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Published on Feb 2, 2026

Business News | Counterfeit, Smuggled Goods Erode Social Values, Endanger Public Health, and Impacts Economy: Goa DGP

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 2 (ANI): Alok Kumar, Director General of Police, Goa has asserted that law enforcement agencies must recognise the deep and widespread presence of counterfeit and smuggled goods in Indian markets as these illegal activities …

Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on Feb 2, 2026

Counterfeit, smuggled goods erode social values, endanger public health, and impacts economy: Goa DGP

Panaji (Goa) [India], February 2 (ANI): Alok Kumar, Director General of Police, Goa has asserted that law enforcement agencies must recognise the deep and widespread presence of counterfeit and smuggled goods in Indian markets as these illegal activities …

Source: The Tribune (Chandigarh) - Neutral
Published on Feb 2, 2026

Tobacco stocks Godfrey Phillips, ITC, VST Industries extend slide as higher excise duty spurs fresh selling

Shares of major tobacco companies remained under pressure for a second straight session on Monday, with ITC, Godfrey Phillips India, VST Industries and Golden Tobacco are in focus after the implementation of a higher excise duty from February 1. Godfrey …

Source: The Hindu Business Line - Neutral
Published on Feb 1, 2026

How much will a cigarette pack cost now as new excise duty takes effect?

Cigarette prices have risen by at least ₹22 to ₹25 for every 10-stick pack following the activation of extra excise duties on Sunday. High-end cigarettes measuring 76 mm will now see price increases of ₹50-55 per 10-stick pack, varying by brand. While …

Source: Mint - Neutral
Published on Feb 1, 2026

Union Budget 2026: What changes expected from today: Tobacco prices, FASTag rules and LPG rates

Business Desk Last Updated: 01 Feb 2026, 08:25 am IST From tobacco prices to FASTag rules and LPG rates, key changes expected under Union Budget 2026 take effect today. Representational image Several changes affecting daily expenses are set to take effect …

Source: Mathrubhumi - Neutral
Published on Jan 31, 2026

Tobacco tax regime from February 1: Excise duty, health cess replace GST compensation levy

From February 1, cigarettes, pan masala and other tobacco products will come under a new, tougher tax regime, with the Centre introducing additional excise duties and a health and national security cess over and above the highest 40% GST slab. The move …

Source: Business Today - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 31, 2026

Additional Excise Duty On Tobacco, Health Cess On Pan Masala To Be Effective From Feb 1

An additional excise duty on cigarettes and tobacco products, and a health cess on pan masala, over and above the highest 40% GST rate, will come into effect from February 1. The cess and excise levies will replace the existing 28% Goods and Services Tax ( …

Source: NDTV - Center-right
Published on Jan 31, 2026

Higher excise duty on cigarettes, health cess on pan masala effective February 1

The Centre will impose additional excise duty on tobacco products and a health cess on pan masala from February 1, replacing the existing GST compensation cess regime. They will also have to disclose with excise authorities the number of machines and their …

Source: Mid Day Mumbai - Pending
Published on Jan 31, 2026

Southeast Asia’s tobacco toll meets India’s tough tax move

Tobacco kills more people in Southeast Asia each year than any other preventable cause. Yet, the region may now be at a turning point. India has significantly hiked taxes on tobacco Tobacco remains the world’s leading cause of preventable death. It claims …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on Jan 30, 2026

Why one in two pregnancies in India is high-risk | Explained

An analysis by researchers from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health, Mumbai, has found a startling reality - nearly half of all pregnancies in India can now be classified as …

Source: The Week - Center-left
Published on Jan 30, 2026

February 1 Rule Changes in India: New Prices, Taxes & Policies Explained

February 1 Rule Changes in India: The upcoming tax changes which will take effect on February 1 2026 will bring major changes to the taxation of tobacco products and cigarettes and pan masala. The government now uses Mandatory MRP/RSP-based taxation …

Source: Newsd - Center-left
Published on Feb 2, 2026

Bad News for Smokers! Gold Flake Kings, Wills Classic and Wills Classic Milds to cost between Rs 220 and Rs 225 after ...

Home News Quit smoking or pay more! Cigarette prices witness MASSIVE surge as government imposes additional excise duty on tobacco products Similarly, slim cigarettes such as Classic Connect (97 mm), priced at Rs 300 for a pack of 20 sticks, are expected …

Source: India.com - Center-right
Published on Jan 29, 2026

India-EU FTA FAQs: From overall benefits for New Delhi, Brussels to key mobility related gains, here's all

India sealed a free trade agreement with the European Union after nearly two decade-long negotiation, creating a market of about 2 billion people and eliminating EU tariffs on 90% of Indian goods, slashing duties to zero on nearly $33 billion of exports. …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on Jan 30, 2026

From FASTag to LPG: Key price and rule changes hitting India from February 1, complete details inside

February is knocking on the door, and with it comes a wave of changes that could reshape everyday life for millions across India. From household expenses and fuel prices to taxation, stock markets, and travel costs, February 1, 2026, marks a key turning …

Source: News24 - Neutral
Published on Jan 30, 2026

Key changes from Feb 1: FASTag rules, Aadhaar for property registration, tobacco prices

From February 1, several significant changes will take effect across FASTag usage, land registration, banking and verification systems. Also Read: What changes from January 1: Key policy and regulatory updates The changes span tobacco taxation, highway …

Source: The Federal - Neutral
Published on Feb 2, 2026

Cigarette Prices 2026 Post-Budget: Discover The New Costs Of Your Favourite Packs

The Union Budget 2026 has sent shockwaves through both smokers and investors as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a sweeping overhaul of tobacco taxation. With a new excise duty and the introduction of a “Health and National Security Cess” …

Source: News18 - Center-right
Published on Jan 29, 2026

Trump has abandoned the WHO. Now India and China are moving in

Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Share AAA Mongolian shamans beat wicker drums to summon ancestral spirits. A Peruvian man in a headdress unleashes a piercing ululation. And a man …

Source: The Age - Center-left
Published on Jan 29, 2026

Confronting India’s Cancer Crisis Between Medical Advances and Missing Access

New Delhi: Despite decades of policy initiatives, targeted schemes, and private sector support, India’s cancer burden has surged unabated now second only to China and the United States rising relentlessly in both absolute numbers and relative scale, …

Source: ETHealthworld.com - Center-right
Published on Jan 29, 2026

Union Budget 2026: Tobacco taxes, FASTag rules and LPG prices change Feb 1

Business Desk Last Updated: 29 Jan 2026, 04:55 pm IST LPG prices will be reset, and consumers should note potential bank holiday closures throughout February. Representational Image | AI Generated India is heading into February 1 with multiple consumer- …

Source: Mathrubhumi - Neutral

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 17:46 GMT

Online Adaptive Radiotherapy Systems Market: Opportunities, Share, Growth Trends, and Competitive Outlook to 2030

The Business Research Company's Online Adaptive Radiotherapy Systems Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The market for …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 15:02 GMT

Keep Life Flowing Smoothly This National Cancer Prevention Month: Your Guide to Taking Action

BALTIMORE, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- February is National Cancer Prevention Month and to help people keep life flowing smoothly, the Urology Care Foundation (UCF), the official foundation of the American Urological Association (AUA), is encouraging …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 01:37 GMT

Take charge of your heart health this American Heart Month

Simple steps to prevent heart disease and protect cardiovascular health February is American Heart Month, and a reminder to focus on cardiovascular health and to encourage heart health habits. At VA, we are dedicated to helping Veterans receive the best …

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Published on February 1, 2026 - 23:01 GMT

CAPHRA Urges Governments To Regulate Nicotine Pouches, Not Prohibit Them

MANILA, Philippines, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CAPHRA today reiterated its position that nicotine pouches should be legally available to adults under strict, enforceable regulation as part of a proportionate tobacco harm reduction strategy. CAPHRA …

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Published on January 30, 2026 - 21:05 GMT

Achieve Life Sciences Announced Granting of New Hire Inducement Awards

SEATTLE and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACHV), a late-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the global development and commercialization of cytisinicline as a treatment of …

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Published on January 30, 2026 - 10:17 GMT

Duty Free Retail Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis to Reach USD 87.02 Billion by 2034 at 5.98% CAGR

Key companies covered in the duty free retail market include Avolta (Dufry AG), Gebr. Heinemann SE & Co. KG, Lagardère Group, Dubai Duty Free, & others. PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, January 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global duty free …

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Published on January 30, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Zaya Younan Enters Renewable Energy with One of California’s Largest Solar + Storage Power Plants

Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Visionary entrepreneur and global business leader Zaya Younan, Founder and Chairman of Younan Company, today announced his strategic entry into large-scale renewable energy construction through the launch …

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Published on January 29, 2026 - 19:29 GMT

Dr. Ayaz Khan Awarded As 2025 PA Top Doc

PA Top Docs has reviewed and approved Dr. Ayaz Khan of Pain Management of Williamsport, LLC for 2025. WILLIAMSPORT, PA, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PA Top Docs has reviewed and approved Dr. Ayaz Khan of Pain Management …

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Published on December 7, 2016 - 17:55 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 14:10 GMT

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 09:24 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

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Published on November 16, 2016 - 15:46 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

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Published on October 25, 2016 - 07:22 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

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Published on October 18, 2016 - 11:29 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

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Published on October 14, 2016 - 07:33 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

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Published on October 11, 2016 - 14:19 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

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Published on September 29, 2016 - 07:15 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

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Published on September 23, 2016 - 14:01 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

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Published on September 22, 2016 - 19:30 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

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Published on September 16, 2016 - 10:04 GMT

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

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Published on September 14, 2016 - 08:35 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

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Published on September 6, 2016 - 12:45 GMT

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

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Published on July 19, 2016 - 11:18 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

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Published on July 12, 2016 - 13:55 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

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Published on July 11, 2016 - 02:16 GMT

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

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Published on June 8, 2016 - 10:02 GMT

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

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Published on June 3, 2016 - 04:56 GMT

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

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Published on May 27, 2016 - 11:37 GMT

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …

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