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ITC stock surges 9% amid block deal; BAT likely seller
British American Tobacco (BAT), ITC's largest shareholder, was reportedly looking to sell 43.7 crore shares, or 3.5% stake, in the company via a block deal, which would fetch ₹17,491 crore.
British American Tobacco (BAT), ITC's largest shareholder, was reportedly looking to sell 43.7 crore shares, or 3.5% stake, in the company via a block deal, which would fetch ₹17,491 crore.
Last month, British tobacco giant had said that it would pursue all opportunities to enhance balance sheet flexibility including regular review of its stake in ITC.