Despite global uncertainties, subpar monsoon outlook and volatile commodity prices, FMCG firms have given resilient outlook for FY27 with H2FY27 expected to be better versus H1FY27, say analysts.
In last two financial years, retail investors increased holding in 118 Nifty 500 stocks where FIIs cut stake; of these 65 stocks trade below March 2024 levels amid tepid market mood, shows data.
Volatility in cigarette volumes and EBIT to moderate from the initial transitionary phase; and given the MRP revisions are still underway, the outlook for cigarette biz remains uncertain, analysts.
In the past one month, the FMCG index has underperformed the market, by falling 5 per cent, as against 2.3 per cent decline in Nifty 50.
While the taxation environment for the tobacco sector presents near-term challenges, ITC aims to maintain its market standing through an integrated seed-to-smoke value chain and premium offerings.
Among the announced payouts, Page Industries has declared the highest interim dividend at ₹150 per share, with May 27, 2026 fixed as the record date
Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking flags that ITC's overall chart structure remains negative, and the stock is likely to consolidate further in the near-term.
ITC dividend 2026 announcement in Q4 result: ITC has recommended a final dividend of ₹8 per share and fixed May 27 as the record date. The dividend will be paid in July (ITC dividend payment date).
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ITC reported a 6.1 per cent rise in adjusted net profit for Q4FY26, aided by strong growth in cigarettes, FMCG and paper businesses
The company, which makes Gold Flake cigarettes, reported profit rose 2 per cent to 66.92 billion rupees ($695.63 million) in the March quarte
Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Max Healthcare, Gail (India), Prestige Estates, Sun TV, Bikaji Foods International, Quick Heal and Icra are also to release their January-March earnings today
While companies have started to pass input cost rise to consumers, inflation, according to G Chokkalingam, founder and head of research at Equinomics Research has not become a major issue yet.
ITC Q4 results 2026 date, expectations, dividend: ITC is scheduled to announce its Q4FY26 results on May 21. Along with the results, the board of ITC could also recommend a final dividend.
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At the top of the list is Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), which offers the highest dividend yield of 7.5 per cent
Thus far in the month of April, the FMCG index has surged 11.73 per cent, as against a 7.4 per cent gain in the benchmark index
ITC share price today: ITC has been among the weaker performers on the Street over the past few years. ITC has declined 13 per cent so far in 2026, compared with a 7 per cent fall in Nifty
Easing geopolitical tensions and softening input costs are lifting overall sentiment in the consumer goods space, said analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan.
A total of 100 stocks from the Nifty 500 index registered new 52-week lows on Monday as selling intensified amid escalating geopolitical tensions.