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Tata Chemicals Posts 3-fold Jump in Q2 Net Profit – Top Indian Market Updates

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Tata Chemicals Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 3-fold YoY to ₹628 crore

Tata Chemicals Ltd reported a nearly three-fold year-on-year (YoY) jump in consolidated net profit to ₹628 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its total income rose 39.62% YoY to ₹4,299 crore during the same period. Expenses stood at ₹3,623 crore in Q2, up 29.16% YoY.

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India’s textiles sector eyeing $100-billion exports in 5-6 years: Piyush Goyal

India’s textiles sector aims to hit $100 billion in exports in 5-6 years, said Union minister Piyush Goyal. This would take the industry’s combined domestic and international economic value to $250 billion. Outbound shipments from India’s textiles segment stood at around $42 billion in 2021-22.

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V-Guard Q2 Results: Net profit falls 26% YoY to ₹43.6 crore

V-Guard Industries Ltd reported a 26.5% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to ₹43.66 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 8.67% YoY to ₹986.14 crore during the same period. The company’s total expenses stood at ₹93,026 crore in Q2, up 12.51% YoY. V-Guard’s revenue from the electronics segment rose 8.7% YoY to ₹227.36 crore.

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Alembic Pharma gets USFDA approval for Paclitaxel injection

Alembic Pharmaceuticals has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its generic version of Paclitaxel injection. The drug is indicated as subsequent therapy for the treatment of advanced carcinoma (cancer) of the ovary. It is also used in the treatment of breast cancer. As per IQVIA data, Paclitaxel injection had an estimated market size of ~₹215 crore for the 12 months ended June 30, 2022.

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Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Q2 Results: Net profit rises 37% YoY to ₹262 crore

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reported a 37% YoY increase in net profit to ₹262 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its total income grew 3.6% YoY to ₹1,141 crore during the same period. The gross non-performing assets ratio (GNPA) improved to 1.7% in Q2 FY23, compared to 3.31% in Q2 FY22.

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Kinetic Green partners with IndusInd Bank for financing scheme for EVs

Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions has partnered with IndusInd Bank to offer easy and affordable financing for customers for their range of electric two-wheelers at dealerships across India. Under the scheme, customers will get up to 100% loan to value (LTV) at lucrative interest rates for flexible tenures. The loan deal will enable financing options for both salaried and self-employed customers. 

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IIFL Finance Q2 Results: Net profit rises 36% YoY to ₹397 crore

IIFL Finance reported a 36% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹397 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its total income rose 19.7% YoY to ₹2,051.44 crore during the same period. The company’s assets under management stood at ₹55,302 crore in Q2. The gross non-performing assets ratio (GNPA) improved to 2.4% in Q2 FY23, compared to 2.6% in Q1 FY23.

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JSW Steel’s US unit raises $182 million debt to upgrade Texas plant

JSW Steel’s US unit has raised $182 million (~₹1,497 crore) in long-term debt from Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo and Banco BPM to upgrade its plate mill in Baytown, Texas. Three Italian firms will supply about $100 million worth of equipment like cutting line, rolling mill, grinding machine, and water treatment system for upgrading the facility. Of the total financing, $70 million is covered under a guarantee provided by the Italian government to promote exports.

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BEL Q2 Results: Net profit flat at ₹611 crore

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) reported a net profit of ₹611 crore in Q1 FY23, compared to a profit of ₹612.6 crore in Q2 FY22. Its revenue from operations rose 7.6% YoY to ₹3,896.2 crore during the same period. Total expenses stood at ₹3,195.98 crore in Q2, up 10.26% YoY. As of Oct 1, 2022, BEL’s total order book stood at ₹52,795 crore.

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IHCL installs 224 EV charging stations at 92 properties

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) has installed over 224 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at 92 of its properties across India in collaboration with Tata Power. These charging points are present across various Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta, Ginger, and ama Stays & Trails properties.

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LTTS Posts 22% YoY Rise in Net Profit in Q2 – Top Indian Market Updates

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LTTS Q2 Results: Net profit rises 22% YoY to ₹282 crore

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) reported a 22.7% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹282.4 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 24% YoY to ₹1,995 crore during the same period. LTTS secured a ₹60 million-plus deal in the second quarter. The IT company’s board has declared an interim dividend of ₹15 per share.

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Jio adds 32.8 lakh subscribers in August, Vi lost 19.6 lakh

Reliance Jio added 32.8 lakh wireless subscribers in August 2022, taking its user base to 41.92 crore. Bharti Airtel gained 3.26 lakh subscribers, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) lost 19.6 lakh subscribers in August. The data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) shows that Bharti Airtel’s wireless customer base stood at 36.38 crore in August and Vi’s user base fell to 25.31 crore.

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Polycab Q2 Results: Net profit rises 37% YoY to ₹270 crore

Polycab Ltd reported a 37% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹268 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 10.8% YoY to ₹3,332.3 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹426.8 crore in Q2, up 45.81% YoY. Revenue from the company’s wires and cables business grew 13% YoY to ₹2,925.9 crore.

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Apollo Hospitals partners with Bombay Hospital to boost liver transplants in Mumbai

Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Bombay Hospital to boost liver transplants in Mumbai and Western India. The collaboration with Bombay Hospital will increase access to Apollo’s advanced liver transplant program for patients across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

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Tata Communications Q2 Results: Net profit rises 25% YoY to ₹532 crore

Tata Communications Ltd reported a 25.13% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹532.29 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 6.15% YoY (or 2.8% QoQ) to ₹4,430.74 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹1,130 crore in Q2, up 1.5% YoY (or 5% QoQ). The company’s data business revenues grew 11.2% YoY to ₹3,493 crore.

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Suzlon secures order to supply wind turbines to Adani Green Energy

Suzlon Energy Ltd has secured an order to supply 23 wind turbines totalling 48.3 megawatts (MW) from Adani Green Energy Ltd. The company will install 23 units of their wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 2.1 MW each. The project is located in Mandvi, Gujarat, and is expected to be commissioned in 2023.

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GAIL wins bid for debt-laden JBF Petrochemicals

GAIL (India) Ltd emerged as the successful bidder to acquire debt-laden JBF Petrochemicals. The state-owned company’s resolution plan received a 100% vote from the committee of creditors of JBF. GAIL was among a host of major companies like ONGC, Reliance Industries, Indian Oil, and others that showed interest in JBF Petrochemicals, which has defaulted against a bank loan of nearly ₹5,000 crore. 

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TV18 Broadcast Q2 Results: Net profit falls 95% YoY to ₹10.28 crore

TV18 Broadcast Ltd reported a 95.55% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to ₹10.28 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 12.65% YoY to ₹1,473.43 crore during the same period. The media company’s total expenses stood at ₹1,485.95 crore, up 34.59% YoY.

Its parent company, Network18 Media & Investments Ltd, reported a consolidated net loss of ₹28.84 crore in Q2 FY23. It had posted a net profit of ₹199.27 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q2 FY22). Revenue from operations rose 11.65% YoY to ₹1,548.89 crore in Q2 FY23.

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USFDA issues four observations to Alembic Pharma’s Panelav plant

Alembic Pharmaceuticals has received a Form 483 with four procedural observations for an inspection conducted by the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) at its Panelav formulation facility. USFDA inspected the company’s oncology injectable formulation facility at Panelav from October 4-14. None of the observations are related to data integrity, and the pharma company’s management believes that they are addressable. 

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HDFC Posts 22% YoY Rise in Net Profit in Q1 – Top Indian Market Updates

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HDFC Q1 Results: Net profit rises 22% YoY to Rs 3,669 crore

Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) reported a 22% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 3,669 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its net interest income (NII) rose 7.8% YoY to Rs 4,447 crore during the same period. HDFC’s assets under management (AUM) stood at Rs 6,71,364 crore in Q1, up 17% YoY. Individual loan disbursements also jumped 66% YoY.

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Reliance, Ola, and Rajesh Exports sign agreement under PLI scheme for battery manufacturing

Reliance New Energy Ltd, Ola Electric Mobility, and Rajesh Exports have signed the Program Agreement under Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage. These companies will receive incentives under the government’s Rs 18,100 crore program. The PLI scheme has been customised to favour companies interested in electric mobility and renewable energy.

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Ashok Leyland Q1 Results: Net profit at Rs 96 crore

Ashok Leyland Ltd reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 96 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). The commercial vehicle maker had posted a net loss of Rs 324 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q1 FY22). Its revenue from operations jumped 107% YoY to Rs 8,470 crore in Q1 FY23. Its domestic light commercial vehicle (LCV) volumes stood at 14,384 units, up 66% YoY.

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Alembic Pharma’s arm gets USFDA approval to market skin treatment drug

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd’s subsidiary, Aleor Dermaceuticals, has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Diclofenac Sodium topical gel. The product is indicated for the topical treatment of actinic keratoses (scaly spots or patches on the top layer of skin). As per IQVIA data, the topical gel had an estimated market size of $10 million (~Rs 79.4 crore) for the 12 months ended March 2022.

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Cipla Q1 Results: Net profit falls 4% YoY to Rs 686 crore

Cipla Limited reported a 3.96% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 686.4 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations fell 2% YoY to Rs 5,375 crore during the same period. The pharma company’s India revenue (trade generics, prescription business, and consumer health segments) fell 8.4% YoY to Rs 2,483 crore. 

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Yes Bank to raise Rs 8,898 crore from Carlyle, Advent

Yes Bank’s board has approved a proposal to sell 10% of its stake to global private equity investors Carlyle Group and Advent International for Rs 8,898 crore. The lender will issue up to 369 crore equity shares to both investors at Rs 13.78 per share. It will also issue 256 crore share warrants at Rs 14.82 per warrant to funds affiliated with Carlyle and Advent. The fundraise will further boost Yes Bank’s capital adequacy and aid its medium to long-term sustainable growth objectives

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IOCL Q1 Results: Net loss at Rs 1,992 crore

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd reported a net loss of Rs 1,992.53 crore for the quarter ended March (Q1 FY23). It had posted a net profit of Rs 6,021.88 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q1 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 62.47% YoY to Rs 2,51,933 crore in Q1 FY23. The average gross refining margin (GRM) stood at $31.81 per barrel in Q1 FY23, compared to $6.58 per barrel in Q1 FY22.

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DLF Q1 Results: Net profit rises 39% YoY to Rs 470 crore

DLF Limited reported a 39% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 469.56 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its total income rose 22% YoY to Rs 1,516.28 crore during the same period. The realty major’s sales bookings jumped two-fold to Rs 2,040 crore in Q1. DLF has so far developed more than 153 real estate projects comprising over 330 million square feet of area.

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Delhi govt plans 1,000 new charging points, 100 battery swapping stations

The Delhi government announced plans to ramp up infrastructure to support more electric vehicles (EV) in the capital. As part of the plan, about 1,000 new charging points for EVs and 103 battery swapping stations will be set up by Delhi Transco Ltd (DTL) in the next few weeks. The first set of charging stations are expected to be inaugurated next month.

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NTPC Q1 Results: Net profit rises 15% YoY to Rs 3,978 crore

NTPC Limited reported a 15.5% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,977.7 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 44.46% YoY to Rs 43,177.14 crore during the same period. NTPC’s board has approved the issuance of debentures up to Rs 12,000 crore through private placement in the domestic market.

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India’s Industrial Output Grows 7.1% in April – Top Indian Market Updates

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India’s industrial output grows 7.1% in April

India’s index of industrial production (IIP) grew 7.1% YoY to 135.1 in April 2022, compared to a growth of 1.9% in March. The mining sector rose by 7.8% year-on-year (YoY) to 116.0 in April, the manufacturing sector witnessed a growth of 6.3% to 132.5, and the electricity sector climbed 11.8% to 194.5. 

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Actis acquires road assets of Welspun Enterprises for Rs 6,000 crore

UK-based global investor Actis has acquired a portfolio of six operating highway toll road projects from Welspun Enterprises Ltd for an enterprise value of $775 million (~Rs 6,000 crore). The projects are located strategically across India, including in the most prominent North-South highway corridor. The portfolio benefits from a stable mix of annuity and toll cash flows.

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Alembic Pharma gets USFDA approval for cancer treatment drug

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Dasatinib tablets. The drug is used to treat certain types of leukemia (cancer of the blood cells). As per IQVIA data, Dasatinib tablets had an estimated market size of $1,465 million for the twelve months ended December 2021.

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Coal India to import 6 MT more coal to meet power demand

Coal India Ltd has issued two tenders to import 6 million tonnes (MT) of coal in the next 12 months to meet surging power demand in India. This follows another tender issued on Thursday to import 2.42 MT of the dry fuel for delivery in July-September. These two medium-term import tenders of 3 MT each of coal have the option of increasing the bid quantity by 100% to 12 MT.

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Strides Pharma gets USFDA nod for Ibuprofen suspension

Strides Pharma Science Ltd has received approval from the USFDA to market Ibuprofen OTC Oral Suspension in the US markets. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used as a painkiller in conditions like headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis. The product will be manufactured at the pharma company’s facility in Bengaluru.

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Bajaj Auto’s arm inaugurates new EV manufacturing plant in Pune

Bajaj Auto’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Chetak Technology Ltd. (CTL), inaugurated its new EV manufacturing plant at Akurdi, Pune. CTL and its vendor partners will invest ~Rs 750 crores in this new facility. Its production capacity will be swiftly increased to manufacture 5 lakh electric two-wheelers per year.

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India’s peak power demand all-time high of 210,793 MW

India’s electricity demand touched a record high of 210,793 megawatts (MW) on Thursday as several regions in the north faced severe heatwave conditions. The highest demand until last year was 200,570MW, recorded on July 7, 2021. This year, the government is projecting peak electricity demand to go up to 215,000 MW once monsoon sets in large parts.

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Total passenger vehicle sales rise 185% YoY in May: SIAM

According to newly released data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), total passenger vehicle (PVs) sales in May 2022 rose 185% YoY to 2,51,052 units. Three-wheeler sales jumped multifold to 28,542 units in May 2022, compared to 1,262 units in May 2021. Two-wheeler sales rose over 253% YoY to 12,53,187 units.

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Indian crude oil basket hits 10-year high

The basket of crude oil that India buys has hit a 10-year high of $121 per barrel, but retail selling prices of petrol and diesel continue to remain unchanged. The Indian basket on June 9 touched $121.28, matching levels seen in February/March 2012. International oil prices held near a 13-week high on Thursday, supported by robust demand from key buyers like the US.

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ZEEL Gets Global Rights to Air UAE T20 League – Top Indian Market News

ZEEL secures global rights to air UAE T20 League

UAE’s T20 League has signed a long-term global media rights contract with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) to air the tournament exclusively on ZEEL’s channels and OTT platform (ZEE5) across the world.  The league comprises six teams competing in a 34-match competition. The matches will air across ZEEL’s 10 linear channels in the HSM (Hindi Speaking Markets), South & East regions in English, Hindi, and Tamil languages. 

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Grasim Industries Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 122% YoY to Rs 1,068 crore

Grasim Industries Ltd reported a 122.4% YoY jump in net profit to Rs 1,068.03 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 45.1% YoY to Rs 6,376.39 crore during the same period. The company’s board has declared a dividend of Rs 5 per share and a special dividend of Rs 5 per share.

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ABFRL to raise Rs 2,195 crore via preferential issue

Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd’s (ABFRL) board has approved a proposal to raise up to Rs 2,195 crore via preferential issue of shares and warrants to an affiliate of GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund. After completing this transaction, GIC will own a ~7.5% equity stake in ABFRL. ABFRL plans to use the proceeds from the issue to accelerate its growth engine built around the strength of its current business.

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BLS International signs contract to process German visas in North America & Mexico

BLS International Ltd has signed a 7-year contract to process short-term and long-term visas for Germany in North America and Mexico. The company will start operations with two centres in Mexico and eight centres in North America. It will provide visa outsourcing services and several value-added services like photocopy, translation, courier, and insurance for the convenience of applicants.

Bank of India Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 142% YoY to Rs 606 crore

Bank of India reported a 142% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 606 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its net interest income (NII) rose 36% YoY to Rs 3,986 crore during the same period. The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio improved to Rs 9.98% in Q4 FY22, compared to 13.77% in Q4 FY21. The bank’s board has approved a dividend of Rs 2 per share.

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Alembic Pharma gets USFDA approval for Pirfenidone tablets

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for Pirfenidone tablets. The drug is used to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (a lung disease). According to IQVIA data, Pirfenidone tablets had an estimated market size of $548 million (~Rs 4,250 crore) for the 12 months ended December 2021. 

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NBCC secures contract worth Rs 313 crore from PSCDL

NBCC (India) Ltd has received a work order worth Rs 313.80 crore from Puducherry Smart City Development Ltd (PSCDL). The project consists of planning, designing, and executing various infrastructure development works in Puducherry. NBCC (India) is a Government of India (GoI) Navratna Enterprise. 

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IRCTC takes down insurers’ services for data privacy issues

Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has temporarily taken down the services of Bajaj Allianz and Liberty General Insurance from its platform after noticing a vulnerability on the insurers’ websites that put the personal data of passengers at risk. IRCTC has a monopoly over train ticket booking in India. The insurance companies provide travel insurance to passengers that book their train and flight tickets through IRCTC.

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Ipca Labs Q4 Results: Net profit falls 19% YoY to Rs 130 crore

Ipca Laboratories Ltd reported a 19% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 130.23 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its total income rose 15% YoY to Rs 1,303.64 crore during the same period. The Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) business registered total revenue of Rs 257.84 crore, down 1% YoY.

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Passenger Vehicle Dispatches Dip 4% in April – Top Indian Market News

Passenger vehicle dispatches dip 4% in April: SIAM

Passenger vehicle (PV) dispatches from factories to dealers in the domestic market fell 4% YoY to 2,51,581 units in April. Two-wheeler sales increased by 15% YoY to 11.48 lakh units in April. Automakers are working hard to manage the supplier ecosystem with agility as supply-side challenges continue. The data was released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

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Dr. Reddy’s Labs to commercialise Tegoprazan in India

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. has entered into an exclusive partnership with South Korea-based HK inno.N Corporation for the supply and commercialisation of its patented novel molecule Tegoprazan. The drug is used to treat gastrointestinal diseases. Under this partnership, Dr. Reddy’s Labs will be responsible for local clinical development, registration, marketing, and sales of Tegoprazan in licensed territories.

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Relaxo Footwear Q4 Results: Net profit falls 38% YoY to Rs 63 crore

Relaxo Footwear Ltd reported a 38.41% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 62.93 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Net profit fell 10.2% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations fell 7% YoY to Rs 698 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 111 crore in Q4, down 32% YoY. Relaxo Footwear’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 2.5 per share.

LTI launches Innovation Studio for SAP Business Tech Platform

Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI) has launched its LTI Innovation Studio for SAP (System Applications & Products in Data Processing) Business Technology Platform. It helps global organizations accelerate their transformation journeys. The platform supports businesses in realizing the vision of an intelligent enterprise and enables them to amplify value from their digital core investments.

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Orient Cement Q4 Results: Net profit falls 26% YoY to Rs 73 crore

Orient Cement Ltd reported a 26.67% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 73.23 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Net profit rose 67.7% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations fell 3.34% YoY to Rs 803.86 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 153 crore in Q4, down 24% YoY. The cement manufacturer’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 1.75 per share.

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Alembic Pharma gets final USFDA approval for Arformoterol Tartrate inhalation solution

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its generic version of Arformoterol Tartrate inhalation solution. The drug is indicated for long-term treatment of bronchoconstriction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. As per IQVIA data, the inhalation solution had an estimated market size of $251 million for the 12 months ended December 2021.

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Balaji Amines Q4 Results: Net profit rises 28% YoY to Rs 108 crore

Balaji Amines Ltd reported a 28.67% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 108.72 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Net profit rose 21.4% when compared to the previous quarter. Its total income rose 87% YoY (or 38% QoQ) to Rs 781.15 crore during the same period. The chemical manufacturer’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 6 per share.

Texmaco Rail secures order worth Rs 6,450 crore

Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd received an order worth Rs 6,450 crore from the Indian Railways. The order entails the delivery of 20,067 wagons to be executed over a period of 39 months. Texmaco Rail is a multi-discipline, multi-unit engineering and infrastructure company based in Kolkata.

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Kalyan Jewellers Q4 Results: Net profit falls 2.55% YoY to Rs 72 crore

Kalyan Jewellers Ltd reported a 2.55% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 72.29 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Net profit fell 46.2% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations fell 6.53% YoY to Rs 2,857.06 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 218 crore, down 4.39% YoY. The company’s e-commerce division Candere reported revenue of Rs 39 crore in Q4, registering a growth of 77% YoY.

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BSE Q4 Results: Net profit jumps two-fold to Rs 71.5 crore

BSE Limited reported a two-fold YoY jump in net profit to Rs 71.52 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). The exchange’s revenue from operations rose 34.4% YoY to Rs 204.59 crore during the same period. The company posted a 73% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 244.93 crore for FY 2021-22. Revenue stood at Rs 743.14 crore in FY22, up 48% YoY. BSE’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 13.5 per share. 

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OMCs sign purchase agreement for upcoming dedicated ethanol plants

Leading oil marketing companies (OMCs), including Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Indian Oil Corp Ltd, and Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd, have entered into a long-term purchase agreement (LTPA) for upcoming dedicated ethanol plants across India. Ethanol produced by these plants will be sold to OMCs for blending with petrol as per the Centre’s Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) program.

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RBI Hikes Key Lending Rate to 4.4% – Top Indian Market News

RBI hikes key lending rate to 4.4%

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised its key lending rate (repo rate) by 40 basis points (bps) to 4.40% with immediate effect. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the decision was taken in view of rising inflation, geopolitical tensions, and high crude oil prices, which have impacted the Indian economy.

Repo rate is the interest rate at which a central bank lends money to all the other banks in the country. A hike in repo rates makes bank loans costlier, leading to lower circulation of money in the economy.

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Q4 Results: Net profit rises 65% YoY to Rs 2,767 crore 

Kotak Mahindra Bank reported a 65% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 2,767 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its net interest income rose 18% YoY to Rs 4,521 crore during the same period. The gross non-performing assets ratio stood at 2.34% in Q4 FY22, compared to 2.71% in Q3 FY22. The bank’s board has declared a dividend of Rs 1.10 per share.

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UPL acquires new naturally-derived fungicide

UPL Limited has acquired OptiCHOS, a naturally-derived fungicide, for its natural plant protection (NPP) business unit. The NPP portfolio houses natural and biologically derived agricultural inputs and technologies. UPL will identify potential markets for OptiCHOS and launch registration & approval processes to make the product available to farmers.

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Tata Consumer Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 303% YoY to Rs 217 crore

Tata Consumer Products Ltd reported a 303.6% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 217 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Net profit fell 17.92% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations grew 4.54% YoY to Rs 3,175.41 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 444 crore in Q4, up 47% YoY. The FMCG major’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 6.05 per share.

Tata Power Renewables commissions 120 MW solar project in Gujarat

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has commissioned a 120 MW solar project in Masenka, Gujarat. TPREL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power. The project will produce 3.05 lakh MWh annually for Gujarat Government (GUVNL) and reduce up to 1.03 lakh tonnes of carbon dioxide annually.

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Havells India Q4 Results: Net profit rises 16% YoY to Rs 352 crore

Havells India Ltd reported a 16% YoY (or 15.20% QoQ) increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 352.48 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations grew 33% YoY (or 22% QoQ) to Rs 4,426 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 519 crore in Q4, up 2% YoY. Havells India’s board has declared a dividend of Rs 4.5 per share.

Alembic Pharma arm gets final USFDA approval for generic fever blisters drug

Aleor Dermaceuticals, a subsidiary of Alembic Pharmaceuticals, has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its generic Docosanol cream. The drug is used for the treatment of cold sore/fever blisters on the face or lips. According to IQVIA data, Docosanol cream had an estimated market size of $60 million for the 12 months ended December 2021.

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Adani Green Energy Q4 Results: Net profit rises 16% YoY to Rs 121 crore

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) reported a 16% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 121 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its total income rose 46.6% YoY to Rs 1,587 crore during the same period. AGEL, the world’s largest solar power developer, aims to build 45 gigawatts (GW) of renewable capacity by 2030.

LIC IPO subscribed 67% on first day of bidding 

The Rs 21,008.48 crore initial public offering (IPO) of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) was subscribed 0.67 times (or 67%) on the first day of bidding. Retail investors have subscribed 0.6 times against their reserved portion. Non Institutional investors (NIIs) and Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) have subscribed 0.27 times and 0.33 times, respectively, against their reserved portions. LIC policyholders have subscribed 1.99 times the portion reserved for them.

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ABB India Q1 Results: Net profit jumps 164% YoY to Rs 373 crore

ABB India Ltd reported a 163.9% YoY jump in net profit to Rs 373 crore for the quarter ended March (Q1 CY22). The company follows the January-December financial year cycle. Its net profit rose 98.2% when compared to the previous quarter. The company’s total income grew 19.16% YoY to Rs 2,005.62 crore during the same period. ABB India develops, sells products and system solutions to industries, channel partners, and original equipment manufacturers in India.

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Tata Elxsi’s Net Profit Rises 39% YoY in Q4 – Top Indian Market News

Tata Elxsi Q4 Results: Net profit rises 39% YoY to Rs 160 crore

Tata Elxsi Ltd reported a 39.95% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 160 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 31.51% YoY (or 7.3% QoQ) to Rs 681.7 crore during the same period. Tata Elxsi posted a 35% YoY increase in revenue to Rs 2,470.8 crore for FY 2021-22. Net profit stood at Rs 549.7 crore in FY22, up 49.3% YoY. The company’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 42.5 per share.

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Future Group proposes to transfer 45% of its debt to Reliance: Report

Future Group has proposed to transfer 45% of its debt to the books of Reliance Industries Ltd on the sale of assets. However, lenders have not received any assurance from the hypermarket operator on whether the offer is endorsed by RIL. Against outstanding loans of Rs 28,921 crore owed by the 19 companies involved in the deal as of January 31, 2022, Future Group has proposed a transfer of Rs 12,612 crore owed to lenders and domestic & offshore bondholders to RIL.

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Alembic Pharma gets tentative approval for Ivabradine tablets

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd has received tentative approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for Ivabradine tablets. The drug is indicated to reduce the risk of worsening heart failure in adult patients with stable, symptomatic chronic heart disease with left ventricular ejection fraction. According to IQVIA data, Ivabradine tablets had an estimated market size of $102 million for the 12 months ended December 2021.

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PSP Projects secured orders worth Rs 940 crore in FY22

PSP Projects Ltd received orders worth Rs 938.76 crore (including orders worth Rs 503.56 crore for the construction of a sports complex at Ahmedabad) in FY22. The total work orders at the end of FY 2021-22 stood at Rs 1,802.23 crore. The company has also secured orders worth Rs 327.4 crore in the current financial year (FY23).

ITC to commence 20th manufacturing facility in West Bengal

ITC Limited will set up a new state-of-the-art personal care manufacturing unit in Howrah, West Bengal. It will be ITC’s 20th facility in the state. The company is also in the process of commissioning a green building in the Rajarhat area. It will house the FMCG firm’s information technology arm ITC Infotech. Over the last few years, ITC has invested nearly Rs 4,500 crore in West Bengal.

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Cement demand expected to grow 7-8% in FY23

As per an ICRA report, cement demand in India is expected to grow by 7-8% to ~382 million metric tonnes in the current financial year (FY23). This will be aided by strong demand from rural housing and infrastructure sectors. The recent budgetary allocation of over Rs 9.2 lakh crore towards agriculture, affordable housing, and capital expenditure could boost cement demand.

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Mastek Q4 Results: Net profit rises 16.5% YoY to Rs 88.2 crore

Mastek Limited reported a 16.5% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 88.2 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Net profit grew 5.7% compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 20.3% YoY (or 5.4% QoQ) to Rs 581.5 crore during the same period. Mastek secured contracts worth more than $65 million in Q4 FY22. The IT company’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 12 per share.

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Ajanta Soya’s board approves 5:1 stock split

The Board of Directors of edible oils manufacturer Ajanta Soya Ltd has approved a stock split in the ratio of 5:1. For every one share held, investors will receive five shares after the split takes place. The record date for the purpose of the stock split will be intimated in due course. A stock split happens when a company increases the number of its shares to boost the stock’s liquidity. 

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Nykaa partners with Aveda to launch premium salon chain

Nykaa has partnered with haircare brand Aveda to launch a premium salon chain across India. The first Aveda X Nykaa salon will be launched in Bengaluru on Thursday, followed by Delhi and Mumbai. The stores will house spa rooms, manicure/pedicure stations, and hair & makeup stations. The salons will offer Nykaa’s best-selling products and Aveda’s haircare range.

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Domestic air passenger traffic rises 6.1% YoY in Q4

Domestic air passenger traffic in the January-March period (Q4 FY22) stood at 248 lakh, recording a 6.1% YoY growth. In March alone, domestic airlines carried 106.96 lakh passengers, a 36.7% YoY increase compared to Feb. IndiGo continued to maintain its leadership position in March with a market share of 54.8%. The data was released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

HDFC to sell 10% stake in HDFC Capital to ADIA

HDFC Ltd will sell a 10% stake in private equity arm HDFC Capital Advisors Ltd. to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) for ~Rs 184 crore. ADIA is also the primary investor in the alternative investment funds managed by $3-billion HDFC Capital.

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CPI Inflation Rises to 17-Month High of 6.95% – Top Indian Market News

CPI inflation rises to 17-month high of 6.95%

Retail inflation in India soared to the highest level since October 2020, led by a rise in the prices of food items. Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation stood at 6.95% in March 2022, compared to 6.07% in February. Inflation in food items and beverages rose 7.47% in March, compared to 5.93% in Feb. Fuel and light inflation stood at 7.52% last month, compared to 8.7% in February. Inflation in personal care items saw the sharpest monthly rise of 1.7% in March.

India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose 1.7% YoY in February. The index fell 4.7% on a month-on-month basis. 

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Tata Motors Group global wholesales rise 2% YoY in Q4

Tata Motors Group reported a 2% YoY increase in global wholesales (including Jaguar Land Rover) at 3,34,884 units in Q4 FY22. Global wholesales of its commercial vehicles and Tata Daewoo range stood at 1.22 lakh units, registering a growth of 12% YoY. However, passenger vehicle global wholesales declined by 4% YoY to 2.12 lakh units in Q4.

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Adani Green’s total operational capacity rises 56% in Q4

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) reported a 56% YoY increase in its total operational capacity to 5,410 megawatts (MW) in Q4 FY22. The sale of energy rose 84% YoY to 29.71 crore units during the same period. AGEL also entered the list of top 10 valued firms as its market capitalisation zoomed over Rs 4.3 lakh crore.

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Shriram City aims to grow gold loan book to Rs 20,000 crore over next 5 years

Shriram City Union Finance Ltd is targeting to grow its gold loan book to Rs 15,000-20,000 crore over the next five years. As of December 31, 2021, the non-banking finance company’s (NBFC) gold loan book stood at Rs 4,110 crore. Shriram City announced the launch of its gold loan product across 70 branches in Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and New Delhi.

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Alembic Pharma’s subsidiary gets final approval for Lidocaine cream

Aleor Dermaceuticals has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for lidocaine and prilocaine cream. The product is indicated as a topical anesthetic for use on normal intact skin for local analgesia and genital mucous membranes for superficial minor surgery. As per IQVIA data, lidocaine and prilocaine cream had an estimated market size of $29 million for the 12 months ended December 2021. Aleor Dermaceuticals is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

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Mahindra Lifespace commits to develop only net-zero buildings from 2030

Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd has pledged to develop only net-zero buildings from 2030 onwards. It is part of the company’s commitment to Mahindra Group’s 2040 carbon neutrality goals. As part of this initiative, the developer has launched India’s first net-zero energy project spread over 7.74 acres in Bangalore. The company will invest around Rs 500 crore to develop the project, with estimated revenue of Rs 600-650 crore.

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Coal India capex up 12% to record Rs 14,834 crore in FY22

Coal India Ltd (CIL) scaled up its capital expenditure (capex) to Rs 14,834 crore in FY22, 101% of the set target and the highest spend so far. The capex increase in FY22 was 12% higher than Rs 13,284 crore in FY21. Most of the capex was utilised for procurement of heavy earth-moving machinery (HEMM), setting up silos, and creating rail infrastructure for coal transportation. Land and HEMM combined accounted for 40% of the total capex at Rs 5,867 crore.

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Aditya Birla Capital’s overall lending book grows 10% YoY in Q4

Aditya Birla Capital Ltd’s overall lending book grew 10% YoY to approx. Rs 66,900 crore as of March 31, 2022 (Q4 FY22). In the NBFC segment, gross loan disbursement stood at Rs 9,500 crore in Q4, an increase of 45% YoY (or 43% QoQ). In the housing finance segment, rebound in gross disbursal stood at ~Rs 1,310 crore, a growth of 16% YoY. The total gross written premium of the life & health insurance segment surged 24% YoY to over Rs 13,700 crore in FY22.

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G M Breweries Q4 Results: Net profit falls 11.6% YoY to Rs 40 crore

G M Breweries Ltd reported an 11.6% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 40.08 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 11.15% YoY to Rs 141.94 crore during the same period. Meanwhile, net profit for the financial year 2021-22 (FY22) increased by 16.57% YoY to Rs 83.36 crore. Revenue grew 34.8% YoY to Rs 458.47 crore in FY22.

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BPCL to explore green energy possibilities in Odisha

The Odisha government has signed an agreement with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) for exploring green energy possibilities. BPCL aims to study the feasibility of setting up hydrogen production plants for domestic use and export. The company targets to set up a renewable energy production capacity of 10 gigawatts, with a mix of solar, wind, small hydro, and biomass by 2040.

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Govt to Sell 1.5% Stake in ONGC to Raise Rs 3,000 crore – Top Indian Market News

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Govt to sell up to 1.5% stake in ONGC to raise Rs 3,000 crore

The Indian govt will sell up to 1.5% stake in Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) to raise Rs 3,000 crore. The offer for sale (OFS) by the government will be open on March 30 and 31. The floor price for the OFS has been set at Rs 159 per share. This price is at a 7% discount to the Rs 171.05 stock closing price of ONGC on the BSE today. The Central government currently holds a 60.41% stake in the country’s largest oil and gas producer.

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HDFC Bank to infuse Rs 3 crore to acquire stake in IDRCL

HDFC Bank has signed an agreement to invest Rs 3 crore in the first tranche to acquire a stake in India Debt Resolution Company Ltd (IDRCL). Incorporated on September 3, 2021, IDRCL operates as a debt management company. The private sector lender will infuse Rs 7.50 crore in various tranches to acquire up to 15% equity holding in IDRCL.

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Bharti Airtel completes acquisition of 4.7% stake in Indus Towers

Bharti Airtel and its subsidiary Nettle Infrastructure Investments Ltd have acquired 12.71 crore equity shares (or 4.7% stake) in Indus Towers from Vodafone Group. The consideration paid for the acquisition is ~Rs 2,388 crore. The proceeds from the sale will be infused into Vodafone Idea Ltd for clearing its dues. Indus Towers (formerly Bharti Infratel) owns, deploys, and manages telecom towers and communication structures across India.

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IDBI Bank board approves rupee bond borrowing limit of Rs 8,000 crore for FY23

IDBI Bank’s board has approved the rupee bond borrowing limit of Rs 8,000 crore for the next financial year beginning April 1. It will comprise additional tier I (AT-1) bonds up to Rs 3,000 crore and senior/infrastructure bonds up to Rs 1,000 crore by way of private placement during FY23. 

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Fuel prices hiked for 7th time in 8 days

Fuel prices were increased again on Tuesday for the seventh time in the last eight days. In Delhi, petrol rates were hiked by 80 paise a litre to cross the Rs 100 mark and diesel by 70 paise a litre. Globally, oil prices dropped today as Ukraine and Russia headed for peace talks and on fears of a decline in fuel demand in China after the financial hub of Shanghai shut down to curb a surge in Covid-19 cases. 

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Engineers India wins consultancy services contract for green hydrogen plant

Bharat Oman Refineries Ltd (BORL) has selected Engineers India Ltd for providing consultancy services for an electrolyzer-based green hydrogen plant at Bina Refinery. It will be one of the largest green hydrogen plants in India, with a capacity of ~8.5 tonnes per day (TPD). State-owned Engineers India provides indigenous design and technology solutions primarily for hydrocarbon projects.

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Cyient launches Firmware Over-the-Air solution for connected devices

Cyient Ltd has announced a pre-built solution for managed Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) updates from its CyientflQ innovation platform. CyientflQ helps to correct technological disruptions and enables the development of new solutions in collaboration with partners. The FOTA solution is designed to further boost the development of intelligent and connected products for Cyient’s customers. 

Embassy REIT to enter into Rs 950 crore debt financing agreement with Golflinks Software Park

The Board of Directors of Embassy Office Parks Management Services has approved a debt financing agreement between Embassy Office Parks REIT and its investment entity, Golflinks Software Park (GLSP), for ~Rs 950 crore. Embassy REIT will subscribe to privately placed unlisted non-convertible debentures issued by GLSP (REIT Debt Financing). To learn more about REITs, click here.

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Alembic Pharma acquires 100% stake in Aleor Dermaceuticals from JV partner

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd has acquired the balance 40% stake in Aleor Dermaceuticals from its joint venture (JV) partner Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies. Through this acquisition, the pharma company aims to strengthen its skin-related manufacturing and marketing footprint. Aleor’s product offerings include creams, gels, ointments, shampoos, lotions, sprays, etc.

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PNC Infratech secures NHAI road project worth Rs 1,575 crore

PNC Infratech Ltd was declared the lowest (L-1) bidder for a project tendered by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The project includes the construction of a six-lane access controlled greenfield highway from the MIVKN Border (Badadat) to the Maradgi S Adnola section of NH-150C in Karnataka. The total bid cost of the project is Rs 1,575 crore.

In other news, the NHAI declared Ashoka Buildcon Ltd as the lowest bidder for a greenfield highway project worth Rs 1,079 crore.

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IT Dept raid at Hero MotoCorp reveals Rs 1,000 crore bogus expenses: Report 

As per reports, the Income Tax Department is analysing nearly Rs 1,000 crore in expenses that are suspected to be bogus in a probe at Hero MotoCorp. The department is going through digital data and various other documents as part of its investigation. Further, the IT dept is also probing the deal of a farmhouse on the outskirts of Delhi where cash worth Rs 100 crore was allegedly paid.

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WPI Inflation Rises to 13.11% in Feb – Top Indian Market News

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WPI inflation rises to 13.11% in February 

India’s wholesale price-based inflation accelerated to 13.11% year-on-year (YoY) in February, compared to 12.96% in January. Fuel and power inflation stood at 31.5% YoY in Feb, compared to 32.27% in Jan. Inflation in manufactured products rose 9.84% in Feb, as against 9.42% in the previous month. This signals that producers have begun passing part of their rising input costs to end-users. The food index moderated from a 24-month high of 9.55% in Jan to 8.47% in February.

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HAL signs pact with SASMOS to work together in aerospace domain

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SASMOS to work together on advanced electronics, electrical, and fibre optic interconnections in the aerospace domain. The MoU is intended to explore business cooperation, especially in north India. Naini Aerospace Ltd (NAeL), a subsidiary of HAL, was also a signatory to the MoU.

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DLF to invest Rs 550 crore to construct office building for StanChart GBS in Chennai

DLF Limited has announced an investment of Rs 550 crore to construct a one-million sq. ft. office building for Standard Chartered Global Business Services’ campus in Chennai. In October 2020, DLF had pre-leased 7.7 lakh square feet of office space to StanChart GBS. The campus will be completed by mid-2024. The 2.3 million sq. ft. currently under construction would be completed by the first quarter of 2023 (H1 FY23). 

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Hero Electric partners with L&T Finance for retail financing solutions

Hero Electric has partnered with L&T Finance to offer customers easy financing solutions for its entire product portfolio across its 750-plus dealership network. Customers can avail hassle-free quick loan approvals in under 3 minutes at attractive interest rates, ranging from 7.99% onwards. Hero Electric is expanding personalized funding options and facilitating easy purchase decisions.

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Kotak Mahindra Bank hit by highest number of bank frauds in Apr-Dec FY22

Kotak Mahindra Bank has been hit by the highest number of frauds at 642, involving Rs 1 lakh and above, in the April-December period of 2021-22. It was followed by ICICI Bank and IndusInd Bank at 518 and 377 bank frauds, respectively. In the case of State Bank of India (SBI), the number of frauds declined over the last three years. There were as many as 923 incidents in FY18, 931 in FY19, 673 in FY20, and 283 in FY21.

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Alembic Pharma gets USFDA approval for Macitentan tablets

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Macitentan tablets. The drug is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension to delay disease progression. As per IQVIA December 2021 data, Macitentan tablets had an estimated market size of $797 million.

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L&T Construction secures contracts under its water and effluent treatment business

Larsen & Toubro Construction has received significant contracts (in the range of ~Rs 1,000-2,500 crore) under its water and effluent treatment business. The Gujarat Water Infrastructure (GWIL) has placed an order for the design and construction of the Dhanki-Navda Bulk Pipeline project. The business has also been awarded a project from a prestigious client for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of water distribution networks and large meter connections in Dubai. 

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Power Mech Projects secures order worth Rs 2,120 crore

Power Mech Projects Ltd has secured orders worth Rs 2,120 crore under the Indian government’s Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) program. The company has won the orders under Phase-III projects in 2120 villages of Pratapgarh, Fatehpur, and Meerut districts in Uttar Pradesh. The Rs 3.6 lakh crore Jal Jeevan Mission aims to ensure tap water supply to all rural households by 2024.

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BHEL dispatches 42nd nuclear steam generator to NPCIL

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has dispatched its 42nd nuclear steam generator to Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL). The steam generator is to be installed at a 700 MWe unit at NPCIL’s Rajasthan Atomic Power Project. BHEL has been catering to India’s nuclear program since 1976. It has designed, manufactured, and supplied critical nuclear components like reactor headers and steam turbine generators.

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Vodafone Idea partners with Nazara Technologies to launch Vi Games

Vodafone Idea (Vi), in partnership with Nazara Technologies Ltd, has launched Vi Games on the Vi App. The telecom operator’s customers will get access to a wide range of gaming content on Vi Games, including popular game titles from various franchises in India. It will offer over 1,400 gaming titles across 10 popular genres. Vi Games will be available in three categories on the Vi App— Free Games, Gold Games, and Platinum Games. 

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RIL subsidiary to acquire assets of Lithium Werks for $61 million

Reliance New Energy Ltd (RNEL) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Lithium Werks BV for a total transaction value of $61 million (~Rs 466.5 crore). The assets include the entire patent portfolio of Lithium Werks, a manufacturing facility in China, and key business contracts. Lithium Werks is a leading provider of cobalt-free and high-performance Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries. 

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JSW Steel Output Grows 21% YoY in Feb – Top Indian Market News

JSW Steel output rises 21% YoY to 1.58 MT in Feb

JSW Steel Ltd registered a 21% year-on-year (YoY) increase in crude steel production to 1.58 million tonnes (MT) for February 2022. The JSW Group firm’s steel output stood at 1.31 MT in February 2021. The company’s production of flat-rolled products rose 25% to 1.15 MT.

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Norway wealth fund puts Adani Ports on watch list

Norway’s $1.3-trillion wealth fund has put Adani Ports under observation for possible exclusion from its investments due to the company’s involvement in building a port terminal in military-ruled Myanmar. The fund, which invests the state’s revenues from oil and gas production for future generations, follows an ethical mandate set by the country’s parliament.

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Ramkrishna Forgings partners with US-based axle manufacturer

Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd has announced a partnership with a leading American axle manufacturer for the light vehicle segment. The deal consists of manufacturing products to be used for rear-wheel axle applications over the next five years. The order win will give the company an estimated business of Rs 70 crore.

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RBI launches instant payment system “UPI 123PAY”

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has launched an instant payment system “UPI 123PAY” for feature phone users. The new Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will allow India’s 40 crore feature phone users to access the payment service in a more secure manner. The RBI chief also launched a 24×7 helpline for digital payments – DigiSaathi.

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NMDC hikes prices of iron ore lumps and fines by Rs 400 per tonne

NMDC Ltd has hiked the prices of lump ore and fines by Rs 400 per tonne each with immediate effect. This is the second upward price revision within the last two weeks. The iron ore miner has fixed the prices of lump ore at Rs 6,000 per tonne and that of fines at Rs 4,960 a tonne. NMDC has set an ambitious target of producing 100 MT of iron ore by 2030.

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Alembic Pharma gets final approval for anti fungal drug

Aleor Dermaceuticals Ltd (ADL) has received final approval from US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide ointment. The drug can be used to treat cutaneous candidiasis (a skin infection caused by Candida fungi). As per IQVIA December 2021 data, the ointment has an annual estimated market size of $4 million. ADL is a joint venture firm of Alembic Pharmaceuticals.

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Zydus gets DCGI nod for oral drug to treat anemia in CKD patients

Zydus Lifesciences has received approval for its new drug application (NDA) from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for OxemiaTM (Desidustat). It is a first-of-its-kind oral treatment in India for anemia associated with chronic kidney diseases (CKD). CKD is a serious progressive medical condition characterised by a gradual loss of kidney function.

ISGEC secures order for cement waste heat recovery boilers

ISGEC Heavy Engineering Ltd has received an order from Shree Cement for Cement Waste Heat Recovery Boilers for their 3.8 MTPA clinker capacity at its plant in Rajasthan. The scope of work includes designing, manufacturing, and supplying PH boilers in the pre-heater exhaust and AQC boilers in the cooler exhaust.

Adani-IOCL sign pact to augment crude volumes

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has signed an agreement with Indian Oil Corp Ltd (IOCL) to augment IOCL’s crude oil volumes at the Mundra port. The state-run oil refiner will expand its existing crude oil tank farm at APSEZ’s Mundra Port. This will enable it to handle and blend an additional 10 million metric tonnes of crude oil per annum at Mundra.

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