1. Summarise ITC Limited's profile in a nutshell.
ITC is one of India's foremost private sector companies with a market capitalisation of nearly US $ 19 billion and a turnover of over US $ 5 billion. ITC has a diversified presence in Cigarettes, Hotels, Paperboards & Specialty Papers, Packaging, Agri-Business, Packaged Foods & Confectionery, Information Technology, Branded Apparel, Personal Care, Stationery, Safety Matches and other FMCG products. While ITC is an outstanding market leader in its traditional businesses of Cigarettes, Hotels, Paperboards, Packaging and Agri-Exports, it is rapidly gaining market share even in its nascent businesses of Packaged Foods & Confectionery, Branded Apparel, Personal Care and Stationery. The Agri Business division leads the export scenario, with an impressive track record of foreign exchange earnings. The company also provides livelihood to a huge sector of Indian farmers. Recognising this effort, the Government of India has conferred on it the coveted 'Golden Star Trading House' status.