ITC reports Rs 5,155 crore adjusted PAT in Q4FY25, with one-time hotel demerger gain pushing reported profit to Rs 19,727 crore amid rising input costs and weak demand
The significant surge in profit is attributed to the exceptional gain from discontinued operations; ITC's board of directors recommended the dividend of ₹7.85 per share
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ITC Q4 results preview: Brokerages tracked by Business Standard in the fourth quarter (Q4FY25), expect ITC's net profit to slip 5.2 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) on average, to ₹4,758.26 crore
The year has gotten off to a hectic start for ITC, but the momentum has been building with a series of investments, big and small, over the past five years
The acquisition is expected to be completed in the first quarter of FY26
Multi-conglomerate ITC on Thursday said it will acquire Sresta Natural Bioproducts, engaged in the manufacturing and sale of organic packaged food products under the 24 Mantra Organic brand, for about Rs 472.50 crore. It has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 100 per cent stake in Sresta Natural Bioproducts Private Limited (SNBPL), ITC said in a regulatory filing. The acquisition is "in line with the strategy to augment the company's future-ready portfolio, the transaction will fortify ITC's presence and market standing in the high growth organic products segment in both Indian and overseas markets," it added. SNBPL's portfolio comprises a wide range of over 100 organic products, spanning branded grocery staples, spices and condiments, edible oils, and beverages, among others. Besides, it has a strong international presence with a deep connection with the Indian diaspora. "The share acquisition is expected to be completed in Q1 of FY 2025-26 or such later date as may be
India is much better placed to deal with disruptions emanating from Trump tariffs as there is a possibility of signing an FTA with the US for which discussions are happening at fast pace, ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri said. US President Donald Trump imposed reciprocal tariffs on many countries, including India, which he later postponed by three months with the exception of China on whom a 125 per cent tariff has been slapped. However, a 10 per cent additional duty on exports to the US will continue. The reciprocal tariffs will now kick in from July 9. When asked about the impact of such tariffs on the domestic industry, Puri said it will be difficult to say how it will evolve, but India will be much better placed in this. "It's difficult to say how it will evolve, but my own sense is that at the end of it, I think India is going to be much better placed, because we do see the possibility of several FTAs being inked, which industry has been looking forward to for some time, hopefully ...
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On March 31, 2025, ITC had signed a Business Transfer Agreement to acquire the pulp and paper undertaking of Aditya Birla Real Estate Limited. Analysts view this development as a positive.
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Aditya Birla Real Estate Ltd (ABREL) on Monday announced the sale of its pulp and paper business to ITC for Rs 3,498 crore as part of its strategy to focus on property business. In a regulatory filing, ABREL informed that its board approved the execution of the business transfer agreement for the divestment of pulp and paper undertaking situated in Lalkuan, Uttarakhand, by way of a slump sale to ITC Limited. "The transfer of the business will be for a lump-sum cash consideration of Rs 3,498 crore, to be paid by ITC to ABREL," the real estate firm said. The divestment of the pulp and paper undertaking is a value-unlocking exercise. "It will further enable the company to pursue growth opportunities in its core business - real estate," the statement said. Aditya Birla Real Estate Managing Director R K Dalmia said, "The divestment of the Pulp and Paper undertaking by ABREL is a strategic portfolio choice and unlocks value for the shareholders of ABREL". "The company has embarked on a
ITC is in preliminary discussions with Norway's Orkla ASA to acquire two of its brands as part of its efforts to expand presence in the southern Indian spice market
Cigarettes and FMCG margin contracted due to inflation in input costs
Post Q3, the brokerages maintained their positive stance on ITC stock but most cut target price and EPS estimates given the demerger of hotel business
The 'Gold Flake' cigarette maker reported a profit of 56.38 billion rupees ($643.69 million) for the third quarter ended December 31, compared with 55.72 billion rupees a year earlier
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Analysts and investors will keep an eye out for management's commentary on FMCG, cigarette business growth outlook
Diversified conglomerate ITC Limited on Wednesday announced the opening of its global centre of excellence for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the metropolis. The centre was virtually inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during the Bengal Global Business Summit. ITC chairman and managing director Sanjiv Puri highlighted Bengal's potential for investment, noting that the firm, headquartered in Kolkata, has made significant investments in sectors such as hospitality, manufacturing, IT, and agriculture. He emphasised the state's promising future in hospitality and reiterated ITC's commitment to expanding its presence in West Bengal. The global centre, located in New Town, will focus on advanced AI research, positioning West Bengal as a leading hub for AI development in India. Banerjee also virtually inaugurated a state-of-the-art FMCG manufacturing facility at Uluberia in Howrah district. Puri added that ITC has invested over Rs 7,500 crore in West Bengal over t
ITC is sharpening its competitiveness and strengthening innovative capacity under its "Next Strategy" as the multi-conglomerate aims to be a leader in the segments in which it operates, said its Chairman and Managing Director Sanjiv Puri. The cigarettes-to-consumer goods conglomerate has articulated a strategy of the organisation, the 'ITC Next Strategy' aiming to shape a future-ready enterprise and define the next phase of growth and profitability, Puri told PTI. As part of the ITC Next Strategy, it identified levers of competitiveness, which include digitalisation, sustainability, innovation and supply chain efficiency, among others for its future growth. "These have been identified as areas where specific interventions have been made to become competitive and contemporary. The objective is to keep innovating while leveraging enterprise strengths," said Puri. The idea is to be a leader and to be a very large-scale business, in which ITC has made "appreciable progress" in its ongo