ITC Limited has reported robust financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company achieved a consolidated annual revenue of ₹89,913.33 crore and a profit after tax of ₹21,018.15 crore. Reflecting this strong performance, the Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹8.00 per share. Additionally, the company announced the re-appointment of Mr. Hemant Bhargava as an Independent Director for a five-year term.
Financial Performance Overview
ITC Limited demonstrated consistent growth throughout the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. On a consolidated basis, the company reported an annual revenue of ₹89,913.33 crore, up from ₹84,142.47 crore in the previous year. The profit after tax for the full year stood at ₹21,018.15 crore, underscoring the resilience and diversified nature of ITC’s business segments.
Dividend and Shareholder Returns
Following the strong financial results, the Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹8.00 per Ordinary Share of ₹1/- each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. When combined with the interim dividend of ₹6.50 per share paid in February 2026, the total dividend for the year amounts to ₹14.50 per share. The record date for determining the eligibility of shareholders for the final dividend has been set for Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Segment Breakdown
The company’s core business groups continued to show varied performance. The FMCG segment, encompassing cigarettes and other consumer products, remained a significant contributor, reporting a consolidated annual revenue of ₹64,922.55 crore. Other major verticals, including Agri-Business and Paperboards, Paper & Packaging, contributed ₹20,787.33 crore and ₹8,768.58 crore respectively to the annual consolidated revenue, highlighting the balanced growth across the company’s portfolio.
Governance and Future Outlook
Beyond financial results, the company is moving forward with key leadership decisions. The Board has recommended the re-appointment of Mr. Hemant Bhargava as an Independent Director for a period of five years, effective from December 20, 2026. The company also confirmed that its 115th Annual General Meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2026, where shareholders will have the opportunity to review these results and the dividend declaration.
Source: BSE