What we do ITC Limited is a diversified Indian conglomerate with businesses spanning cigarettes, FMCG, hotels, paperboards, packaging, agri-business, and information technology. |
Founded in 1,910 |
Market share Market leader in cigarettes, paperboards, packaging, agri-exports; growing rapidly in packaged foods and personal care sectors. |
Problem solved ITC addresses consumer demand across essential goods, promotes sustainable agriculture, advanced packaging, and supports rural livelihoods and economic inclusiveness. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves B2C consumers nationwide and B2B clients through packaging and agri-business solutions; also operates in B2G through compliance and sustainability initiatives. |
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Our journey and innovations From tobacco origins in 1910, ITC diversified into hotels, paperboards, FMCG, and IT, pioneering sustainable agricultural platforms and plastic substitute packaging innovations. |
Where we operate Primarily India with exports globally; subsidiaries operate in Nepal, Australia, Canada, USA, and ASEAN countries. |
Top products or what we offer Flagship FMCG brands include Aashirvaad, Sunfeast, Bingo!, Fiama, Classmate; leader in cigarettes and specialty papers; expanding food tech and digital services. |
Top brands Aashirvaad (No.1 branded atta), Bingo! (No.1 snack brand), Sunfeast (leading biscuits), Classmate (top notebooks), Fiama, Savlon, Gold Flake cigarettes. |
Raw materials needed Leaf tobacco, wheat, wood pulp, spices, edible oils, chemicals, plastics for packaging, and IT infrastructure. |
Raw materials supplier Supplies sourced from Indian farmers, global agri-commodities markets, and local suppliers across packaging and chemicals. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution FMCG revenues are largely recurring; cigarette business sensitive to regulatory changes; agri exports face cyclical commodity risks. |
Our industry position Dominant in cigarette market, leading paperboards & packaging; fast-growing FMCG segment with expanding product portfolio. |
Financial highlights FY25 revenue Rs 75,323 Cr, PAT Rs 34,747 Cr; steady growth driven by FMCG and cigarette businesses; EBITDA margin expansion noted. |
Geographical revenue split Majority revenue from India (~82%), with ~18% from international exports and subsidiaries. |
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Whats driving growth Growth driven by expanding FMCG portfolio, digital innovation, sustainable agri-value chains and robust exports despite regulatory headwinds. |
Our future plans Scaling FMCG and FoodTech businesses, deepening sustainability agenda, expanding export footprint, and investing in climate-smart agriculture. |
Our green promise Pioneer in sustainability with ‘water positive’, ‘carbon positive’ and waste recycling leadership; pursuing net zero by 2050 and circular economy. |
Our people and values 22,000+ employees driven by a culture of innovation, inclusiveness, technical excellence, and support for rural livelihoods. |
Key challenges ahead Regulatory pressures on tobacco, rising input costs, global supply chain disruptions, and increasing competition in FMCG sectors. |
Interesting facts ITC is the only comparable global firm to be ‘water positive’ for 23 years, ‘carbon positive’ for 20 and ‘waste recycling positive’ for 18 years. |
Risks and strategy Manages risks through diversified portfolio, supply chain resilience, policy engagement on tobacco regulation, and aggressive sustainability initiatives. |
