Taxing times for ITC, Godfrey Phillips
Stocks of major cigarette makers ITC and Godfrey Philips saw a massive slump on Thursday after the government announced additional taxes on cigarettes and various tobacco products.
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Stocks of major cigarette makers ITC and Godfrey Philips saw a massive slump on Thursday after the government announced additional taxes on cigarettes and various tobacco products.
GST rates on items like cigarettes, carbonated drinks, and high-end cars may go up soon, as per a report by NDTV. According to government sources cited by NDTV Profit, the center is considering replacing the current compensation cess with a new health and green cess.
The government may increase the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on cigarettes and other tobacco products, according to a report by The Economic Times (ET). This change could happen once the government stops levying the compensation cess on these products.