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In the agribusiness segment, revenue surged by 47 per cent year-over-year
ITC’s Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) segment showed strong performance despite challenging demand conditions. Segment revenue grew by 5.4 per cent year-over-year, reaching Rs 5,578 crores in Q2. This growth was driven by sales in staples, biscuits, snacks, frozen snacks, dairy products, premium soaps, home care items, and agarbatti.
In the agribusiness segment, revenue surged by 47 per cent year-over-year, largely due to increased sales of leaf tobacco and value-added agricultural products. Profit before interest and taxes (PBIT) for this segment rose by 27.5 per cent compared to the previous year.
The value-added agri portfolio, which includes coffee, fruits and vegetables, and spices, experienced significant growth during the quarter. The business is effectively utilising its advanced value-added spices processing facility in Guntur to boost export sales.
However, competitive pressure remains high in specific categories, including noodles, snacks, biscuits, and popular soaps, particularly from local players.
Lastly, the branded packaged foods business, Aashirvaad Atta, has shown strong growth, reinforcing its leading position in the branded atta industry.