tobacco industry India

Cigarette Stocks Puff Up: Godfrey Phillips Jumps 11%, ITC Share Price 5% Post December Slump; Q3 FY26 Profits Fuel Market Rally

Cigarette Stocks Puff Up: Godfrey Phillips Jumps 11%, ITC Share Price 5% Post December Slump; Q3 FY26 Profits Fuel Market Rally

Cigarette stocks rebound as Godfrey Phillips jumps 11% and ITC 5% after December slump. Excise duty rise affects prices; Q3…

February 6, 2026

ITC Share Price Slumps as Excise Duty Hike Hits Major Brands: How Will Consumer Demand, Supply, and Cheaper Alternatives Respond?

ITC share price falls 24% due to a 40% cigarette excise hike. Premium smokers stay loyal, while cheaper alternatives and…

February 2, 2026

Is Your Addiction Getting Expensive? How Much Will Cigarettes, Gutkha, Tobacco, And Bidis Cost Now? New Excise Duty Effective From February 1

In 2026, India’s cigarettes, beedis, gutkha, and tobacco products face steep excise duty hikes, raising prices, impacting smokers’ wallets, altering…

January 1, 2026