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RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 6.5% – Top Indian Market Updates

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

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.50%. The decision was made by RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously, with a majority vote on withdrawing accommodation to tackle inflation and prioritise growth. The RBI has maintained India’s GDP growth estimate for the financial year 2023-24 at 6.5%.

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Mahindra forays into dual-fuel small commercial vehicle segment with Supro CNG Duo

Mahindra & Mahindra has ventured into the dual-fuel segment for small commercial vehicles by introducing the Supro CNG Duo, priced at Rs 6.32 lakh. This model can operate on both CNG and petrol, providing flexibility. With a payload capacity of 750 kg and a CNG tank capacity of 75 litres, it offers a range of 325 km. Additionally, it includes a five-litre petrol tank to address concerns about range anxiety.

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SpiceJet partners with FTAI Aviation to restore fleet

SpiceJet announced a lease agreement with FTAI Aviation to obtain up to 20 engines. The company plans to reactivate some of its grounded aircraft within 2-3 months. This partnership aims to reduce maintenance costs, minimize aircraft downtime, and improve the airline’s overall performance. SpiceJet had previously initiated the revival of 25 grounded planes using its own funds and a $50 million credit line from an Indian government scheme.

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Dilip Buildcon secures order worth Rs 780 crore from NHAI in Andhra Pradesh

Dilip Buildcon Ltd has announced that its subsidiary has signed a concession agreement with the NHAI for a Rs 780.12 crore road project. The project involves constructing a six-lane access-controlled greenfield highway in Andhra Pradesh as part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I. It will be completed within 24 months from the appointed date and have a 15-year operation period from the commercial operation date (COD).

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L&T Finance Holdings recommends final dividend of Rs 2 per share for FY23

L&T Finance Holdings Ltd announced that its board of directors has proposed a final dividend of Rs 2 per equity share for the fiscal year 2022-23. If approved at the Annual General Meeting, the dividend will be disbursed within 30 days from the AGM. The company’s consolidated net income for the March 2023 quarter increased by 46% YoY to Rs 501 crore.

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Titagarh Rail’s board to consider raising funds

Titagarh Rail (previously Titagarh Wagons) has announced that it will convene a board meeting on June 10 to discuss raising funds. The company is considering various options, such as issuing equity shares, securities, or a combination of methods, including preferential issue, Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), and rights issue. The purpose of the meeting is to deliberate and decide on the best approach for raising the necessary capital.

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Zydus receives final approval from USFDA for esomeprazole magnesium

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd has obtained final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for esomeprazole magnesium. It is an oral suspension used to treat stomach and oesophagus issues. The medication aids in healing acid damage, prevents ulcers, and may reduce the risk of esophageal cancer. Zydus Lifesciences will manufacture the product at its formulation manufacturing facility in Moraiya, Ahmedabad.

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Tanla Platforms to acquire ValueFirst for Rs 346 crore from Twilio

Tanla Platforms has announced its acquisition of ValueFirst from Twilio in a Rs 346 crore ($42 million) all-cash deal. The company has signed a definitive share purchase agreement, with the acquisition set to close in July 2023. Additionally, Tanla has signed a binding term sheet to acquire ValueFirst Middle East FZC for Rs 20 crore, aiming to enhance its global presence. This acquisition is projected to be completed by September 2023, pending closing conditions. 

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Aether Industries signs LoI with US-based global oilfield services company

Aether Industries has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with a US-based global oilfield services company, establishing them as a strategic supplier and contract manufacturing partner. The LoI sets the stage for the execution of a Strategic Supply Agreement (SSA) within three months, as stated in Aether Industries’ regulatory filing. Under this agreement, Aether will be responsible for manufacturing four specific products for the new customer, with a combined monthly volume of 1,325 metric tons.

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GAIL completes insolvency resolution process of JBF Petrochemicals in 15 months

GAIL (India) Ltd has completed the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) for JBF Petrochemicals Ltd (JBFPL) within a remarkable 15 months. The payment has been released to all stakeholders of JBFPL, marking one of the fastest transaction closures in the post-COVID period for the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). GAIL has already invested Rs 2,101 crore in the resolution plan and now holds a 100% stake in JBFPL.

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Tata Power Renewable Energy arm bags contract to set up 966 MW renewable project for Tata Steel

Tata Power Renewable Energy, via its subsidiary TP Vardhaman Surya Ltd, has secured a contract to establish a 966 MW round-the-clock hybrid renewable power project for Tata Steel. The project consists of a combination of 379 MW solar and 587 MW wind power capacities. Tata Steel aims to meet a significant portion of its green energy requirements through this project. This leads to a reduction of 23.9 lakh tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.

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Govt Asks Coal India To Import 12 MT of Coal – Top Indian Market Updates

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

As Shortage Looms, Govt Asks Coal India To Import 12 MT of Coal

According to reports, the government has asked state-owned Coal India Ltd. (CIL) to be prepared to import 12 million tonnes (MT) of coal for power utilities. This comes in a day after a draft cabinet note was issued for listing of 25% shares of CIL’s subsidiary Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. (BCCL).

India is currently facing a shortage of coal and stares at a power shortage. According to an official notification, the government has given an ultimatum till Saturday to state and privately-owned power generation companies to place orders for import of coal, failing which they will be allocated only 70% of their requirement by the government. 

Adani to invest Rs 70,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh

Billionaire Industrialist Gautam Adani said that the Adani Group will invest Rs 70,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh, resulting in the creation of 30,000 jobs in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was also present at the Uttar Pradesh Investors Summit 2022, laid the foundation stone for nearly 1,406 projects worth over Rs 80,000 crore.

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Tata Projects to build Noida Intl Airport

Tata Projects has won the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract to build the Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh. Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL) has chosen Tata Projects over two other bidders for the same project – L&T and Shapoorji Pallonji. Tata Project plans to complete the project within two years. It will deliver an airport terminal with an annual capacity of 1.2 crore passengers.

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BSNL seeks spectrum worth Rs 61,000 crore for 5G

According to reports, state-run teleco BSNL has asked TRAI for a spectrum worth Rs 61,000 crore in the premium 700 Mhz frequency range and the medium frequency band for 4G and 5G services. The Department of Telecom (DoT) proposed reserving for BSNL 10 Mhz of paired spectrum.

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Aether Industries lists on exchanges at a 20% premium. 

Share prices of Aether Industries, which got listed at a 10% premium from the issue price of Rs 642, further rallied 10% throughout the day. It touched a high of Rs 776.75 per share. NOT TO be confused with the EV-maker Ather, Aether Industries is a Gujarat-based company engaged in producing pharmaceutical, agrochemical, material science, coating, high-performance photography, additive, and oil and gas segments of the chemical industry.

MTAR Tech acquires Gee Pee Aerospace for Rs 9 crore, shares rally 5%

MTAR Technologies Limited has acquired a 100% stake in GEE PEE Aerospace & Defence Ltd for Rs 8.20 crore. The amount is payable in cash after the deduction of borrowings and liabilities. Manufactures high precision components for the defence and aerospace sectors. Gee Pee Aerospace manufactures components for companies such as Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Bharat Dynamics Ltd, and Bharat Electronics Ltd.

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Indian exports up by ~15% to $37.3 billion in May; trade deficit widens to $23.33 billion.

According to the commerce ministry, India’s merchandise exports increased by 15.46% to $37.29 billion in May 2022. This is primarily due to a strong performance by sectors such as petroleum products, electronic goods, and chemicals. In the same month, trade deficit widened to $23.33 billion as imports too grew by 56.14% to $60.62 billion.

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Aether Industries Ltd IPO: All You Need to Know

The IPO ‘may-hem’ continues in the Indian stock markets! Gujarat-based speciality chemical manufacturer Aether Industries Ltd has launched its three-day initial public offering (IPO) today— May 24. In this article, we analyse the company and its IPO. 

Company Profile – Aether Industries Ltd

Established in 2013, Aether Industries Ltd (AIL) is one of the fastest-growing speciality chemical manufacturing companies in India. It produces advanced intermediates and chemicals involving complex, differentiated chemistry and technology core competencies. They started building an in-house research & development (R&D) team in 2013 and commenced commercial operations in FY17. 

The company operates through three business models:

  1. Large-scale manufacturing of its own intermediates and speciality chemicals.
  2. Contract research and manufacturing services.
  3. Exclusive manufacturing

AIL’s portfolio consisted of over 25 chemical products as of March 31, 2022. Their key customers are based in North America, Europe, and India. Prominent clients include Adama Ltd (Israel), BYK Group (Germany), UPL Limited, Divi’s Labs, and Dr. Reddy’s Labs. The company derives 62.6% of its revenue from the pharma segment and 22.9% from the agrochemical segment. Exports make up ~49% of its total revenue, which also acts as a natural hedge against volatility in raw materials sourced from overseas. It owns and operates two manufacturing facilities in Surat, Gujarat.

Aether Industries grew at an annualized rate (CAGR) of 49.5% between 2019 and 2021. The company’s vision is to create a niche in the global chemical industry with a creative approach to chemistry and technology systems. 

About the IPO

Aether Industries Ltd’s public issue opens on May 24 and closes on May 26. The company has fixed Rs 610-642 per share as the price band for the IPO.

The fresh issue of shares (of the face value of Rs 10 each) aggregates to Rs 627 crore. The IPO also includes an offer for sale (OFS) by promoters and early investors, aggregating to Rs 181.04 crore. Individual investors can bid for a minimum of 23 equity shares (1 lot) and in multiples of 23 shares thereafter. You will need a minimum of Rs 14,766 (at the cut-off price) to apply for this IPO. The maximum number of shares that a retail investor can apply is 299 equity shares (13 lots).

The company will utilise the net proceeds from the IPO for the following purposes:

  • Repayment/prepayment of borrowings – Rs 138 crore
  • Funding capital expenditure requirements (greenfield project in Surat) – Rs 163 crore
  • Funding working capital requirements – Rs 165 crore
  • General corporate purposes.

The total promoter holding in Aether Industries will decline from 96.96% to 87.09% post the IPO.

Financial Performance

AIL has posted a consistent increase in total revenue and profits over three financial years (FY19-21). The three part-business model works in perfect synergy. Its revenue from exports increased at a CAGR of 58.5% from Rs 100.09 crore in FY19 to Rs 251.6 crore in FY21.

The company reported a 32.5% YoY increase in revenue from operations to Rs 442.5 crore during the 9 months ended December 2021 (9M FY22). Net profit rose 72.7% YoY to Rs 82.9 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 126 crore, up 64% YoY.

Risk Factors

  • Aether Industries faces various risks associated with operations involving the manufacture, usage, and storage of hazardous substances.
  • The company derives ~73% of its total revenue from top 20 customers (as of Dec 31, 2021). Its operations will be adversely affected if these customers choose not to source their requirements from AIL or if they terminate long-term contracts.
  • Non-compliance with safety, health, and environmental laws will severely harm AIL’s business.
  • The company does not have long-term agreements with suppliers of raw materials. A surge in the cost of raw materials or any shortfall in supply could adversely impact its overall operations.
  • All of AIL’s manufacturing facilities are located in Gujarat, exposing them to regulatory or geography-specific risks.

IPO Details in a Nutshell

The book-running lead managers to the public issue are HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Capital. AIL filed the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) for its IPO on May 16. You can read it here. Out of the total offer, 50% is reserved for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs), 15% for Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs), and 35% for retail investors.

Ahead of the IPO, AIL raised Rs 240 crore from anchor investors.

Conclusion

The chemical industry is one of the most vital and fastest-growing industries in our country. Numerous companies thrive in this sector, which makes it highly competitive. They have flourished mainly due to the surge in demand from the agricultural, pharmaceutical, material science, and paint industries. As per a report from India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the specialty chemicals sector is expected to grow at an annual growth rate of 12.4% to $64 billion within the next three years. The strong R&D capabilities and differentiated portfolio of products will help Aether Industries effectively compete in this sector.

AIL will be competing with leading players like Clean Science & Technology Ltd, Navin Fluorine International, Vinati Organics, PI Industries, and Fine Organics Ltd once it gets listed. You can read our in-depth analysis of India’s chemical industry here.

AIL’s IPO shares are trading at a premium of Rs 4 in the grey market. Before applying to this IPO, we will wait to see if the portion reserved for institutional investors gets oversubscribed. Do consider the risks associated with the company and come to your own conclusion.

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