Global EconomyEconomic Times•1 min read•11/1/2026 (2h ago)

ITC Q2 Results Preview: Profit seen falling nearly 30% YoY as cigarette tax hikes bite

ITC Q2 Results Preview: Profit seen falling nearly 30% YoY as cigarette tax hikes bite
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ITC is expected to report a weak Q2, with brokerages forecasting an 8% decline in cigarette volumes and a drop of up to 29% in cigarette operating profit following tax hikes. Nuvama expects consolidated revenue to fall 3% YoY and EBITDA to decline 20%. Growth in FMCG and paper businesses could provide some cushion against the pressure.

Key Takeaways

  • ITC is expected to report a weak Q2, with brokerages forecasting an 8% decline in cigarette volumes and a drop of up to 29% in cigarette operating profit following tax hikes.
  • Nuvama expects consolidated revenue to fall 3% YoY and EBITDA to decline 20%.
  • Growth in FMCG and paper businesses could provide some cushion against the pressure.

ITC is expected to report a weak Q2, with brokerages forecasting an 8% decline in cigarette volumes and a drop of up to 29% in cigarette operating profit following tax hikes. Nuvama expects consolidated revenue to fall 3% YoY and EBITDA to decline 20%. Growth in FMCG and paper businesses could provide some cushion against the pressure.

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This summary was curated from Economic Times.

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