ITC Raises Prices of Classic Connect and Gold Flake Super Star Cigarettes Again
ITC Ltd has increased prices for select cigarette brands, including Classic Connect and Gold Flake Super Star, following changes in tobacco taxation effective February 1, 2026. The 20-cigarette pack of Classic Connect now costs Rs 428, up 9.74% from Rs 390, while the 10-cigarette pack of Gold Flake Super Star rose 12.66% to Rs 89 from Rs 79. These hikes reflect higher GST rates and additional excise duties, with manufacturers passing increased tax costs to consumers. Revised prices have begun reaching retail outlets.
First-hand measurement across 7 sources
We measured how 7 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (49/100). Lens Score 41/100.
Outlets measured: english, freepressjournal, mint, moneycontrol, oneindia, news18, timesnow. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 16 Sept, 08:48 am. Other outlets followed.