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.
Fed’s Jefferson urges patience on rates; Kashkari sees more hikes ahead
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated that he sees no immediate need for further interest rate adjustments. He emphasized that future decisions would depend