ITC Ltd. (ITC): ITC Share Price Rises 2.81% Today: What the Move Signals
- September 1, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
ITC Ltd. traded at Rs 263.45, up 2.81% today, with market capitalisation of Rs 3,33,292.2 crore.
ITC Share Price was Rs 263.45 at the time of writing, up Rs 7.20 or 2.81% from the previous close of Rs 256.25. The stock opened at Rs 261.15, touched a day high of Rs 269, and the day low was Rs 261.15. Turnover stood at Rs 17.63 crore.
The move confirms a clear same-day gain, but the supplied dataset does not identify any company-specific trigger. So the most useful way to read today’s rise is through price action, valuation, profitability, dividend profile and industry positioning.
ITC Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 263.45 |
| Previous Close | Rs 256.25 |
| Today's Move | Rs 7.2 (+2.81%) |
| Open | Rs 261.15 |
| High | Rs 269 |
| Low | Rs 261.15 |
| Turnover | Rs 17.63 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 3,33,292.2 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
ITC Ltd. (ITC) rose to Rs 263.45 from the previous close of Rs 256.25, a move of Rs 7.2 or 2.81%. The stock opened at Rs 261.15, reached a high of Rs 269, recorded a low of Rs 261.15.
Today’s move was constructive on the supplied numbers. ITC opened at Rs 261.15 versus the previous close of Rs 256.25, which meant the stock started the session above the prior close. It then moved up to Rs 269 before trading at Rs 263.45, leaving it higher by Rs 7.20 or 2.81% on the day.
The opening price and day low were both Rs 261.15, showing that the stock did not slip below that level in the observed session range. The spread between the low of Rs 261.15 and high of Rs 269 indicates active intraday movement, while turnover of Rs 17.63 crore adds trading context.
For short-format market readers, the factual takeaway is simple: ITC recorded a measurable rise, stayed above the previous close during the observed range, and remained in focus because of that gain. The data supports the price move; it does not confirm why the stock is rising today.
ITC Ltd. (ITC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 3,33,292.2 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 16.18x |
| P/B Ratio | 4.2x |
| ROE | 29.67% |
| ROCE | 38.83% |
| EPS | Rs 15.83 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 61.04 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.66% |
ITC Ltd. (ITC) fundamental metrics show P/E 16.18x, P/B 4.2x, ROE 29.67%, ROCE 38.83%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
ITC Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 333292.2 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 16.18x, P/B at 4.2x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 29.67% and ROCE of 38.83%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 15.83, book value per share of Rs 61.04, dividend yield of 5.66%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 14.48x, median ROE of 9.31%, median ROCE of 11.14%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | FMCG |
| Industry | Cigarettes/Tobacco |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 16.18x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 14.48x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 17.83x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 6.41x to 37.82x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 4.2x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 3.29x |
| Company ROE | 29.67% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 9.31% |
| Company ROCE | 38.83% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 11.14% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 3,33,292.2 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 230.3 crore |
ITC Ltd. (ITC) is classified under sector: FMCG and industry: Cigarettes/Tobacco.
ITC Ltd. (ITC) has a P/E ratio of 16.18x, which is above the benchmark median of 14.48x, a difference of +11.74%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
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 | 33,167.96 | 23.99 | 5.16 | 26.67 | 33.7 |
| VST Industries Ltd. | VSTIND | 3,577.28 | 12.78 | 2.39 | 21.14 | 28.18 |
| The Indian Wood Products Company Ltd. | IWP | 230.3 | 37.82 | 0.61 | 1.26 | 3.02 |
| NTC Industries Ltd. | NTCIND | 195.86 | 9.79 | 0.91 | 9.31 | 11.14 |
| Golden Tobacco Ltd. | GOLDENTOBC | 42.3 | 6.41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ITC Ltd. (ITC) has a P/E ratio of 16.18x compared with the displayed peer median of 12.78x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell 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 3,33,292.2 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching ITC
- ITC rose Rs 7.20, or 2.81%, to Rs 263.45 today.
- The stock traded between Rs 261.15 and Rs 269, while the previous close was Rs 256.25.
- Market cap stands at Rs 3,33,292.2 crore, the highest in the supplied industry set.
- P/E of 16.18 is above the industry median of 14.48 but below the average of 17.83.
- ROE of 29.67% and ROCE of 38.83% are well above the same-industry medians of 9.31% and 11.14%.
- Dividend yield of 5.66% keeps the stock relevant for income-focused tracking as well.
About ITC
ITC Ltd. is part of the FMCG sector and Cigarettes/Tobacco industry in the supplied dataset. Within that universe, it stands out for size, with market cap far above the benchmark median of Rs 230.3 crore and above the benchmark average of Rs 52,933.44 crore.
That backdrop matters when evaluating the latest ITC Share Price move. A one-day rise in a company of this scale can draw attention because it combines price action with a full fundamental profile that includes P/E of 16.18, P/B of 4.2, ROE of 29.67%, ROCE of 38.83%, EPS of Rs 15.83, book value of Rs 61.04 and dividend yield of 5.66%.
Track ITC Share Price on Univest
Use ITC Ltd. (ITC) live share-price page, Univest top gainers screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, top-gainers lists and related market analysis.
Use the ITC Ltd. (ITC) live share-price page, the Univest top gainers screener and Univest market blogs to follow live stock data, peer metrics and broader market coverage.
On Univest, readers can track ITC Share Price, market capitalisation, P/E, P/B, ROE, ROCE, dividend yield and peer positioning in one place. That is especially useful on days like this, when the stock is up but the supplied data does not confirm a company-specific catalyst.
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 Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is ITC Share Price rising today?
Ans. The supplied data shows that ITC Share Price rose 2.81% to Rs 263.45, up Rs 7.20 from the previous close of Rs 256.25. However, the dataset does not provide a confirmed company-specific catalyst for the move.
What is ITC Share Price Today?
Ans. ITC Share Price Today was Rs 263.45 at the time of writing. The stock opened at Rs 261.15, hit a high of Rs 269 and a low of Rs 261.15.
How does ITC compare with its industry on valuation and profitability?
Ans. ITC trades at a P/E of 16.18 versus the same-industry median of 14.48 and average of 17.83. Its ROE of 29.67% and ROCE of 38.83% are both well above the industry medians of 9.31% and 11.14%.
What is the market cap and dividend yield of ITC?
Ans. ITC’s market capitalisation is Rs 3,33,292.2 crore and its dividend yield is 5.66%, based on the supplied data. The company operates in the FMCG sector. Its P/E ratio is 16.18x.
