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ITC
Our verdict on ITC isn’t the consensus take — see where we landed, and the one risk the bull case glosses over.
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The company has surpassed the previous target of 60 kitchens, reaching approximately 70 kitchens across 5 cities. (1 exceeded across 1 tracked commitment)
“Post extensive product development and customer trials, shipments from the state-of-the-art3 facility to manufacture and export Nicotine and Nicotine derivative products have commenced in Q4 FY25. Progressive scale up is expected in FY26”
Management maintains the FY26 GDP growth expectation at 6.5%, aligning with the upper end of the previously projected range. (1 met across 1 tracked commitment)
“FY26 GDP expected to grow by 6.5% (similar level in FY25)”
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How durable is the business?
ITC has significantly deepened its digital distribution, with its UNNATI eB2B platform now covering 8 lakh outlets and digital/modern trade accounting for 31% of sales. (1 expanding)
“world-class last mile execution capability to reinforce its market standing.”
Revenue grew by 5% for the full year, but margins were pressured by severe inflation in inputs like edible oil and wheat, leading to an 11% drop in segment results. (2 expanding across 1 engine)
“c) Paperboards, Paper & Packaging: 2202 (FY26) YoY growth 2.7%”
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Where does growth come from?
Agri-business is successfully pivoting to value-added products, with this strategic portfolio growing 18% YoY in Q4 FY24 despite overall segment revenue decline. (1 steady, 3 accelerating across 4 signals, 1 leading indicator)
“Full-stack FoodTech platform -> Witnessing increasing consumer traction; 21 Kitchens opened in last 9 months; ~ 70 kitchens”
ITC is accelerating its 'Asset Right' strategy, moving from 28 managed openings in the last 24 months to a target of 200+ hotels in 5 years. (1 accelerating across 1 signal, 1 leading indicator)
“‘Sunrise’ spices reinforced its market standing in the core market of West Bengal and the newer markets of Northeast, Bihar and Jharkhand.”
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What could break the thesis?
The risk remains high and is intensifying; segment results for Paperboards, Paper & Packaging dropped 31.1% in Q4 due to low-priced Chinese/Indonesian supplies and an 'unprecedented surge' in wood prices. (2 intensifying, 2 easing, 1 resolved, 2 high-severity)
“Unprecedented increase in cigarette taxes w.e.f. 1st Feb 2026. Punitive taxes on the legal cigarette industry in earlier years have resulted in rapid growth of illicit cigarette trade”
The risk is intensifying as the company reports 'sharp escalation' in key input materials like edible oil, wheat, and leaf tobacco, particularly in the second half of the year, weighing on margins. (3 intensifying, 2 easing)
“Leaf Tobacco consumption cost remains elevated; moderation in procurement prices witnessed in current crop cycle”
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