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Indian Oil Becomes Title Sponsor of MotoGP Bharat – Top Indian Market Updates

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Here are some of the major updates that could move the markets on Monday:

Indian Oil becomes title sponsor of MotoGP Bharat

Indian Oil Corporation has become the title sponsor for MotoGP Bharat. The event is scheduled at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida from September 22 to 24. The event will see participation from 42 teams and 84 riders. The race will be live-streamed on Jio Cinema and Sports18 in India.

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SBI plans to bundle home loans with rooftop solar installations

State Bank of India (SBI) plans to bundle and make home loans with rooftop solar installations mandatory for residential projects funded from its long-term climate action funds drawn down from multilateral agencies. SBI has a home loan book of over ₹6.3 lakh crore as of June and outstanding foreign exchange (forex) loans of $2.3 billion from multilateral lenders, including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and KfW of Germany.

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Centre receives ₹1,487 crore from NTPC as dividend

According to the Secretary of the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management, the central government has received about ₹1,487 crore from NTPC as dividends. NTPC is India’s largest power utility firm with an installed capacity of 73,824 MW (including Joint Ventures) and plans to become a 130 GW company by 2032. On Wednesday, the govt received ~₹1,701 crore from Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) as a dividend.

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Tata Steel to get £500 million from UK govt for Port Talbot

Tata Steel and the UK government have signed a joint agreement on a proposal to invest in Electric Arc Furnace steelmaking at the Port Talbot site costing £1.25 billion. The government will grant up to £500 million to Tata Steel. The steel company said it would reduce direct emissions by 50 million tonnes over a decade.

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Ashok Leyland to invest ₹1,000 cr to set up its first plant in Uttar Pradesh

Ashok Leyland will invest ₹1,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh to set up a bus manufacturing facility focused on clean mobility. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uttar Pradesh government to come up with the plant. The company will set up an integrated commercial vehicle bus plant focused on green mobility near Lucknow.

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India may add up to 30 GW more thermal power capacity

According to the Union Power Minister R. K Singh, India may add 25-30 gigawatts (GW) of thermal electricity generation capacity. The additional investment is in addition to 50 GW already under work to meet the rising demand. Singh said that India has around 25 GW of thermal capacity under construction and another 25 GW is planned.

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TotalEnergies in talks to invest in Adani Green’s projects

TotalEnergies SE is in talks to invest in renewable energy projects developed by Adani Green Energy Ltd. They are looking to buy stakes in some of Adani Green’s projects to expand its portfolio of clean energy projects. TotalEnergies could invest about $700 million in total into the projects. This deal potentially marks the first public deal between the French oil giant and Gautam Adani since Hindenburg. 

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SpiceJet completes $1.5 million payment to Credit Suisse

SpiceJet completed the payment of $1.5 million payment to Credit Suisse. The payment comes days after India’s Supreme Court (SC) urged the company’s chairman Ajay Singh to make the payment or face consequences. Earlier this week, SC had asked Singh to make a payment of $5,00,000 towards an instalment to Credit Suisse by September 22, along with $1 million towards the defaulted amount.

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IOCL clears ₹904 crore additional investment in Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd’s (IOCL) board of directors has approved an additional investment of ₹903.52 crore in Hindustan Urvarak and Rasayan Ltd (HURL). HURL was formed in June 2016 as a joint venture consortium of five public sector units for catering to the urea needs of farmers in the eastern and northern parts of India. Coal India, NTPC, and IOCL are the lead promoters of HURL, holding a total of 89% stake (29.67% each).

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Shakti Pumps secures ₹293 crore order from UP govt

Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd received a Letter of Award (LoA) under the PM- KUSUM III scheme under component B from the UP government’s Department of Agriculture. The Agricultural Department placed an order for 10,000 pumps worth ₹293 crore. Under the contract, Shakti Pumps will supply, install, and commission solar water pumping systems. The company plans to complete the project in 90 days.

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Bharat Electronics bags orders worth ₹3,000 crore

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has received orders worth ₹3,000 crore, including an order worth ₹2,118.57 crore from Cochin Shipyard. The company will supply next-generation missile vessels equipped with state-of-the-art technology worth ₹2,118.57 crore to the Indian Navy. The project will involve the active engagement of Indian electronics and related sectors, including micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

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Cabinet Clears Advent’s Acquisition of Suven Pharma – Top Indian Market Updates

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Cabinet clears Advent’s acquisition of Suven Pharma

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the foreign direct investment (FDI) proposal of up to ₹9,589 crore in Suven Pharmaceuticals Ltd by private equity firm Advent International through its Cyprus-based Berhyanda Ltd. In December 2022, Advent entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 50.1% stake in Suven Pharma. It will also launch an open offer for an additional 26% of the pharma company.

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NCLAT terminates insolvency proceedings against Coffee Day Global Ltd

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has set aside an insolvency order against Coffee Day Global Ltd (CDGL). The move comes after CDGL settled with its financial creditor, IndusInd Bank. The Counsel representing the companies informed NCLAT’s Chennai bench about the settlement and sought permission to withdraw insolvency litigations. CDGL owns and operates the coffee chain Cafe Coffee Day. 

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Adani Group to refinance debt taken for Ambuja Cements acquisition

Adani Group is in talks with banks to refinance debt taken on to fund its purchase of Ambuja Cements Ltd. This could be one of Asia’s largest syndicated loan deals of the year. Banks are likely to refinance a total of $3.5 billion. The group would repay at least $300 million on the original Ambuja facility.

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Reliance Retail in talks with Gulf, Singapore funds on $1.5 bn injection

Reliance Retail is in talks with existing investors, including the sovereign wealth funds of Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia, for combined new investments of around $1.5 billion (~₹12,440 crore). The talks with investors are part of an internal target to raise $3.5 billion, which the company wants to close by the end of September.

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JioCinema to stream India-Australia ODI series for free

Reliance’s JioCinema will livestream India’s 3-match ODI home series against Australia at no cost. This move marks the initiation of international series coverage in JioCinema’s rights cycle. The OTT platform will broadcast the matches in 11 different languages. It has enlisted cricketers Suresh Raina, Kedar Jadhav, Aakash Chopra, and others to form an expert panel.

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DMRC, BEL to jointly develop indigenous train control system

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an indigenous communication-based train control (i-CBTC) system. The team has commenced work at DMRC’s i-CBTC lab. It will soon develop and deploy a prototype i-CBTC product on a “designated test track” within the DMRC network. 

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IndiGo to use tech to study fatigue among their pilots

Pilots of IndiGo Airlines will soon wear a wrist gadget and use a ground device to detect fatigue and check their alertness level before and after their flights. The airline will start this experiment in collaboration with French aerospace conglomerate Thales Group. This is to collect data and use it to make flight patterns and rosters that reduce the tiredness of their pilots.

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Reliance Jio seeks DoT approval to widen E-band spectrum use

Reliance Jio has sought approval from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to widen the use of the E-band spectrum. Last year, DoT gave E-band spectrum to telecom companies administratively for backhaul use only to smoothen the 5G rollout. Jio now wants the DoT to send a fresh reference to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), which underlines that the E-band spectrum can also be used for access services.

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Bombay Dyeing to sell off 22-acre land for ₹5,200 crore

Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company Ltd (BDMC) has approved the proposal to monetise a prime land parcel in Worli, Mumbai. BDMC’s board of directors gave the green light to a proposal that involves selling approx. 22 acres of land, along with the associated floor space index. Goisu Realty Private Ltd, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Realty & Development Company Ltd, will acquire this land.

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KEC International secures order worth ₹1,145Cr in Saudi Arabia 

KEC International’s  Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business has secured an order worth ₹1,145 crore in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The company will design, supply and install a 380 kV Overhead Transmission Line in KSA. With this order, the company’s year-to-date (YTD) order intake has surpassed ₹7,500 crores, registering a growth of 30% YoY.

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SEBI finds significant red flags in transactions between ZEEL and Essel entities

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) argued before the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) that it sees significant red flags in the transactions between Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) and Essel entities. According to SEBI counsel, the scheme was to circulate ZEEL’s own money back into the company through entities to pay back the debt of Essel entities. SEBI added that the transactions between ZEEL and Essel entities can’t be genuine or a coincidence.

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India’s Retail Inflation Eases to 6.83% in August – Top Indian Market Updates

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Here are some of the major updates that could move the markets tomorrow:

India’s retail inflation cools to 6.83% in August

According to the National Statistics Office (NSO), India’s annual retail inflation (measured by the Consumer Price Index) eased to 6.83% in August. Inflation came down from a 15-month high of 7.44% in July. The fall was largely led by a decline in vegetable prices. Food inflation fell from 11.51% in July to 9.94% in August.

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India’s industrial output grew 5.7% in July

According to data published by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) expanded at a rate of 5.7% in July 2023. The expansion was at a faster pace in July than a month ago. Mining output grew 10.7% YoY, while manufacturing output and electricity generation expanded at 4.6% and 8% YoY, respectively, in July.

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Govt may impose addl tax to restrict sale of diesel vehicles

Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of Road, Transport & Highways (MoRTH) plans to propose to the Indian govt to consider imposing additional taxes on diesel vehicles. The additional tax is to restrict the sale of diesel vehicles unless automakers voluntarily move away from it. The minister made the statement while speaking at the 63rd Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

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NTPC pays final dividend of ₹2,908.99 cr for 2022-23

NTPC announced the payment of ₹2,908.99 crore final dividend for 2022-23. This payment constitutes 30% of the paid-up equity share capital of NTPC. The total dividend disbursed for FY 2022-23 stands at ₹7,030.08 crore, being 41% of the profit after tax (PAT). This marks the 30th consecutive year in which the company has distributed dividends.

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Tata Power Delhi Distribution ties with US-based Utiltyx for cyber security

Tata Power Delhi Distribution has partnered with Utiltyx, the Indian subsidiary of a US-based cyber security and data analytics software company. The partnership aims to enhance the company’s preparedness against future threats and challenges related to cyber security. The association is aimed at augmenting Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) visibility, strengthening Tata Power-DDL’s capabilities to fight cyber threats.

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Reliance Retail Ventures gets ₹2,000 crore from KKR

KKR is investing another ₹2,069.5 crore through an affiliate in Reliance Retail Ventures (RRVL). This follow-on investment will translate into an additional equity stake of 0.25% in RRVL. The additional acquisition will take KKR’s total stake in RRVL to 1.42%. The private equity firm acquired the stake at a valuation of ₹8.36 lakh crore.

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Hindalco partners with Metra for extrusion tech

Hindalco Industries has signed a technology partnership agreement with Italy-based Metra to manufacture high-speed aluminium rail coaches. The partnership is aimed at sharing extrusion and fabrication technology for building high-speed aluminium rail coaches. Hindalco is the world’s largest aluminium rolling and recycling company. 

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SpiceJet pays Kal Airways ₹100Cr

SpiceJet paid Kal Airways and its promoter Kalanithi Maran ₹100 crore towards an arbitral award. The payment was made a day after the Delhi High Court ordered it to complete the payment by September 12. On August 24, the court had asked SpiceJet and Singh to pay ₹100 crore to Maran by September 10, failing which the court had said it might consider the attachment of their properties.

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IndiGo plans to lease 22 Airbus A320 aircraft

IndiGo is looking to induct up to 22 aircraft from the secondary lease market as it faces the grounding of several Airbus A320 Neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney engines. Over 1,000 P&W engines will need to be inspected after the manufacturer found that contamination of powder metal defects could lead to the cracking of some engine components. 

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Coal India to invest ₹24,000 crore in green transportation

Coal India Ltd (CIL) is planning to invest ₹24,000 crore in green transportation in three phases. This investment is part of CIL’s plan to ensure the eco-friendly transfer of coal from its production point to handling plants. The phases will cover 61 First Mile Connectivity (FMC) projects, which will have a combined capacity of 763.5 million tonnes per annum. Under these green projects, coal will be loaded directly into rail wagons through mechanised piped conveyors with a rapid loading system.

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Uno Minda to buy an additional 3.81% stake in European subsidiary

Uno Minda Ltd’s Board of Directors approved the acquisition of the remaining stake in Uno Minda Europe Gmbh. The acquisition will be at a consideration of 1.3 million euros (~₹11.58 crore) to make it a wholly-owned subsidiary. The stake will be purchased by SAM Global Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uno Minda Ltd.

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Indian Govt Collects Rs 2,642Cr From IOCL, BPCL – Top Indian Market Updates

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Indian govt collects ₹2,642 crore in dividends from IOCL and BPCL

According to the Department of Investment & Public Asset Management (DIPAM), the Indian government has received nearly ₹2,642 crore in dividends from Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL). The govt received about ₹2,182 crore and ₹460 crore from IOCL and BPCL, respectively. The Centre expects a 17% higher dividend at ₹48,000 crore from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), public sector banks, and financial institutions this year. 

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TCS partners with Dassault Systems

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with Dassault Systems for digital transformation in cardiovascular science through bio-physical simulation. TCS will also collaborate with Dassault and others towards the goal of a Virtual Human Twin. The IT major will contribute its domain, technology expertise, and research on the Digital biophysics-based BioTwin of the heart.

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ITC launches dairy products in Jharkhand

ITC Limited has entered the dairy business in Jharkhand with the launch of various products under its ‘Aashirvaad Svasti’ brand. The company will offer a variety of dairy products like milk, curd, paneer, lassi and sweet curd to the state’s consumers. The Aashirvaad Svasti dairy products will be available across 2,000 general and modern trade outlets across Jharkhand.

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India’s PV sales rise to highest-ever level in August

According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the sale of passenger vehicles in India increased to an all-time in August. The record is a result of robust demand for sports utility vehicles. However, wholesale volumes of entry cars and motorcycles remained weak. In August, 359,228 passenger vehicles were sold, an increase of 9.4% YoY.

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Essar Group, Desert Tech sign pact for green steel solutions in Saudi Arabia

Essar Group and Desert Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop solutions and storage for Essar Group’s Green Steel Arabia (GSA) project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The partnership will help Essar Group access green energy and carbon-free energy storage solutions in Saudi Arabia. The Essar project is set to be the region’s first green steel project.

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Motilal Oswal buys 12-storey tower in Ahmedabad

Motilal Oswal Financial Services has acquired a standalone commercial tower in Ahmedabad from Claris Life Sciences for an undisclosed sum. The tower has 12 upper floors spread over nearly 110,000 sq ft in the financial hub of Ahmedabad. The property spread over 0.56 acres will house Motilal Oswal Tower. The company expects the construction of the project to be completed by September 2024.

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HFCL secures ₹83 crore order from a telecom giant

HFCL Ltd and its subsidiary HTL Ltd have secured a contract worth approximately ₹82.60 crore for supplying high-quality optical fibre cables to one of India’s leading domestic telecom service providers. The purchase orders require HFCL and HTL Ltd to execute the contract by November 2023. 

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India will explore LSE for listing domestic firms

According to British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt, the Indian government has provided its confirmation to explore the London Stock Exchange (LSE) for the direct listing of local firms. As of now, Indian companies are not allowed to list directly on overseas exchanges. Hunt also announced a host of partnership agreements that further strengthen India-UK bilateral relations. 

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SC warns SpiceJet of ‘drastic action’ if Credit Suisse dues unpaid

The Supreme Court has directed SpiceJet to pay $1.5 million in a case related to unpaid dues to Credit Suisse by September 15. The apex court warned the budget airline of unspecified “drastic action” at the next hearing if it failed to make the payment. A third of the amount is part of a monthly settlement plan SpiceJet had previously agreed with Credit Suisse. The rest are unpaid dues to the bank which it has failed to pay as per a schedule agreed upon last year.

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RIL Partners With NVIDIA to Develop AI Infra – Top Indian Market Updates

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Reliance partners with NVIDIA to develop India’s own AI infra

Reliance Industries is partnering with NVIDIA to develop India’s own large language model. The model will be trained on local languages and tailored for generative artificial intelligence (Al) applications. According to Nvidia, the companies will work together to build Al infrastructure that is “more powerful than the fastest supercomputer in India today”. NVIDIA will provide access to the most advanced NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip and NVIDIA DGX Cloud, an Al supercomputing service in the cloud.

According to a Reuters report, Tata Group is also likely to announce a partnership with NVIDIA for AI.

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NTPC Green Energy to develop green hydrogen hub in Tamil Nadu

NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) has partnered with V O Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) to develop a green hydrogen hub at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu. Both entities signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard. Green hydrogen and its derivatives such as green ammonia and green methanol will be produced at the hub to be built on the land provided by VOCPA.

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AU Small Finance partners with Bank Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance to offer insurance products

AU Small Finance Bank (AUSFB) and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance have entered into a strategic partnership to offer insurance products. The partnership will help AUSFB’s customers gain access to Bajaj Allianz Life’s life insurance products. AUSFB aims to leverage technology-based solutions for its customers through life insurance products offered by Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance.

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Oil India plans net zero by 2040

Oil India Ltd aims to invest ₹16,500 crore ($1.98 billion) in clean energy projects to meet its 2040 net zero carbon emissions goal. Indian Oil Corp, Bharat Petroleum Corp, Hindustan Petroleum Corp, GAIL (India) Ltd, and Oil & Natural Gas Corp have already announced their net zero goal. Together with Oil India, the six state-run energy companies plan to invest ₹6.38 lakh crore towards reducing carbon emissions.

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Natco Pharma sued in US for generic cancer drug

Natco Pharma and other drug makers have been named defendants in an antitrust lawsuit regarding a generic cancer treatment drug in the US. Drug makers including Celgene Corporation, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc. have been named defendants by Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company, D/B/A Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana Inc. regarding anti-cancer treatment medication Pomalidomide.

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SJVN signs agreement with BBMB to set up 18 MW solar project

SJVN Ltd has signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). The PPA is to set up an 18-megawatt (MW) solar power project at an investment of ₹90 crore. SJVN signed the agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary SJVN Green Energy Ltd (SGEL). The project will be developed on the land parcels of BBMB in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.

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Coffee Day Global faces ₹228-crore default allegations

Coffee Day Global Ltd (CDGL) has been facing a legal challenge under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. CDGL owns and operates the Cafe Coffee Day chain of cafes. The case has been brought by IDBI Trusteeship Services Ltd and filed with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Bengaluru. The lawsuit alleges that Coffee Day Global has defaulted on payments totalling ₹228.5 crore.

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Titagarh Rail to expand production capacity by year-end

Titagarh Rail Systems plans to raise its production capacity to 1,000 wagons per month by the end of this financial year. Currently, it is operating at a capacity of 600-700 wagons per month. The decision comes as the company continues to secure orders and expand its presence in the domestic (Indian Railways) and export markets.

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Angel One to enter into asset management and lending business

Angel One is all set to enter the lending business by the year-end. The company is also planning to get into asset management services. Angel One has been experiencing steady organisational growth in the recent past by adding diversified business verticals into its fold. It also plans to offer a broader spectrum of financial services as part of this growth strategy.

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L&T Wins Multibillion-Dollar Order From Saudi Aramco – Top Indian Market Updates

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L&T wins multi-billion-dollar order from Saudi Aramco

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a multi-billion dollar worth contract from Saudi Aramco. The combined value of the order win is estimated at $3.9 billion. According to MEED (formerly Middle East Economic Digest), L&T is one of the three contractors to win different packages for Saudi Aramco’s $10 billion worth expansion at its Jafurah unconventional gas production project in Saudi Arabia. L&T is the selected contractor for package one worth $ 2.9 billion and package three worth $1 billion of the project.

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PM Modi to lay foundation stone for expansion project of BPCL refinery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the expansion of the BPCL’s Bina Refinery. The expansion is at an estimated cost of ₹50,000 crore in the Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh on September 14. The refinery’s capacity (crude distillation/vacuum distillation unit) is 7.7 million metric tonnes per annum and the expansion aims to take this figure to 11 MMTPA.

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ONGC to infuse Rs 15,000 cr in OPaL

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) will infuse about ₹15,000 crore in OPaL as part of a financial restructuring exercise. This will result in GAIL (India) Ltd being edged out of the petrochemical firm. ONGC currently holds a 49.36% stake in ONGC Petro-additions Ltd (OPaL). OPaL operates a mega petrochemical plant at Dahej in Gujarat. GAIL (India) Ltd has 49.21% interest and Gujarat State Petrochemical Corp (GSPC) has the remaining 1.43%.

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Hitachi Energy bags order from Ayana Renewable Power

Hitachi Energy India has secured a contract from Ayana Renewable Power to provide a grid connection solution for their upcoming 300-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic power plant in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The company will provide an engineering, procurement and construction management package that collects all the power generated by the plant and transfers it into the national transmission system. The project is scheduled to be commissioned in March 2024.

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Birla Corp aims to double Mukutban cement plant output

Birla Corporation aims to double the production rate at its Mukutban cement plant in Maharashtra. The move will improve its profitability by as much as a third by the end of the year. The Mukutban cement plant produced 1,00,000 tonnes per month last year. The company plans to produce 2,00,000 tonnes per month this year. The plant has the capacity to produce 3.9 million tonnes per year and is currently operating at about 45-50% of its capacity.

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Vedanta plans to meet investors as it faces $2 billion debt bill

Representatives of Vedanta Resources Ltd are travelling to Singapore and Hong Kong to meet bondholders, as the junk-rated Indian miner faces repayment of about $2 billion of notes next year. JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Standard Chartered Plc are organising the non-deal roadshow . Several of the group’s bonds are trading below 75 cents on the dollar, at levels considered indicative of distress.

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Nazara Tech raises Rs 410 crore from SBI Mutual Fund

Nazara Technologies is raising ₹410 crore from SBI Mutual Fund. This comes just days after a ₹100 crore infusion by Zerodha cofounder Nikhil Kamath. The company’s board approved the issue of 5.7 million equity shares at ₹714 per share to SBI Mutual Fund. The funds will be invested via three schemes of SBI Mutual Fund — SBI Multicap Fund, SBI Magnum Global Fund, and SBI Technology Opportunities Fund.

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Samvardhana Motherson expands operations in UAE

Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd (SAMIL) has expanded its operations in UAE with a new unit in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK). RAK is one of the seven emirates that make up the UAE. UAE Supreme Council Member Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi inaugurated the company’s wiring harness facility in RAK. The facility is located in the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ).  

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Crompton Greaves bags order from Haryana govt for solar pumps

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd has secured a ₹25.44 crore order under the PM Kusum Scheme from the Haryana government for solar pumps. The company will execute the order within 120 days. It has been granted the inaugural work order of supplying, installing, and commissioning 7.5 HP and 10 HP Solar Submersible Water Pumping Systems by the New & Renewable Energy Department Haryana and HAREDA.

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HCL Tech secures multi-year deal from Siemens

HCL Technologies Ltd has signed a multiyear managed public cloud services agreement with Germany’s Siemens AG to modernise its IT landscape worldwide. The company will power cloud-led digital transformation for Siemens. As part of the agreement, HCL Tech will migrate and operate the IT infrastructure of Siemens on AWS and Azure, while ensuring that its cloud resources are optimised, scalable and secure.

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TCS Partners With JLR’s Digital Unit – Top Indian Market Updates

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TCS partners with JLR’s digital unit to drive ‘future-ready’ tech architecture

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced a landmark partnership with the digital unit of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). The partnership aims to drive transformation, simplification, and effective management of JLR’s digital assets. The deal is valued at £800 million (`₹8,340 crore). TCS will provide application, development & maintenance, enterprise infrastructure management, cloud migration, cybersecurity, and data services at JLR.

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REC raised $1.15 billion in August from 6 banks

REC Ltd raised $1.15 billion in August in two tranches from a consortium of six banks. Proceeds of the loans will be utilised to fund power, infrastructure and logistics sector projects as permitted under the external commercial borrowing (ECB) guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India. The funds have been raised under REC’s Market Borrowing Programme of ₹1.20 lakh crore for 2023-24.

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Consumer court orders ITC to pay Rs 1 lakh to man who found one biscuit less in a packet

A consumer court has directed ITC Ltd to pay ₹1 lakh in compensation to a consumer who found one biscuit less in a packet. The consumer accused the FMCG company of deceptive practices after he claimed that he found only 15 biscuits in a packet that was supposed to contain 16. In its ruling, the consumer court found ITC guilty of engaging in “unfair trade practices” and ordered it to cease selling the particular batch of biscuits in question. 

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Ather Energy raises Rs 900 crore from Hero MotoCorp, GIC via rights issue

Ather Energy has raised ₹900 crore ($108.27 million) from its shareholders Hero MotoCorp and Singapore’s GIC through a rights issue. The company plans to use the funds for new product launches and expand its charging infrastructure and retail network. Ather witnessed sound growth in FY23, with the company’s revenue jumping 4.4 times to ₹1,783 crore from ₹408 crore in FY22. The EV firm also increased its retail footprint by 4x to 130 stores from 30 stores last year.

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Tata Steel partners with ABB India to reduce carbon footprint in steel-making

ABB India and Tata Steel will jointly work on technologies for reducing the carbon footprint of steel production. Tata Steel has a medium-term target to reduce carbon emissions to less than two tonnes of Co2 per tonne of crude steel in its Indian operations by 2025. Under the agreement, the two companies will focus on system-level assessments of Tata Steel’s manufacturing plants and production facilities.

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lndiaRF to acquire API, CRAMS business of Ind-Swift Labs

IndiaRF will acquire the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and contract research and manufacturing services (CRAMS) business of Ind-Swift Labs. The acquisition is for a consideration of ₹1,650 crore. IndiaRF is an India-focused investment platform promoted by Piramal Enterprises and Bain Capital. The company will use the money to restructure its existing debt.

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Adani Total Gas wins work order from Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation

Adani Total Gas has received a work order from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). The work order pertains to the design, build, finance and operations of a 500 tonnes per day (TPD) capacity of a Bio-CNG plant. The company will execute the order on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model at Pirana or Gyaspur in Ahmedabad.

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Reliance Retail acquires 51% stake in Ed-a-Mamma

Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. (RRVL) has partnered with Ed-a-Mamma, an eco-conscious clothing brand founded by Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt. RRVL acquired a majority stake of 51% in the company. The joint venture is poised to reshape the landscape of children’s fashion and maternity wear. With this partnership, Ed-a-Mamma will explore fresh domains, including personal care and baby furniture.

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HCL Tech wins Elders deal

Australian agribusiness company Elders has selected HCL Technologies to accelerate digital transformation across its business operations. Under the multi-year partnership, HCL Tech will provide managed IT services and a diverse portfolio of IT capabilities. The IT major will also be responsible for application development & management, digital workplace capabilities, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data management for Elders.

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Jio Fin Services to be Excluded From NSE Indices – Top Indian Market Updates

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Jio Financial Services to be excluded from NSE indices from Sept 7

NSE Indices is set to remove Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) from its Nifty indices. This move comes after JSFL stock failed to meet the price band criteria on two consecutive trading days. The exclusion from the NSE indices, including Nifty 50, Nifty 100, Nifty 200, Nifty 500, and others will become effective from September 7, 2023. JFSL’s inclusion in various NSE indices was announced earlier in July 2023 due to the demerger of the financial services business from Reliance Industries Ltd. 

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Instant settlement of Indian stock market trades to come in by October 2024

According to a Reuters report, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) expects instant settlement of stock market trades to be implemented by October 2024. Currently, trades in India are settled in “T+1” or one day after the trades are initiated. Instant settlement would ensure trades are settled immediately. To start, SEBI would implement settlement within one hour of the trade, with instant settlement coming some months later.

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Andhra Pradesh govt, SBI sign deal to establish 7,500 micro food processing units

State Bank of India (SBI) and the Andhra Pradesh Food Processing Society (APFPS) have entered into an agreement to upgrade and support the establishment of at least 7,500 micro food processing units in the state. This agreement will be executed in the ongoing financial year (FY24) under the Prime Minister Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme. SBI has already sanctioned over 500 loans under the PMFME scheme in FY23..

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Bain approaches Dr Reddy’s Labs for joint Cipla bid

Bain Capital has approached Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (DRL) to explore a joint bid to buy out the promoters of Cipla Ltd, the Hamied family. Last week, senior leadership from both sides met along with their advisors to discuss and formulate a strategy. DRL is believed to be evaluating the opportunity and countering the offer by Torrent Pharma, which is currently the sole Indian strategic investor who has bid for the promoter stake.

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M&M signs sponsorship deal with Disney Star for ICC WC

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has signed a sponsorship deal with Disney Star for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The World Cup will be played in India from October 5 to November 19. The association marks Mahindra’s most significant foray into sports sponsorships. As part of the deal, M&M has become the associate sponsor of Star Sports and a co-sponsor on the digital platform Disney+ Hotstar.

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CBI arrests GAIL’s Executive Director and four others in bribery case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested five people, including GAIL Executive Director KB Singh, in connection with an alleged bribery of ₹50 lakh. The agency is conducting searches at Delhi, Noida, Uttar Pradesh and Visakhapatnam. CBI alleged that Singh had demanded the bribe in exchange for favours in a GAIL project. GAIL is India’s leading natural gas transmission and marketing company.

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Cipla acquires Actor Pharma for $49 million

Cipla is set to acquire Actor Pharma with a view to expand its footprint in the South African market. Actor Pharma is a privately owned consumer health and generic medicine company. The acquisition will take place at a cost of ZAR900 million or $48.6 million. The transaction was executed through Cipla’s wholly-owned subsidiary in South Africa. The company signed a binding term-sheet with Actor Holdings to acquire 100% of the issued ordinary shares of Actor Pharma.

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NBCC gets order worth Rs 2,000 crore from Kerala State Housing Board

National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd (NBCC) has received an order worth ₹2,000 crore from the Kerala State Housing Board (KSBH). The project entails the development of 17.9 acres of land parcel of Kerala State Housing Board at Marine Drive, Kochi, Kerala. The time period for the order execution is yet to be decided. 

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SBI’s Digital Rupee Now Linked to UPI – Top Indian Market Updates

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SBI’s digital rupee now linked to UPI

State Bank of India (SBI) has made the NPCI’s UPI system interoperable with its digital rupee (e₹) as part of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) programme. The SBI digital rupee will now be accessible through the ‘eRupee by SBI’ application. Users can scan any merchant UPI QR code for swift and secure transactions. SBI was among the first few banks to participate in the RBI’s retail digital e-rupee project in December 2022.

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Vi clears 10% statutory dues for Q1

According to a Times of India (TOI) report, Vodafone Idea (Vi) cleared nearly 10% of the statutory dues needed to pay to the Department of Telecom (DoT) for the April-June quarter. The company has also assured DoT to pay the remaining amount by the end of September. Vi had to pay a license fee of around ₹770 crore by July and ₹1,680 crore as the first instalment for the spectrum it purchased in auctions that were held last year.

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Oil India board okays Rs 1,738-crore equity investment in NEGDL

Oil India Ltd (OIL) has received board approval for its equity investment in its joint venture (JV) company, the North East Gas Distribution Company Ltd (NEGDCL). The JV is in partnership with Assam Gas Company Ltd (AGCL). OIL’s board approved an investment of up to ₹1,738 crore. This strategic investment aligns with Oil India’s 49% shareholding in NEGDCL, as it takes a substantial step forward in the execution of city gas distribution (CGD) projects.

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BHEL bags order for India’s largest multipurpose hydropower project

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has secured an order for electro-mechanical works for the 2,880-MW Dibang multipurpose project in Arunachal Pradesh. This is India’s largest-capacity hydropower project. The order was received from the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC). This order involves a 12×240 MW hydropower project situated in Roing, in the Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh.

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Indian Bank partners with IBM to deploy compute infrastructure

Indian Bank has partnered with IBM to deploy new front-end banking applications and provide the bank with safe computing infrastructure. With this partnership, Indian Bank wants to consolidate its Front Branch Servers for better manageability and availability at both Data Centres (DC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) centres in Mumbai and Chennai.

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Sundaram Home Finance plans to enter affordable home loan segment

Sundaram Home Finance (SHF) is planning to enter the affordable home loan segment, which is growing fast in sync with the government’s “housing for all” goal. The company will focus on Tier-2 and Tier 3 towns for its diversification into the affordable housing segment. Sundaram Home Finance had ₹11,200 crore of assets under management at the end of March 2023. SHF is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sundaram Finance.

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EFC India starts 65,000 sq ft co-working centre in Noida

EFC (I) Ltd has entered into the Delhi-NCR market with the start of a new centre in Noida comprising 65,000 square feet of area. The new centre will house brands, including Tata Capital and Virtuous Transactional Analyst, among others. EFC will itself occupy 25,000 square feet of office space. Delhi NCR has been among the top three national markets in office leasing.

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IndiGo, Air India to set up leasing units at GIFT City

IndiGo and Air India will set up leasing arms at GIFT City, Gujarat. The government’s plan of projecting India as a hub of aircraft leasing will get a big boost with this move. IndiGo has around 1,000 aircraft in its order book. It will set up a leasing unit for financing its aircraft by investing ₹30 crore. The airline will also issue a corporate guarantee of up to $996 million for payment obligation of the company.

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Muthoot FinCorp launches Rs 400 crore in NCDs in bid for capital growth

Muthoot FinCorp Ltd has unveiled its 16th series of secured, redeemable, non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The issue aims to raise a corpus of ₹400 crore. This offering falls within the company’s shelf limit of ₹1,100 crore, signaling its intent to tap into the investment market effectively. The inaugural tranche of ₹100 crore, which includes a green shoe option of ₹300 crore, forms the “Tranche I Issue.” This offering opened to the public on Sept 1, 2023, and will remain accessible until Sept 14, 2023.

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India seeks asset valuer for strategic divestment of IDBI Bank

The Indian government has initiated the process of appointing an asset valuer for the strategic divestment of IDBI Bank. The move is part of its ongoing efforts to optimise its stake in the financial institution. The selected asset valuer will play a crucial role in determining the fair value of IDBI Bank’s assets and liabilities.

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India’s Manufacturing PMI Hits 3-Month High in August – Top Indian Market Updates

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India’s manufacturing PMI hits 3-month high in August

India’s manufacturing sector expanded significantly in August 2023, reaching a 3-month high. The S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) stood at 58.6 in August, compared to 57.7 in July. The expansion in manufacturing activity was supported by the rise in new orders last month.

PMI is a month-on-month calculation, and a value above 50 represents an expansion compared to the previous month.

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Auto sales data for August 2023: Highlights  

Maruti Suzuki India posted a 14.5% year-on-year (YoY) increase in total sale sales to 1.89 lakh units in August 2023. Sales of its mini & compact vehicle segment fell 9.7% YoY to 84,660 units. Exports rose 14.6% YoY to 24,614 units.

Tata Motors Ltd registered a 3% YoY fall in passenger vehicle sales to 45,933 units in August. The automaker’s total commercial vehicle sales rose by 1.9% YoY to 32,077 units.

Mahindra & Mahindra’s total passenger vehicle segment posted total sales of 37,270 units in August, an increase of 25% YoY. Tractor sales are up 1% at 21,676 units. However, its tractor exports fell 26% YoY 1,029 units. 

TVS Motor Company’s total two-wheeler sales stood at 3.32 lakh units in August, up 5% YoY. Meanwhile, Bajaj Auto’s total sales fell 15% YoY to 3.42 lakh units.

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India’s GST revenue rises to Rs 1.59 lakh crore in August, up 11% YoY

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue increased 11% YoY in August 2023. The month saw a collection of ₹1,59,069 crore in gross GST revenue, highlighting the steady economic recovery and tax compliance. Central GST (CGST) accounted for ₹28,328 crore, while State GST (SGST) amounted to ₹35,794 crore. Integrated GST (IGST) collections stood at ₹83,251 crore.

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Bajaj Auto’s finance subsidiary secures RBI’s NBFC licence

Bajaj Auto Ltd’s wholly-owned subsidiary Bajaj Auto Consumer Finance Ltd has received a licence from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The license is to launch a non-banking finance company (NBFC). However, Bajaj Auto Consumer Finance Ltd can’t accept public deposits from the public. The company’s core objective is to offer financing solutions exclusively for vehicles manufactured or endorsed by Bajaj Auto and its associated entities.

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Muthoot Finance hikes stake to 59% in microfinance subsidiary for ₹43 crore

Muthoot Finance Ltd has acquired an additional 2.05% stake in its subsidiary Belstar Microfinance Ltd in a cash deal of ₹43 crore. Following the acquisition, Muthoot’s total shareholding in the Tamil Nadu-based microfinance company has increased from 56.97% to 59.02%. In 2017, Muthoot Finance acquired a 53% stake in Belstar as part of its diversification strategy. 

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PVR Inox breaks box office collection record in August

PVR Inox posted the highest-ever monthly admissions and Box Office (BO) month of all time in August 2023. The company recorded a gross box office revenue of  ₹532 crore. In the previous month, the multiplex achieved a footfall of nearly 190 lakh. This was driven by Hindi films, including Gadar 2, OMG2, and Dreamgirl 2. Jailer, Rocky aur Rani ki Prem Kahani, and Hollywood’s Oppenheimer also added to the achievement.

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Reliance launches ‘Campa Cricket’ ahead of marquee tournaments like World Cup

Amid the ongoing men’s cricket tournament Asia Cup and the upcoming Men’s ODI cricket World Cup, Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL) has launched a cricket-themed drink, Campa Cricket. In a move to expand its beverage portfolio, the company plans to launch in several states, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh.

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Coal India output grows 13% to 52.3 MT in Aug

Coal India Ltd (CIL) posted a 13.2% growth in its output at 52.3 million tonnes (MT) in August 2023, compared to 46.2 MT in the year-ago month. The supplies rose to 59 MT in August, registering a rise of 15.3%. In FY2023-24 so far, the company produced 281.5 MT, posting an 11.1% year-on-year growth.

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BSE share buyback price raised to ₹1,080 per share

BSE’s board approved an increase in the offer price for its proposed share buyback and also fixed the record date for the same. The share buyback price has been increased to ₹1,080 per share from ₹816 per share earlier. BSE’s board also fixed the record date for the proposed share buyback at September 14, 2023. The buyback is payable in cash for an aggregate maximum amount not exceeding ₹374 crore.

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India’s GDP Growth Accelerates to 7.8% in Q1 FY24 – Top Indian Market Updates

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India’s GDP accelerates to a four-quarter high of 7.8% in Q1

According to the data from the National Statistical Office (NSO), India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) surged to a four-quarter high of 7.8% on an annual basis in the June quarter (Q1) of FY24. The growth can be attributed to central and state governments increasing capital expenditure (capex), stronger consumption demand and higher activities in the services sector. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had predicted a growth rate of 8%.

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Jio Fin Services to be removed from Sensex tomorrow

S&P BSE indices (including Sensex) will remove Jio Financial Services (JFSL) from its indices with effect from tomorrow, September 1. Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) is a demerged non-banking financial services (NBFC) unit of Reliance Industries Ltd. The exchanges twice extended the removal of JFSL shares from the indices after the shares hit a lower circuit for four consecutive sessions post-listing.

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Viacom 18 bags TV and digital rights for Indian cricket team’s home matches

Viacom18 has won BCCI media rights for ₹67.8 crore per match, outbidding Sony Pictures Networks India and Disney Star. The total value of the deal is ₹5,966 crore. The e-auction for the bilateral cricket media rights was held on Thursday. As per the tender released by the BCCI on August 2, the board had set a base price of ₹20 crore per match for Package A, which comprises the TV rights for the Indian subcontinent.

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India’s Q1 fiscal deficit widens to Rs 6.06 lakh crore

According to Govt data, India’s fiscal deficit for Q1 FY24 has soared to ₹6.06 lakh crore, a significant increase from the ₹3.41 lakh crore recorded in the same period the previous year. The deficit stood at 20.5% of the Budget Estimates (BE) in the corresponding period of the financial year 2022-23. The fiscal deficit for Q1 now stands at approximately 33.9% of the projected ₹17.87 lakh crore target for the entire fiscal year.

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Jupiter Wagons to enter EV market with electric commercial vehicles in early 2024

Jupiter Wagons’ entry into the electric vehicle (EV) market is set for early next year, marking a significant milestone in their diversification journey. Recognising the huge interest and demand for electric mobility solutions, the company is poised to leverage this opportunity by introducing electric commercial vehicles. Jupiter Wagons is engaged in the production of railway freight wagons, passenger coaches, wagon components, and cast manganese steel crossings & castings. 

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Kotak Mahindra adds UPI interoperability feature to its Digital Rupee app

Kotak Mahindra Bank announced the introduction of a UPI interoperability feature on its Digital Rupee (e₹) application as a part of the RBI’s CBDC pilot project. Users will now be able to scan any QR code at merchants to make payments for groceries and daily expenses. As of today, the feature is live for Android users. It will empower customers to make payments on the existing UPI QR codes available at merchants.

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Tata Power RE signs pact with Sanyo Special Steel Manufacturing to set up 28-MW solar plant

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has partnered with Sanyo Special Steel Manufacturing India Pvt Ltd (SSMI) to set up a 28.12-megawatt green energy plant in Maharashtra. TPREL an arm of Tata Power. The plant is expected to produce 61.875 million units (MUs) of electricity annually, which would meet the energy requirement of the steel manufacturing unit of SSMI.

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JSW Group in talks with Chinese carmaker Leapmotor for EV tech: Report

JSW Group is in early talks with Chinese automaker Leapmotor to license technology to build electric vehicles in India. Under the technology licensing agreement, JSW would use Leapmotor’s platform to manufacture EVs in India under its own brand name. JSW is likely to use a single platform on which it can build at least three mid-sized sport-utility vehicles (SUVs).

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Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA approval for acne drug

Zydus Lifesciences has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for Isotretinoin Tablets. The drug is used in the treatment of severe cystic acne. As per IQVIA MAT data for July 2023, the Isotretinoin Capsules USP had annual sales worth $165 million in the United States.

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TCS extends contract with Athora Netherlands

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has expanded its long-standing partnership with Athora Netherlands (formerly VIVAT). The partnership is to help the Dutch life insurance and pension provider with a better IT operating model to enhance customer experience, operational resilience and business agility. This will be a multi-year deal for TCS. The company didn’t disclose the size or the tenure of the deal. 

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Reliance AGM 2023: Highlights – Top Indian Market Updates

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Reliance AGM 2023: Highlights

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani made a range of important announcements, spanning from Jio True 5G to Jio Smart Home Services and changes in the company’s board structure, during the 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company.

Jio Bharat Launch: Mukesh Ambani announced the introduction of the affordable Jio Bharat smartphone at just ₹999.

Jio AirFiber Launch: Jio AirFiber will be launched on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, on September 19.

Smart Home: JioHome is a mobile app that enables you to navigate on your television connected to the Jio Set-top Box.

Changes in Reliance Board: Mukesh Ambani confirmed that he will continue as Chairman and Managing Director for the upcoming five years. Nita Ambani has resigned from RIL’s board. Isha, Akash, and Anant Ambani joined the company’s board.

Reliance Retail: Ambani welcomed the Qatar Investment Authority as a valued investor in Reliance Retail, who invested $ 1 billion for a 1% equity stake. This investment values Reliance Retail at ₹8.28 lakh crore.

Jio Financial Services to enter the insurance space.

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SEBI’s probe faults Adani group on disclosure rules

An investigation of the Adani Group by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has uncovered violations of rules on disclosures by listed entities and limits on the holdings of offshore funds. SEBI launched the inquiry after U.S.-based Hindenburg Research raised governance concerns around the Adani Group. The conglomerate had denied wrongdoing in January. The Supreme Court, which is overseeing SEBI’s investigation of the Adani Group, will hear the matter on Tuesday.

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Reliance Retail to take Campa brand global

Reliance Retail will take its Campa brand global, starting with Asia and Africa. Campa, which competes with global cola makers Coca-Cola and PepsiCo in India, will be the first homegrown cola to be taken overseas. In April, Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Retail Ventures, entered into a strategic partnership with beverage can and filling company Ceylon Beverages to co-pack and manufacture Campa soft drinks.

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Schaeffler India to fully acquire Koovers for Rs 142.4 crore

Schaeffler India Ltd will fully acquire KRSV Innovative Auto Solutions Pvt Ltd for ₹142.4 crore. Bengaluru-based KRSV Innovative Auto Solutions (which operates under the brand Koovers) offers spare parts solutions to Indian aftermarket workshops via a B2B e-commerce platform. The transaction would be completed in the third quarter of CY 2023, subject to customary closing conditions. 

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BPCL to spend $18.16 bn in oil, green energy over 5 years

Bharat Petroleum Corp plans to invest $18.16 billion over five years to grow its oil business and expand its renewable energy portfolio as it aims for a 2040 net zero goal. The company has set a planned capex outlay of around $18.16 billion in the next five years, which will enable it to create long-term value for our stakeholders while preserving our planet for future generations.

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Sterlite Power bags green energy transmission project in Rajasthan

Sterlite Power has secured a green energy transmission order for Rajasthan Phase-III (20GW). The project includes the construction of a 350km 765Kv electricity transmission corridor. The project has three integral components — a 350 km 765kV transmission corridor connecting the renewable energy zone of Fatehgarh III to the substation at Beawar, construction of a 3000 MVA 765/400kV Substation at Beawar and the construction of two LILO lines, covering approximately 120 km.

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TVS Motors to invest Rs 3,900 crore to boost green portfolio

TVS Motors will invest ₹3,900 crore over the next four to five years to boost its green portfolio. The company is eyeing a larger share of business from global and electrics. The company counts broadening its relationship with BMW as one of the key pillars of its future vision. It will also aggressively pursue new product launches individually and also through its acquisitions, such as British motorcycle brand Norton Motorcycles, which it purchased in 2020 as well as the Swiss E-Mobility Group (SEMG).

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Patel Engineering, JV bag Rs 3,637 crore contract from NHPC

Patel Engineering Ltd (PEL) along with its joint venture (JV) partner have bagged a ₹3,637 crore order from NHPC in Arunachal Pradesh. PEL’s share in the contract is ₹1,818.56 crore. The partnership will be a 50:50 one and the contract includes the construction of headrace tunnels including intake, pressure shafts, penstocks, powerhouse and transformer cavern.

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Glenmark recalls 1,200 bottles of generic hypertension drug in the US

According to the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA), Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling 1,200 bottles of a generic drug, used to treat high blood pressure, in the American market due to a manufacturing issue. The New Jersey-based arm of the drug firm is recalling 1,200 bottles of Trandolapril and Verapamil Hydrochloride extended-release tablets. The affected lot has been manufactured at the pharma company’s Goa plant.

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Venus Remedies gets marketing approval for anticoagulant drug in Saudi Arabia

Venus Remedies has received approval to market Enoxaparin in pre-filled syringes in Saudi Arabia. The drug is used to prevent blood clots. The company has received the marketing approval Venus Remedies Ltd has an annual capacity for producing more than 50 lakh units of Enoxaparin. The company sold enoxaparin syringes estimated to be worth USD 7.8 billion in 2021. The market is expected to grow to USD 13.1 billion by 2031 at a 10-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%.

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