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Mother Sparsh sees up to 40% growth as baby-care boom defies consumer slowdown
Mother Sparsh anticipates a robust 30-40% revenue surge this year, defying broader consumption slowdowns. Indian parents are prioritizing their babies' health and well-being, investing in premium, 'no nasties' products. Leveraging ITC's extensive distribution, the brand aims to expand its reach beyond online channels into smaller cities, tapping into a growing demand for trusted, scientifically-backed baby care solutions.
ITC shares fall 2% after Q4 results. What Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and others are saying?
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.
ITC Q4 preview: Will cigarette slowdown, tax hit weigh on earnings despite FMCG strength?
ITC is expected to deliver a muted Q4 as cigarette volumes stay flat and higher taxes weigh on margins, despite strong double-digit growth in its FMCG business. Brokerages foresee marginal revenue growth, pressure in agri and paper segments, and EBITDA contraction, with pricing actions and demand trends remaining key investor watchpoints.
ITC Hotels Q4 Results: Cons PAT jumps 23% YoY to ₹316 crore; Re 1 dividend announced
ITC Hotels reported March quarter revenue from operations at ₹1,253.7 crore, up 18.2% YoY. The hotels segment saw a slight decline of 2.5%, while the real estate segment grew significantly by 60% to ₹130 crore.
ITC Hotels shares in focus after marquee investor GQG sells Rs 197-crore stake. What lies ahead?
ITC Hotels shares are under scrutiny after GQG Partners sold a partial stake worth Rs 197 crore. Despite a 22% dip this year, driven by geopolitical tensions, the company's core hotel business shows growth in occupancy and pricing. Brokerages remain bullish, anticipating expansion and real estate revenue boosts, suggesting the recent stock fall is an overreaction.