NSE:ITC.NS 1 January 2026 - 4 January 2026

National Stock Exchange of India today: Nifty 50 record close sets up earnings, Budget watch

India’s Nifty 50 closed at a record 26,328.55 on Friday, up 0.70%, with banks, metals, and autos leading gains. FMCG stocks lagged as ITC fell nearly 4%. Coal India jumped over 6% after expanding e-auctions to neighboring countries. Focus turns to Monday’s services PMI and TCS earnings on Jan. 12.

4 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NSE:ITC.NS·NSE:TCS.NS·Stock Market

ITC share price tumbles on new India cigarette tax — what investors watch next

ITC shares fell 8.9% in Mumbai after India raised excise duty on cigarettes, effective Feb. 1. Godfrey Phillips India dropped 14%. The finance ministry set the new levy at 2,050–8,500 rupees per 1,000 sticks, adding to a 40% GST. Brokerages warned of higher costs and possible price hikes that could pressure sales volumes.

1 January 2026

NSE:ITC.NS·Stock Market

Gold Outperforms S&P 500 Over Five Years but Lloyds Banking Shows Strong Gains
March 23, 2026, 4:13 AM EDT. Over the past five years, gold prices have surged 178.5%, delivering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.7%, outperforming the S&P 500's 13.6% CAGR for UK investors after accounting for currency effects and dividends. The S&P 500's total return, including dividends, was 89.2%. Gold's appeal lies in its scarcity and multiple uses, though it yields no income. Meanwhile, UK banking stock Lloyds Banking Group delivered a 135.6% gain over five years, excluding dividends, with a current dividend yield of 3.8%, exceeding the FTSE 100 average. Lloyds shares recently declined amid geopolitical tensions and economic concerns, highlighting potential risks for investors in cyclical sectors despite historic gains.