London-based BAT has seen a sell-off in its shares in the past week, rendering its market cap below ITC to $64 billion. The stock fell sharply after the company said it would take a hit of around $31.5 billion as it wrote down the value of some US cigarette brands, acknowledging that its traditional combustible market has no long-term future.
ETMarkets Smart Talk| Markets at an inflection point; expect 40–50% gains over 36 months: ASK Hedge Solutions’ Vaibhav Sanghavi
Indian stock markets are at a key turning point. Experts predict a strong rally over the next two to three years, potentially delivering 40-50% returns.
December 8, 2025