ITC invested over 45,000 man-days in formal training of employees across businesses and employee categories.

Despite the market for talent being extremely competitive in India, we were able to restrict attrition across categories below 12% during 2006-07. Attrition amongst middle and senior management was not significant, reflecting the solidity of our work culture and leadership capability. We have strong and proactive systems in place to ensure a steady pipeline of talent to manage business growth and profitability.

We invested over 45,000 man-days in formal training of employees across businesses and employee categories. Training was also provided to various employees of service providers at different locations.

The various value chains related to our businesses also provided indirect employment to over 5 million people, whose livelihoods were substantially linked to their association with the Company. Indirect employment covers the supply and distribution network, agri-sourcing, social and farm forestry, e-Choupals, women’s empowerment and micro-enterprises and livestock development.