ITC Ltd Q2 net skids 20% to ₹4,137 crore, higher taxation hits cigarette biz profitability

Published 02 Nov 2026, 21:57 IST

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Revenue crosses ₹1,500 crore despite higher input and logistics costs driven by West Asia tensions, expect cost pressures to persist, says CMD Chigurupati

— The Hindu
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Revenue from operations grew 45.65% y-o-y to ₹28,317.67 crore on a strong performance across non-cigarette business segments

— BusinessLine

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Revenue from operations grew 45.65% y-o-y to ₹28,317.67 crore on a strong performance across non-cigarette business segments

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BusinessLine Center-Right The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) Current article 02 Nov 2026, 21:57 IST

ITC Ltd Q2 net skids 20% to ₹4,137 crore, higher taxation hits cigarette biz profitability

Revenue from operations grew 45.65% y-o-y to ₹28,317.67 crore on a strong performance across non-cigarette business segments

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 02 Nov 2026, 19:36 IST

Granules India net profit rises 39% to ₹182 cr on higher revenue

Revenue crosses ₹1,500 crore despite higher input and logistics costs driven by West Asia tensions, expect cost pressures to persist, says CMD Chigurupati

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