New Delhi, July 10 -- The Department of Commerce conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing Andhra Pradesh Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) Tobacco Marketing Season 2025-26, according to official information sourced from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

Led by Nitin Kumar Yadav, IAS, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, a team of senior officials convened a high-level review meeting in Hyderabad to evaluate the current market landscape and examine key structural reforms. The government representatives held extensive discussions with multiple stakeholders, including tobacco growers, manufacturers, exporters, dealers, trade associations, and officials from the Tobacco Board.

The primary objective of the review was to assess the...