India's tobacco exports to cross ₹13,000 crore this year: Report
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India's tobacco exports to cross ₹13,000 crore this year: Report

Hindustan Times  

The country's tobacco exports are likely to register an over 8 per cent growth and cross ₹13,000 crore this year, a senior government official said on Wednesday. A farmer dries tobacco leaves at a farm on the outskirts of Sanand, near Ahmedabad Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce Rajesh Agrawal also said the Tobacco Board has taken a number of steps to help farmers increase their income. He added that to ensure better price discovery and secure remunerative prices for farmers, the Tobacco Board has implemented an IT-enabled electronic auctioning system for FCV tobacco, the main ingredient of cigarettes. The board's primary role is to ensure the smooth functioning of the farming system, fair and remunerative prices for tobacco farmers and the promotion of exports.

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The Tobacco Trap: EU sustainability standards may derail Indian tobacco exports
17 hours, 49 minutes ago

The Tobacco Trap: EU sustainability standards may derail Indian tobacco exports

India Today  

India exported tobacco worth $1.2 billion, becoming the largest tobacco exporter in the world. However, the entire tobacco export industry, along with the livelihoods of farmers, is at risk as Indian tobacco is ill-equipped to meet many European sustainability standards. Indian tobacco farmers will require substantial technological advancements, financial resources, and targeted investments to meet the EU’s stringent sustainability standards. …

The Tobacco Trap: Why tobacco control missteps worry India's doctors
5 days, 17 hours ago

The Tobacco Trap: Why tobacco control missteps worry India's doctors

India Today  

India, home to over 300 million tobacco users, faces a daunting public health crisis driven by addiction, disease, and policy shortcomings. As Professor Ravi Mehrotra from the National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research points out, “One reason why we have a higher number of tobacco users as compared to many other countries is because of our huge population.” More …

Tobacco exports marked a record Rs12,005 crores in FY2024
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Tobacco exports marked a record Rs12,005 crores in FY2024

Live Mint  

New Delhi, January 1 : India's unmanufactured tobacco exports reached a record Rs12,005.89 crore in 2023-24, reflecting a staggering 87 per cent growth over the past five years. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, export volumes surged from 218.84 million kg in 2019-20 to 315.51 million kg in 2023-24, bolstered by effective government policies and the Tobacco Board's …

215.35 million kg of Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco produced in 2023-24 crop season in Andhra
2 months, 2 weeks ago

215.35 million kg of Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco produced in 2023-24 crop season in Andhra

New Indian Express  

GUNTUR: The 2023-24 crop season has been exceptional for Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco farmers, with production reaching a record high of 215.35 million kgs, announced Tobacco Board Chairman Yashwanth Kumar Chidipothu. The auctions for the 2023-24 Andhra Pradesh FCV tobacco crop began on February 29 and concluded on October 14, with over 43,000 farmers earning Rs 6,313 crore. The average price …

Record-Breaking Prices for FCV Tobacco Propelled by International Demand
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Record-Breaking Prices for FCV Tobacco Propelled by International Demand

The Hindu  

FCV tobacco farmers in Andhra Pradesh are experiencing record-high prices due to the surge in international demand for Indian FCV tobacco. The average price of ₹288.65 per kg is significantly higher than the previous year's average of ₹225.73 per kg, with the highest price reaching ₹411 per kg. This surge in international demand has contributed to the record-high prices, benefiting …

The tobacco epidemic in India
7 months, 1 week ago

The tobacco epidemic in India

The Hindu  

Tobacco is the most widely recognised preventable cause of disease and death in the world. The status of tobacco use in India The Global Adult Tobacco Survey, the Global Youth Tobacco Survey, and India’s National Family Health Survey capture the status of tobacco use in India. The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act 2003 has 33 sections governing the production, …

Tobacco is bad for health, but cultivators won’t shun the crop
1 year, 5 months ago

Tobacco is bad for health, but cultivators won’t shun the crop

The Hindu  

In Focus Tobacco consumption - in the form of smoking or chewing - has been linked with multiple serious health issues. Over the last seven years, the area under tobacco cultivation in Mysuru is believed to have come down from 80,000 hectares to around 65,000 hectares with farmers making a switch to other alternative crops, according to sources in the …

CM seeks relief to tobacco growers of AP like Karnataka
1 year, 8 months ago

CM seeks relief to tobacco growers of AP like Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has written a letter to Union Commerce Minister Piysuh Goyal, seeking permission for sale of excess Flue Cured Virginia tobacco produced by the tobacco growers in AP, without penalty. Jagan Mohan Reddy noted that the Union Commerce has authorised the tobacco board in Guntur to allow the sale of excess FCV Tobacco produced …

Andhra Pradesh: Tobacco growers press for farmer-friendly policies
2 years, 2 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: Tobacco growers press for farmer-friendly policies

The Hindu  

Federation of All India Farmer Associations on Friday expressed concern over high taxation, stringent regulations, low crop production, lack of export incentives and the menace of smuggled cigarettes and urged policy makers to take steps to lessen problems plaguing them. Tobacco Board member and FAIFA Executive member Mareddy Subrahmanyeswara Reddy lamented that growers faced losses to the tune of over …

Zimbabwe’s tobacco rebounds amid worries over health, labor
2 years, 8 months ago

Zimbabwe’s tobacco rebounds amid worries over health, labor

Associated Press  

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe, Africa’s biggest tobacco grower and one of the world’s top exporters of the nicotine leaf, has opened its selling season for the crop amid pledges to fight deforestation and child labor in response to pressure from rights groups, environmentalists and international buyers. With tobacco’s proven role in causing cancer, international marketers are urging Zimbabwe to avoid …

Permit Regulated FDI in Tobacco to Provide Benefit to Farmers: Parl Panel on Commerce Recommends
4 years, 4 months ago

Permit Regulated FDI in Tobacco to Provide Benefit to Farmers: Parl Panel on Commerce Recommends

News 18  

For providing benefits to farmers, a parliamentary panel has recommended permitting regulated foreign direct investment in the tobacco sector and establishing export-only tobacco farms to boost outward shipments. "Committee is of the opinion that the FDI in tobacco sector albeit in a regulated manner would stimulate the production and processing of Indian tobacco thereby boosting its export. The report also …

Permit regulated FDI in tobacco: Par panel on Commerce recommends
4 years, 4 months ago

Permit regulated FDI in tobacco: Par panel on Commerce recommends

The Hindu  

For providing benefits to farmers, a parliamentary panel has recommended permitting regulated foreign direct investment in the tobacco sector and establishing export-only tobacco farms to boost outward shipments. “Committee is of the opinion that the FDI in tobacco sector albeit in a regulated manner would stimulate the production and processing of Indian tobacco thereby boosting its export. The report also …

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