COMPANY INTELLIGENCE PROFILE

ITC LIMITED

ITC Limited is a diversified Indian conglomerate operating across FMCG (cigarettes, packaged foods, personal care, stationery), Paperboards & Specialty Papers, Packaging, Agri-Business, and Information Technology (via ITC Infotech).

ActiveListed (BSE/NSE)RoC-Kolkata (West Bengal)

Business Overview

ITC Limited is a diversified Indian conglomerate operating across FMCG (cigarettes, packaged foods, personal care, stationery), Paperboards & Specialty Papers, Packaging, Agri-Business, and Information Technology (via ITC Infotech). It holds a dominant position in the Indian cigarette market and has built a large branded-FMCG portfolio (Aashirvaad, Sunfeast, Bingo, Classmate, etc.). Its hotels business was demerged into ITC Hotels Limited (completed FY25).

Sector & Classification

Diversified conglomerate — FMCG, Paperboards & Packaging, Agri-Business, Information Technology. Specific NIC code not obtained (Tofler industry group "manufacture of tobacco products / FMCG"); precise NIC digit code not obtained from reliable sources.

Directors & Key Management

Directors — source notes

Sanjiv Puri (DIN 00280529, Chairman & Managing Director); Sumant Bhargavan (DIN 01732482, Whole-Time Director); Supratim Dutta (DIN 01804345, Whole-Time Director); Hemant Malik (DIN 06435812, Whole-Time Director); Ajit Kumar Seth (DIN 08504093, Independent); Hemant Bhargava (DIN 01922717, Independent); Anand Nayak (DIN 00973758, Independent); Shyamal Mukherjee (DIN 03024803, Independent); Amitabh Kant (DIN 00222708, Independent); Chandra Kishore Mishra (DIN 02553126, Independent); Pushpa Subrahmanyam (DIN 01894076, Independent); Alka Marezban Bharucha (DIN 00114067, Independent); Sunil Panray (DIN 09251023, Non-Executive Non-Independent); Siddhartha Mohanty (DIN 08058830, Non-Executive Non-Independent); Atul Singh (DIN 00060943, Non-Executive Non-Independent); Navin Agarwal (DIN 10684167, Director)

GST Registrations

Primary GSTIN: 19AAACI5950L1Z7 (West Bengal); PAN: AAACI5950L; Active; 50 registrations

Financials

FY25 (consolidated/standalone, as reported): Gross revenue ~₹81,612.8 crore (up ~10.4% YoY); net profit from continuing operations ~₹20,036 crore. Total PAT for FY25 including exceptional gain from the ITC Hotels demerger ~₹35,196 crore. Q4 FY25 revenue from operations ~₹20,376 crore. Final dividend ₹7.85/share (total FY25 dividend ₹14.35). Total assets ~₹88,090.7 crore (per Tofler).

Funding History

n/a (established listed company; not a startup)

Shareholding

Widely held listed company with no single promoter (ITC is professionally managed, promoter-less). Large institutional holdings historically include British American Tobacco group entities, LIC, and other insurers/FIIs. Precise latest shareholding percentages not obtained.

Loans & Charges

Charges/borrowings reported via Tofler: State Bank of India ₹600 crore; IFCI Limited ₹11.1 crore; IDBI Bank Limited ₹0.9 crore. Total borrowings ~₹91.3 crore (down ~46% YoY). Charge status (open/satisfied) not individually confirmed.

Credit Ratings

CRISIL: 'CRISIL AAA/Stable' (long-term) and 'CRISIL A1+' (short-term) on bank facilities, reaffirmed (latest reaffirmation Apr 2026).

Competitive Landscape

Diversified conglomerate — FMCG, cigarettes, paperboards, hotels, agri. Key competitors: Hindustan Unilever (rev ~₹62,000 Cr; m-cap ~₹5.5 L Cr); Nestlé India (rev ~₹24,000 Cr); Britannia (rev ~₹16,000 Cr); Godrej Consumer (rev ~₹14,000 Cr); Dabur (rev ~₹12,000 Cr); Godfrey Phillips (cigarettes) (rev ~₹5,000 Cr (cigarettes)).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does ITC LIMITED do?

ITC Limited is a diversified Indian conglomerate operating across FMCG (cigarettes, packaged foods, personal care, stationery), Paperboards & Specialty Papers, Packaging, Agri-Business, and Information Technology (via ITC Infotech).

What is the CIN of ITC LIMITED?

ITC LIMITED's Corporate Identification Number (CIN) is L16005WB1910PLC001985.

When was ITC LIMITED incorporated?

ITC LIMITED was incorporated on 24 August 1910 and is registered with RoC-Kolkata (West Bengal).

Who are the directors of ITC LIMITED?

Directors on record include Sanjiv Puri (DIN 00280529); Sumant Bhargavan (DIN 01732482); Supratim Dutta (DIN 01804345); Hemant Malik (DIN 06435812); Ajit Kumar Seth (DIN 08504093); Hemant Bhargava (DIN 01922717); Anand Nayak (DIN 00973758); Shyamal Mukherjee (DIN 03024803).

Where is ITC LIMITED registered?

The registered office of ITC LIMITED is at Virginia House, 37 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071.

Information compiled from public registry and secondary sources. It may be incomplete or dated; verify independently before relying on it. Known gaps: Exact NIC digit code; individual GSTINs; precise latest shareholding percentages; itemized charge open/satisfied status; full related-party list; specific litigation.