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Get the appGetIndia's leading cigarette manufacturer ITC reported a 20% drop in profit as higher prices reduced consumer demand. In the September quarter, ITC's net profit declined by 18%, affected by increased taxes on cigarettes. This decline reflects the impact of pricing and taxation on the cigarette business amid changing market conditions.
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India's leading cigarette manufacturer ITC reported a 20% drop in profit as higher prices reduced consumer demand. In the September quarter, ITC's net profit declined by 18%, affected by increased taxes on cigarettes. This decline reflects the impact of pricing and taxation on the cigarette business amid changing market conditions.
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