ITC shares slipped on Friday despite a 5% rise in Q4 standalone profit and strong FMCG growth. Brokerages remained cautious, with Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Nomura flagging pressure from cigarette tax hikes. While FMCG and paper segments showed resilience, analysts expect cigarette volume decline and margin stress to weigh on earnings.
FMCG could outshine, IT guidance key this earnings season: Narendra Solanki
India’s Q1 earnings season kicks off with a focus on sectoral performance. While banking, manufacturing, and auto ancillaries are poised for steady gains, the IT