alas, we celebrated too soon I think.
Here is a fresh news.
ITC, Godfrey Phillips Drop Up To 4% Amid Reports Of GST Increase On Tobacco Products
Estimated GST raise it to 40% from 28% probably.
Just in news, lets see how this unfolds.
This has been always expected. When ever GOI wants to increase its Revenue, Cigarette industry is impacted, followed by High End Cars/SUV(s), then luxurious electronic items.
An investor always keep these negative factors on their Radar. It has happened during 2014-15-16 as well. There could be more correction in all Tobacco stocks.
ITC is diversified now but other companies might be more impacted.
My Analysis could be wrong as well but I have been through this journey earlier.
Volume growth and numbers wise it seems to be improving, corporate governance remains an issue, listing some key links for the same below
Detailed blog by Vijay Malik Sir - https://www.drvijaymalik.com/godfrey-phillips/
Tweet by bastion - https://x.com/bastionresearch/status/1824466779176829260
Zerodha Markets - https://youtu.be/DZVxfg2qEG4?si=PX0oHi3N9XgAYgx6