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India's new tobacco tax hike caused stock crashes, with ITC and Godfrey Phillips plunging on Jan. 1, 2026.
Indian tobacco stocks plunged on January 1, 2026, after the government announced a new excise duty on cigarettes, effective February 1, ranging from ₹2,050 to ₹8,500 per 1,000 sticks, on top of a 40% GST.
The move, aimed at reducing tobacco use and boosting revenue, triggered sharp sell-offs, with ITC shares dropping up to 10% to a 52-week low of ₹362.70 and Godfrey Phillips falling nearly 19%.
Analysts warned of higher prices, potential sales declines, and increased illicit trade, with Nuvama downgrading ITC to 'Hold' and cutting its target price.
The tax hike follows a broader 2025 reform that eliminated the compensation cess and raised GST on tobacco products.
El nuevo aumento del impuesto al tabaco en la India causó un desplome de las acciones, con ITC y Godfrey Phillips cayendo el 1 de enero de 2026.