ITC and Godfrey Phillips India shares jumped as much as 7% after a report suggested cigarette prices could rise by up to 17% in May. The expected increase comes on the back of higher excise duties announced earlier this year. Investors cheered signs that companies may keep passing cost hikes to consumers, lifting sentiment despite broader price-pressure risks.
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