BAT planning to reduce stake in ITC

British American Tobacco (BAT) is the largest shareholder in ITC holding 29.03% stake. It has informed that it is looking to reduce it’s stake as part of the Capital reallocation strategy. “We continue to pursue all opportunities to enhance balance sheet flexibility and, as part of this, we regularly review our stake in ITC. We … Read more

Tata Consumer announces two new acquisitions

1. Capital Foods (CFPL) The Company manufactures and sells chutney, masala, sauces, noodles and soups under the popular brand names – ‘Ching’s Secret’ and ‘Smith & Jones’. Initially, Nestle was rumoured to be acquiring the Company. Finally, it’s Tata Consumer Products that has announced the deal. It’s a 100% acquisition for Rs 5,100 cr Full … Read more

Starbucks targets 1000 stores by 2028

Started in 2012, Tata Starbucks is a 50:50 JV between Tata Consumer and Starbucks. It’s claimed to be a success in India so far and consequently the Company has announced the following – Increase the store count from 390 currently to 1000 by 2028 Currently, it has presence across 54 Indian cities. Going forward the … Read more

Promoter funds continue to sell from Sapphire Foods

Promoters (funds) owned 41.69% of Sapphire Foods at at September 30, 2023. This was almost 10% lower than 51.26% they held post IPO in November 2021. Two promoter entities have now further sold 5.9%  stake in the restaurant operator for Rs 530 crore through open market transactions. Earlier this month, another promoter entity had offloaded … Read more