Heavy hearts as we share this difficult update: Abhishek Sir, who was admitted last week with severe stomach pain, suffered major complications last night. His infection levels have spiked dangerously high, and some organs are now affected.
Given his history of three major abdominal surgeries, this setback is deeply worrying. We're not with him and can only get limited information from outside. All we can do is wait and pray.
His account will remain inactive until he's back with us—and we're praying that day comes soon.
To everyone who has been sending prayers: please keep them coming. He needs all our strength and positive energy right now. 🙏💔
— Team Alpha
Abhishek Sir was admitted yesterday after experiencing severe stomach pain, originating near the areas of his previous surgical wounds. As many of you know, he has undergone three major abdominal surgeries in the past.
His X (Twitter) account will remain temporarily inactive until he returns.
We request your prayers and positive thoughts for his speedy recovery.
— Team Alpha
@cjchiragjhaveri Dear Chirag Ji, Abhishek Sir is admitted. He had Three Back to Back Intestines' Surgeries in 2023 and has a colotomy bag.
He had some wounds on his stomach and There was some infection which was developed. Last night his condition went critical.
1/10 Stuck in ITC or planning to buy the dip? Read this carefully.
ITC isn’t falling on fear or sentiment.
It’s falling on policy + math + structure.
Here’s the full breakdown 👇🧵
#ITC#IndianMarkets#StockMarketIndia
1/10 Stuck in ITC or planning to buy the dip? Read this carefully.
ITC isn’t falling on fear or sentiment.
It’s falling on policy + math + structure.
Here’s the full breakdown 👇🧵
#ITC#IndianMarkets#StockMarketIndia
3/10 (Why Price Hike Won’t Pass Easily)
A 35–40% hike cannot be taken in one go.
History is clear:
• Sharp hikes = volume destruction
• Consumers down-trade
• Or exit legal channels entirely (Results In Loss to Government Taxes)
#PricingPower#ConsumerBehavior
4/10 (Illicit Trade Reality)
What fills the gap?
• Cheaper counterfeits
• Smuggled packs via Nepal & Bhutan routes
• Unreported volumes outside the tax net
This has played out every single time taxes jumped sharply.
#IllicitTrade #IndiaEconomy
5/10 (The Profit Concentration Risk)
Here’s the part most dip buyers ignore:
Cigarettes = ~78% of ITC’s profits
(not revenues — profits)
Even a single-digit volume decline causes a disproportionate EPS hit.
#Earnings#BusinessModel#EquityResearch
6/10 Why FMCG Can’t Save It — Yet)
Yes, FMCG is growing.
No, it won’t cushion earnings this year.
• Lower margins
• Higher competition
• Needs scale + time
This is a great long-term story, not a short-term earnings shield.
#FMCG#LongTermInvesting
9/10 (Time & Verdict)
This doesn’t mean ITC is bad.
It means timing matters.
⏳ Upside likely capped for 6–9 months
⚠️Let volumes stabilize
⚠️Let price hikes digest
This is avoid, not average territory.
#RiskManagement #CapitalPreservation
10/ 10 (Important)
If you’re bullish — make the case.
• How do volumes hold post-hike?
• How fast can FMCG offset profit loss?
• Where’s the technical base?
Markets reward numbers, not narratives.
#Investing#MarketDebate
Abhishek Sir was admitted yesterday after experiencing severe stomach pain, originating near the areas of his previous surgical wounds. As many of you know, he has undergone three major abdominal surgeries in the past.
His X (Twitter) account will remain temporarily inactive until he returns.
We request your prayers and positive thoughts for his speedy recovery.
— Team Alpha
@MEHSUBHASH Thanks a lot for your valuable Insights Subhash Ji.
However last 2 days were free fall will recommend you to enter at some better chart pattern.
Dear @grok If you and ChatGPT were roommates, what would be the biggest argument about? Write the dialogue. Then, as a third-party mediator (a wise old UNIX terminal), propose a compromise.