ITC saw a block deal of 36.67 crore shares worth ₹9,437 crore on 8 October 2026. Markets recorded 7 upper circuits at 16:00 IST on 9 October 2026.
Figures as of: 16:00 IST, Friday 9 October 2026
- 36.67 crore ITC shares changed hands in a block deal at ₹257.35 on 8 Oct 2026, worth ₹9,437 crore.
- ITC was ₹266.00, +4.31% at 16:00 IST.
- 7 stocks hit an upper circuit and 3 a lower circuit by 16:00 IST.
ITC saw a block deal of 36.67 crore shares at ₹257.35 for a total value of ₹9,437 crore on Thursday 8 October 2026. The 2 sellers transacted with 14 buyers, with Fidelity Advisor Series VIII- Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund acting as the largest buyer for 13.40 crore shares.
ITC block deal, 8 Oct 2026
| Buyer | Shares | Value (₹ crore) |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Series VIII- Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund | 13.40 crore | 3,448 |
| ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund | 9.40 crore | 2,419 |
| SBI Mutual Fund | 3.76 crore | 968 |
| Nippon India Mutual Fund | 2.70 crore | 696 |
| Citigroup Global Markets Singapore PTE Limited | 2.21 crore | 569 |
| Edelweiss Mutual Fund | 97.1 lakh | 250 |
| Mirae Asset Mutual Fund | 92.9 lakh | 239 |
| Ghisallo Master Fund LP | 75.2 lakh | 194 |
| BNP Paribas Arbitrage | 72.9 lakh | 188 |
| ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited | 62.2 lakh | 160 |
| 4 other buyers | 1.19 crore | 307 |
| Total | 36.67 crore | 9,437 |
| Seller | Shares | Value (₹ crore) |
|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity FD A Series of GQG Partners Series LLC | 36.51 crore | 9,395 |
| Alliance Witan PLC | 16.1 lakh | 41.5 |
| Deal price | ₹257.35 |
| Shares as a share of those in issue | 2.9% |
| Close before the deal day | ₹265.70 |
| Close on 8 Oct 2026 | ₹255.00 (−4.03%) |
| Deal price against that close | +0.92% |
| Price now | ₹266.00 (+4.31% today) |
The block deal represented 2.9% of the shares in issue for ITC. The stock closed at ₹255.00 on the deal day, a change of −4.03% from the previous close. ITC trades at ₹266.00 today.
Circuit hits today
| Stock | Circuit | Band | Price | Change | Volume so far | Orders waiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESDS Software Solution | Upper | 5% | ₹1,498.20 | +5.00% | 20.8 lakh | 12,522 buy, no sellers |
| Tata Power Company | Upper | 2% | ₹342.15 | +1.94% | 43.8 lakh | 320 buy, no sellers |
| Augmont Enterprises | Upper | 5% | ₹1,337.80 | +5.00% | 6.3 lakh | 17,905 buy, no sellers |
| Anlon Healthcare | Upper | 5% | ₹28.11 | +4.97% | 2.04 crore | 14.8 lakh buy, no sellers |
| Standard Engineering Technology | Lower | 5% | ₹387.95 | −5.00% | 12.8 lakh | 13,462 sell, no buyers |
| Birla Cable | Upper | 5% | ₹385.20 | +4.99% | 3.8 lakh | 13,063 buy, no sellers |
| HLE Glascoat | Lower | 5% | ₹423.70 | −5.00% | 2.2 lakh | 2,652 sell, no buyers |
| Indo Thai Securities | Lower | 5% | ₹36.75 | −4.99% | 17.6 lakh | 2.1 lakh sell, no buyers |
| Gayatri Projects | Upper | 5% | ₹21.00 | +5.00% | 13.8 lakh | 90,744 buy, no sellers |
| Ujaas Energy | Upper | 10% | ₹214.94 | +10.00% | 1.2 lakh | 10,400 buy, no sellers |
There were 7 upper circuits and 3 lower circuits recorded at 16:00 IST on 9 October 2026. Anlon Healthcare saw the largest turnover among these stocks with 2.04 crore shares traded. The 10 stocks hit their respective price bands.
Block deals, bulk deals and circuits: FAQs
What was the ITC block deal on 8 Oct 2026?
36.67 crore ITC shares were sold by GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity FD A Series of GQG Partners Series LLC and Alliance Witan PLC at ₹257.35, a value of ₹9,437 crore, to 14 buyers including Fidelity Advisor Series VIII- Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund and ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund.
What is a block deal?
A block deal is a single large trade between institutional parties, done in a separate trading window at a price close to the market price.
Which stocks are in upper circuit today?
ESDS Software Solution, Tata Power Company, Augmont Enterprises traded at their upper circuit with no sellers by 16:00 IST on Friday 9 October 2026.
Which stocks are in lower circuit today?
Standard Engineering Technology, HLE Glascoat, Indo Thai Securities traded at their lower circuit with no buyers by 16:00 IST on Friday 9 October 2026.
This article is for information only and is not investment advice. Deals are from the exchange bulk and block deal files; prices from the National Stock Exchange. Calculations are by ThePip. Prices and figures move through the session; the time above says when these were read. Investments in securities are subject to market risks.
