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New tax coming for demerit goods like cigarettes and not for essential goods: FM Sitharaman
04 Dec 2025 11:27 GMT
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the proposed Health and National Security Cess will be levied only on demerit goods, like pan masala, and not on essential commodities, and revenue from the levy will be shared with states for spending …
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Stocks to buy for long term: From ITC, TCS to ICICI Bank— Rahul Ghose of Hedged.in recommends 10 shares; do you own any?
06 Dec 2025 10:42 GMT
… FMCG, hotels, and agri.
Its cigarettes business remains a strong cash … and digital transformation services for manufacturing, BFSI, and hi-tech clients …
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Israel unswayed by US peace efforts as it pursues expanded Syria buffer zone
06 Dec 2025 06:59 GMT
… ’s economy, dependent on smuggling cigarettes and other contraband over the … to Dh20m, while in the manufacturing industry the requirements are 10 … business is in the trading, manufacturing or services sectors.
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Indian market poised for a breakout session; Finance Minister Sitharaman advances major GST 2.0 reforms in Parliament
05 Dec 2025 15:00 GMT
… .5 per cent in October. Manufacturing activity has continued to weaken … aims to discourage, such as cigarettes. Under GST provisions, a maximum … to 290 per cent on cigarettes, pan masala and other similar …
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From the Argives: “How Many Times a Day Do You Inhale?” and Other Absurd Argus Ads
05 Dec 2025 06:40 GMT
… no documents suggest the manufacture or sale of a … headline “Campus Interviews on Cigarette Tests,” presenting a cartoon … Morris, was promoting their cigarettes, which were supposed to … about the effectiveness of their cigarettes, saying, “PROVED definitely …
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In Tungsten Territory, China Celebrates Control of Mineral the U.S. Needs
05 Dec 2025 08:13 GMT
… .
Tungsten – crucial for defense and manufacturing products – was among the first … are needed for almost every manufacturing process.
“In indirect ways, tungsten … topic. He was smoking a cigarette in a tea shop below …
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Nicotine product manufacturer launches bid for significant expansion of Co Derry facility
05 Dec 2025 06:14 GMT
… to expand its nicotine manufacturing facility in Co Derry. … to vaping liquids and e-cigarettes, known in the industry … 65 people from its manufacturing complex, has been owned … expand its product range and manufacturing capability, securing existing employment …
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APR's founder sees the beauty sector differently, from leaning into devices to viral marketing himself
05 Dec 2025 04:20 GMT
… Emtek, known for making e-cigarettes.
“Accessibility is key,” … Most Korean beauty brands outsource manufacturing, but Kim argued that … annually and says internal manufacturing has cut costs by … share.
“APR integrated manufacturing, marketing and data in a …
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UK economists estimate Ky agribusiness sales of $8.3B for 2025
04 Dec 2025 21:33 GMT
… million 30 years ago.
“While cigarette sales in the U.S … burley crop, coupled with recent cigarette export growth and tariff protection … least 72 sawmill or wood manufacturing facilities have closed statewide.”
Niman …
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Sitharaman Says The New Cess Will Target Only ‘Demerit Goods’, Revenue To Aid Health Schemes
04 Dec 2025 20:46 GMT
… alone does not cover the manufacturing side.
Currently, pan masala, tobacco … ,000 sticks, whichever is higher.
Cigarettes without filters and up to …