Synopsis :- One of the largest cigarette manufacturers has raised prices up to 41% on premium brands, with smaller hikes on value and slim variants, aiming to protect margins despite potential minor volume impact. The largest cigarette manufacturer and seller in the...
Synopsis: A sharp tax hike has shaken India’s cigarette industry, but Godfrey Phillips may be better placed than ITC to manage the impact. Its compact Marlboro strategy, strong mid-priced portfolio, urban focus, and export cushion could help retain consumers and...
Synopsis: Shares of ITC and Godfrey Philips India fell up to 6% as markets reacted to the cigarette excise duty hike effective February 1, triggering sharp price increases, demand concerns, and fears of rising illicit trade. Cigarette stocks were under pressure as...
Synopsis: Top 10 companies, including Indian Energy Exchange, BPCL, REC, ITC, Gillette India, and others, are set to trade ex-dividend in the coming week, making it a key period for income-focused investors. A dividend is a share of a company’s profits paid to...
Synopsis: Several key Indian stocks such as ITC, Vedanta, Swiggy, Paytm, Adani Power and Tata Motors will be in focus today as they are set to announce their Q3FY26 results. The companies scheduled to announce results today represent a wide range of sectors including...
SYNOPSIS: India’s FMCG sector remains structurally strong, but select stocks have corrected sharply, trading at steep discounts due to near-term earnings and regulatory pressures. India’s FMCG sector has been growing at a steady pace, powered largely by everyday...
Synopsis: Markets have a habit of overreacting. Stocks are often punished brutally for short-term setbacks, even when the core business remains sound. History shows that when fear peaks and expectations collapse, patient investors can find powerful comeback stories...
Synopsis: ITC commands over 70% of India’s cigarette market, leveraging decades of scale, distribution, and brand strength. Due to strict regulations and high taxes, rivals struggle to match its efficiency, reach, and consistent profitability. India’s cigarette...
SYNOPSIS: Shares of ITC and Godfrey Phillips fell sharply after the government announced higher taxes on cigarettes and tobacco, raising concerns over pricing, margins, and future demand for tobacco-led FMCG companies. Late on Wednesday, the government announced a...
The market has witnessed significant interest from both Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) in certain stocks, reflecting strong confidence in their growth prospects. Among these, below are a few listed companies that...
