Reuters Market Eye - ITC
Tobacco has been added in GST ambit - media reports.
Inclusion in GST's realm will most likely keep tax rates lower for tobacco-based products - analysts.
The cabinet clears bill for nationwide sales tax.
The amendment will be introduced in the ongoing session of parliament concluding next week.
Other Cigarette makers also gain. Godfrey Phillips India
($1 = 63.5150 rupees)
(Reporting by Abhishek Vishnoi)
