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ITC added 1.80% to Rs 433.75 after the company's standalone net profit spiked 289.65% to Rs 19,561.57 crore in Q4 FY25 as against Rs 5,020.20 crore posted in Q4 FY24.
Revenue from operations (excluding excise duty) was at Rs 17,248.21 crore in the March quarter FY25, up 9.26% year on year.
Profit before tax rose 2.05% year on year to Rs 6,416.85 crore in Q4 FY25.
EBITDA improved by 2.46% year-on-year to Rs 5,986 crore in Q4 FY25, from Rs 5,842 crore in Q4 FY24.
The company's FMCG ' Others segment reported a 5.06% year-on-year growth in revenue to Rs 13,894.24 crore in Q4 FY25, despite subdued demand conditions and a sharp rise in input costs.
The revenue from Cigarettes rose by 5.99% YoY to Rs 8,399.61 crore in the fourth quarter of FY25.
The Agri Business segment posted a 17.68% year-on-year rise in revenue to Rs 3,649.16 crore in Q4 FY25, driven by strong performance in leaf tobacco, value-added agri products, and rice exports.
The company's paperboards, paper and packaging segment remained impacted by low-priced imports from China and Indonesia, subdued domestic demand, and a sharp surge in wood prices. Segmental revenue for paperboards, paper & packaging rallied 5.53% YoY to Rs 2,187.62 crore in Q4 FY25.
The company's Hotels Business has been classified as 'Discontinued Operations' in the financial results for the year ended 31st March 2025, in accordance with applicable Indian Accounting Standards. The business has been demerged into ITC Hotels Limited (ITCHL) w.e.f. 01 January 2025. ITCHL shares listed on stock exchanges on 29 January 2025.
The Incense Sticks (Agarbattis) category continued to witness robust growth during the year, with the company's flagship brand 'Mangaldeep' capitalising on market opportunities and strengthening its market position.
The business delivered a robust performance during the year, with the Value-Added Agri Products (VAAP) portfolio posting strong growth, led by higher exports of spices and coffee.
Meanwhile, the Board has approved a final dividend of Rs 7.85 per share for the financial year FY25. Additionally, the re-appointment of Shyamal Mukherjee as a Director, and as an independent director for a five-year term, effective from 11th August 2026, has been recommended for approval by the members.
Separately, ITC announced the acquisition of shares in Mother Sparsh Baby Care. The acquisition comprises 594 equity shares of Rs 10 each, acquired through a secondary purchase from an existing shareholder of Mother Sparsh, and 2,201 compulsorily convertible preference shares (CCPS) of Rs 10 each, subscribed through a primary issuance. The cost of acquisition for the shares is approximately Rs 50.6 crore.
The company does not have any promoters or promoter group. Additionally, the group companies have no interest in Mother Sparsh.
Following the acquisition, the company's shareholding in Mother Sparsh has increased from 26.50% to 39.47% of its share capital on a fully diluted basis.
The acquisition aligns with the company's strategy to build a future-ready portfolio of products catering to evolving consumer needs. Mother Sparsh, a premium Ayurvedic and natural personal care start-up, specializes in baby personal care, health & hygiene, and expert baby care. The Indian baby care market is experiencing significant growth, driven by factors such as rising disposable incomes and increasing awareness about the demand for safer baby products.
ITC is a diversified conglomerate with businesses spanning fast-moving consumer goods, hotels, paperboards and packaging, agribusiness and information technology.
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