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LIC portfolio sees Rs 46,000 crore dent in July; RIL biggest value drag

Meanwhile, four IT companies combined - TCS, Infosys, HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra - have made a dent of ₹15,321 crore in LIC's portfolio thus far in July

Expect progressive improvement in demand, says ITC CMD Sanjiv Puri

Sanjiv Puri, ITC's Chairman and MD, expresses cautious optimism on demand recovery, driven by easing interest rates, better weather conditions, and benign inflation

ITC Chairman Puri unveils ₹20,000 crore expansion strategy at AGM 2025

Chairman Sanjiv Puri says 65 per cent of ITC's revenue now comes from non-cigarette businesses as the firm prioritises domestic growth under 'Bharat First' strategy

Stocks to buy today, July 17: Tata Power, ITC among analyst top picks

Analyst at Religare Broking recommends maintaining a cautious stance and focus on stock selection. Tata Power, ITC and are among the top stocks to buy

Bernstein expects markets to consolidate; sees Nifty at 26,500 by 2025-end

As a strategy, they have moved utilities sector to equal weight. Financials, Telecom, small discretionary, remain their overweight sectors.

ITC to boost growth by scaling up value-added agri products portfolio

Diversified conglomerate ITC Limited said that the strategic focus of its agriculture business continues to be on accelerating growth by scaling up its value-added agri-products portfolio. In the annual report for 2024-25, the Kolkata-headquartered company said the scope and operations of its agri-business have grown manifold over the years and currently encompasses over 3.5 million tonnes of annual throughput in 22 states. The company plans to straddle across multiple value chains comprising spices, coffee, frozen marine products and processed food. Segment revenue of ITC's agri business increased 25 per cent year-on-year to Rs 19,753 crore in 2024-25. The company consolidated its position as a preferred supply chain partner to buyers in spices like chilli, cumin, turmeric and coriander, according to the annual report. The business continues to scale up its organic and integrated crop management programmes, expanding organic cultivation across multiple states to meet the growing

ITC vs HUL vs Dabur: Which is the best bet among these FMCG major shares?

Technically, Hindustan Unilever looks the strongest for now, while ITC is seen trapped in a trading range for more than a year.

FMCG shares in focus; HUL, Dabur, Bajaj Consumer rally up to 8%; here's why

Here's why FMCG stocks are in demand today: In the April-June quarter (Q1FY26), FMCG sector witnessed a sequential recovery in demand with an uptick in volume growth particularly in urban markets.

Ministerial group on GST discusses curbing ITC frauds, leakages by sector

The GoM on GST revenue analysis under Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant met on Friday and discussed sector-specific tax leakages and corrective action to curb over Rs 2 lakh crore ITC frauds. The GoM also discussed comparative analysis of pre- and post-GST revenue trends, e-invoicing and IT system enhancements for better traceability. The GoM also discussed state-specific policy suggestions for boosting revenue, and coordination between central and state tax administrations for plugging GST evasion. "Chaired a meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST Revenue Analysis to review state-wise revenue trends and identify actionable strategies for improved GST collection," Sawant said in post on X. The GoM identified Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud as a major issue under goods and services tax (GST) and states suggested various measures to prevent it. Officials said the GoM flagged Rs 2 lakh crore of ITC fraud over the past years, with states like Gujarat, Telangana, and Rajasthan makin