ITC Limited
PPFAS Mutual Fund increased its stake in ITC Limited from 1.90% to 2.55%, acquiring an additional 80,211,074 shares. The value of this transaction is approximately ₹2160.85 Cr, calculated at the share price of ₹269.70.
India's largest cigarette manufacturer, ITC operates across four major business segments including FMCG cigarettes, other consumer goods, paperboards and packaging, and agribusiness. Established in 1910, the company has built a diversified portfolio spanning tobacco products, food and personal care items, paper manufacturing, and agricultural inputs. Its vertically integrated approach across consumer, industrial, and agricultural sectors distinguishes it within India's business landscape.
Founded by Parag Parikh Financial Advisory Services, best known for the Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund which invests in both Indian equities and select global large-caps including Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft. Manages over Rs 1.2 lakh crore with a concentrated, long-duration, value-focused approach. CIO Rajeev Thakkar is one of India's most respected investors with a Munger-influenced thinking style.