Selective FMCG stocks may rise up to 11 per cent, even if broader market loses more ground
The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company will use the money to build more manufacturing capabilities
But ITC's strong run currently is not restricted to a single segment - all businesses are on a high
The FMCG index too was seen outperforming the BSE benchmark in Thursday trade with a gain of nearly 1 per cent.
With a modest 1 per cent increase in duty on cigarettes and improving outlook for FMCG and Hotels, brokerages think ITC is well positioned for a strong FY24.
Given the uncertainty on how the market trajectory may play out ahead, analysts believe investors can rotate allocation from high beta stocks to defensive plays albeit selectively
A new all-time high on Nifty FMCG index may trigger up to 25 per cent upside in selective stocks
Given tax increase in the Budget 2023 is insignificant, ITC would continue to witness strong volume growth in cigarette business in future, said analysts
Revenues from the non-cigarettes FMCG segment was at Rs 4,848.95 crore compared to Rs 4,099.47 crore
Brokerages believe that the proposed tax hike on cigarette in the Union Budget 2023 is not very high and would be easily passed on through small price increases
ITC stock needs to sustain over Rs 350 to embark a new bull-run
The Budget has put more money in the hands of the people through relief from Income Tax, which is a very positive step, analysts said
Shares of ITC were up nearly 4 per cent at Rs 365.65, surpassing its previous high of Rs 362, touched on November 11, 2022, on the BSE in intra-day trade on Wednesday.
Brokerages expect strong growth for ITC's FMCG business led by price hikes, strong traction in discretionary categories (due to high mobility) & strong growth in education & stationary business.
ITC is also developing a comprehensive millets-based portfolio under popular brand names and in familiar formats for easier adoption
In their quarterly update, Godrej Consumer Products, Dabur, and Marico witnessed sluggish growth in the December quarter (Q3) driven by poor rural consumption and a slowdown after the festival season
If the moving average continues to bolster the index, the reversal could see most of the consumer index stocks performing better
ITC signs binding term sheet to buy 100% share capital of Sproutlife Foods
Sproutlife Foods Private Limited is a startup engaged in the manufacturing and sale of food products under the trademark 'Yoga Bar'
A sharp hike in tax on cigarettes could see post-Budget selling, but the company's long-term prospects are good and target prices suggest a significant upside