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Tata Group Takes Over Air India – Top Indian Market News

Tata Group takes over Air India after 69 years

The Tata Group has officially taken over Air India from the Indian government on Thursday. A consideration of Rs 2,700 crore has been received by the government as part of the divestment. “We are totally delighted to have Air India back at the Tata group,” said Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran. At present, Air India controls over 4,400 domestic and 1,800 international landing and parking slots at domestic airports.

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Canara Bank Q3 Results: Net profit jumps 115% YoY to Rs 1,502 crore

Canara Bank reported a 115.8% YoY jump in net profit to Rs 1,502 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Net profit increased 12.6% when compared to the previous quarter. Its net interest income (NII) rose 14.11% YoY (or 10.7% QoQ) to Rs 6,946 crore during the same period. The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio stood at 7.8% in Q3 FY22, compared to 8.42% in Q2 FY22. The bank’s provisions fell 46.7% YoY to Rs 2,244 crore in Q3 FY22.

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BEL signs $73 million contract with US-based Hyperion Global

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has entered into a contract with Hyperion Global Group LLC to develop, manufacture, and supply Internet of Things (IoT) devices for the US market. BEL will manufacture and supply IoT devices worth $73 million to Hyperion during the first year of commencement of supply. The contract pairs Hyperion’s need to provide advanced connectivity solutions with BEL’s world-class engineering and manufacturing capabilities.

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Route Mobile Q3 Results: Net profit rises 28% YoY to Rs 48 crore

Route Mobile Ltd reported a 28.3% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 48.27 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 44.2% YoY to Rs 567.49 crore during the same period. The company’s board has declared an interim dividend of Rs 3 per share.

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LTI partners with IIT Madras for innovation in 5G space

Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras for collaborative research in the field of 5G. The companies aim to innovate in the emerging 5G space, enable 5G frameworks validation, and test various use cases. LTI and IIT Madras will promote research towards the development of a low-cost, low-frequency 5G network setup for better connectivity in rural India.

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PNB Q3 Results: Net profit jumps 123% YoY to Rs 1,126 crore

Punjab National Bank (PNB) reported a 123% YoY jump in net profit to Rs 1,126.78 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Net profit increased by 2% when compared to the previous quarter. Its net interest income (NII) fell 6.1% YoY to Rs 7,803.2 crore during the same period. The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio stood at 12.8% in Q3 FY22, compared to 13.6% in Q2 FY22.  

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Future Enterprises to sell 25% stake in general insurance JV to partner Generali

Future Enterprises Ltd (FEL) will sell its 25% equity in Future Generali India Insurance Company Ltd (FGIICL) to its joint venture (JV) partner Generali Participations Netherlands NV. The transaction is for a cash consideration of Rs 1,252.96 crore. This move is part of Future Group’s asset monetisation plans to reduce debts. Generali has also acquired an option to buy out FEL’s remaining interest in FGIICL.

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L&T partners with HydrogenPro for manufacturing hydrogen electrolysers in India

Larsen & Toubro Ltd has partnered with Norway-based HydrogenPro to access its electrolyser technology to enter the green hydrogen market. As part of the agreement, L&T and HydrogenPro will set up a joint venture company in India to manufacture gigawatt-scale alkaline water electrolysers. The planned joint venture is part of L&T’s strategy to expand its presence across the green energy value chain. 

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Laurus Labs Q3 Results: Net profit falls 44% YoY to Rs 154 crore

Laurus Labs Ltd reported a 44% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 154 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Its revenue from operations fell 20% YoY to Rs 1,029 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 290 crore in Q3, down 17% YoY. The pharma company’s Q3 results were impacted by lower sales of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and formulations due to stocking at channel partners.

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M&M records 1 lakh bookings of XUV700, bills 14,000 units

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has clocked almost one lakh bookings of its latest sports utility vehicle XUV700 besides billing the first 14,000 units of the vehicle by January. In a statement, M&M said it is focusing on meeting its committed delivery timelines to customers despite dynamic supply chain issues.

In other news, Mahindra Electric Mobility has launched its new electric three-wheeler e-Alfa Cargo, priced at Rs 1.44 lakh. The launch marks the company’s entry into the rapidly growing e-cart segment.

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Coforge Q3 Results: Net profit rises 51% YoY to Rs 183 crore

Coforge Ltd reported a 51% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 183.7 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Net profit increased by 34.4% when compared to the previous quarter. The IT company’s revenue from operations rose 39% YoY (or 5.7% QoQ) to Rs 1,658 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 246.7 crore, up 14.8% QoQ. Coforge Ltd’s board has declared an interim dividend of Rs 13 per share.

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SpiceJet to Transfer Cargo Business to SpiceXpress – Top Indian Market News

SpiceJet seeks shareholders’ approval to hive off cargo, logistics business

SpiceJet Ltd has sought permission from its shareholders to transfer its cargo and logistics business to its subsidiary, SpiceXpress. All related assets and liabilities, including trademark, licenses, franchises, customer contracts, and distribution network will be transferred on a slump sale basis to SpiceXpress. The airline has also sought shareholders’ approval to raise up to Rs 2,500 crore through the issuance of shares via a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP).

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RBI partially lifts technology-ban on HDFC Bank: Report

According to a report from CNBC-TV18, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has partially lifted the technology ban on HDFC Bank with effect from August 17. The central bank has allowed HDFC Bank to source new credit cards. However, the ban on digital launches will continue for the time being. In December 2020, the RBI had banned India’s largest private-sector lender from selling new credit cards and also launching new digital services due to a series of network outages.

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RBI introduces Financial Inclusion Index

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced the Financial Inclusion (FI) index to capture the extent of financial inclusion in the country. The FI-Index has been conceptualised as a comprehensive index, incorporating details of the banking, investments, insurance, postal, and pension sectors in consultation with the government and respective sectoral regulators. This was part of the announcements made in RBI’s first bi-monthly monetary policy in April 2021.

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Dixon Tech to manufacture smartphones for Orbic in India

US-based smartphone maker Orbic has partnered with Dixon Technologies to manufacture its smartphones in India. The new Orbic Myra 5G UW will be the first 5G millimeter-wave (mmWave) product to be produced in India for export to the US. The smartphones will be manufactured at Dixon Tech’s facility in Noida. Dixon is one of the 14 local and global companies that has received approval from the Ministry of Electronics and IT under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for IT hardware manufacturing.

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Sterlite Power Transmission files DRHP for Rs 1,250 crore IPO

Sterlite Power Transmission Ltd (SPTL) has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator SEBI to raise ~Rs 1,250 crore via an IPO. SPTL is promoted by mining magnate Anil Agarwal and Twin Star Overseas. The company manufactures power products and is in the business of power transmission. The proceeds from the IPO will be used to repay or prepay certain borrowings availed by the company and Khargone Transmission Ltd (KTL).

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Dilip Buildcon gets financial closure of NHAI road project in Gujarat

Dhrol Bhadra Highways, a subsidiary of Dilip Buildcon Ltd, has received a financial closure letter from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for a road project in Gujarat. The project consists of four laning of Dhrol-Bhadra Patiya section of NH-151A and Bhadra Patiya-Pipaliya section of NH-151A on a design, build, operate, and transfer (DBOT) basis. The bid project cost is Rs 882 crore.

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Caplin Point’s subsidiary gets approval from Brazil’s ANVISA

Caplin Steriles has received approval from Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency ANVISA for its sterile injectable manufacturing site near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The approval grants the company access to register and market its products in Brazil, the largest pharmaceutical market in Latin America. Caplin Steriles is a subsidiary of Caplin Point Laboratories Ltd.

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Canara Bank opens Rs 2,500 crore QIP; floor price set at Rs 155.58 per share

Canara Bank has launched a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) of equity shares to raise ~Rs 2,500 crore. The lender’s Board of Directors has approved a floor price of Rs 155.58 per equity share for the QIP. The Capital Planning Process Committee of Canara Bank’s board will meet on August 23, 2021, to consider the issue price for the equity shares and the number of shares to be allotted to Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs).

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Zydus Cadila gets USFDA approval for cancer drug

Zydus Cadila has received tentative approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Lenalidomide capsules. The drug is used to treat various types of cancers. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. The drug will be manufactured at the pharma company’s formulation manufacturing facility at the SEZ, Ahmedabad.

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SBI Cards raises Rs 500 crore by issuing bonds

SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd has raised Rs 500 crore by issuing bonds on a private placement basis. The company’s Stakeholders’ Relationship & Customer Experience Committee has approved the allotment of 5,000 fixed-rate, redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of the face value of Rs 10 lakh each, aggregating to Rs 500 crore. SBI Cards will offer a coupon rate of 5.7% per annum on the bonds.

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RailTel Corp secures two orders worth Rs 39 crore

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd has received two works of tunnel communication of Central Railway from Indian Railways. The total anticipated project cost of the work is Rs 38.83 crore. The order has to be completed within 12 months. RailTel is an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Government of India and is run by the Ministry of Railways.

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M&M Reports Net Profit of Rs 163 crore in Q4 – Top Indian Market News

M&M and MVML Q4 Results: Net profit at Rs 163 crore

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) and Mahindra Vehicular Manufacturing Ltd (MVML) reported a combined net profit of Rs 163 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY21). It had posted a net loss of Rs 3,255 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q4 FY20). The combined revenue from operations rose 48% YoY to Rs 13,338 crore in Q4 FY21. Its farm equipment business grew 100% YoY to Rs 1,095 crore. The company’s board has announced a final dividend of Rs 8.75 per share. 

According to M&M, the combined earnings of itself and MVML provide a comprehensive view of the company.

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Bajaj Healthcare launches Posaconazole API for treatment of black fungus

Bajaj Healthcare Ltd has announced the launch of Posaconazole API, used for the treatment of mucormycosis or Black Fungus in Covid-19 patients. The pharma company has received approval from the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat, to manufacture and market the anti-fungal drug in India. It will commence commercial production of Posaconazole API from the first week of June.

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Ashoka Buildcon secures order worth Rs 1,018 crore from Fahi Dhiriulhun Corp

Ashoka Buildcon Ltd has received the Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for an order from Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation, a state-owned company of the Government of the Republic of the Maldives. The order consists of the design and construction of 2,000 social housing units in Hulhumale on an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) basis. The total value for this project is estimated at Rs 1,018.36 crore. 

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Karur Vysya Bank Q4 Results: Net profit rises 24% YoY to Rs 104 crore

Karur Vysya Bank reported a 24.7% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 104.37 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Net profit has jumped 201% when compared to the previous quarter. Its total operating income declined by 7.34% YoY to Rs 1,349.31 crore during the same period. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), the bank’s net profit has increased by 52.92% YoY to Rs 359.39 crore. 

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Dilip Buildcon Q4 Results: Net profit declines 2.5% YoY to Rs 186 crore

Dilip Buildcon Ltd reported a 2.55% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 186.18 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Net profit has increased by 2.17% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 15% YoY to Rs 3,135 crore during the same period. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit has increased by 7.68% YoY to Rs 436.54 crore. Dilip Buildcon’s board has announced a final dividend of Re 1 per share.

Canara Bank to raise up to Rs 9,000 crore in FY22

The Board of Directors of Canara Bank has approved the capital raising plan of up to Rs 9,000 crore for the financial year 2021-22 (FY22). The state-owned bank will raise funds amounting to Rs 2,500 crore by way of a qualified institutional placement (QIP). Capital of Rs 4,000 crore will be raised by issuing additional Tier-1 Basel III compliant bonds. An amount of Rs 2,400 crore will be raised by issuing additional Tier-2 Basel III compliant bonds.

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Ipca Labs Q4 Results: Net profit rises 94% YoY to Rs 161 crore

Ipca Laboratories Ltd reported a 94.09% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 161.20 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). The pharma company’s revenue from operations rose 3.81% YoY to Rs 1,114.66 crore during the same period. It incurred a foreign exchange (forex) gain of 13.24 crore in Q4 FY21, compared with a forex loss of Rs 23.62 crore in Q4 FY20. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit rose 89% YoY to Rs 1,141 crore.

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Sun Pharma secures patent license for Dapagliflozin in India from AstraZeneca

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has acquired the Rights to Trademarks of Dapagliflozin under the brands Oxra, Oxramet, and Oxraduo in India from Sweden-based AstraZeneca AB. The pharma company has also taken a patent license to manufacture and commercialize the drug in India, with effect from May 28, 2021. Dapagliflozin is used for the treatment of Type-2 diabetes.

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Deepak Fertilizers Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 415% YoY to Rs 116 crore

Deepak Fertilizers & Petrochemicals Corporation reported a 415% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 116 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Its revenue from operations rose 21.8% YoY to Rs 1,575 crore during the same period. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit jumped 357% YoY to Rs 406 crore. The company’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 7.5 per share.

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Vedanta to set up Aluminium Park in Odisha with an investment of Rs 10,000 crore

Vedanta Limited has announced plans to set up an aluminium park in Odisha to facilitate companies that use the metal to set up their manufacturing units in the facility. It aims to invest Rs 10,000 crore to establish the park. The facility will benefit small and medium downstream enterprises, which can set up their manufacturing units and draw hot metal from Vedanta’s aluminium smelter in Jharsuguda to make their end-products. Vedanta stated that the park would create employment opportunities for more than 1 lakh people.

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RBI imposes Rs 10 crore penalty on HDFC Bank

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 10 crore on HDFC Bank for regulatory non-compliance. “This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers,” said RBI. The central bank said irregularities were found after examination of a whistleblower complaint with respect to the bank’s auto loan portfolio.

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City Union Bank Q4 Results: Net profit at Rs 111 crore

City Union Bank reported a net profit of Rs 111.18 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY21). It had posted a net loss of Rs 95.29 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q4 FY20). Its total income declined 8.15% YoY to Rs 1,121.43 crore in Q4 FY21. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit rose 24.34% YoY to Rs 592.82 crore.

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Tata Motors Reports Net Loss of Rs 7,605 crore in Q4 – Top Indian Market News

Tata Motors Q4 Results: Net loss at Rs 7,605 crore

Tata Motors reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 7,605.4 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY21). It had posted a net loss of Rs 9,894.3 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q4 FY20) and a net profit of Rs 2,906.45 crore in Q3 FY21. The automaker’s consolidated revenues rose 42% YoY to Rs 88,728 crore in Q4 FY21. The company’s exceptional loss related to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) stood at nearly Rs 14,000 crore during the quarter. Its India business posted a 106% YoY jump in revenues to Rs 20,046 crore in Q4. 

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L&T Infotech signs digital banking deal with Hoist Finance

L&T Infotech (LTI) has entered into a strategic engagement with Sweden-based Hoist Finance AB to provide banking-as-a-service for performing loans segment through its digital banking platform. The platform will enable Hoist Finance to be more scalable and ensure faster on-boarding of new asset classes across regions. LTI’s digital banking platform provides agility and higher security at a lower total cost of ownership.

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Canara Bank Q4 Results: Net profit at Rs 1,011 crore

Canara Bank reported a net profit of Rs 1,011 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). It had posted a net loss of Rs 3,259 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q4 FY20). Net interest income (NII) rose 68.4% YoY to Rs 5,589 crore in Q4 FY21. The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio stood at 8.93%, compared with 7.46% in the previous quarter (Q3 FY21). The bank’s provisions and contingencies declined to Rs 4,134 crore in Q4, compared with Rs 4,325 crore in the October-December quarter (Q3).

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Praj Industries develops technology to produce bio-bitumen based on lignin

Praj Industries announced that it has developed a technology to produce bio-bitumen based on lignin. The Netherlands-based Circular Biobased Delta has approved the company’s samples processed from Purified Lignin, as a part of their flagship CHAPLIN program. Lignin is one of the co-products resulting from 2nd generation ethanol plants, paper making, and also from compressed biogas plants. Bitumen is a black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons used in road construction and roofing.

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Jyothy Labs Q4 Results: Net profit rises 3% YoY to Rs 27 crore

Jyothy Labs reported a 2.59% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 27.28 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Its revenue from operations rose 26% YoY to Rs 495.11 crore during the same period. The FMCG firm incurred an exceptional expense of Rs 23.5 crore in Q4. The Managing Director of Jyothy Labs said they have been witnessing good traction across segments and are aligned to achieve higher growth. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 4 per share.

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Majesco partners with Infosys to accelerate digital transformation for insurers

Majesco and Infosys have announced a strategic collaboration through which they will work to help joint customers accelerate their digital transformation journey. Infosys’ insurance domain and digital capabilities combined with Majesco’s cloud-based next-generation suite of solutions will accelerate growth and innovation for the insurance industry. Through this partnership, the companies will enable insurers to unlock new opportunities, address the demand for personalised customer experiences, and ensure digital adoption across the insurance business value chain.

Torrent Pharma Q4 Results: Net profit rises 3% YoY to Rs 324 crore

Torrent Pharmaceuticals reported a 3.18% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 324 crore. Its total revenue rose 0.15% YoY to Rs 1,915 crore during the same period. The pharma company’s India revenues grew 10% YoY to Rs 992 crore, while revenues from the US market declined 30% YoY to Rs 269 crore. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 15 per share. Its board has also approved the raising of up to Rs 5,000 crore through the issuance of equity shares, convertible debentures, or via qualified institutional placement (QIP) or any other mode. 

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Ujjivan SFB Q4 Results: Net profit rises 86% YoY to Rs 136 crore

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank reported an 86.59% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 136.49 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Its total operating income declined 16.22% YoY to Rs 617.85 crore during the same period. Total deposits grew 22% YoY to Rs 13,136 crore. The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio stood at 7.1%, compared with 1% in Q4 FY20. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit declined 97.6% YoY to Rs 8.30 crore.

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Abbott India Q4 Results: Net profit rises 37% YoY to Rs 152 crore

Abbott India reported a 37.4% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 152.47 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Net profit has declined by 13.93% when compared with the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 14% YoY to Rs 1,095.54 crore during the same period. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit rose 16.49% YoY to Rs 690.69 crore. The drugmaker’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 120 per share and a special dividend of Rs 155 per share.

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CCI approves acquisiton of additional 25% stake of Krishnapatnam Port by Adani Ports

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed acquisition of an additional 25% shareholding of Krishnapatnam Port by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ). The cost of acquisition of the 25% stake from Vishwa Samudra Holdings will be Rs 2,800 crore. After the successful completion of the acquisition, Krishnapatnam Port will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of APSEZ. The all-weather, deep water port has a multi-cargo facility with an annual capacity of 64 million tonnes.

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Route Mobile Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 161% YoY to Rs 35 crore

Route Mobile reported a 161.81% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 35.37 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Net profit has declined by 6.9% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue rose 36.38% YoY to Rs 362.44 crore during the same period. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit has increased by 128.8% YoY to Rs 133.32 crore. The company’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 2 per share. Route Mobile is a leading cloud communications platform provider based in Mumbai.

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HUL’s Q3 Profit Jumps 19% YoY to Rs 1,921 crore – Top Indian Market News

HUL Q3 Results: Net profit rises 19% YoY to Rs 1,921 crore

Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) reported an 18.8% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 1,921 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3). The FMCG firm’s revenue rose 20.94% YoY to Rs 11,862 crore during the same period. Its domestic volume growth jumped 7% in Q3. The company’s strong performance was led by double-digit growth in its homecare product segment, while its beauty and personal care segment clocked a 9% YoY rise in revenues. HUL stated that rural growth continued to outpace urban during the quarter and is growing in double digits. 

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Hero MotoCorp to enter Mexican market; enters into partnership with Grupo Salinas

Hero MotoCorp Ltd announced that it will soon commence operations in Mexico. The company has entered into a distribution agreement with Grupo Salinas (a group of companies founded by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo Salinas). In the first phase of operations, Hero MotoCorp will launch 9 products. This includes motorcycles for work (100cc), street (125cc), premium (150cc,160cc), as well as scooters.

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Marico Q3 Results: Net profit rises 13% YoY to Rs 312 crore

Marico Ltd reported a 13% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 312 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3). The FMCG firm’s revenue rose 16.34% YoY to Rs 2,122 crore during the same period. The company’s performance in Q3 was driven by strong domestic volume growth of 15% and a constant currency growth of 8% in the international business. 

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NALCO announces Rs 749 crore share buyback plan

National Aluminium Company’s (NALCO) board has approved the buyback of 13.03 crore shares for about Rs 749.10 crore. The shares will be bought back at Rs 57.5 per share, which is a 24.5% premium over Monday’s closing price of Rs 46.15. NALCO has fixed February 8 as the record date to ascertain the eligibility of shareholders for the buyback of equity shares.

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Jyothy Labs Q3 Results: Net profit rises 18% YoY to Rs 53 crore

Jyothy Labs Ltd reported an 18% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 53.2 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3). The FMCG firm’s revenue from operations rose 13.3% YoY to Rs 477 crore during the same period. Jyothy Labs stated that the revival of consumer sentiment is reflecting in the company’s performance across its brand portfolio. The company has witnessed demand acceleration in general trade and e-commerce platforms in Q3.

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Sterling and Wilson Solar commissions 25 MW solar energy project in Oman

Sterling and Wilson Solar Ltd (SWSL) has commissioned a 25 megawatt (MW) solar project in Oman. The project was awarded to SWSL by global energy company Shell. The solar project, located on a 50-hectare site within Sohar Freezone, will save 25,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. 

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India Cements Q3 Results: Net profit at Rs 67.90 crore

India Cements Ltd reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 67.90 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3). It had posted a net loss of Rs 8.79 crore during the corresponding period in FY20. The company’s revenue from operations declined 4.79% YoY to Rs 1,184.68 crore in Q3 FY21. The company stated that the Covid-19 pandemic had severely impacted its normal business operations.

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Dr. Reddy’s Labs terminates Covid-19 treatment study in Kuwait

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has terminated its clinical study of Fujifilm Holdings’ Covid-19 treatment Avigan in patients with moderate to severe symptoms in Kuwait. This comes after data from the Kuwait trial showed that the difference in time taken by Avigan and a placebo to resolve a sustained absence of oxygen in the tissues was not significant enough to continue the trial. Dr. Reddy’s stated that a late-stage North American trial of Avigan in patients with mild to moderate Covid-19 will continue.

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Canara Bank Q3 Results: Net profit at Rs 739 crore

Canara Bank reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 739.20 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3). The state-owned bank had reported a net profit of Rs 406.43 crore during the corresponding period in FY20. Net interest income (NII) grew 14.58% YoY to Rs 6,081 crore in Q3 FY21. Provisions for bad loans and contingencies stood at Rs 4,327.34 crore, compared with Rs 1,814.32 crore in Q3 FY20.

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Axis Bank Q3 Results: Net profit falls 36% YoY to Rs 1,117 crore

Axis Bank Ltd reported a 36% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 1,116.6 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3). The bank’s net interest income (NII) rose 14% YoY to Rs 7,372.7 crore during the same period. Provisions increased by 32.7% YoY to Rs 4,604.28 crore. Axis Bank’s gross non-performing asset (NPA) ratio stood at 3.44%, compared with 4.18% in Q2.

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Aditya Birla Fashion to acquire 51% stake in Sabyasachi for Rs 398 crore

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) has announced a strategic partnership with designer brand Sabyasachi, by signing a definitive agreement for acquiring a 51% stake in the Sabyasachi brand. The cost of acquisition or the price at which the shares are acquired will be approximately Rs 398 crore. The indicative time period for completion of the acquisition is 30-45 days.

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Tata Elxsi partners with Syntiant to provide low-power edge AI device development for voice applications

Tata Elxsi and US-based Syntiant Corp. have announced a collaboration to help manufacturers design and develop low-power always-on voice applications across multiple product categories. Some of these categories include smart home devices and consumer electronics, along with industrial & automotive use cases. The developed application aims to provide end-to-end solutions and services for customers using Syntiant’s deep learning Neural Decision Processors.  

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Stove Kraft IPO subscribed 2.93 times on Day 2

The initial public offering (IPO) of Stove Kraft was subscribed 2.93 times on the second day of bidding. The IPO has received bids for 1.72 crore equity shares, against an offer size of 58.94 lakh equity shares. The reserved portion for retail investors was subscribed 13.07 times. The portion set aside for non-institutional investors was subscribed 1.85 times. Qualified institutional investors have put in 8.15% bids against the reserved portion.

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Reliance Jio to Launch 5G Services in India by Second Half of 2021 – Top Indian Market News

Reliance Jio to launch 5G services in India by second half of 2021: Mukesh Ambani

RIL chief Mukesh Ambani, on Tuesday, said that Reliance Jio will pioneer the 5G revolution in India by the second half of 2021. He was speaking at the fourth edition of the India Mobile Congress. The solution for the fifth-generation wireless service will be built indigenously, said the RIL chairman. Ambani further said that India requires policy developments for the early implementation of 5G services.

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ICICI Bank to sell 2.21% equity stake in ICICI Securities via OFS

ICICI Bank said that it will be selling up to 71.21 lakh shares (2.21% equity) in ICICI Securities through an offer for sale (OFS). An OFS is a method by which a promoter of a listed company sell their shares and reduce their holdings. The floor price of the OFS has been set at Rs 440 per share. The lender stated that this move is to meet the minimum public shareholding (MPS) norm.

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Godrej Properties acquires 18-acre land in Bengaluru to build housing project

Godrej Properties Ltd has bought an 18-acre land parcel in Bengaluru to develop a housing project. The project will offer 2.4 million square feet of saleable area, comprising primarily residential apartments. The site, located in Whitefield, offers a well-developed social and civic infrastructure with multiple schools, hospitals, and commercial spaces in close proximity.

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Canara Bank sets floor price of Rs 103.50 per share for QIP

Canara Bank Ltd has set a floor price of Rs 103.50 per share for its proposed Rs 2,000 crore qualified institutional placement (QIP). A QIP allows a listed company to raise capital from domestic markets without the need to submit any pre-issue filings to market regulators. A meeting of the sub-committee of Canara Bank’s board is scheduled to be held on December 10. At the meeting, the board will determine the issue price for the equity shares, as well as the number of shares to be allotted to the qualified institutional buyers.

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Passenger vehicle retail sales rise 4% in November on festive demand: FADA

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) said that passenger vehicle retail sales saw an increase of 4.17% YoY in November. The number of units sold in November increased to 2,91,001, as compared to 2,79,365 units in November 2019. FADA stated that there had been a rise in vehicle registrations over the Diwali-Dhanteras period. However, two-wheeler sales declined 21.4% YoY to 14.13 lakh units during the same month.

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Indoco Remedies wins tenders worth Rs 140 crore in Germany for Allopurinol tablets

Indoco Remedies Ltd said that it has won tenders worth Rs 140 crore in Germany, for the supply of Allopurinol tablets. The tablets are used to treat gout and kidney stones. The drug firm has stated that the revenue expected from this business is Rs 70 crore per annum. The supplies to Germany will begin from January 2021 and continue till the end of 2022.

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TVS Srichakra to invest Rs 1,000 crore to expand manufacturing capacity

TVS Srichakra Ltd will invest around Rs 1,000 crore to ramp up manufacturing at its Madurai and Pantnagar plants. The investment will increase its two and three-wheeler tyre capacity by 25%-30% and double the off-highway tyre capacity. The proposed investment will be made over a three-year period. The company stated that this expansion programme is aimed at meeting the growing demand across its customer base- both domestically and globally.

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Mindspace REIT to raise Rs 200 crore via debentures

Mindspace Business Parks REIT said it will raise up to Rs 200 crore through the issuance of debentures on a private placement basis. The decision was taken at an executive committee meeting of K Raheja Corp Investment Managers LLP, which is the manager of Mindspace REIT. Mindspace Business Parks is India’s second Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), after Embassy Office Parks. 

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Cupid wins order to supply Covid-19 Antigen Based Rapid Test Kits

Cupid Ltd has received a purchase order from Uttar Pradesh Medical Supplies Corporation for the supply of Covid-19 Antigen Based Rapid Test Kits. The estimated value of the order has been set at Rs 8.27 crore. This is the company’s first order to supply its specialised test kits.

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NBCC bagged orders worth Rs 325 crore in November

NBCC (India) Ltd said that it secured a total business of Rs 324.81 crore in November 2020. The construction services company is a Government of India Navaratna enterprise. The firm operates through 3 segments- project management consultancy (PMC), real estate development, and engineering, procurement & construction (EPC).

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