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By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)
Adani Enterprises has overtaken ITC Ltd in market capitalisation after its share price gained over 40% in 2026. The rally lifted its valuation above ₹4 lakh crore, while ITC's market cap declined amid weak stock performance and concerns over higher cigarette taxation.
After a difficult phase over the last couple of years, Adani Enterprises has made a solid comeback in 2026. The recovery in its share price has been strong enough to push the company ahead of ITC Ltd in terms of market capitalisation once again.
The gap between the two companies has widened as their stock performance has moved in opposite directions this year. While Adani Enterprises has seen steady buying interest, ITC has remained under pressure.
Adani Enterprises Crosses ₹4 Lakh Crore Market Cap
On July 2, 2026, Adani Enterprises was valued at around ₹4,13,375 crore. In comparison, ITC's market capitalisation stood at ₹3,62,352 crore.
The biggest factor behind this change has been the sharp rise in Adani Enterprises' share price. The stock was trading close to its 52-week high of ₹3,229 on July 2.
What makes the rally more notable is the broader market trend. The Nifty 50 has fallen by more than 7% so far in 2026. Adani Enterprises, however, has moved in the opposite direction. Its share price has climbed over 40% during the same period.
Investors continue to favour Adani Enterprises because of its presence across several fast-growing sectors. These include airports, data centres, green hydrogen, mining, roads and new energy businesses.
While Adani Enterprises led a strong rally, ITC's stock price declined during the year. ITC's share price fell around 20% in 2026 and was trading around ₹289 on July 2.
One of the biggest reasons behind the fall has been the government's tax changes for cigarettes. The Central Excise Amendment Bill, 2025, introduced a new excise duty on cigarettes with effect from February 1, 2026.
Although ITC has built a diversified presence across various sectors, the cigarette business continues to be the largest contributor of its revenue.
Adani Enterprises Ltd is the flagship company of the Adani Group. It is primarily engaged in integrated resource management (IRM), i.e., coal trading and logistics services and mine development operations (MDO). AEL acts as a primary incubator, scaling strategic infrastructure assets before unlocking value through independent market listings.
ITC Ltd has a diversified business portfolio. It operates across cigarettes, paperboards, printing and packaging, agricultural commodities, branded packaged foods, personal care products, stationery, safety matches, agarbatti and other FMCG categories. Despite this broad presence, cigarettes remain the company's biggest business.
Source: Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ), NSE
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