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How to trade ITC stock in the run-up to Jan 1 hotel demerger date

ITC stock surged over 88 per cent after the company's board approved the hotel demerger in August 2023; at present levels, the stock is down 11 per cent from its peak. Key levels to watch out now.

ITC sets Jan 1 as effective date for hotel biz demerger; stk up 3% from low

ITC share price: The Hotels Business of ITC has matured over the years and is well poised to chart its own growth path and operate as a separate listed entity

FMCG stocks rebound; ITC, HUL rally up to 5% from intra-day lows

Thus far in the calendar year 2024, the FMCG index was up 1.4 per cent, as against 13.5 per cent rally in BSE Sensex.

ITC ramps up cultivation of medicinal, aromatic plants for market expansion

ITC Agri Business Division is encouraging the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants to expand the conglomerate's presence in the fast-growing health and wellness products market in the food, personal care and other categories. The agri-division of ITC is working with farmers and helping them to diversify their crops by encouraging them to cultivate high-demand crops like Ashwagandha, Tulsi, and Kalonji in Madhya Pradesh and turmeric in southern states. Through this initiative, ITC looks to meet its requirements by chasing its FMCG ambitions and also leverages the B2B nutraceuticals space, bridging the demand-supply gap in the market, which has evolved rapidly after the pandemic. "As a part of the ITC Next strategy, the company's Agri-Business Division has pivoted its strategic focus towards rapidly scaling up its value-added Agri Products (VAAP) portfolio to accelerate growth and competitiveness. In line with the larger ITC NextGen Agriculture vision, we are focusing on ...

ITC, Varun Beverages slip 5% on buzz of 35% GST on tobacco, aerated drinks

According to reports, the Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation on Monday recommended a new slab of 35 per cent for tobacco, tobacco products and aerated drinks.

Horses for courses: ITC devises bespoke plans for distribution channels

In Q2FY25, ITC's sales on quick commerce grew by over 50 per cent year-on-year on a smaller base, contributing 50 per cent of its overall e-commerce sales

Urban demand needs an upward spiral: ITC Executive Director Bhargavan

Company is focusing on multi-dimensional levers to drive growth while staying the course on product launches, says ITC's Executive Director Bhargavan

HUL, Asian Paints: Consumption-related stocks take a hit as inflation bites

Higher inflation and lower purchasing by consumers, it seems, has taken a bite out of consumption-related stocks at the bourses, with most counters losing ground in the last few months

Diwali stock picks: ICICI Bk, ITC, Lodha can zoom up to 54% in Samvat 2081

5 stock ideas for Samvat 2081: ICICI Bank, ITC, Macrotech Developers, Varun Beverages and Thyrocare Technologies can rally up to 54%, suggests technical charts.

ITC share price up 5% after Q2 results; Analysts say 'Buy', revise target

ITC's consolidated profit for the period came in at Rs 5,054.4 crore, up 1.8 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), from Rs 4,964.5 crore in the same quarter a year ago (Q2FY24).

ITC Q2FY25: Net profit up 1.9% at Rs 4,992.87 cr, revenue rises 15.6%

Revenue rises 16% in Q2FY25; cigarette segment records 6.6% Y-o-Y growth in revenue

ITC Q2 results: Net profit rises 1.8% to Rs 5,054.43 cr; revenue up 15.6%

Diversified entity ITC Ltd on Thursday reported an 1.8 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 5,054.43 crore for the second quarter ended September 2024. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 4,964.52 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing from ITC. ITC's revenue from operations jumped 15.62 per cent to Rs 22,281.89 crore in the September quarter. It was Rs 19,270.02 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal. The total expenses were 20.92 per cent higher in the September quarter to Rs 16,056.86 crore. ITC's revenue from operations grew 15.62 per cent to Rs 22,281.89 crore in the second quarter of FY25. The total income of ITC, which includes other income, rose 14.86 per cent to Rs 22,897.85 crore. It was Rs 19,934.9 crore a year ago. Shares of ITC Ltd on Thursday settled at Rs 471.85 per scrip on BSE, down 1.81 per cent from its previous close.

FMCG index slips 3% on weak Q2 results; HUL tanks 8%, Nestle hits 52-wk low

In the past one month, the FMCG index has tanked nearly 11 per cent, as against 6 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

Q2 results today: ITC and Adani Wilmar among 114 firms to post earnings

Q2FY25 company results: Godrej Consumer Products, PNB Housing Finance, Adani Gas, Bikaji, IndusInd Bank, Vadilal, and more to report second quarter earnings on October 24

ITC Q2 preview: Cigarette, hotel, FMCG biz to aid profit; margins may slip

Analysts will monitor the demand outlook on rural as compared to urban, competitive intensity, raw material trends, hotels & agri business outlook

RBI's caution against inflation may halt rally in FMCG stocks: Analysts

FMCG companies: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das pointed out that core inflation, which excludes food and fuel prices, was on an uptrend in July and August

ITC, HUL, Airtel among 5 Nifty stocks to avoid as market bounces back

There 5 Nifty 50 stocks are struggling below the short-term moving average and given downside breakout on the super trend line; hence may see limited gains in case of a pullback, suggest tech charts.

ITC demerger update: Stock gains over 2% on NCLT approval; details

The demerged company, ITC, is a listed company, while the resulting company, ITC Hotels, is presently unlisted. ITC shares are listed on the NSE, and BSE

India, US should aim to enhance agricultural productivity: ITC official

India and the US should aim to enhance agricultural productivity, improve food distribution system, and ensure the usage of sustainable practices to strengthen ties in the agri sector, a senior ITC official said. Both countries should leverage their respective strengths and forge strategic partnerships in the sector, ITC Agri Business Division V P Sanjeev Bhat said at an event here. "The US and India should aim to enhance agricultural productivity, improve food distribution system and ensure sustainable food security solution," he said during a panel discussion in the Indo-US Economic Summit organised by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC). Now, India majorly exports seafood, rice and plants to the US and this trade is growing at a three-year CAGR of 20-30 per cent, Bhat said. Currently, India and the US do not have any trade agreement, however, starting from January 2024, both countries have established a Trade Policy Forum (TPF) for trade promotions. The US is the secon

ITC at a discount compared to large peers, says Sharekan; raises target

Sharekhan believes that ITC is entering a phase of consistent earnings growth trajectory