VST Industries started off as the Vazir Sultan Tobacco Company, and became an affiliate undertaking of British American Tobacco group of the United Kingdom,[5][6] It became fully independent and registered as VST Industries Ltd in 1983.

Eldest son Mr. Mohammad Sultan was the 1st chairman of VST Industries.

The company also operates under the names of Total, Charms, Charminar, Editions, Special, and Moments.

The seventh and last Nizam of Hyderabad, Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII, used to smoke Charminar cigarettes, which were specially rolled for him in roasted tobacco.

[11] VST contributes to the society, supporting the setting up of a city police hospital in Amberpet in 2021.