Description:
„"Nava Bharat Filter Kings" is an Indian cigarette pack manufactured by the "Nava Bharat Tobacco Co. Ltd." factory in Hyderabad. The design is simple and representative - a cream-colored background with a horizontal red stripe in the middle, on which the brand name is written in white letters. At the top - the "NB" logo in a golden circle, at the bottom - "Product of India" and "International Filter". The design of the pack reflects the desire of the Indian tobacco industry to export Western-style products at the end of the 20th century.
Value assessment:
Collectible value: Medium-low. Indian cigarette packs from this period are not common in Europe, but Nava Bharat is not a well-known or widely sought-after brand among collectors. Value depends on condition and preservation.
Condition assessment: Unopened, with original film. Small, spotty traces of surface oxidation visible (typical of storage in a warm climate), overall condition good.
Historical data and popularity: „Nava Bharat was one of several private Indian tobacco companies that tried to compete with the state-owned ITC (India Tobacco Company). This release was for export, marked "Export Quality".
