The sharp decline on profit came on the government’s decision to increase excise duty and other taxes on cigarettes. Since this business contributes a major share of the company’s profit, the higher levies weighed on the margins.
The sharp decline on profit came on the government’s decision to increase excise duty and other taxes on cigarettes. Since this business contributes a major share of the company’s profit, the higher levies weighed on the margins.
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