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ITC Limited

ITC.NS · NSE

Market closed₹280.50₹1.15 (+0.41%)

Key statistics

Previous close₹279.35
Open₹280.70
Day high₹281.95
Day low₹277.80
52-week high₹427.00
52-week low₹275.00
Market cap3.51T
Volume15.22M
Average volume16.65M
P/E ratio16.84
Forward P/E—
EPS16.66
Dividend yield+5.17%

Market context

Why it moved

ITC.NS edged higher, supported by broad market optimism and positive sentiment around the stock's strong quarterly performance, as highlighted by an 18% rise in Q1 results noted among Nifty 100 constituents.

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What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 16, 2026ITC Limited edged higher, closing near its 52-week low despite positive company-level developments, as FMCG stocks broadly underperformed on the NSE. ITC Hotels emerged in deal news — Adani Group is in discussions with the hospitality arm to manage the Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort in Greater Noida as part of its acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates' assets. Meanwhile, ITC's FMCG division launched B Natural Coconut Cola, entering India's competitive beverage market with a zero-sugar, zero-caffeine coconut water-cola hybrid targeting the premium health-conscious segment — signaling continued diversification beyond tobacco.

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July 13, 2026ITC Limited edged lower, closing near its 52-week low amid a broad Indian market selloff driven by escalating Middle East tensions and surging oil prices. The Sensex dropped sharply intraday before recovering to near flat, but ITC faced additional sector-specific pressure as India's cigarette industry confronts a turbulent FY27 outlook — with a steep GST hike (to a flat 40% from 28%) combined with rising illicit trade threatening volumes and margins. Below-average trading volume and proximity to 52-week lows reflect cautious investor sentiment toward the stock.

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July 10, 2026ITC Limited closed essentially flat amid a broader recovery in Indian markets (BSE Sensex ~77,569), stabilizing after the sharp 2%+ selloff on July 8 driven by US-Iran tensions and surging crude oil prices — headwinds that hit FMCG stocks hard. Trading below its 52-week high and near recent lows, ITC faces macro pressure from elevated oil prices inflating input costs, though a globally positive narrative for tobacco stocks is emerging as the WSJ notes investors warming to companies with growing smoke-free portfolios, a trend that could eventually benefit ITC's diversified FMCG and cigarette business.

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July 9, 2026ITC Limited edged modestly higher, closing up around 0.50%, even as the BSE Sensex tumbled over 1,600 points amid a sharp escalation in US-Iran tensions that sent crude oil prices surging 6%. As a domestic consumer staples and tobacco conglomerate, ITC demonstrated relative resilience against the broader market rout, with defensive positioning drawing some investor interest. However, the stock remains near its 52-week low, reflecting ongoing headwinds including the broader Indian market's sensitivity to rising crude prices — which weigh on India's current account — and muted near-term earnings expectations as Q1 FY27 results approach.

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July 8, 2026ITC Limited shares declined nearly 3%, approaching their 52-week low, as Indian equity markets suffered a sharp broad-based selloff — with the Sensex tumbling ~1,677 points and Nifty closing below 23,900 — triggered by a fresh escalation in US-Iran tensions after President Trump declared the Iran MOU 'over,' sending oil prices surging over 5%. As a major oil-importing nation, India faces heightened inflation and fiscal concerns from rising crude prices, weighing heavily on sentiment across Dalal Street. While defensive consumer staples globally attracted inflows amid the risk-off environment, ITC's tobacco-focused business found no shelter from the domestic market rout.

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July 7, 2026ITC Limited closed essentially flat as the broader Indian market snapped a four-session winning streak, with the Sensex and Nifty slipping 0.13% amid late-session selling in heavyweights. While the defensive consumer staples space faced headwinds from a risk-on rotation into IT and technology stocks globally, ITC held steady — with volume slightly above its daily average — as improving macro tailwinds for India, including falling crude oil prices, a firming rupee, and reviving foreign institutional interest, continue to underpin sentiment. The broader tobacco sector is also seeing renewed investor attention as global peers pivot toward smoke-free products, with analysts highlighting the growth opportunity in next-generation nicotine products.

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July 6, 2026ITC Limited closed modestly lower amid a broadly constructive session for Indian equities, with the Sensex surging over 600 points and Nifty extending gains for a fourth straight session, driven by monsoon optimism and easing crude oil prices. While defensive FMCG names like ITC lagged the broader rally — which was led by IT, Realty, and Pharma — elevated trading volume (well above the 27 million average) suggests active investor positioning in the stock. Globally, tobacco peers face structural headwinds from declining cigarette volumes, though pricing power and smoke-free product transitions remain key narratives, as evidenced by BAT's £600M cost-cutting program and Philip Morris's landmark FDA nod for ZYN nicotine pouches.

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July 3, 2026ITC Limited closed essentially flat as JPMorgan's Q1 FY27 sector preview placed tobacco at the bottom of its consumer staples pecking order, flagging sharply lower revenue trajectories for ITC due to a high base effect and volume pressures. While the broader Indian market rallied — the Sensex gained nearly 580 points on July 2 driven by IT, FMCG, and Auto — the FMCG sector's gains were led by packaged foods names, with ITC's tobacco segment singled out as a laggard. Below-average trading volume underscores subdued investor conviction in the stock near term.

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NDTV Profit · July 17, 2026ITC Q1 Results: Date, Time, Dividend News, Earnings Call Schedule And MoreThe Times of India · July 16, 2026ITC Hotels acquires Ahd-based GHK HospitalityThe Economic Times · April 9, 2026ITC Hotels shares in focus after marquee investor GQG sells Rs 197-crore stake. What lies ahead?The Economic Times · April 8, 2026Marquee investor GQG sells shares worth Rs 197 crore in ITC Hotels through bulk deal
Mt Newswire · May 22, 2026Nomura Adjusts ITC's Price Target to INR300 From INR318, Keeps at Reduce
Mt Newswire · May 21, 2026ITC Posts Sharp Decline in Fiscal Q4 Consolidated Profit
Mt Newswire · February 9, 2026Ritco Logistics Expands Order Book in January; Shares Up 4%
Mt Newswire · February 2, 2026Avendus Spark Downgrades ITC to Add from Buy, Price Target is INR350
Mt Newswire · February 2, 2026Nomura Adjusts ITC's Price Target to INR318 From INR340, Keeps at Reduce
Mt Newswire · January 30, 2026ITC's Consolidated Profit Declines in Fiscal Q3
Mt Newswire · January 7, 2026JM Financial Downgrades ITC to Add from Buy, Price Target is INR365
Mt Newswire · January 6, 2026Krungsri Securities Starts i-Tail at Buy With THB20 Price Target

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