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ITC Limited, originally named Imperial Tobacco Company of India Limited, was founded on August 24, 1910. The company was renamed India Tobacco Company Limited in 1970, I.T.C. Limited in 1974, and adopted its current name, ITC Limited, in 2001, signifying that 'ITC' is no longer an acronym. It operates as a diversified conglomerate in India. For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, its FMCG-Cigarettes segment reported revenues of ₹8,400 crore, while the FMCG-Others segment recorded revenues of ₹5,495 crore. The Agri-Business segment achieved revenues of ₹3,649 crore, and the Paperboards, Paper & Packaging segment reported ₹2,188 crore in the same period. The company demonstrated resilient performance during the fiscal year 2024-25 amidst a challenging macroeconomic environment and rising input costs. A significant corporate development was the demerger of its Hotels Business into ITC Hotels Limited, effective from January 1, 2025.

ITC holds a prominent market position, particularly in the Indian cigarette market, where it is estimated that three out of every four cigarettes sold legally are from ITC. The company is recognized as a major player in the Indian FMCG sector and has a substantial presence in agriculture and paperboards. Its extensive distribution network reaches millions of retail outlets across India.

What does ITC Ltd do?

ITC Limited is engaged in a wide array of business activities. Its core operations span across several sectors: Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Agri-Business, Paperboards and Packaging, and Information Technology (through its subsidiary ITC Infotech). The FMCG business is further divided into cigarettes and other FMCG products, which include foods, personal care, education and stationery products, incense, and safety matches. The Agri-Business division is involved in sourcing, processing, and trading agricultural commodities, and also operates the e-Choupal network to connect with farmers. The Paperboards and Packaging segment caters to a variety of industrial and consumer goods packaging needs. ITC's business model focuses on creating and delivering value through a diversified portfolio, leveraging strong brands, an extensive distribution network, and backward integration in some of its businesses. For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, the FMCG-Cigarettes segment contributed significantly to its operational scale, alongside substantial contributions from FMCG-Others, Agri-Business, and Paperboards & Packaging.

Products/Services of ITC Ltd

FMCG - Cigarettes
ITC is a leading player in the Indian cigarette market. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Gold Flake, Classic, Wills Navy Cut, Insignia, India Kings, and Bristol. The company focuses on premium and differentiated offerings. For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, this segment's revenue was ₹8,400 crore.

FMCG - Foods
This segment offers a diverse range of food products. Key brands include Aashirvaad (atta, salt, spices, ghee, dairy), Sunfeast (biscuits, cakes, noodles), Bingo! (snack foods), YiPPee! (instant noodles), Kitchens of India (ready-to-eat meals), B Natural (fruit juices), ITC Master Chef (frozen foods, cooking pastes), Fabelle (luxury chocolates), and Candyman (confectionery). This segment is a core part of ITC's FMCG-Others business, which reported revenues of ₹5,495 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, with foods being a major contributor.

FMCG - Personal Care
ITC's personal care portfolio includes soaps, body washes, handwashes, sanitisers, deodorants, and skincare products. Prominent brands are Fiama, Vivel, Savlon, Engage, Essenza Di Wills, Dermafique, Shower to Shower, and Charmis. It also has home hygiene products like Nimyle, Nimeasy, and Nimwash.

FMCG - Education & Stationery Products
Under this category, ITC offers scholastic products through its Classmate brand, which includes notebooks, pens, pencils, and art stationery. Paperkraft is its premium range of stationery products.

FMCG - Incense and Safety Matches
ITC has a significant presence in the incense sticks (agarbatti) market with its Mangaldeep brand. It also historically produced safety matches under the Aim brand.

Paperboards and Specialty Papers
ITC is a leading manufacturer of paperboards, specialty papers, and packaging solutions. It caters to a wide range of industries including FMCG, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverages. This segment reported revenues of ₹2,188 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

Agri-Business
ITC's Agri-Business is involved in sourcing and trading various agricultural commodities like wheat, rice, spices, coffee, and leaf tobacco. It operates the e-Choupal initiative, a digital platform that empowers farmers. The segment also includes aqua products, particularly shrimp exports. For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, the Agri-Business segment revenue was ₹3,649 crore, driven by growth in leaf tobacco and agri exports.

Information Technology
ITC operates in the IT sector through its wholly-owned subsidiary, ITC Infotech India Limited, which provides technology solutions and services to clients globally.

Future Outlook and Expansion Plans of ITC Ltd

As of its latest disclosures in May 2025, ITC Limited anticipates a progressive pick-up in consumption expenditure. This expectation is based on a continued recovery in rural demand, supported by forecasts of a good monsoon, alongside an improvement in urban demand due to lower inflation levels and tax cuts announced in the union budget, which are expected to boost disposable incomes. The company also noted the potential positive impact from an increase in government capital expenditure in the latter half of fiscal year 2025 and the front-loading of capex outlay in fiscal year 2026. While specific new investment figures or quantifiable expansion targets for particular projects were not detailed in the provided search results for the latest period, the company maintains a continued focus on strengthening its diverse portfolio, with an emphasis on premium and differentiated offerings in its FMCG segments and leveraging growth in its Agri and Paperboards businesses.