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ITC AGM 2025 --- 10 Key Initiatives

 

1. “Navigating a TURN to Reimagine the Future”

Puri opened his speech by framing the current business environment as a phase of TURN—an acronym for Turbulence, Uncertainty, and Rapid change, requiring Novel strategies to proactively shape the future under the “ITC Next” vision.BS MediaBusiness StandardThe Financial Express

2. ₹20,000 Crore Medium‑Term Investment

ITC plans to invest a substantial ₹20,000 crore over the medium term (next 5–6 years) across its business verticals, including FMCG, sustainable packaging, and value-added agricultural exports.Business StandardThe Economic TimesThe Times of India

3. Early Investment Momentum

In the past two years, ITC has already deployed ₹4,500 crore in expansion, including eight new manufacturing units.Business StandardThe Times of India

4. Diversified Growth Across Verticals

The expansion spans:

  • FMCG – mass-market consumer goods

  • Sustainable packaging – using eco‑friendly materials

  • Agri‑products – export-oriented, value‑added offeringsThe Economic Timesmint

5. Expanding Food-Tech, Wellness & Agri-Tech

Under the “ITC Next” strategy:

  • Food‑tech: ITC’s food-tech platform (four brands under one umbrella) has grown at 108% CAGR in three years, now operating 60 cloud kitchens across five cities.mintThe Times of India

  • Wellness and nutrition: Launched over 100 new products in FY25, including “Pranah” and “Right Shift” — a range focused on consumers over 40 with clinically proven natural formulations.The Financial Expressmint

  • Agri-tech (ITC Maars): Serving 22 lakh farmers through 2,050+ FPOs across 11 states; interventions include AI-based advisories, drone tech, market access—driving 15–20% yield gains and up to 30% improvement in net returns.mint

6. Sustainable Packaging Initiatives

Brands like Filo, Bioseal, and Fyba are helping replace single-use plastics. Fyba’s facility uses renewable materials—bamboo, bagasse, waste paper—and has grown 2.4× since FY22 levels.mint

7. Climate Action: Net‑Zero by 2050

ITC reaffirmed its commitment to reach Net‑Zero operations by 2050, aiming to cut emissions by 85% over 25 years. Currently, it’s carbon-positive, water-positive, and meets 52% of its energy from renewables, along with being plastic-neutral for four years.The CS:GO Universe

8. Climate Resilience & Farmer Support

  • Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) spans 31 lakh acres in 100 districts, benefiting 12 lakh farmers; target is 40 lakh acres by 2030.

  • Water conservation: initiatives cover 18 lakh acres, saving 1,400 million KL annually.

  • Biodiversity: engaged over 6.4 lakh acres, aiming for 1 million acres by 2030.The CS:GO Universe

9. Supply‑Chain Resilience

ITC emphasized the importance of anti‑fragile, agile, and localized supply chains, designed to withstand geopolitical disruptions and enhance resilience.BusinessWorldmint

10. Conglomerate Structure & Demerger Stance

Despite industry trends, ITC currently has no immediate plans to demerge ITC Infotech. Puri cited institutional synergies and efficiency achieved through the conglomerate model—but remains open to future strategic shifts, as seen in the hotel business demerger earlier this year.The Times of IndiaBusiness Standard

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