Cigarette Price Hike: ITC Hikes Prices Of Gold Flake, Classic Cigarettes Again; Check New Rates

ITC has raised cigarette prices again, making Classic Connect and Gold Flake Super Star costlier for consumers, with the new-price stock already entering the market, according to dealer checks.

The Classic Connect new price has been increased to Rs 428 for a 20-cigarette pack from Rs 390, while the Gold Flake Super Star new cost is now Rs 89 for a 10-cigarette pack, up from Rs 79.

New Cigarette Prices

-Classic Connect (20 cigarettes): Rs 428 - Earlier: Rs 390 - Up 9.74 per cent

-Gold Flake Super Star (10 cigarettes): Rs 89 - Earlier: Rs 79 - Up 12.66 per cent

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This Is Not The First Price Hike

Classic Connect has seen its price move from Rs 300 to Rs 360, and subsequently to Rs 390, according to industry reports. Gold Flake Super Star has also gone through several revisions. Its price rose from Rs 59 to Rs 70 in February and was later increased to Rs 79 in May.

The latest Rs 89 price tag means the 10-cigarette pack has now become Rs 30 costlier than its reported February price of Rs 59.

Prices Of Other Cigarettes In India

- Classic Cigarette Prices

* Classic Regular (20 pcs): Rs 480

* Classic Mild (20 pcs): Rs 480

* Classic Ultra Mild (20 pcs): Rs 480

* Classic Connect (20 pcs): Rs 428

* Classic Ice Burst (20 pcs): Rs 480

* Classic Double Burst (20 pcs): Rs 480 

* Classic Optima (10 sticks): Rs 175

- Gold Flake Cigarette Prices

* Gold Flake Kings Red (20 pcs): Rs 480 

* Gold Flake King's Blue/Lights (20 pcs): Rs 480

* Gold Flake Blue Optima (10 pcs): Rs 175

* Gold Flake Filter (10 pcs): Rs 127

* Gold Flake Indie Mint (10 pcs): Rs 125

* Gold Flake Neo Smart (10 pcs): Rs 115

- Marlboro Cigarette Prices

* Marlboro Advance Compact (10 pcs): Rs 122

* Marlboro Fine Touch (10 pcs): Rs 195

* Marlboro Red (20 pcs): Rs 480

* Marlboro Gold (20 pcs): Rs 480

* Marlboro Gold Advance (20 pcs): Rs 480

* Marlboro Fuse Beyond/Double Switch (20 pcs): Rs 480

* Marlboro Blue Advance (20 pcs): Rs 400

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Why ITC Raised Cigarette Prices

The ITC cigarette price hike comes after cigarettes and other tobacco products moved to a 40 per cent GST rate from February 1, along with a new additional excise-duty structure.

Cigarette companies subsequently revised prices across brands to offset the higher tax burden. Nomura had earlier said ITC's price increases were intended to cushion the impact of the tax changes, while also warning that higher prices could affect cigarette volumes.

(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. The Daily Jagran does not endorse smoking and use of tobacco products.)