ITC LTD.

ITC Ltd has announced that its Board of Directors will convene on November 2, 2026. The primary agenda item for this meeting is to consider and approve the Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2026. The board will also review the segment-wise revenue, results, assets, and liabilities, along with the balance sheet and statement of cash flows for the specified period.

GQG Partners LLC, acting as investment manager for Acquirer and PACs, has sold equity shares of ITC Limited through multiple on-market transactions. The aggregate sale resulted in a change of shareholding exceeding 2%. Before the sale, the holding was 3.48% (436,495,855 shares), and after the sale, it stands at 3.17% (396,810,065 shares). The total quantity of shares sold is 39,685,790, representing a 0.32% decrease in shareholding. The transactions occurred via open market sales between May 30, 2025, and October 5, 2026.

ITC Ltd has announced the complete acquisition of Sproutlife Foods Private Limited, a company known for its 'Yoga Bar' brand. The acquisition involved the purchase of an additional 13,445 equity shares, bringing ITC's total stake to 100%. The total consideration for this acquisition amounts to approximately ₹645 crores. Sproutlife Foods, incorporated in 2015, operates in the new and innovative food products sector, with a strong digital-first approach and growing offline presence. This move aligns with ITC's strategy to strengthen its future-ready portfolio in the foods segment.

ITC Ltd has announced the closure of its trading window for designated employees and their immediate relatives, effective October 1st, 2026. This restriction is in line with the company's Code of Conduct for Prevention of Insider Trading. The window will reopen 48 hours after the announcement of the unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ending September 30th, 2026. This measure is standard practice to prevent potential insider trading ahead of significant financial disclosures.

ITC Ltd announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, ITC Infotech India Limited, has successfully completed the amalgamation of its step-down wholly-owned subsidiaries, Blazeclan Technologies Private Limited (BTPL) and Cloudlytics Technologies Private Limited (CTPL). The Scheme of Amalgamation has been sanctioned by the National Company Law Tribunal, Kolkata and Mumbai Benches, and became effective on September 1, 2026. The appointed date for the amalgamation is October 1, 2024. Consequently, BTPL and CTPL have been dissolved without winding up and are no longer subsidiaries of ITC Ltd, effective September 1, 2026.

ITC Limited announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, ITC Infotech India Limited, will acquire a 22.106% stake in Happiest Minds Technologies Limited (HMTL) from its promoters for approximately ₹1,330 crores. Following the acquisition, HMTL will be amalgamated with and into ITC Infotech. This strategic combination aims to synergistically blend the capabilities of both entities to drive revenue growth, enhance competitiveness, and augment ITC Infotech's scale and capabilities in the IT services sector. The transaction is subject to statutory and regulatory approvals, including from the Competition Commission of India and the National Company Law Tribunal, with an expected completion timeline of 3 to 8 months.

ITC Ltd has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of the pulp and paper business of Aditya Birla Real Estate Limited, operating under the name 'Century Pulp and Paper'. The transaction was executed on a slump sale basis, including all associated assets, liabilities, contracts, and employees, and was finalized in accordance with the Business Transfer Agreement dated March 31, 2025. This strategic move is expected to bolster ITC's presence in the paper industry.

ITC Limited announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Board of Directors approved the results and noted the Limited Review Reports from the Statutory Auditors. The filing also mentioned the company's acquisition of shares in Mother Sparsh Baby Care Private Limited and Sproutlife Foods Private Limited becoming a subsidiary.

ITC Limited announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of FY 2026-27, ending June 30, 2026. The company reported total income of ₹27,588.56 crore, a significant increase from ₹21,731.84 crore in the same period last year. Profit after tax for the quarter stood at ₹3,578.82 crore, compared to ₹4,910.73 crore in Q1 FY26. Basic earnings per share (EPS) were ₹2.86, down from ₹3.93 in the prior year's quarter. The results were approved by the Board of Directors and reviewed by statutory auditors. The filing also noted brand building costs under 'Other expenses' and updates on subsidiary and associate company acquisitions.

ITC Ltd announced the re-appointment of Mr. Hemant Bhargava as an Independent Director for a term of five years, effective December 20, 2026. The approval was granted by the company's members at the 115th Annual General Meeting held on July 23, 2026. Mr. Bhargava, who has been an Independent Director since December 20, 2021, brings extensive experience from his long career at Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and his current board positions. He has confirmed he has not been debarred from holding a director's office by any authority.