Analysts attribute the pullback in Godfrey Phillips to value-buying, as the stock had shed nearly 50% in the last five months. ITC, meanwhile, has witnessed a gradual 29% dip from September 2024 high.
In the past two trading days, the BSE Sensex has slipped 1.6 per cent owing to the US tariff related uncertainties. In the same period, the BSE 500 index has shed 2.1 per cent.
Technical charts show that ITC, Godfrey Phillips, Jubilant FoodWorks, AWL Agri Business and United Breweries are trading in oversold zones based on the 14-day RSI parameter.
A sharp decline in stock price of ITC has seen ₹75,675 crore market capitalisation erosion of the company in the past four trading days.
The brokerage expects the price hike will have a significant impact on volumes, pressure margins, increase illicit trade, stifle growth and the company's ability to recruit consumers.
ITC earnings estimates for FY27-28 have been cut after a sharp excise duty hike on cigarettes. Brokerages have downgrade the stock, citing margin and volume risks
ITC shares slump as steep excise duty hike on cigarettes wipes out over $7 billion in market value and triggers a spate of brokerage downgrades
ITC stock is seen trading near its 4-year monthly Supertrend line indicator for the first time since September 2021.
ITC, Godfrey Phillips and VST Industries fell up to 10 per cent, after Centre notified February 1 as the date from which additional excise duty will be levied on tobacco
e buying on the counter came after the CCI approved ITC's acquisition of Aditya Birla Real Estate's pulp and paper business