Stock Check: ITC’s demerger announcement sparks investor interest: What’s next for the conglomerate?
Live MintITC, a leading multi-industry conglomerate, has garnered significant attention following its announcement to demerge its hotel business, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. After the demerger, ITC will retain a 40 per cent stake in ITC Hotels, while the remaining 60 per cent will be distributed to shareholders. ITC's Stock Performance Overview Despite the positive developments, ITC’s stock has shown subdued growth in 2024, adding just over 1 per cent year-to-date, compared to the 10 per cent rise in the Nifty. In the past year, ITC's stock gained approximately 4 per cent. Jigar S Patel, Senior Manager of Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, highlighted that after a 15 per cent correction from its peak, ITC has established strong support near the ₹450 level.