ITC share price: Shares of companies like ITC and Godfrey Phillips fell as the GoM decided to increase GST on tobacco and aerated beverages to 35%. ITC shares fell by 3%, VST Industries by 2.3%, and Godfrey Phillips by 3.2%. The GoM’s report will be discussed by the GST Council on December 21 for a final decision.
Standard deviation studies pointing Nifty at 25,000 and beyond: Anand James
Anand James of Geojit Investments sees potential for Nifty to hit 25,000, though warns that a drop below 24,280 may signal weakness. He expects defence