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ITC net up 5.7%, note ban hits top line
Total income from operations up 5% at Rs 13,471 cr
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ITC: Concern over cigarette business profitability
Lower tax rate aided third quarter earnings; focus will now shift to the Budget
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ITC Q3 net rises 5.7% to Rs 2,647 cr
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 2,503.76 crore during the same period last fiscal
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ITC nears 52-week high ahead of Q3 results
In past one month, the stock outperformed the market by surging 17% as compared to 5.5% rise in the Sensex.
ITC to launch 'super safe' spices under MasterChef brand
To foray into fruits, vegetables and seafood segment next
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Navy Cut, Gold Flake price hike may hit ITC's sales
Sales of these two brands have declined 20-30% after the price hike
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ITC: Despite price hikes, uncertainty remains high
Even as Street cheered price hikes, uncertainty on taxes under GST a key overhang for tobacco major
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Cigarette shares in focus; Godfrey Phillips surges 20%
VST Industries, Golden Tobacco and ITC were up 3% to 11% on the BSE
Looking to create world-class Indian brands: ITC
In 2015-16, ITC's total FMCG business had a consolidated revenue of Rs 28,409.83 crore in which cigarettes contributed Rs 18,685.98 crore
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ITC extends gain; up 8% in three trading days
The stock was up 3% to Rs 257 on BSE in intra-day trade, extending its 5% gain in past two trading sessions.
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Shares of cigarette makers gain; ITC, VST Industries up over 5%
Golden Tobacco locked in upper circuit of 10% and Godfrey Phillips India up 6% on BSE in intra-day trade.
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Tobacco industry, Modi govt face off ahead of WHO conference
Tobacco firms have criticised the biennial event because proceedings have in the past not been open to the public
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Cigarette maker ITC criticises big health warnings on packs as well as higher taxes
Health activists and the Indian government say bigger warnings create awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption and help reduce consumption.
ITC net rises 10.5% on tobacco biz growth
It managed higher profitability from its cigarette business, while loss from other FMCG segment narrowed down
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Improved cigarette volumes may not lift ITC stock
Cigarette volumes grew by an estimated 3-4% in-line with estimates, and aided top-line in the quarter
Cigarette maker ITC criticises govt's decision over big health warnings on packs
The $11 billion tobacco industry protested against the rules for weeks and even resorted to a brief factory shut down that cost them more than $800 million
ITC Q2 Preview: Modest cigarette growth to drag topline
Analysts are expecting its tobacco business to grow 2-3 per cent in Q2
ITC to sell entire stake in US subsidiary for $24 million
King Maker Marketing is engaged in the distribution of ITC manufactured cigarette products in the US market
Can ITC race to the top?
The number three player in the foods business is beefing up its product portfolio and distribution muscle to take on Parle and Britannia
ITC brews a premium play
With its gourmet coffee Sunbean, the company is looking to expand its portfolio of premium brands
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