BAT plans to offload 2.3% stake in ITC through a block deal to raise £200 million for increased financial flexibility.The proceeds will be used to reduce debt and support a sustainable buyback program, aiming to achieve target leverage ratios by 2026.BAT, holding a 25.4% stake in ITC, views ITC as a strategic partner in India with long-term growth potential.ITC Ltd. recorded a significant increase in net profit for the fourth quarter of the last fiscal year, mainly due to a one-time exceptional gain.