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7) The SWOT Analysis of ITC Limited Is As Follows:: Strengths
7) The SWOT Analysis of ITC Limited Is As Follows:: Strengths
7) The SWOT Analysis of ITC Limited Is As Follows:: Strengths
Strengths:
Brand image– ITC is the most valuable brand of India with net income of Rs.
10,471 crore in 2017.
Core competency– ITC is India’s largest seller of branded foods with sales of
over Rs. 4600 crore in 2012-13. Its most famous food brands are Aashirwaad,
B Natural, Sunfeast, Yippee! , Bingo! And Candyman.
Leader of other sectors– ITC has India’s largest hotel chain with over 90
hotels throughout India. ITC is exclusive franchise holder of two brands
owned by Sheraton International Inc.
Weaknesses:
Tax reforms in India– Under the newly enforced Goods and Services Tax Act,
2017 tax is charged at a higher rate than before GST which is exacerbating
the business especially cigarette business of ITC.
Multiple brands– ITC Limited has way too many brands and its business is
expanded to various different industries which is causing brand dilution.
Debt– ITC has total debt of 3.38 billion this is much higher than that of the
sector and significantly higher than that of the Total Debt Industry.
Opportunities:
Growth rate of the economy– Growth rate of Indian economy is expected to
be 7% that means new opportunities will arise in future in different sectors and
industries of the economy.
Threat:
Competition– ITC Limited is facing and will face in future, intense competition
from domestic and foreign companies in various industries.
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