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Farmers' body asks PM Modi to withdraw bill on cigarette, tobacco

Farmers' body asked PM Modi to recall the proposed bill to amend the law regarding cigarettes and other tobacco products

Cigarette makers fume as govt proposes changes to anti-smoking law

India has over the years introduced tobacco controls and launched campaigns to deter its use, but enforcement of the law has been a challenge

FRAI urges PM to order recall of proposed changes in law on cigarettes

Federation of Retailer Association of India, a representative body of micro, small and medium retailers urged PM to order recall of proposed amendments in law on cigarettes and other tobacco products

New draft law on minimum age a potential headwind for cigarette makers

Analysts view the development as negative for ITC, Godfrey Phillips and VST Inds

World's largest cigar producer enjoys boom amid Covid-19 lockdowns

Already the world's largest cigar producer, Dominican Republic is on track to export a record $1 billion worth of tobacco products this year

Ban cigarette breaks, encourage cycling: Govt's Covid-19 advisory to firms

Document calls for structural modification in workplaces, installation of physical barriers such as clear glass.

ITC continues to underperform but analysts say the stock is attractive

A tax overhang and ESG concerns over cigarettes have been among key factors hurting investor sentiment

ITC resumes cigarette manufacturing, distribution after over a month

It is learnt that ITC has five cigarette manufacturing plants across Kolkata, Munger, Saharanpur, Ranjangaon and Bangalore

No plan to raise overall import duties on foreign alcohol, says govt

The commerce dept has reportedly suggested to the finance ministry that the upcoming Budget prohibit purchase of cigarette cartons at duty-free shops.

Airports to lose Rs 650 cr/yr over cut in duty-free liquor, cigarettes

The ministry, as per the sources, has also recommended to the Finance Ministry that purchase of cigarette cartons at duty-free shops should be prohibited

RS MPs want ban on conventional cigarettes, other tobacco products too

The bill seeks to replace an ordinance the government had issued on September 18 banning the use of e-cigarettes

Ban on sale of e-cigarettes implies prohibition on usage also, says govt

The country banned the sale of e-cigarettes as it fears they could lead to increased nicotine addiction

From cigarette butts to straws, govt considers ban on 12 plastic products

In what could be a relief to beverage firms, only bottles of less than 200 ml will be barred from use, according to the proposal

Health ministry re-initiates process of amending Cigarettes Act

The aim is to make it more effective and more inclined to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

E-cigarettes on verge of being banned: Is end of choice the start of safe?

Electronic nicotine delivery system products may be banned across the country. Is this move warranted?

Vapers inhale lesser toxins than smokers of traditional cigarettes: Study

For smokers trying to quit, it might be beneficial to use e-cigarettes as a transition

Smuggled cigarettes worth Rs 6.33 cr seized in Hyderabad, says DRI

The DRI release put the value of the cigarettes at Rs 6.33 crore

Fatal toll of cheap cigarettes

Increases in average price between 2004 and 2014, which generally followed increases in tobacco taxes, were associated with 9,208 fewer infant deaths

Will costlier cigarette make smokers kick butt? Price of $1 more may: Study

When cigarette prices increase $1, smokers show 35% reduction in average number they smoked per day

US FDA targets cigarettes to broaden fight against addiction

The move shocked Washington and Wall Street, sending tobacco stocks reeling