Technical charts suggest that ITC, Adani Power, Dabur India, NTPC and Hyundai Motor India shares can potentially rally up to 26% on the upside; whereas Dabur India and Bandhan Bank can decline by 10%.
Brokerages were unanimous that the non-cigarette FMCG business remains a bright spot in ITC's portfolio.
Firm's Q2 net profit surges 74%; outlook for H2 upbeat
Technical charts show that FMCG shares - ITC, HUL, Nestle India, Colgate-Palmolive and Marico were trading near key support levels; a downside breakout can trigger a fall up to 13% from here.
ITC Ltd chairman and managing director Sanjiv Puri on Friday said that there is a need to create business models that put people and the planet at the centre, as enterprises have a social role to play. Speaking at an event of the Merchants' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) here, Puri said that the "challenges are daunting because we are living in a very different world". "There is a need to reimagine how we do business in future with a focus on innovation, sustainability, resilience and skilling. And we need to create business models that put people and the planet at the centre", he said. Puri said circularity is a trend that is picking up. Regenerative business models would come in, and that is an opportunity because things will be created from scratch, he said. "Digitisation and digital transition in the services economy is a reality, and India has a big advantage. Also, resilience in the supply chain is important," Puri said. Investments in innovation and R&D are equall
Emkay retained an 'Add' rating on ITC with a target price of ₹475, noting that the stock offers decent upside potential
ITC Ltd Chairman Sanjiv Puri on Tuesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for next-generation reforms, particularly in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, saying the move will trigger a virtuous cycle of consumption, investment, growth and employment. He said the government's focus on affordability and accessibility of essential items, including food, will provide significant relief to the middle class, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and farmers. "The government's resolve to ensure ease of living by enhancing affordability and accessibility of all items meant for daily consumption will benefit the sizeable middle-class population, MSMEs and farmers," Puri said in a statement. A transparent, simplified and growth-oriented tax structure will not only improve competitiveness of enterprises but also promote ease and cost efficiency in doing business, he added. "The proposed measures will enable formalisation of the economy, create a more tax-compliant ...
FMCG stocks in demand as government plans big GST rate reforms, marking the second major fiscal stimulus in FY26 after personal income tax cuts with an aim to boost consumption.
ITC Ltd has sought the CCI's approval to acquire the pulp and paper business of Aditya Birla Real Estate Ltd (ABREL) for Rs 3,498 crore. "The proposed transaction refers to the sale of the target business (paper and pulp manufacturing business of ABREL) to the acquirer (ITC Ltd), as a going concern, in accordance with the business transfer agreement executed between the parties," according to a notice filed with the Competition Commission of India (CCI). Established in 1984 at Lalkuan (Nainital, Uttarakhand), pulp and paper undertaking Century Pulp and Paper (CPP) of ABREL is a well-established player in the Indian Paper industry with an installed capacity of 4.8 lakh metric tonnes per annum. According to ITC and ABRE, the "proposed transaction does not raise any competition concerns within the relevant markets as the market is highly competitive, and will not cause any appreciable adverse effect on competition in the relevant markets", the CCI notice said. In March, ABREL announce
Technical charts show that alcohol and tobacco-related stocks such as ITC, VST Industries and United Spirits seem to be unfavourably placed, and could fall up to 18 per cent from here.
ITC vs HUL stock: HUL seems technically favourably placed as per the strength shown by the momentum oscillators; the stock also witnessed a 'Golden Crossover' recently, shows the daily chart.
In the past six months, ITC stock has underperformed the market by declining 7 per cent, as compared to 6 per cent rally in the BSE Sensex and 0.8 per cent gain in the BSE FMCG index.
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
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
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
Technically, Hindustan Unilever looks the strongest for now, while ITC is seen trapped in a trading range for more than a year.
According to reports British American Tobacco (BAT) is considering further reducing its stake in ITC in a potential on-market sale.
The development comes almost a year after BAT sold around 3.5 per cent of its stake in ITC for around $2 billion
Among the highlighted companies, industrial products maker Kennametal India has declared the highest dividend, announcing an interim dividend of ₹40 per share
Technically, ITC share price has been consolidating around its 200-DMA for more than a month; the weekly chart suggests that upside on the stock seems capped around ₹461 for now.