ITC‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Hotels Shares in Focus as BAT Plans Up to 15.5% Stake Sale

December 5, 2025: The share price of ITC Hotels drew a lot of attention after reports suggested that British American Tobacco (BAT), one of the company’s key shareholders, is considering selling up to 15.5% of its stake. Although no official regulatory filing has confirmed the development, the news triggered caution among investors and led to a decline in the stock price, reflecting concerns over potential changes in the shareholding structure.

Restructuring the Shareholding in ITC Hotels.

The reported move signals BAT’s intention to reduce long-term portfolio risk and rebalance its global investments. If the stake sale proceeds, new institutional investors may enter the company’s register, while existing shareholders may look for signals of stability and continuity in ownership. A large block sale could create short-term pressure on the stock, but it may also widen the investor base depending on market appetite.

Market Watches for Confirmation and Timing

So far, there has been no exchange filing from BAT or ITC Hotels confirming the size, pricing, or timing of the proposed sale. This reinforces the view that discussions are ongoing and no final decision has been executed. Investors are closely monitoring any updates—formal announcements or insider disclosures that might indicate when and how the sale could take place.

Latest Market Context and Investor Sentiment

Trading activity remained largely stable, with no abnormal spikes or steep intraday price changes. This suggests the market is adopting a wait-and-watch approach, reacting cautiously to speculation rather than making decisive moves until official confirmation arrives.

ITC Hotels Ltd share price closed at ₹205.65, down 1.00% on 5 Dec at 3:30 pm IST. The stock opened at ₹211.50 and moved between a high of ₹211.99 and a low of ₹205.20. With a market cap of ₹42.91K crore, the company is trading at a P/E ratio of 47.57. ITC Hotels has no listed dividend yield or quarterly dividend amount. The stock remains well above its 52-week low of ₹155.10, but below the 52-week high of ₹261.62.

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