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Adani Group to Acquire 29.2% Stake in NDTV – Top Indian Market Updates

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Adani Group to acquire 29.2% stake in NDTV

Adani Group’s media arm announced it will indirectly acquire a 29.18% stake in New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) and launch an open offer for another 26% stake in the media house. Three firms, Vishvapradhan Commercial Pvt. Ltd., AMG Media Networks, and Adani Enterprises Ltd, will acquire up to 1,67,62,530 fully paid-up equity shares of NDTV (having a face value of Rs 4) at Rs 294 per share from the public shareholders.

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India’s crude oil production falls 3.8% in July

India’s crude oil production fell 3.8% YoY in July on lower output from fields operated by state-owned ONGC and private sector firms. Production of crude oil fell from 2.54 million tonnes (MT) in July 2021 to 2.45 MT in July 2022. ONGC’s total production fell 1.7% YoY to 1.63 MT due to lower output from western offshore. The country’s 22 oil refineries processed 10.52% more crude oil at 21.43 million tonnes as demand for fuel picked up.

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Godrej Agrovet signs MoU with 3 states on oil palm cultivation

Godrej Agrovet Ltd has signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with the governments of Assam, Manipur, and Tripura for the development and promotion of oil palm cultivation under the National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm scheme. The company will be allotted land in the three states for developing sustainable palm oil plantations in the region. In August 2021, the Indian govt launched the National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm scheme with a planned outlay of Rs 11,040 crore.

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NHPC signs pact with BEL to set up solar equipment manufacturing facility

NHPC Ltd has signed a pact with Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) to set up a large-capacity solar equipment manufacturing facility. State-owned hydro power giant NHPC has an installation base of 7071.2 megawatts (MW) from 24 power stations. It is engaged in the construction of 11 projects aggregating to a total installed capacity of 7,539 MW.

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SpiceJet plans to raise funds worth $251 million: Report

As per a report from ET Now, SpiceJet Ltd is looking to raise funds worth $250.53 million (~Rs 1,998 crore). The low-cost airline is pursuing multiple ways to raise funds, including government lending schemes or equity sales. SpiceJet has been under the scanner lately, following incidents of technical snags that prompted India’s aviation regulator to order a reduction in its approved fleet by 50% for eight weeks.

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Ramco Systems partners with Australian freight and distribution service provider

Ramco Systems Ltd will implement its Logistics ERP Software at Freight Specialists to automate company-wide operations and services. The software will include modules for transportation, warehouse, and invoice management. It will offer superior user experience, end-to-end visibility, and control while enabling real-time operational excellence. Freight Specialists is a leading freight and distribution services provider based in Sydney, Australia.

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India to become world’s number one producer of steel: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia said India will become the number one producer of steel in the world in the days to come. He was of the view that our country has moved from becoming the net importer of steel to the net exporter of steel. Currently, India is the world’s second-largest producer of crude steel after China. The per capita steel consumption has increased from 57.8 kg in 2013-14 to 78 kg. The government intends to achieve 300 million tonnes (MT) of steel production target by 2030.

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GMDC to hire consultants to set up modular lignite washery

Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) has invited requests for proposals (RFPs) for technology consultants for the dry beneficiation technology sulphur removal plant. The company aims to set up a modular lignite washery to remove pyrites/sulphur from lignite produced from the company’s Surkha (North) mines in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. This will help reduce sulphur dioxide emissions and improve boiler efficiency for the end users.

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Tata Motors signs PPA with Tata Power to develop onsite solar project

Tata Motors has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Tata Power to develop a 7.25 megawatt-power (Mwp) onsite solar project at its commercial vehicle manufacturing facility in Jamshedpur. With this project, the onsite solar plant capacity of the facility will reach 14 MWp, which will generate 442 million units of green electricity having the potential to reduce carbon emission by 3.5 lakh tonnes.

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Federal Bank Posts 64% YoY Rise in Q1 Net Profit – Top Indian Market Updates

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Federal Bank Q1 Results: Net profit rises 64% YoY to Rs 601 crore

Federal Bank reported a 63.5% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 600.66 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its net interest income (NII) grew 13% YoY to Rs 1,604.5 crore during the same period. [NII is the difference between the interest income a bank earns from loans and the interest it pays depositors.] The bank’s gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio stood at 2.69% in Q1 FY23, compared to 2.8% in Q4 FY22. Provisions fell 74% YoY to Rs 166.68 crore.

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Bharti Airtel declares successful trial of 5G captive network at Bosch facility

Bharti Airtel Ltd announced the successful trial of India’s first 5G private network at the Bosch Automotive Electronics India (RBAI) facility in Bengaluru. The telecom major’s on-premise 5G Captive Private Network was built over the trial 5G spectrum allocated by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Airtel has implemented two industrial-grade use cases for quality improvement and operational efficiency at Bosch’s manufacturing facility

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Yes Bank selects JC Flowers ARC to offload bad loans worth Rs 48,000 crore

Yes Bank has signed a term sheet with JC Flowers Asset Reconstruction (ARC) for the sale of identified stressed loans of the bank worth up to Rs 48,000 crore. The bank proposes to run a transparent bidding process for the sale of its bad loan portfolio, with JC Flowers ARC’s bid as the base bid. JC Flowers has likely valued Yes Bank’s bad loan book of Rs 48,000 crore at Rs 12,107 crore, which will get transferred to the ARC.

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Kesoram Industries Q1 Results: Net loss at Rs 61 crore

Kesoram Industries Ltd reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 61.25 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). It had posted a net profit of Rs 12.77 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q1 FY22). Revenue from operations grew 4.18% YoY to Rs 891.23 crore in Q1 FY23. The company’s total expenses stood at Rs 998.54 crore in Q1, up 19.5% YoY. Kesoram Industries manufactures cement, tyres, tubes, rayon, paper, and heavy chemicals.

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Adani Group plans to create aero cities alongside its airports: Report

As per a report by Economic Times, Adani Group has plans to develop real estate projects alongside its airports in India in addition to its aeronautical and non-aeronautical (terminal) operations. Adani Airports will develop nearly 70 million sq. ft. on over 500 acres of land across all airports under its city-side developments portfolio. These “aero cities’” will be a mix of hotels, convention centres, retail, entertainment, logistics, and other allied real estate segments.

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Kotak Mahindra Bank completes its integration for direct tax payments

Kotak Mahindra Bank has become one of the first private banks to integrate with the new e-filing portal of the Income Tax Department. The bank’s customers can now pay their direct taxes through the e-pay tax tab on the portal using Kotak Net Banking or by visiting a branch. In October 2021, Kotak Mahindra Bank became the first Scheduled Private Sector Bank to receive approval as a collections partner for taxes.

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JK Tyre strengthens retail presence with 70th outlet

JK Tyre & Industries Ltd has set up a new truck wheel centre in Tamil Nadu, in line with its strategy to strengthen its presence in India. The new outlet is the company’s 15th outlet in Tamil Nadu and 70th in the country. Spread across 4,000 sq. ft., the facility provides end-to-end solutions for truck and bus tyres. It is equipped with trained technical advisors, wheel servicing equipment, and a wide range of truck tyres.

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NHPC signs pacts to develop green hydrogen tech in Leh, Kargil

NHPC Limited has signed two agreements to develop green hydrogen technologies in Leh and Kargil. The company will consider the development of a Pilot Green Hydrogen fuel cell-based Microgrid (including hydrogen production) to meet the power requirements of NHPC’s guest house at Nimmo Bazgo Power Station in Leh. NHPC will also produce green hydrogen fuel to run two buses for up to 8 hours in Kargil.

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LTTS Q1 Results: Net profit rises 27% YoY to Rs 274 crore

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) reported a 27% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 274.2 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Revenue from operations grew 23.4% YoY to Rs 1,873.7 crore during the same period. The company secured a $50 million plus deal, four $15 million deals, and two $10 million deals in Q1.

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Retail Inflation at 7.01% in June – Top Indian Market Updates

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Retail inflation at 7.01% in June

Retail inflation in India (measured by the Consumer Price Index) eased to 7.01% in June, compared to 7.04% in May. The overall inflation in food items stood at 7.75% in June, compared to 7.97% in the preceding month. Fuel and light inflation climbed to 10.39% in June in contrast to 9.54% in May. The downward trend in inflation can also be attributed to excise duty cuts on petrol and diesel, along with imposed restrictions on food exports.

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HCL Tech Q1 Results: Net profit rises 2.4% YoY to Rs 3,283 crore

HCL Technologies Ltd reported a 2.4% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,283 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations grew 16.92% YoY to Rs 23,464 crore during the same period. The company secured new deals worth $2,054 million in Q1, up 23.4% YoY. The IT firm’s board has declared a dividend of Rs 10 per share.

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Ramco Systems deploys its Aviation Suite for Air Asia Company

Ramco Systems Ltd has deployed its Aviation M&E MRO Suite V5.9 at Air Asia Company (AACL), thereby automating and digitally transforming its business processes. AACL is Taiwan’s first privately-owned aircraft maintenance company. The Aviation Suite has modules for production planning, commercials, maintenance execution, and supply chain management.

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NMDC cuts iron ore price amid weak demand

State-owned NMDC Limited cut prices of lump ore and fines by Rs 500 a tonne each amid a weak demand environment. The company has fixed the prices of lump ore at Rs 3,900 per tonne and fines at Rs 2,810 a tonne. Under the Ministry of Steel, NMDC contributes around 17% to the country’s annual iron ore output.

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Banks to report mark-to-market losses of Rs 13,000 crore on rising bond yields: Report

As per a report by rating agency Icra, rising bond yields will force banks to report mark-to-market losses of up to Rs 13,000 crore on their investment portfolios in the April-June quarter (Q1 FY23). Mark-to-market losses occur when financial instruments held by firms are valued at the current market value, which is lower than the price paid to acquire them. The report further states that profits will moderate for the quarter. However, improved loan growth and operating profits will ensure that the banks’ revenues remain “steady” for FY23

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RVNL-led consortium secures LoA for Rs 1,845 crore project

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) announced that the RVNL-SP Singla Constructions consortium has secured a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for a road project in Himachal Pradesh. The project involves four-laning of NH-5 from Kaithlighat to Shakral Village in Himachal Pradesh. The total cost of the project is estimated at Rs 1,844.77 crore.

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Adani Data Networks to participate in spectrum auctions

The Adani Group has applied to participate in the 5G auctions through its unit Adani Data Networks (a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd). Adani Data Networks is also undergoing the process to acquire a ‘Unified License with Authorisation of Access Services’ in specific areas. The conglomerate said it is not looking at a consumer mobility play and wants to acquire spectrum to create a private network to support its businesses (airports, data centres, etc).

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Bosch to invest over Rs 200 crore in next five years in India

Bosch Ltd has announced plans to invest over Rs 200 crore in advanced automotive technologies and digital mobility space over the next five years. The company is also optimistic about having double-digit growth in FY23 over the previous financial year. Bosch will support Indian automakers through system expertise and participate in partnerships to become a major player in the electrification ecosystem.

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Delta Corp Q1 Results: Net profit at Rs 57 crore

Delta Corp Ltd reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 57.13 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). The company had posted a net loss of Rs 28.93 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q1 FY22). Its revenue from operations grew 35% YoY to Rs 250.27 crore in Q1 FY23. Delta Corp is an Indian gaming and hospitality corporation that owns and operates casinos and hotels under several brands.

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WPI Inflation Rises to Record-High of 15.88% in May – Top Indian Market Updates

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WPI inflation rises to record-high of 15.88% in May

Inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) hit a record high of 15.88% in May 2022, compared to 15.08% in April. The surge is mainly driven by inflation in vegetable prices, which grew from 23.24% in April to 56.36% in May. Inflation in the fuel and power segment jumped to 40.62% in May from 38.66% in April. Food inflation rose to 10.89% in May, compared to 8.88% in April.

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Adani Group, TotalEnergies to invest $50 billion in green hydrogen

French energy major TotalEnergies will invest at ~$12.5 billion for a 25% stake in Adani Group’s new clean energy services company, Adani New Industries Ltd (ANIL). ANIL will be created by Adani Enterprises Ltd, in partnership with TotalEnergies. The new venture aims to invest over $50 billion over the next 10 years in green hydrogen and associated ecosystems. It will develop a green hydrogen production capacity of 1 million tonnes per annum before 2030.

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LIC increases stake in Capri Global to over 7% with Rs 221 crore investment

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its stake in Capri Global Capital from 5.043% to 7.059% during the Feb-June period with an investment of ~Rs 221 crore. Capri Global is a non-banking finance company (NBFC) with a presence in the construction finance, affordable housing, and indirect retail lending segments.

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Dr. Reddy’s Labs launches Sorafenib tablets in the US

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd has launched Sorafenib tablets in the US market after getting approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA). The drug is used in the treatment of liver, kidney, and thyroid cancer. The product is a therapeutic generic equivalent of Bayer HeathCare Pharma’s Nexavar tablets.

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Infosys partners with Harvard Business Publishing to offer digital courses

Infosys Ltd has partnered with Harvard Business Publishing to empower India’s next generation with essential digital and life skills. This initiative will be brought forward via Infosys Springboard, a platform that provides critical digital and life skills. Students and young professionals can now access select Harvard Business Review articles, videos, and podcasts. 

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Ashok Leyland’s arm Switch Mobility to raise $300 million; unveils e-bus platform

Ashok Leyland Ltd’s electric vehicle arm, Switch Mobility, is in talks with investors to raise about $300 million (~Rs 2,340 crore). Around $200 million will be utilised for capital expenditure requirements, and $100 million will go towards its subsidiary, Ohm Global Mobility. Switch Mobility has also launched its next-gen electric bus platform ‘Switch EiV 12’ for the Indian market.

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Shriram City to raise up to Rs 300 crore by issuing bonds

Shriram City Union Finance Ltd (SCUFL) will raise up to Rs 300 crore by issuing debt securities on a private placement basis. The Banking & Securities Management Committee of SCUFL has approved the issuance of principal-protected market-linked non-convertible debentures (PP-MLD) for Rs 50 crore with a green shoe option up to Rs 250 crore. 

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SBI hikes deposit, lending rates

State Bank of India (SBI) has raised its deposit and lending rates following the Reserve Bank of India’s repo rate hike last week. The lender’s interest rates have been raised by 0.20% on domestic term deposits of below Rs 2 crore for select tenors. SBI will offer an interest rate of 4.60% for deposits of 211 days to less than one year, compared to 4.40% earlier.

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NTPC to begin commercial operations of 15 MW solar capacity at Kawas Solar Project

NTPC Ltd will commence commercial operations of its 15 megawatts (MW) solar capacity at Kawas Solar Project in Gujarat on Wednesday. With this, the standalone installed and commercial capacity of NTPC will rise to 54,666.68 MW. Meanwhile, its group installed and commercial capacity will become 69,031.68 MW.

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WPI Inflation Surges to Record-High of 15.08% in April – Top Indian Market News

WPI inflation spikes to record-high of 15.08% in April

India’s inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) surged to a record high of 15.08% in April 2022. WPI inflation stood at 14.55% in March and 10.74% in April 2021. The heatwave across India led to a spike in the prices of perishables such as fruits, vegetables, and milk. Fuel inflation rose to 38.66% in April, while inflation for manufactured products rose to 10.85%.

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Bharti Airtel Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 164% YoY to Rs 2,008 crore

Bharti Airtel Ltd reported a 164.46% YoY (or 142% QoQ) jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,007.8 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 22.3% YoY (or 5.5% QoQ) to Rs 31,500 crore during the same period. The average revenue per user (ARPU) stood at Rs 178 in Q4 FY22, compared to Rs 162 in Q3 FY22 and Rs 145 in Q4 FY21. The telecom company’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 3 per share.

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Abu Dhabi’s IHC invests Rs 15,400 crore in Adani Group firms

Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company PJSC (IHC) has completed a $2 billion (~Rs 15,400 crore) investment in three Adani Group companies— Adani Green Energy Ltd, Adani Transmission Ltd, and Adani Enterprises Ltd. The investment will support and accelerate the group’s growth plan to supply India with 45 gigawatts (~9% of the country’s non-fossil energy) by 2030.

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IOCL Q4 Results: Net profit falls 31% YoY to Rs 6,022 crore

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) reported a 31% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 6,022 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations grew 25.6% YoY to Rs 2.06 lakh crore during the same period. The average gross refining margin stood at $11.25 per barrel (bbl) in Q4 FY22, compared to $5.64 per bbl in Q4 FY21. IOCL’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 3.6 per share.

The board has also approved the issue of bonus shares in the ratio 1:2 (one bonus share for every two shares held in the firm).

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PM Modi inaugurates India’s first 5G testbed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first 5G testbed to enable startups and industry players to test and validate their products locally. It will also help reduce dependence on foreign facilities. Companies are gearing up to launch 5G networks over the next few months. PM Modi said the next-gen mobile broadband technology (5G) will boost India’s economy by $450 billion in 15 years. He also stated that India is targeting the rollout of 6G telecom network by the end of the decade.

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Abbott India Q4 Results: Net profit rises 39% YoY to Rs 211 crore

Abbott India Ltd reported a 38.6% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 211.41 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations grew 14.5% YoY to Rs 1,255.02 crore during the same period. The drug maker’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 145 per share and a special dividend of Rs 130 per share.

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LTI to launch dedicated Google Cloud Business Unit

Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI) is expanding its global partnership with Google Cloud. The company is setting up a dedicated Business Unit for Google Cloud’s six key solution pillars: Application Modernization, Data Management, Infrastructure Modernization, Smart Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Security. LTI’s unit will develop state-of-the-art IP, industry-specific solutions, and accelerators. 

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DLF Q4 Results: Net profit falls 16% YoY to Rs 405.33 crore

DLF Limited reported a 16% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 405.33 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Total income fell 13.34% YoY to Rs 1,652.13 crore during the same period. The realty company’s net profit for the financial year 2021-22 stood at Rs 1,500.86 crore, registering a growth of 37.2% YoY.

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Tata Power partners with Hyundai Motor to build EV charging infra

Tata Power Company Ltd has partnered with Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) to build an electric vehicle (EV) charging network. The company will install Tata Power EZ Charge fast chargers (DC 60 kW) at HMIL’s existing EV dealer locations across 29 cities. It will also supply, install, and commission home chargers for HMIL’s EV customers. 

Tata Power is India’s leading provider of EV charging solutions, with over 1,500 public and semi-public EV chargers installed.

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Jubilant Ingrevia Q4 Results: Net profit rises 26% YoY to Rs 68 crore

Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd reported a 26.18% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 68.59 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations grew 87.91% YoY to Rs 1,275.87 crore during the same period. The specialty chemical manufacturer’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 2.5 per share.

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Adani Group to Become India’s Second Largest Cement Maker!

The Adani Group has entered into definitive agreements to acquire a majority stake in Holcim AG’s cement businesses in India for a whopping $10.5 billion (~Rs 81,361 crore)! This buyout marks Adani’s entry into the cement industry and makes it the second-largest cement producer in India. In this article, we dive into the details of the acquisition and find out how the conglomerate plans to establish itself in the cement sector.

The Adani-Holcim Deal

  • The Adani Group will acquire Switzerland-based Holcim’s entire stake in two leading cement companies— Ambuja Cements Ltd and ACC Ltd. For the uninitiated, Holcim is the world’s largest cement manufacturer.
  • Through its subsidiaries, Holcim holds a 63.19% stake in Ambuja Cements and a 4.48% stake in ACC. [Ambuja Cements holds a 50.05% stake in ACC.]
  • The Ahmedabad-based conglomerate will offer Rs 385 per share for Ambuja Cements and Rs 2,300 per share for ACC Ltd.
  • With this acquisition, Adani Group will become the second-largest cement maker in India after Aditya Birla’s UltraTech Cement.
  • The group will establish its new materials, metal, and mining vertical once the deal is completed.
  • The sale of Holcim’s Indian business is expected to close in the second half of 2022.

Why is Holcim Leaving India?

After 17 years of steady operations, Holcim decided to exit its cement business in India. The exit is part of its ‘Strategy 2025’ initiative, which aims for sustainable solutions for the building materials sector. Cement is the most consumed product in the world. However, its production adversely affects the environment due to high levels of carbon dioxide emissions.

Thus, Holcim is going green and trying to reduce its dependence on cement. They have already sold stakes in cement operations across Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Zimbabwe. The company plans to diversify and ramp up its business in building materials (roofing, waterproofing, insulation, etc.) globally.  

As per reports, many believe that intense scrutiny of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Holcim’s India operations could also be one of the reasons why the company was in a hurry to move out. The CCI opened its second investigation against Holcim in December 2020.

The Way Ahead

Over the past few years, Adani Group has diversified beyond its core businesses of operating ports, coal mines, and power plants into airports, data centres, and green energy. Now, its foray into cement production looks highly promising. In 2021, the group set up two cement subsidiaries— Adani Cementation Ltd and Adani Cement Ltd. It had announced plans to establish two cement manufacturing units in Dahej (Gujarat) and Raigarh (Maharashtra). 

Ambuja Cements has a cement capacity of 31 million tonnes (MT), with six integrated cement manufacturing plants and 8 cement grinding units across India. Meanwhile, ACC operates 17 cement production units and nine captive power plants. It has a distribution network of 56,000 dealers and retailers across our country. With the deal finalized, Adani’s total production capacity will stand at ~70 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA)! With its deep expertise in infrastructure development, logistics, and renewable energy, the group aims to achieve higher margins in its cement business. 

Cement is one of the most vital substances required in the construction sector. India’s current cement consumption stands at just 242 kg per capita, compared to the global average of 525 kg per capita. The growing middle class, rapid urbanisation, affordable housing projects, and post Covid-19 recovery in construction activities are likely to drive growth in the cement sector. 

Let us look forward to seeing how the Adani Group executes its strategic plans! Will they be able to beat UltraTech Cement and become a leader in the cement sector? Let us know your views on this acquisition in the comments section of the marketfeed app.

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Tata Power Secures Solar Project Worth Rs 1,731 crore – Top Indian Market News

Tata Power secures solar project worth Rs 1,731 crore

Tata Power Solar Systems (TPSS) has secured an order worth Rs 1,731 crore to build a 300 megawatt (MW) solar project for NHPC Ltd. The project, which will be developed in Rajasthan, is expected to generate ~750 million units (MUs) annually. It will be completed within 18 months. Tata Power’s pending order book has now reached Rs 13,500 crore. Its total utility-scale solar project portfolio has touched 9.7-gigawatt power (GWp).

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Ami Organics Q4 Results: Net profit rises 38% YoY to Rs 21 crore

Ami Organics Ltd reported a 38.18% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 21.28 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Net profit rose 9.3% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations grew 54.54% YoY to Rs 143.54 crore during the same period. Ami Organics’ board has declared a final dividend of Rs 3 per share.

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SJVN to develop 490 MW Arun-4 hydel power project in Nepal

SJVN Limited will develop a hydro power (Arun-4) worth Rs 4,900 crore in Nepal. The project will be established as a joint venture between SJVN and Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). It will generate around 2,100 million units (MUs) of energy per annum. This will be the third mega project to be constructed by SJVN in Nepal. The company aims to have 5,000 MW projects in Nepal by 2030.

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Bharat Forge Q4 Results: Net profit rises 9% YoY to Rs 232 crore

Bharat Forge Ltd reported a 9% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 231.86 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations grew 71.5% YoY to Rs 3,573.09 crore during the same period. Total expenses stood at Rs 3,295.61 crore, up 79% YoY. The company’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 5.5 per share.

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BEL to manufacture battery packs for Triton electric trucks

The Pune unit of Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) will manufacture lithium-ion battery packs for the electric trucks of US-based Triton. Triton recently signed a pact with the Gujarat State Government for setting up an EV truck manufacturing hub, with a commitment to invest around Rs 10,800 crore over five years. BEL is among the five organisations that will invest in this EV manufacturing hub at Bhuj, Gujarat.

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RateGain Travel Tech Q4 Results: Net profit at Rs 11.61 crore

RateGain Travel Technologies Ltd (RTTL) reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 11.61 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). It had posted a net loss of Rs 5.83 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q4 FY21). Its total income rose 45.2% YoY to Rs 113.98 crore during the same period. RTTL is one of the largest Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies in India’s hospitality and travel industry.

Hero MotoCorp expects two-wheeler industry to see double-digit growth in FY23

Hero MotoCorp expects the two-wheeler industry to bounce back in the current financial year (FY23), with economic activity picking up and high grain prices augmenting rural incomes. With macroeconomic indicators looking positive, the company expects the industry to grow in double digits in FY23. Better finance options could also boost sales growth going ahead. Hero MotoCorp will unveil its first electric product on July 1, 2022.

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Raymond Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 366% YoY to Rs 263 crore

Raymond Ltd reported a 366% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 263.31 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Net profit rose 162.57% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations grew 43% YoY (or 7% QoQ) to Rs 1,958 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 284 crore, up 84% YoY. Raymond’s board has declared a dividend of Rs 3 per share.

Adani Group to become India’s second-largest cement maker with Holcim deal

Adani Group has signed a binding agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Holcim AG’s cement businesses in India for $10.5 billion (~Rs 81,361 crore). The group will acquire Holcim’s 63.19% stake in Ambuja Cements Ltd and its subsidiary ACC Ltd. With this acquisition, Adani will become the second-largest cement manufacturer in India, with a capacity of 70 metric tonnes per annum.

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Bajaj Finance Reports 80% YoY Rise in Q4 Net Profit – Top Indian Market News

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Bajaj Finance Q4 Results: Net profit rises 80% YoY to Rs 2,420 crore

Bajaj Finance Ltd reported an 80% YoY (or 14% QoQ) increase in net profit to Rs 2,419.5 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its net interest income (NII) rose 30% YoY to Rs 6,068 crore during the same period. The company’s assets under management (AUM) increased by 29% YoY to Rs 1.97 lakh crore. Its deposit book grew 19% YoY to Rs 30,800 crore in Q4 FY22. Bajaj Finance has declared a dividend of Rs 20 per share.

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RIL, Ta’ziz sign shareholder agreement for Ruwais chemicals project

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Abu Dhabi Chemicals Derivatives Company RSC (Ta’ziz) have signed the formal shareholder agreement for the Ta’ziz EDC & PVC project. The joint venture will construct and operate a Chlor-Alkali, Ethylene Dichloride (EDC), and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) production facility, with a total investment of ~$2 billion. The project aims to strengthen domestic supply chains in the UAE.

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L&T to partner with IIT Bombay for green hydrogen tech development

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay to jointly pursue research and development work in the green hydrogen value chain. L&T’s engineering expertise, product scale-up, commercialization know-how, and IIT Bombay’s cutting-edge research in hydrogen technologies will help this partnership accomplish its goals. They aim to create scalable and cost-effective solutions in the green hydrogen space.

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Sanofi India Q1 Results: Net profit rises 63% YoY to Rs 238 crore

Sanofi India Ltd reported a 63.4% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 238.4 crore for the quarter ended March (Q1 CY22). The pharma company follows the January-December financial year cycle. Its revenue from operations fell 2.5% YoY to Rs 707 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 194.5 crore, up 2.7% YoY.

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Amazon to continue arbitration against Future Group in Singapore: Report

According to an ET report, Amazon will go ahead with its arbitration proceedings against the Future Group in Singapore. It will raise the issue of the Indian group allegedly alienating its retail assets in favour of Reliance Industries (RIL). The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) is likely to resume hearing the Amazon-Future Group dispute in the first or second week of May.

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Adani Group in advanced talks to acquire Holcim business in India: Report

As per reports, the Adani Group is in advanced talks to buy Holcim’s cement business in India. The group could sign a deal to acquire a controlling stake in Ambuja Cements Ltd from Switzerland-based Holcim (the world’s largest cement maker). Currently, Holcim holds a 63.1% stake in Ambuja. 

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Airtel Payments Bank partners with IndusInd Bank to offer FD facility to customers

Airtel Payments Bank has partnered with IndusInd Bank to offer fixed deposits for its customers. Users can open FDs starting from Rs 500 up to Rs 1.9 lakh in a few minutes through a digital process on the Airtel Thanks mobile app. Savings account customers will get a yearly interest rate of up to 6.5% and senior citizens will get an additional 0.5% on all FDs.

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Atul Q4 Results: Net profit falls 22% YoY to Rs 136 crore

Atul Limited reported a 22.16% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 136.26 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Net profit fell 12.3% when compared to the previous quarter. The chemical manufacturer’s total income rose 22.75% YoY (or 0.6% QoQ) to Rs 1,392.64 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 205.2 crore, down 19.35% YoY. Atul Ltd’s board has declared a dividend of Rs 25 per share.

HAL signs deal with BEL to make IRST system for Su-30 MKI jets

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) signed a contract for the co-development and production of the Long Range Dual Band Infra-Red Search and Track System (IRST) for Sukhoi Su-30 MKI jets. The proposed IRST system will be a high-end strategic technology product in the field of defence avionics. It will enhance the Indian Air Force’s air superiority. 

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Tata Teleservices Q4 Results: Net loss at Rs 280 crore

Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Ltd reported a net loss of Rs 280.62 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). It had posted a net loss of Rs 288.3 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q4 FY21). The company’s revenue from operations rose 2.8% YoY to Rs 272.78 crore in Q4 FY22. Tata Teleservices is a broadband, telecommunications, and cloud service provider based in Mumbai. 

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LIC IPO to open on May 4; price band set at Rs 902-949 per share

Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has fixed a price band of Rs 902-949 per share for its Rs 21,000-crore initial public offering (IPO). There is a discount of Rs 60 for policyholders and a Rs 45 discount for employees. The IPO will open for anchor investors on May 2 and for other investors from May 4-9. The Indian government is looking to sell a 3.5% stake in the state-owned insurance company. 

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Wipro to acquire 100% stake in Rizing for $540 million

Wipro Limited will acquire a 100% stake in US-based Rizing Intermediate Holdings for $540 million (~Rs 4,135 crore). The IT major aims to scale up its systems, applications & products (SAP) consulting capabilities through this acquisition. The transaction is expected to be completed before the quarter ending June 30 (Q1 FY23).

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AU Small Finance Bank Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 105% YoY to Rs 346 crore

AU Small Finance Bank (SFB) reported a 105% YoY (or 16% QoQ) increase in net profit to Rs 346 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its net interest income (NII) rose 43% YoY to Rs 937 crore during the same period. AU SFB’s board has declared a dividend of ₹1 per share. They have also recommended a bonus issue of one equity share for every one share held. 

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RBI Cuts FY23 GDP Forecast to 7.2% – Top Indian Market News

RBI keeps policy rates unchanged; cuts FY23 GDP forecast to 7.2%

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 4%. The reverse repo rate will also remain unchanged at 3.35%. The central bank will maintain its ‘accommodative’ stance to support growth and keep inflation within the target of 2-6%. RBI has projected real GDP growth of 7.2% for the current financial year (FY23), which is lower than its earlier estimate of 7.8%. 

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RBI imposes penalties on Axis Bank, IDBI Bank

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 93 lakh on Axis Bank. The private sector lender violated certain provisions on loans and advances, Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines, and “levy of penal charges for non-maintenance of minimum balances in savings bank accounts”. The central bank has also slapped a fine of Rs 90 lakh on IDBI Bank for similar violations.

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JSW Steel’s combined crude steel output grows 37% YoY in Q4

JSW Steel Ltd reported a 37% YoY increase in combined crude steel production at 5.98 million tonnes (MT) for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). The capacity utilisation of existing operations at the standalone level improved from 94% in Q3 to 98% in Q4. During the entire FY 2021-22, JSW Steel posted a 38% YoY growth in combined steel production to 21.47 MT.

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Tax collections soar to a record Rs 27.07 lakh crore in FY22

India’s tax collections soared to a record high of Rs 27.07 lakh crore in FY22 as mop-up from income and other direct taxes as well as indirect taxes jumped. Gross tax collection of Rs 27.07 lakh crore from April 2021 to March 2022 compares with the Budget estimate of Rs 22.17 lakh crore. While direct taxes showed a 49% growth, indirect tax collections were up 30% in FY22.

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Abu Dhabi’s IHC to invest $2 billion in 3 Adani Group firms

Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company PJSC (IHC) will invest $2 billion (~Rs 15,180 crore) as primary capital in three Adani portfolio companies– Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), Adani Transmission Ltd (ATL), and Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL). IHC will invest Rs 3,850 crore in AGEL, Rs 3,850 crore in ATL, and Rs 7,700 crore in AEL. The capital will be utilized for pursuing the growth of the respective businesses, further strengthening the balance sheet, and for general corporate purposes.

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Sterling and Wilson RE’s loss narrows in Q4

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd (SWREL) posted a loss of Rs 126.61 crore for the quarter ended March 2022 (Q4 FY22). It had reported a loss of Rs 344.80 crore in the corresponding period last year. The company’s revenue fell by 21.5% YoY to Rs 1,071 crore during the same quarter. SWREL reported a net loss of Rs 909.46 crore in FY22, compared to a loss of Rs 285.38 crore in FY21.

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Indoco Remedies gets USFDA approval for Lacosamide injection

Indoco Remedies Ltd has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Lacosamide Injection. The drug is used for the prevention and control of seizures. It is an anti-epileptic drug. According to IQVIA data, the generic version of the drug had annual sales of $43.8 million, growing at 25%.

V-Guard Industries bets on consumer durables, expansion outside south India

V-Guard Industries is betting big on its consumer durables and kitchen appliances division as well as increasing its operations outside south India. The company will open four new factories over the next 12 months– two in Hyderabad and one each in Vapi and Uttarakhand. This will help increase the share of in-house manufacturing in its product portfolio. V-Guard has invested about Rs 200 crore in its manufacturing & distribution expansion and will be investing Rs 180-200 crore more.

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Govt returns bank guarantees worth Rs 15,000 crore to Vodafone Idea

The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) has returned bank guarantees worth Rs 15,000 crore to Vodafone Idea (Vi). It is in line with last year’s telecom reforms package, which reduced bank guarantee requirements for licence fees and spectrum dues. The Rs 15,000 crore bank guarantee pertains to spectrum auctions between 2012-’16. The DoT has also released bank guarantees worth Rs 7,000 crore to Bharti Airtel.

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Equity mutual fund inflows rise 44% in March: AMFI

Net inflows into equity and equity-linked schemes increased 44% over the previous month to Rs 28,463.5 crore in March. Multi-cap funds witnessed the highest investments among all categories, while small caps saw the least. Monthly contributions into systematic investment plans (SIPs) recovered to hit an all-time high of Rs 12,327.9 crore in March. That data was released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).

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PVR to Merge With INOX – Top Indian Market News

PVR to merge with INOX to form India’s largest entertainment company

Multiplex chains PVR Ltd and INOX Leisure Ltd have decided to merge to form the largest entertainment company in India. On Sunday, the boards of the two companies approved the amalgamation and share exchange ratios. INOX shareholders will receive three shares in PVR for 10 shares of INOX. After the merger, PVR promoters will have a 10.62% stake, while INOX promoters will have a 16.66% stake in the combined entity. 

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Tata Power, Rustomjee Group collaborate for EV charging infrastructure

Tata Power has partnered with real estate developer Rustomjee Group to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions across its residential and commercial projects in Mumbai. The power company will install dedicated charging infrastructure for residents of Rustomjee in Mumbai MMR. EV owners will have the access to a 24×7 charging facility and maintenance support.

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L&T constructs 7-storey facility for DRDO in record 45 days

Larsen & Toubro Ltd has constructed a 7-storey, state-of-the-art Flight Control System (FCS) integration facility for the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) in 45 days. The company used integrated hybrid modular construction technology to build the facility. Constructed on a total built-up area of 130,000 sq. feet, the site team had to coordinate with 21 off-site locations to integrate design, structure, and architecture services.

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Adani Group selects Google Cloud to modernise IT operations for future scale, innovation

Adani Group has announced a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud to modernise IT operations for future scale and group-wide innovation. The first phase of the partnership is underway. The Adani Group is making swift progress in migrating its extensive IT footprint from its existing on-premises data centre to Google Cloud.

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G R Infraprojects emerges lowest bidder for road project in Rajasthan

G R Infraprojects Ltd has emerged as the lowest (L-1) bidder for a road project in Rajasthan worth Rs 1,368 crore. The project involves the construction of a 4-lane greenfield expressway spur from Bandikui to Jaipur on a hybrid annuity model. It also entails an operations and maintenance cost of Rs 2.97 crore in the first year. G R Infraprojects is an integrated road engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company.

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HCL Tech to provide global service desk and on-site support to Novo Nordisk

Danish pharma company Novo Nordisk has selected Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to provide global service desk and on-site support. Through the partnership, HCL will help Novo Nordisk transform its IT operations and drive efficiency across its workforce. HCL will implement a multilingual and omnichannel digital workplace solution for Novo Nordisk. 

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Coal India records high of 528 MT of coal supplies to domestic power utilities

Coal India Ltd (CIL) has supplied an all-time high of 528 million tonnes (MTs) of coal to India’s power utilities. This is 98.5% of the prorated demand of 535 MTs projected by the Ministry of Power and Central Electricity Authority. CIL is concentrating all its efforts to meet the projected coal demand of the power sector. The company is expected to open the next financial year (FY23) with over 60 MT at its pitheads (top or entrance of the mining pits).

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EaseMyTrip, DBS Bank India to launch green debit card

DBS Bank India has partnered EaseMyTrip to launch an environment-friendly international debit card. It is made from 99% recycled polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material. The digibank EaseMyTrip Green Debit Card provides exclusive travel-related offers to customers. It also rewards users for adopting eco-friendly practices while encouraging them to reduce their carbon footprint.

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Aurobindo Pharma acquires business and assets of Veritaz Healthcare for Rs 171 crore

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has acquired the business and certain assets of Veritaz Healthcare for a cash consideration of Rs 171 crore. The transaction is expected to close by May 2022. Veritaz sells branded generic formulations and other healthcare-related products in the Indian market. Its sales and distribution network includes nearly 50,000 retailers, spread across 23 cities.

Aster DM Healthcare to invest Rs 500 crore to set up healthcare facilities in Tamil Nadu

Aster DM Healthcare Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu to set up healthcare facilities. The MoU proposed an investment of Rs 500 crore in hospitals, pharmacies, and laboratories in Tamil Nadu. It will help provide affordable, quality healthcare and generate employment for more than 3,500 people.

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Adani Group Exploring Partnerships With Saudi Aramco – Top Indian Market News

Adani Group explores partnerships with Saudi Aramco

According to a Bloomberg report, Adani Group is exploring potential partnerships in Saudi Arabia, including the possibility of acquiring a stake in the world’s largest oil exporter. The group has held preliminary talks on a range of potential cooperation and joint investment opportunities with Saudi Aramco and the country’s Public Investment Fund. Adani Group could team up with Aramco or subsidiaries like Sabic in areas such as renewable energy, crop nutrients, or chemicals.

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Tata Motors in talks to take over Ford India’s Sanand plant

Tata Motors Ltd is in advanced negotiations to take over Ford India’s Sanand plant in Gujarat. Both entities have approached the local administration in Gujarat to understand the incentive structure after the sale of the factory. Ford had announced its exit from India in September last year.

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CBI examining role of SEBI officials in 2016-19, suspects crime was deliberately hidden

As per reports, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating the role of officials at the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) who served during 2016-19 when alleged governance lapses and a series of irregularities unfolded at the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The CBI is investigating a 2018 case in which ex-officials at NSE are accused of providing unfair access to high-frequency traders. The agency is examining whether SEBI officials were also involved in the crime.

Tata Elxsi unveils digital health platform TEngage

Tata Elxsi Ltd has launched TEngage, the first-ever truly digital health platform designed for omnichannel care. The platform allows hospitals and healthcare providers to offer a unified patient experience across all channels. TEngage is cloud-based, fully customizable, and allows hospitals to implement modules with just the required features. It also keeps deployment and operational costs in check.

India’s oil demand likely to rise 8% in 2022

India’s oil demand is projected to jump 8.2% to 5.15 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2022 as the economy continues to rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic. In its latest monthly oil market report, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) projected India to add 0.39 million bpd of crude oil demand in 2022. India’s oil demand rose from 4.51 million bpd in 2020 to 4.76 million bpd in 2021, recording a 5.61% growth.

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Mindtree opens new facility at Pune’s ICC Tech Park

Mindtree Ltd, a global digital transformation company, has announced the inauguration of its second facility in Pune. Located at International Convention Center (ICC) Tech Park, the facility can accommodate more than 350 professionals. Mindtree provides digital transformation services to some of the world’s largest communications, media, banking, and healthcare companies from Pune.

Granules India gets licence to market Nirmatrelvir, Ritonavir

Granules India Ltd has received a license from Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) to manufacture and market generic versions of Pfizer’s oral treatment Nirmatrelvir. The drug will be co-packaged with Ritonavir for the treatment of mild-to-moderate Covid-19 cases. The product will be made at the pharma company’s manufacturing facilities in Hyderabad. GIL will launch the product in India and 94 other countries worldwide.

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Thermax wins Rs 1,176 crore order for a Sulphur Recovery Block

Thermax Ltd has secured an order worth Rs 1,176 crore from an Indian public sector refinery to set up their Sulphur Recovery Block. The block includes 2×240 tonnes per day (TPD) Sulphur Recovery Unit (SRU) and Tail Gas Treatment Unit (TGTU). This landmark project comes under the Government of India’s North East Hydrocarbon Vision 2030. 

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Coal India’s Output Grows 4% in Feb – Top Indian Market News

Coal India’s output grows 4% to 64 MT in February

Coal India Ltd (CIL) produced 64.3 million tonnes (MT) of coal in February 2022, registering a growth of 4% YoY. On a month-on-month basis, CIL’s average production increased to 2.3 MT per day in Feb. The company’s production at 542.4 MT during the April-February period of FY22 was a historic high for this period. CIL expects to post the highest ever production by the end of the current financial year (FY22).

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Auto sales data for February 2022: Highlights  

Maruti Suzuki India posted a 6.26% month-on-month (MoM) decline in total sales to 1,64,056 units in February 2022. Sales of its compact vehicle segment rose 8.19% MoM to 97,486 units. Exports increased by 34% MoM to 24,021 units.

Tata Motors Ltd registered a 1.95% MoM decline in passenger vehicle sales to 39,981 units in Feb. The automaker’s commercial vehicle sales rose 6.5% MoM to 37,522 units. Overall domestic sales rose 1.91% MoM to 73,875 units.   

Mahindra & Mahindra’s auto segment posted total sales of 54,455 units in Feb, an increase of 16.34% over January. M&M’s farm equipment segment posted a 9.8% fall in sales to 20,437 units. 

Escorts posted a 7.13% MoM growth in tractor sales to 6,114 units in February.  

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BPCL to invest Rs 4,000 crore for gas distribution project in Aurangabad, Ahmednagar

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has launched a gas distribution network in the Aurangabad and Ahmednagar districts of Maharashtra. The company will invest Rs 4,000 crore for the completion of the project. BPCL plans to connect 3 lakh customers in the first phase and seven lakh in the next five years.

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Lupin launches generic drug in US market

Lupin Ltd has launched Sevelamer Hydrochloride tablets (800 mg) in the US market. The drug is used to treat hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease. The medication will be manufactured at the pharma company’s facility in Nagpur. As per IQVIA December 2021 data, Sevelamer Hydrochloride tablets had estimated annual sales of $75 million (~Rs 567.6 crore).

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Adani Group to acquire minority stake in Quintillion Business Media

Adani Media Ventures, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Group, has entered into a binding term sheet with Quint Digital Media Ltd. The Adani Group will acquire a minority stake in local Quintillion Business Media Pvt Ltd (QBM), an indirect subsidiary of Quint Digital. The proposed transaction is only for QBM, a local digital business news platform. Adani will not acquire a stake in other digital media/tech properties owned by Quint Digital such as The Quint, thenewsminute, and Youthkiawaaz.

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Mumbai Court temporarily stops Future Enterprises from selling stake in insurance JV

The City Civil Court in Mumbai has temporarily restrained Future Enterprises Ltd from selling its stake in Future Generali India Insurance Co. Ltd to its joint venture partner Generali Group until further orders. The court was hearing a plea filed by IDBI Trusteeship Services Ltd (on behalf of its bondholders) for an injunction against Future Group. Debt-laden Future Group is facing trouble on multiple fronts. Recently, Reliance Industries seized control of over 300 large-format stores and shuttered them for alleged non-payment of rents.

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Parag Milk Foods hikes milk prices by Rs 2 per litre

Parag Milk Foods Ltd has raised the price of its Gowardhan brand of cow milk by Rs 2 per liter due to rising input costs. On Monday, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) announced a hike in milk prices by Rs 2 per litre from March 1. GCMMF markets milk and milk products under the Amul brand. The rise in energy, packaging, and logistics costs has led to an increase in the overall cost of operation and milk production.

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Reliance Retail acquires majority stake in Abraham & Thakore

Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) has invested in Abraham & Thakore Exports Pvt Ltd (A&T) for a majority stake. RRVL will leverage Reliance Brands Ltd’s deep understanding of the affluent Indian customer and their influence across digital, retail operations, marketing, and supply chain platforms to build A&T’s global appeal in the fashion and lifestyle category.

Inox Leisure commences operations of multiplex in S Mall, Tumakuru

Inox Leisure Ltd has commenced commercial operations of a multiplex cinema theater at S Mall, Tumakuru in Karnataka. The multiplex has five screens and 1,069 seats. INOX is now present in 72 cities with 160 multiplexes, 675 screens, and a total seating capacity of 1.52 lakh across India.

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HCL Tech launches two new 5G applications

HCL Technologies Ltd has launched two new 5G applications to help mobile network operators optimize their customer experience. It will also help reduce energy consumption across their 4G and 5G infrastructure. The HCL ANA Platform is HCL’s next-generation network optimization solution that enables mobile operators to effectively manage their 5G and 4G services. HCL’s QoE application allows mobile network operators to provide seamless, fast, and reliable 5G services using artificial intelligence (AI).

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Tata Steel arm to acquire bio-ceramics firm Ceramat

Tata Steel Advanced Materials (TSMAL) has executed a share purchase cum shareholders’ agreement to acquire a 90% equity stake in Ceramat Pvt Ltd (CPL). TSMAL, a subsidiary of Tata Steel Ltd, will acquire 90% of the equity shares of CPL for Rs 90,000. The deal is expected to close in 60 days. CPL, a healthcare-focused ceramics company, is yet to commence production.  

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Adani Green Energy’s unit gets LoA to set up 150 MW solar power project

Adani Renewable Energy Holding Fifteen Ltd (AREHFL) has received a letter of award (LOA) to set up a 150 megawatt (MW) solar power project. The fixed tariff for this project capacity is Rs 2.34 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for a period of 25 years. With this project, Adani Green Energy Ltd has a total renewable energy project portfolio of 20.434 MWac.

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