More than 10 years after splitting their operations, Philip Morris International is once again in talks to merge with Altria. The deal would reunite the makers of Marlboro brand and create the world's largest tobacco group with a market value of nearly $200 billion. Philip Morris sells cigarettes internationally while Altria does business in the United States.

As on 30 June 2019, Philip Morris Global Brands Inc. held 25.1% stake in Godfrey Phillips India.

Godfrey Phillips India has an exclusive sourcing and supply agreement with Philip Morris International to manufacture and distribute the renowned Marlboro brand in India.

On the BSE, 39175 shares were traded in the counter so far compared with average daily volumes of 17302 shares in the past one quarter. The stock hit a high of Rs 1098 and a low of Rs 1023 so far during the day.

The stock hit a 52-week high of Rs 1209 on 15 Apr 2019. The stock hit a 52-week low of Rs 640.45 on 08 Oct 2018.

The stock outperformed the market over the past one month, soaring 39.50% compared with 0.12% rise in the Sensex. It also outperformed the market in past one year, jumping 17.69% as against Sensex's 2.72% rise.

On a consolidated basis, net profit of Godfrey Phillips India surged 106.49% to Rs 118.63 crore on 40.12% rise in net sales to Rs 800.73 crore in Q1 June 2019 over Q1 June 2018.

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Godfrey Phillips India announced that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company will be held on 23 September 2019.

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Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd, Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd, Reliance Industries Ltd and TV18 Broadcast Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 13 August 2019.

Godfrey Phillips India Ltd spiked 20.00% to Rs 850.95 at 11:49 IST. The stock was the biggest gainer in the BSE's 'A' group. On the BSE, 34256 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 11117 shares in the past one month.

Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd surged 19.60% to Rs 24.1. The stock was the second biggest gainer in 'A' group. On the BSE, 3.25 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 25450 shares in the past one month.

Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd soared 10.91% to Rs 560.7. The stock was the third biggest gainer in 'A' group. On the BSE, 12.7 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 10.84 lakh shares in the past one month.

Reliance Industries Ltd rose 10.34% to Rs 1282.1. The stock was the fourth biggest gainer in 'A' group. On the BSE, 14.5 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 4.53 lakh shares in the past one month.

TV18 Broadcast Ltd added 10.00% to Rs 22.55. The stock was the fifth biggest gainer in 'A' group. On the BSE, 3.69 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 1.95 lakh shares in the past one month.

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Godfrey Phillips India's consolidated net profit rose 106.49% to Rs 118.63 crore on 40.01% rise in total income to Rs 824.78 crore in Q1 June 2019 over Q1 June 2018.

Boosted by strong result announced on Saturday, 10 August 2019, the stock is currently trading 16.76% higher at Rs 828. Meanwhile, the S&P BSE Sensex is down 69.18 points or 0.18% at 37,512.73. Domestic stock markets were shut on Monday, 12 August 2019 on account of Bakri Id.

On BSE, 11000 shares were traded in Godfrey Phillips India counter so far, compared to a 2-week average of 20,000 shares. The stock hit an intraday high of Rs 839 and an intraday low of Rs 761.

Godfrey Phillips India is engaged in the manufacture of cigarettes and chewing products, and in trading of tobacco products, tea and other retail products. The company's segments are cigarette and tobacco products; tea and other retail products, and others.

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