India

Indian government extends deadline for special registration and monthly declaration process for manufacturers of betel, chewable tobacco, and tobacco products.

ITC Ltd's market value is closing in on British American Tobacco at $640bn, sparking interest in the Indian tobacco giant.

Indian tobacco major ITC Ltd's market value is catching up to British American Tobacco, which recently sold ₹17 billion worth of ITC shares.

Doctors, cancer patients, and hotels are urging the Indian government to ban designated smoking areas in public places.

British American Tobacco (BAT) sells 3.5% stake in India's ITC Ltd for $2.1 billion, retaining 25.5% ownership.

Six people arrested in Chennai for illegal sale of e-cigarettes banned by Tamil Nadu government, with 1312 seized. Police continue crackdown.

Mothers Against Vaping praises Indian government's efforts to limit spread of illegal e-cigarettes, as Noida Police seize hundreds.

British American Tobacco (BAT) is considering selling a "small portion" of its stake in Indian company ITC through block trades.