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BAT has sold a 2.5% stake in ITC worth Rs 12,926 crore through a block deal, causing ITC share price to dip by over 4%. The move is likely to trigger a $96 million inflow due to free float changes in Nifty and Sensex indices.
Shares of ITC opened in the red on May 28, sliding over 4% in early trade to touch a day’s low of Rs 415.10 on the BSE. The dip came after British American Tobacco (BAT), through its fully owned arm Tobacco Manufacturers (India), offloaded a 2.5% stake via a block deal worth around Rs 12,926.90 crore. A total of 31.3 crore shares changed hands at Rs 413 per share, which is a 4.8% discount to ITC’s closing price of Rs 433.90 on Tuesday.
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BAT sold 2.5% stake in ITC through a block deal worth Rs 12,926.90 crore
ITC share price fell over 4% intraday, hitting Rs 415.10
Free float adjustment to lead to an estimated $96 million inflow
BAT retains a 23.1% stake post-sale; remains the largest shareholder
Share buyback programme increased by £200 million to £1.3 billion
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This stake sale is expected to increase ITC’s free float in key indices like the Nifty and Sensex. As a result, market experts expect an inflow of around $96 million from passive funds tracking these indices. Despite the drop in the ITC share price, the company’s long-term fundamentals remain unchanged.
Details | Value / Quantity |
Stake Sold by BAT | 2.5% (31.3 crore shares) |
Deal Value | Rs 12,926.90 crore |
Deal Price per Share | Rs 413 |
Discount on Last Close | 4.8% |
Last Closing Price (May 28) | Rs 433.90 |
Expected Inflow via Free Float | $96 million |
Post-Sale BAT Holding in ITC | 23.1% |
This is not BAT’s first major transaction involving ITC. In 2023, it had offloaded 436.9 million shares—roughly 3.5% of ITC’s equity—raising Rs 16,690 crore. With the current sale, BAT still maintains its position as ITC’s largest shareholder. The transaction, backed by Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, also prompted BAT to boost its 2025 share buyback target by £200 million to £1.3 billion.
Despite temporary pressure on the ITC share price, such developments are viewed as routine portfolio adjustments. Long-term investors may view the increased free float as a positive development, potentially improving liquidity and institutional participation in the counter.
The stake sale by BAT reflects strategic capital allocation rather than a negative outlook on ITC. With the free float increasing and a likely inflow of foreign funds, ITC’s presence in Indian equity benchmarks could strengthen further. The ITC share price may remain under short-term pressure, but broader fundamentals and shareholder structure remain stable.
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Source: Economic Times
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