ITC, Godfrey Phillips shares rebound up to 25% in February: Are cigarette stocks a good buy amid price hike buzz? by Live mint | February 19, 2026 12:14 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News Cigarette stocks have rebounded up to 26% from their February lows amid reports of price hikes by the companies to mitigate the impact of excise duty increases. Analysts advise remaining selective for now.