ITC dethrones India Unilever unit to become No. 1 consumer stock
The cigarette maker has rallied more than 70% in the last 12 months to outperform all other Nifty 50 stocks.
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The cigarette maker has rallied more than 70% in the last 12 months to outperform all other Nifty 50 stocks.
In a stock exchange filing, the company said it would hold a stake of around 40 per cent in the new entity and the balance will be held by the company’s shareholders proportionate to their shareholding in the company.
After the announcement, ITC's shares tanked around 3.50 per cent, as around 3 pm, the company's stock was trading at Rs 473.15.
Under the approved plan, the new entity would be majority-owned directly by the company's shareholders, holding approximately 60 percent of the stake, while ITC Limited would retain about 40 percent
Under the approved plan, the new entity would be majority-owned directly by the company's shareholders, holding approximately 60 percent of the stake, while ITC Limited would retain about 40 percent