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Stocks in news: ITC, LIC, Sun Pharma, Maruti Suzuki, Fino Payments Bank
Benchmark indices experienced a negative close on Thursday, marked by volatile trade and profit booking. Analysts anticipate the Nifty to continue its consolidation between 23,200 and 23,900. Several companies, including ITC, LIC, Sun Pharma, Maruti Suzuki, and Fino Payments Bank, are in focus due to Q4 results and other developments.
ITC revenue grows 17% as cigarette tax bites, consumer brands surge
While the cigarettes division posted healthy numbers, the firm cautioned that high taxes imposed in Feb may encourage illicit sales. Meanwhile, ITC’s packaged consumer brands business grew rapidly in the March 2026 quarter. However, the Iran war may dampen growth across verticals

Stocks to Watch for May 22: LIC, ITC, Max Health, Nykaa, Tata Steel and more
From ITC reporting a 5% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Sun TV Network reporting a subdued set of fourth-quarter earnings, here are some stocks to track ahead of Friday's trading session.

SC stays ₹890 crore GST demand against Tata Steel in ITC dispute
Supreme Court of India has granted a stay on further proceedings in a GST input tax credit dispute involving a tax demand of ₹890.52 crore for the period FY2018-19 to FY2020-21, informed Tata Steel.
ITC reports 73% drop in Q4 PAT at Rs 5,388 crore; declares final dividend of Rs 8
ITC reported a 72.68% year-on-year (YoY) decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 5,387.97 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2026, compared with Rs 19,727.37 crore posted in the corresponding quarter last year.
ITC announces final dividend of Rs 8/share. Check record date and other details - The Economic Times
ITC announces final dividend of Rs 8/share. Check record date and other detailsThe Economic Times
ITC announces final dividend of Rs 8/share. Check record date and other details
Excerpt: ITC Limited’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 8 per share for FY26, with May 27 set as the record date. Alongside an interim payout, total dividend stands at Rs 14.50 per share. The FMCG major also reported a 5% rise in Q4 net profit and 17% revenue growth.
ITC consolidated net profit declines 72.69% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales decline 5.04% to Rs 17628.89 crore

ITC Q4 net profit beats estimates; revenue falls 7%, declares ₹8 dividend
Revenue from operations declined 7% year-on-year to ₹16,050 crore from ₹17,248.7 crore. The figure was below the CNBC-TV18 poll estimate of ₹18,275 crore.

ITC Q4 Results: Profit Up 5% Even As Revenue Slides, Margin Expands
Analysts' on Bloomberg had estimated the company to post a profit of Rs 4,906 crore.

Dividend Alert: ITC Ends Two-Year Miss Streak; Check Record, Payout Details
The final dividend amount met Bloomberg analyst's estimates.
ITC Q4 Results: Profit rises 5% YoY to Rs 5,113 crore; Rs 8/share dividend declared
ITC Q4 Results: Revenue from operations for the fourth quarter rose 17% YoY to Rs 21,695 crore.