Itc Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Company on November 18, 2009 has issued and allotted 42,47,980 Ordinary Shares of Re.1/- each, upon exercise of 4,24,798 Options by Optionees under the Companys Employee Stock Option Schemes. Consequently, with effect from November 18, 2009, the Issued and Subscribed Share Capital of the Company stands increased to Rs. 378,79,21,580/- divided into 378,79,21,580 Ordinary Shares of Re.1/- each.