ITC Ltd. (ITC) Share Price Rises 2.7% Today to Rs 263.95
- September 1, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
ITC Share Price is Rs 263.95, up 2.7% today, with a market capitalisation of Rs 3,22,034.29 crore. The move keeps ITC in focus as price action and sector context stay central.
ITC Share Price is trading at Rs 263.95, up Rs 6.95 from the previous close of Rs 257, with a market capitalisation of Rs 3,22,034.29 crore.According to latest Univest figures, the stock is moving within a relatively tight intraday band, which makes the price action itself relevant for investors tracking ITC Share Price Today. For readers following ITC Stock News, the key question is not only why the share price rose, but also how valuation and sector context frame the move. Univest data shows a higher open, a firm intraday high and a stock that is still being watched closely in Indian stock market coverage.
ITC Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 263.95 |
| Previous Close | Rs 257 |
| Today's Move | Rs 6.95 (+2.7%) |
| Open | Rs 259.95 |
| High | Rs 264.25 |
| Low | Rs 259.3 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 3,22,034.29 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
ITC Ltd. (ITC) rose to Rs 263.95 from the previous close of Rs 257, a move of Rs 6.95 or 2.7%. The stock opened at Rs 259.95, reached a high of Rs 264.25, recorded a low of Rs 259.3.
ITC Share Price opened at Rs 259.95, touched a high of Rs 264.25 and a low of Rs 259.30, and last traded at Rs 263.95 as of 05 October 2026 at 11:52:47 AM IST. The stock rose Rs 6.95, or 2.7%, from the previous close of Rs 257, showing a clear same-day price rise in active market hours. The intraday range suggests that ITC Share Price Today is trading near the upper part of the day’s band, with the current price close to the high. For readers following ITC Share Price Live and ITC Share Price Update, that is the main factual takeaway from the price action. The market capitalisation of Rs 3,22,034.29 crore also keeps ITC firmly visible in broader market discussion, before the focus shifts to ITC Fundamental Analysis.
Why ITC Ltd. (ITC) May Be Moving Today
ITC Ltd. (ITC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 3,22,034.29 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 16.23x |
| P/B Ratio | 4.21x |
| ROE | 29.67% |
| ROCE | 38.83% |
| EPS | Rs 15.83 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 61.04 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.64% |
ITC Ltd. (ITC) fundamental metrics show P/E 16.23x, P/B 4.21x, ROE 29.67%, ROCE 38.83%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | FMCG |
| Industry | Cigarettes/Tobacco |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 16.23x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 14.25x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 17.26x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 6.04x to 38.67x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 4.21x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 3.25x |
| Company ROE | 29.67% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 9.31% |
| Company ROCE | 38.83% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 11.14% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 3,22,034.29 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 228.96 crore |
ITC Ltd. (ITC) operates in the FMCG sector, within the Cigarettes/Tobacco industry.
ITC Ltd. (ITC) has a P/E ratio of 16.23x, which is above the benchmark median of 14.25x, a difference of +13.89%. On its own, the P/E gap is a valuation reference point, not a trading call.
ITC Ltd. (ITC) has a ROE of 29.67%, which is above the benchmark median of 9.31%, a difference of +218.69%. ITC Ltd. (ITC) has a ROCE of 38.83%, which is above the benchmark median of 11.14%, a difference of +248.56%.
Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godfrey Phillips India Ltd. | GODFRYPHLP | 28,930.72 | 21.15 | 4.54 | 26.67 | 33.7 |
| VST Industries Ltd. | VSTIND | 3,415.06 | 12.26 | 2.3 | 21.14 | 28.18 |
| The Indian Wood Products Company Ltd. | IWP | 228.96 | 38.67 | 0.63 | 1.26 | 3.02 |
| NTC Industries Ltd. | NTCIND | 184.83 | 9.23 | 0.86 | 9.31 | 11.14 |
| Golden Tobacco Ltd. | GOLDENTOBC | 41.73 | 6.04 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ITC Ltd. (ITC) has a P/E ratio of 16.23x compared with the displayed peer median of 12.26x. This peer read is a relative benchmark rather than a trading signal. Its ROE of 29.67% compares with a peer median of 9.31% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 38.83% versus the displayed peer median of 11.14%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. ITC Ltd. (ITC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 3,22,034.29 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 5 peers shown.
Why Investors Are Watching ITC
- ITC Share Price rose 2.7% today, keeping price action firmly in focus.
- The stock is trading near the upper end of the intraday range.
- ITC Share Price has a large market capitalisation and strong profitability ratios.
- The P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE profile stands out versus the sector median.
- ITC Share Price Today is also being viewed alongside sector growth in FMCG.
About ITC
ITC Ltd. operates in the FMCG sector and the Cigarettes/Tobacco industry. ITC Share Price reflects a business that is known for scale, profitability and a dividend profile that many market participants track closely. The company’s market capitalisation of Rs 3,22,034.29 crore places it far above the peer group in this note, and that scale matters when reading ITC Stock Analysis. ITC earns attention across the consumer space because its reported ratios show a combination of high ROE, high ROCE, a P/E that is not detached from the sector benchmark and a dividend yield that remains visible in ITC Fundamental Analysis. For readers tracking ITC Share Price Today, the key company context is that ITC is a large, established consumer business with a long-standing market presence in the FMCG and tobacco space, and that business profile continues to shape ITC Share Price. Univest covers this company context alongside daily ITC Share Price Update coverage.
Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Reg. No. INH000013776, a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did ITC Share Price rise today?
Ans. ITC Share Price rose 2.7% to Rs 263.95 during the session. The verified data does not establish one confirmed company-specific catalyst, so the move is best read through price action, sector context and the news-linked block trades.
What is ITC Share Price Today?
Ans. ITC Share Price Today is Rs 263.95, compared with the previous close of Rs 257. It traded between Rs 259.30 and Rs 264.25, which places the stock near the upper part of the day’s range.
How much did ITC Share Price rise?
Ans. ITC Share Price rose Rs 6.95, or 2.7%, from the previous close. That move is a same-day gain, and it keeps ITC in focus for investors tracking short-term price action and market cap changes.
Is ITC expensive compared with peers?
Ans. ITC Share Price trades at a P/E of 16.23 and a P/B of 4.21. Against the latest Univest peer set, the valuation sits above some names and below others, so it is mixed rather than extreme.
What does ITC Fundamental Analysis show?
Ans. ITC Fundamental Analysis highlights a market capitalisation of Rs 3,22,034.29 crore, ROE of 29.67%, ROCE of 38.83%, EPS of Rs 15.83 and dividend yield of 5.64%. That combination supports the stock’s visibility.
How does ITC compare with FMCG peers?
Ans. ITC Share Price is backed by the largest market capitalisation in the latest Univest peer set. Its ROE and ROCE are also higher than most peers, while valuation sits between stronger and weaker peer multiples.
What should investors watch next in ITC Share Price?
Ans. Investors can watch whether ITC Share Price holds above the previous close, how it trades within the day’s range, and whether sector context in FMCG remains supportive. Univest also tracks valuation and key ratios.
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