Govt hikes excise duty on cigarettes; prices to rise from Feb 1
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.
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Cigarette Stocks Plunge as New GST, Excise Duty Take Effect
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.
New GST Rates on Tobacco, Pan Masala Effective Feb 1
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.
Cigarette Prices to Rise 20% from February 1
Cigarette prices in India are expected to surge by up to 20% from February 1, 2025, following a significant increase in the National Calamity Contingent Duty. This move will impact major tobacco companies and consumers nationwide.
New Tobacco & Pan Masala Cess: 40% GST + Excise from Feb 1
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.
Cigarettes, Tobacco Costlier from Feb 1 After Excise Duty Hike
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.
Cigarette, Gutkha Prices to Rise After Govt Excise Duty Hike
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 Stock Drops on Higher Excise Duty, Health Cess in Budget
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.
iQIYI Land Yangzhou Opens February 8 in China
iQIYI Land, a major immersive entertainment park, opens in Yangzhou on February 8. Explore how this theme park blends IP with technology, marking a new chapter for China's entertainment scene. Read more.
ITC, Godfrey Phillips shares tank on cigarette excise duty hike
Shares of ITC and Godfrey Phillips fell sharply after the government announced a hike in excise duty on cigarettes in the interim budget. The new rates are effective from February 1. Read for full market impact analysis.
Bengaluru man assaulted, extorted over cigarette price dispute
A 22-year-old man in Bengaluru was assaulted and forced to pay Rs 900 online after a dispute over a single cigarette's price escalated on Brigade Road. Police have registered a case.
Centre Raises Excise Duty on Cigarettes from Feb 1
The Indian government has increased the National Calamity Contingent Duty on cigarettes. Find out the new rates and the expected impact on prices and public health.
Kolhapur: Man attacked, 3 arrested over burning cigarette row
A 28-year-old man was severely beaten in Kolhapur's Shirol after confronting youths who threw a burning cigarette at him. Police have arrested three based on CCTV footage. Read the full details.
Rashmika Mandanna & Vijay Deverakonda February Wedding
South Indian stars Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are reportedly set to tie the knot in a grand ceremony in Udaipur in February 2025. Get all the exclusive details here!
Rashmika, Vijay to marry in Udaipur palace on Feb 26, 2026
Exclusive: Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda's private engagement leads to a royal Udaipur wedding planned for February 2026. Get all the confirmed details about the couple's intimate ceremony.
Rs 90 Lakh Cigarette Robbery in Ballabhgarh Warehouse
Four men assaulted a watchman and stole cigarettes worth Rs 80-90 lakh from a Ballabhgarh wholesale warehouse. Police are investigating an insider's role. Read the full story.
Bangladesh's NCP, Jamaat-e-Islami Form Pre-Election Alliance
Bangladesh's youth-led National Citizen Party allies with Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami for February elections. Experts call the tie-up opportunistic as key leaders resign. Read more on the political shift.
Man kills wife over Rs 20 for cigarettes in Delhi
A 45-year-old man in Delhi's Shahdara allegedly strangled his wife to death after she refused to give him Rs 20 for cigarettes. The accused has been arrested. Read the shocking details.
Vaping Linked to Sudden Vision Loss in Healthy Woman
A healthy 40-year-old woman woke up with sudden vision loss in one eye. Doctors traced the cause to her vaping habit. Learn how e-cigarettes can damage eye health.
Delhi man kills wife over Rs 20, dies by suicide
A tragic domestic violence incident in Delhi's Shahdara ended in a murder-suicide after a fight over Rs 20 for a cigarette. Police investigation ongoing. Read the full report.
Bineesh Bastin gets engaged, wedding in February 2026
Malayalam actor Bineesh Bastin shares happy engagement news with fans. The simple church ceremony unites him with longtime partner Thara. Get all details and fan reactions here.
BNP's Tarique Rahman returns, pledges safe Bangladesh
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman returns to Dhaka after 17 years in exile, addresses rally, calls for peace ahead of February 12 elections. Read his full plan.
CBSE opens window for incomplete CTET Feb 2026 applications
CBSE grants a final chance for 1.6 lakh candidates to complete CTET February 2026 registrations from Dec 27-30. No new applications allowed. Details inside.
Mahindra & Mahindra Q3 Results Board Meeting on Feb 11, 2026
Mahindra & Mahindra's board will meet on February 11, 2026, to approve Q3 FY26 results. Investors await insights on post-GST cut performance and festive demand. Details inside.
Bangladesh's PM Candidate Tarique Rahman Returns from Exile
Tarique Rahman, acting chief of Bangladesh's BNP and son of ex-PM Khaleda Zia, is set to return from exile ahead of the February 12 parliamentary elections. Read the full story.
Brother Accuses Yunus Regime of Murder to Defer Polls
Sharif Osman Hadi's brother alleges the interim government plotted his killing to disrupt Bangladesh's February elections. Mass protests erupt in Dhaka demanding an international probe.
Bangladesh: Brother Accuses Govt in Activist's Killing
Sharif Omar bin Hadi accuses Bangladesh's interim government of orchestrating his brother's murder to derail February elections. Inqilab Moncho issues a 30-day ultimatum for justice. Read the full story.
CTET 2026 Application Correction Window Now Open
CBSE opens CTET February 2026 application correction window from Dec 23 to 26. Candidates can edit key details online. Over 25 lakh registrations recorded. Exam on Feb 8, 2026. Check now!
Nationwide Strike on Feb 12 Against Labour Codes
Ten central trade unions call for a nationwide strike on February 12 demanding the rollback of four new labour codes. The protest also targets privatization and fuel price hikes.
Second Bangladesh Opposition Leader Shot Before Polls
Motaleb Shikder, a leader allied with Jamaat-e-Islami, was shot in Khulna days after the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi. The interim government provides security to 20 individuals on 'hit lists'.
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