 2026, after the government imposes a new excise duty. Find out the latest tax rates and impact on consumers.
The Indian government has sharply increased excise duties on cigarettes and tobacco products from February 1, 2024. This move will lead to higher retail prices for consumers. Get all the details on the new rates and their impact.
ITC shares fell after Budget 2026 proposed higher excise duty on tobacco and a new health cess on pan masala, effective Feb 1. Cigarettes set to get costlier. Full analysis inside.