ITC Limited is one of India's leading private sector companies, with diversified operations in cigarettes, FMCG, hotels, paperboards, packaging, and infotech among others. It holds a significant position in traditional sectors and is rapidly expanding in newer areas.

For Q2 FY26, ITC's standalone gross revenue stood at Rs. 19,148 crores, marking a growth of 7.1% YoY excluding agri-business, driven mainly by cigarettes and FMCG segments. EBITDA margin improved to 35.1%, and PAT increased by 4.1% YoY.

ITC's FMCG 'Others' segment exhibited robust growth with revenue increasing by 8% YoY, despite facing operational challenges due to GST transitions and monsoons. Staple, dairy, and premium personal care categories drove this growth, showcasing resilience against market adversities.

The company's paperboards, paper, and packaging segments experienced sequential improvement with a 17% increase in profits QoQ. Key drivers include strategic cost management, portfolio augmentation, and improved wood price availability.

ITC continues to reinforce its sustainability credentials, maintaining 'water positive', 'carbon positive', and 'solid waste recycling positive' statuses. It retained its 'AA' MSCI-ESG rating and is in the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index.