ITC Bets Big on the Future with Rs 20,000 Crore Investment Across Businesses

ITC is not just navigating change, it is embracing it as a launchpad for its next phase of transformation. At the company’s 114th Annual General Meeting, Chairman and Managing Director Sanjiv Puri outlined a bold vision for ITC’s future, backed by an ambitious Rs 20,000 crore investment across multiple verticals.

Speaking against the backdrop of global turbulence and shifting economic dynamics, Puri introduced a powerful framework he calls the TURN. This moment of Turbulence, Uncertainty, and Rapid Change demands Novel strategies, and ITC seems ready to meet the moment with both ambition and agility.

Under its ITC Next strategy, the company is crafting a future-ready portfolio that blends organic growth with smart acquisitions. One of the key moves was the acquisition of Blazeclan Technologies by ITC Infotech. This deal enhances ITC’s multi-cloud capabilities and positions the company stronger in the digital services landscape.

But the transformation is not limited to tech. One of the most exciting new verticals for ITC is its rapidly growing Food-Tech Business. By merging its expertise in foods, hospitality, and digital innovation, ITC has built a full-stack food-tech platform that is already operating 60 cloud kitchens across five cities. With a compound annual growth rate of over 100 percent since launch, this venture is fast becoming a cornerstone of the company’s new growth engine.

Puri also underlined the scale at which ITC is investing in infrastructure. Over the past few years, the company has rolled out eight world-class manufacturing facilities spanning segments like FMCG, sustainable packaging, and value-added agri exports. These are not just investments in physical infrastructure but in the future of resilient, scalable and environmentally conscious operations.

The company is confident that India’s economic momentum is just getting started. As the country emerges as the fourth largest economy in the world, ITC sees massive potential in staying ahead of consumer trends, leveraging digital innovation, and building strong supply chains that can adapt to any challenge.

What stands out is ITC’s vision of compassionate capitalism. This is not just about growth for shareholders but also about building an ecosystem that supports innovation, inclusion, and sustainability. With this Rs 20,000 crore commitment, ITC is not just investing in its own future but also reinforcing its role as one of India’s most influential corporate players.

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