ITC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Majority Indian-owned

ITC

78/100

Ownership score

Indian-owned brand under ITC Ltd, operating in Staples (Rice & Flour).

ITCBrand
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ITC LtdParent
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mixedCountry
Last verified recently
Control countrymixed
Parent entityITC Ltd
Economic flowOutside India
CategoryFood & Beverages
SegmentStaples (Rice & Flour)
Products3
Alternatives16
Comparisons0

Ownership score

At-a-glance ownership confidence

Score combines equity, parent control, legal structure, and operating footprint signals.

  • Indian equity ownership is meaningful, but not dominant.
  • Control and brand/IP signals are less India-linked.
  • Operational footprint in India is present but still partial.
78/100
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Indian brand

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Ownership score breakdown

Ultimate ownership17.8/25

Equity ownership is mixed, adding partial India-linked strength.

Country of control7.5/15

Strategic control is shared or mixed.

Profit retention7.5/15

Some value is retained in India, but not at a high share.

Manufacturing presence10/10

Significant manufacturing operations are confirmed in India.

Brand/IP ownership10/10

Brand and IP ownership is India-linked.

Leadership control10/10

Leadership control is India-linked.

Supply chain localization15/15

Supply chain localization is high in India.

Company details

Headquarters

Kolkata, West Bengal

Parent country

India

Founded

1910

Price segment

Mid-Range

Ownership type

Indian Public Company

Official website

Procurement intelligence

Economic value retained in India

When you buy a ITCproduct, this score estimates how much of that spend stays within India's economy โ€” across profits, employment, R&D, IP, and supply chain.

Keeps significant value in Indialow confidence
66/100procurement

Value capture breakdown

Five dimensions measuring how economic value flows when you purchase this brand.

Profit stays in India25/35

Profit destination is not confirmed โ€” estimated from ownership signals.

India employment8/20

Employee count in India not confirmed.

R&D and IP in India10/15

IP is registered in India, but R&D may be external.

Royalty outflows8/15

Royalty/franchise fee outflows not confirmed.

Local supply chain15/15

95% of inputs sourced locally within India.

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Products

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Staples (Rice & Flour)1 products
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ITC Aashirvaad Whole Wheat Atta 10kg
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ITC Sunfeast Yippee Noodles 70g
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ITC Fiama Di Wills Shower Gel 250ml
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Evidence and references

ITC is an Indian-owned brand under ITC Ltd. It is most closely associated with Staples (Rice & Flour).

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ITC โ€” Majority Indian-owned. Parent: ITC Ltd. Country of control: mixed. Ownership score: 78/100. Source: Switch To India (https://www.switchtoindia.in/brand/itc).
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