India upholds ban on heated tobacco products from Philip Morris
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India's health ministry has rejected Philip Morris International's lobbying efforts to exempt its heated tobacco products (HTPs) from the country's 2019 ban on e-cigarettes. This decision underscores India's commitment to public health over the interests of tobacco corporations, impacting PMI's growth strategy in smoke-free alternatives. The ban remains a significant hurdle for the company in a highly regulated market.
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