Fire at Godfrey Phillips India's Third-Party Tobacco Processing Plant in Andhra Pradesh

A major fire broke out in the early hours of today at a third-party tobacco processing plant and warehouse in District Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh, where Godfrey Phillips India processes and stores its tobacco leaf inventory. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation and no injuries or loss of life have been reported. The company is assessing the damage and has informed the insurance company as the inventory is adequately covered by insurance policies. Necessary steps are being taken to address the situation and any further material developments will be updated promptly.