ITC pointed to some measures as having helped it get over the muted demand in the markets
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 3,045.07 crore in July-September quarter a year ago, ITC said in a regulatory filing
Analysts believe gradual price hikes will help sustain decent growth in cigarette volumes
ITC saw robust growth in nearly all its major business verticals
Revenue from the cigarette business, which accounts for 47% of the top line, stood at Rs 4,554.21 crore
Revenue rises 7% to Rs 10,314 cr