The FMCG major announced the closure of its cigarette factories from April 1, 2016
ITC said it has been compelled to shut its cigarette factories with effect from April 1, 2016, until clarity emerges
The acquired company has been revenue positive for the past three fiscal years
ITC has also entered dairy with ghee in the southern market and is looking to introduce more products in the segment
The ITC stock, which opened Rs 9 higher than its Monday's closing, happened to be one of the major contributors to the 700-plus Sensex rally on Tuesday
Company's market valuation stood at Rs 2,61,403.46 crore
ITC, Infosys and ICICI Bank collectively contributed 370 points of the Sensex's 777 points rise, the BSE data showed.
The markets had factored in an 8-10% hike on cigarettes; besides, close to 50% of ITC's revenues now come from non-tobacco products
The stock was up 8% at Rs 319, rallied 19% from its 52-week low of Rs 268 touched on Monday in intra-day trade.
ACC, Ambuja Cements, Nestle India, Thermax and Tech Mahindra are from 73 stocks from BSE500 index hit 52-week lows.