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.
The GST Council has approved new tax rates for tobacco, pan masala, and other items from February 1. Learn about the revised compensation cess and its impact on prices.
India's GST revenue for December 2024 stands at a robust Rs 1.76 lakh crore, including cess, demonstrating continued buoyancy despite rate rationalization. Explore the detailed analysis.
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.
Numerology predictions for Life Path Number 9 in 2026 reveal a transformative year. Discover how planetary shifts will simplify your love life, career, finances, and health. Read the full forecast by Acharya Neeraj Dhankher.
Godfrey Phillips shares fell 10% as new levies on tobacco and pan masala replaced the GST compensation cess. Explore the market impact and details of the January 2026 tax change.
Shares of ITC and Godfrey Phillips India plummeted after the finance ministry notified new excise duty and a health cess on tobacco products. Discover the impact on prices and public health.
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.
The government introduces a new tax structure for tobacco and pan masala from February 1, replacing the GST compensation cess with additional duties. Learn the impact.
India hikes excise duty on tobacco and imposes a health cess on pan masala from February 1, likely raising prices for 100 million smokers. Read the full details and impact.
Recent changes to India's rural job scheme highlight deep fiscal fault lines. States argue their autonomy is eroding as the Centre pushes co-financing. Explore the data on tax shares, cesses, and political penalties.
Uttar Pradesh sees 48 criminals killed in police encounters in 2025, the highest annual figure under CM Yogi Adityanath's tenure since 2017. Read the full data and official statements.
The Centre introduces a new health and national security cess on tobacco, replacing the GST compensation cess from February 1. This tax overhaul aims to keep levies high and align with WHO benchmarks. Read more.
Exercising right after a heavy meal can cause bloating, cramps, and low energy. A doctor explains the science and the ideal waiting time for an effective workout.
Today's horoscope by AstroDevam reveals strong lunar support and Jupiter's luck, helping a long-awaited wish become reality. Find guidance on love, career, finance, and health. Read more for your daily cosmic insights.
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A minor altercation near a madrassa in Kishtwar escalated into stone-pelting, prompting police intervention. No injuries reported, but tensions remain high in the Jammu district.
The Citizens' Initiative and Action group, comprising diverse members from TV anchors to local vendors, has announced its annual awards for India's best and worst politicians. Discover the results and the unique jury behind them.
The Pune Arts and Health Festival concluded successfully, highlighting the powerful link between creative expression and holistic wellness. Discover how art heals.
Dr. Imam Ahmed Illyasi discusses the nuanced stance of Indian Muslims on patriotism, explaining devotion to Prophet Muhammad and the 'Vande Mataram' controversy. Gain insights into faith and nationalism.
Today's planetary alignments encourage bravery and curiosity, but advise caution in relationships and finances. Read your detailed daily horoscope for insights on love, career, and health.
Explore how language and memory intertwine to alter our perception of colours. Discover the poetry behind the physics of hues. Read more to understand the mind's palette.
Punjab & Haryana HC commutes a convict's death sentence to life without remission for the 2018 rape and murder of a 5-year-old. The court acquitted his mother, citing her 'blind love' for her 'Raja beta'. Read the full verdict details.
Two sisters in Lucknow, battling depression, died after consuming phenyl. Distressed over their pet dog's prolonged illness, the incident highlights severe mental health struggles. Read the full report.
Alert residents in Ghaziabad's Surya Nagar help police arrest a Delhi Police constable for a fatal hit-and-run. The car involved was stolen in 2022. Read the full investigation details.
Two women pilgrims from Gujarat were killed in a hit-and-run near Bor Charanan toll plaza on NH-68. The driver of the speeding Thar SUV fled the scene. Read the full report.
Discover why supplements like Vitamin D, Zinc, and Omega-3s fail without proper sleep and stress management. Learn how cortisol and poor sleep block nutrient absorption and what to do first.
The December 24 episode of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 saw Mihir discover Tulsi's new home and break down. Read the full recap of the dramatic events at the Kutch fair.
Punjab & Haryana High Court demands answers from DGP on stadium security failure after kabaddi player's public killing. Next hearing on Jan 15. Read details.
Despite a 17% sales surge, auto dealers face profit squeeze and investor flight due to unresolved GST compensation cess. Supreme Court case looms. Read the full analysis.