Competitive Landscape
Godfrey Phillips India Sustains Lead as Rivals Lose Share
The structure of cigars, cigarillos and smoking tobacco in India remains highly concentrated, with Godfrey Phillips India commanding a dominant 63% share by sticks volume in 2025. This concentration has persisted over the last six years, despite a gradual erosion of Godfrey Phillips India's share from 69% in 2020 to 63% in 2025.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco industry in India with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco industry in India, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in India report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in India?
- Which are the leading brands in Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in India?
- How are products distributed in Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in India?
- Which category is the most heavily taxed in India?
- How is the operating environment for Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco changing?
- What are the current legislative restrictions applicable to the sale of Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco products in India?
- How has COVID-19 impacted demand?
- How have national lockdown and enforced home seclusion following COVID-19 impacted sales?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in India - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco Summary
Rising Disposable Incomes Drive up Sticks Volume Despite Inflation
Cigars and Cigarillos Command All Measurable Volume as Smoking Tobacco Stalls
Higher Tobacco Spend Accelerates Sticks Volume Rebound for Cigars and Cigarillos
Cigars and Cigarillos Anticipated to Sustain Steady Growth as Incomes Rise
Rising Spending and Stable Inflation Expected to Reinforce Product Resilience
Godfrey Phillips India Sustains Lead as Rivals Lose Share
Specialist Tobacco Retailers Drive Access as Supermarkets Remain Limited
Retail E-Commerce Remains Marginal as Regulation and Preference Limit Online Uptake
Nicotine in India - Industry Overview
2025 Developments
Key Data Insights
Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart Bridge Offline and Digital Sales
Cigarette Companies Accelerate Sales Ahead of Excise Duty Overhaul
Cigarette Manufacturers Anticipated to Stagger Price Increases to Soften Volume Declines
Cigarettes Set to Maintain Dominance Even as Overall Nicotine Volumes Contract
Flavour Capsule Innovation Expected to Attract Younger Adults of Legal Smoking Age Amid Regulatory Pressure
Itc Ltd Leverages Distribution and Brand Strength to Widen Share Lead
Small Local Grocers Drive Single-Stick Sales as Modern Retail Adapts
Quick Commerce Leverages Urban Demand for Instant Fulfilment
Quick Commerce Platforms Drive Digital Transformation in Nicotine Sales
Flavour Capsule Innovation Secures Loyalty among Younger Adults
Legislation
Legislative Overview
Minimum Legal Smoking Age
Smoking Prevalence
Health Warnings
Plain Packaging
Advertising and Sponsorship
Point-Of-Sale Display Bans
Smoking in Public Places
Flavoured Tobacco Product Ban
Vapour Products
Production/Imports/Exports
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The following categories and subcategories are included:
Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco
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- Cigars
- Cigarillos
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- Pipe Tobacco
- Fine Cut Tobacco
Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco
Combined sales of cigars, cigarillos and smoking tobacco.
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This report originates from Passport, our Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco research and analysis database.
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