ITC shares are expected to be in focus on Friday following the company’s report of a 3% year-on-year increase in adjusted profit after tax (PAT) from continuing operations, reaching Rs 5,155 crore for the March quarter. The headline profit surged significantly to Rs 19,727 crore, driven by an exceptional gain, compared to Rs 5,121 crore in the same quarter the previous year.
Revenue from operations during the reporting period rose 10% year-on-year to Rs 20,376 crore, up from Rs 18,562 crore in the prior year period. In the FMCG–Cigarettes segment, revenue increased to Rs 9,228.66 crore in Q4 FY25, compared to Rs 8,688.92 crore in Q4 FY24. Segment profit grew to Rs 5,402.57 crore, compared to Rs 5,157.57 crore in the same quarter last year.
The FMCG–Others segment reported revenue of Rs 5,503.33 crore, slightly higher than Rs 5,307.94 crore in the previous year. However, segment profit decreased to Rs 346.18 crore from Rs 479.84 crore.
In the Agri Business segment, revenue experienced a healthy increase to Rs 3,694.64 crore from Rs 3,136.43 crore a year earlier. Segment profit improved to Rs 252.71 crore from Rs 186.52 crore, despite a sequential decline.
The Paperboards, Paper & Packaging segment recorded revenue of Rs 2,188.69 crore in Q4 FY25, up from Rs 2,072.86 crore last year. However, segment profit declined to Rs 194.96 crore from Rs 291.06 crore year-on-year.
The ‘Others’ segment, which includes hotels and other businesses, reported revenue of Rs 1,165 crore, compared to Rs 1,001 crore in the same quarter last year. Segment profit remained stable at Rs 205 crore versus Rs 203 crore a year ago.
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