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India’s GDP Grows 6.1% in Q4 – Top Indian Market Updates

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India’s GDP grows 6.1% in Q4

India’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew at 6.1% in the last quarter of the previous financial year (Q4 FY23)— beating street estimates. In FY23, the economy grew at 13.1%, 6.2% and 4.5% in Q1, Q2 and Q3, respectively, on an annual basis. However, economists warned that the global slowdown and volatility in financial markets pose a risk to exports and the growth outlook in coming quarters.

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Civil aviation ministry comes out with draft aircraft bill

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has come out with a draft bill for putting in place a simplified approach to regulations pertaining to the aviation sector. The Draft Aircraft Bill, 2023, has been prepared after reviewing the existing Aircraft Act of 1934. It aims for better provisions for regulation and control of the design, manufacture, possession, use, operation, sale, import and export of aircraft.

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Vedanta Resources pays $400 million debt

Vedanta Resources Ltd (Vedanta), the parent company of Vedanta Ltd, has repaid loans worth $400 million, cutting gross debt to $6.4 billion. The company is targeting further debt reduction during the balance of FY24 and ultimately intends to lower gross debt towards zero.

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Manappuram Finance launches digital money lending app

Manappuram Finance Ltd has launched Ma-Money, a new digital lending platform. The objective of introducing the app is to provide customers with all the financial products offered by the company under one umbrella. The app is primarily targeted at customers in tier 2 and tier 3 cities

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PTC India signs two long-term agreements for 215 MW power purchase

PTC India has signed two agreements for the purchase of 215 megawatts (MW) of electricity on a long-term basis. While an agreement has been signed with Brookfield Renewables for purchase of 100 MW solar power, another pact is with V S Lignite for purchase of 115 MW thermal power. PTC India will market the power to various utilities and industrial consumers.

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Centre to offload stake in Coal India via OFS on June 1: Report

According to a CNBC-TV18 report, the Central Government will sell a stake in Coal India Ltd (CIL) through an offer for sale (OFS) on the BSE and NSE on Thursday (June 1). The size of OFS is likely to be around Rs 4,000 crore. The floor price has been fixed at Rs 225 a share, at a discount of nearly 7% as compared to Wednesday’s closing price of Rs 241.2.

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Dixon Tech to partner with Xiaomi India for manufacturing phones

Dixon Tech has partnered with Xiaomi India for manufacturing and exporting mobile phones from India. The company is also looking to enhance the component ecosystem in India through its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Earlier, Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi had partnered with homegrown Dixon Tech to locally manufacture Mi LED TVs.

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IPL final watched by 12 crore viewers on JioCinema: Viacom18

Reliance’s Viacom18 said the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 became the most-watched digital event globally as 12 crore unique viewers tuned in to watch the final match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans on JioCinema. JioCinema set a new world record as the final match had a peak concurrency of 3.21 crore viewers. Moreover, it registered over 1700 crore video views through the 16th edition of IPL.

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Prestige Estates expects 25% pre-sales growth in FY24

Prestige Estates recorded a 19% year-on-year (YoY) increase in total sales to Rs 3,888 crore in Q4, while collections rose 12% to Rs 2,763 crore. The company delivered 1.3 million sq. ft. of projects during the quarter. The real estate firm has exceeded its target of Rs 12,000 crore in pre-sales in FY23 and is expecting 20 to 25% growth in pre-sales in FY24.

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Hindalco Posts 48% YoY Rise in Net Profit in Q1 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Hindalco Industries Q1 Results: Net profit rises 48% YoY to Rs 4,119 crore

Hindalco Industries reported a 48% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 4,119 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). This is the highest-ever quarterly profit figure the aluminium maker ever posted. Its revenue from operations rose 40.2% YoY to Rs 58,018 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 8,640 crore, up 27% YoY. Hindalco’s results in Q1 were driven by the robust performance of its aluminium downstream and copper businesses.

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Tata Power partners with JP Infra to set up EV charging points in Mumbai

Tata Power has partnered with real estate developer JP Infra Mumbai to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging points across residential projects in Mumbai. Residents with EVs will have access to a 24×7 charging facility. They can also connect through the Tata Power EZ mobile application for all services, including remote vehicle charging monitoring and e-payments. 

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Max Healthcare Q1 Results: Net profit rises 11% YoY to Rs 229 crore

Max Healthcare Institute Ltd reported an 11% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 229 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 5.3% YoY to Rs 1,393 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 370 crore in Q1, up 3% YoY. The average revenue per operating bed (ARPOB) increased to Rs 66,000 in Q1 FY23, compared to Rs 51,500 in Q1 FY22.

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JSW Energy’s arm to acquire renewable assets from Mytrah Energy

JSW Neo Energy (a wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Energy) will acquire a portfolio of 1,753 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy generation capacity from Mytrah Energy (India) Pvt. Ltd for Rs 10,530 crore. The assets have a proven operational track record and long-term power purchase agreements (PPA) with an average remaining life of 18 years. The acquisition will help JSW Energy to achieve its renewable-led capacity growth target of 10 gigawatts (GW) by FY25. 

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IRCTC Q1 Results: Net profit jumps 198% YoY to Rs 246 crore

Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) reported a 198% YoY jump in net profit to Rs 245.52 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 250.34% YoY to Rs 852.59 crore during the same period. Total expenses stood at Rs 548 crore in Q1, up 272.8% YoY.

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L&T Construction to build cooling towers for Rawatbhata Atomic Power Project

Larsen & Toubro’s construction arm has secured an order (in the range of Rs 1,000-2,500 crore) from the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) to build natural draught cooling towers and a cooling water pump house for the Rawatbhata Atomic Power Project. The scope of work also includes the construction of a cement mortar-lined and coated steel pipe, the main medium to transport hot water from the turbine to the cooling towers. The project is scheduled to be completed in 36 months.

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Eicher Motors Q1 Results: Net profit jumps 157% YoY to Rs 611 crore

Eicher Motors Ltd reported a 157.52% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 245.52 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 71.18% YoY to Rs 3,325.8 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 831 crore in Q1, up 147% YoY.

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Civil Aviation Ministry to remove fare caps imposed on airlines from August 31

The Ministry of Civil Aviation will remove fare caps for domestic airlines from August 31, 2022. The Central govt had regulated fares by imposing a minimum and maximum band based on the flight’s duration to prevent ticket prices from spiking due to pent-up demand arising from an easing of restrictions on air travel. The ministry will re-evaluate the fare cap for domestic airlines once there is a healthier environment in terms of jet fuel prices.

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SJVN to set up 10,000 MW clean energy projects in Rajasthan

SJVN Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Rajasthan to develop 10,000 MW renewable energy projects in the state. These projects/parks will boost socio-economic development in the state and open up multiple direct and indirect employment opportunities. An investment of Rs 50,000 crore is estimated for developing these projects in the next 5-7 years.

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Tata Consumer Q1 Results: Net profit rises 38% YoY to Rs Rs 255 crore

Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) reported a 38% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 255.46 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 11% YoY to Rs 3,3 crore during the same period. TCPL’s India business grew by 9%, while the international business revenue was up 9% in Q1.

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Tata Sons Raises Stake in AirAsia India to 83.6% – Top Indian Market News

FILE PHOTO: AirAsia planes are seen parked at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2, during the movement control order due to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Sepang, Malaysia April 14, 2020. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng/File Photo

Tata Sons raises stake in AirAsia India to 83.6%

Tata Sons has acquired an additional 32.67% stake in AirAsia India from Malaysian carrier AirAsia Berhad for $37.6 million (~Rs 276 crore). This takes Tatas’ stake in the Indian airline to 83.6%. As part of the transaction, Tata Sons has the option to pick up AirAsia Berhad’s remaining 16.33% stake after the closure of the current transaction. Prior to this transaction, Tata Sons held a 51% stake in AirAsia India, while AirAsia Berhad held a 49% stake.

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Asset quality of banking system may deteriorate sharply: RBI Report

According to RBI’s latest issue of ‘Report on Trend And Progress of Banking in India’, the asset quality of the Indian banking system may deteriorate sharply going ahead, due to the uncertainty induced by the pandemic and its real economic impact. The report states that bad loans on banks’ balance sheets have been falling consistently since March 2018. The gross non-performing asset (GNPA) ratio dropped from the highs of nearly 15% in March 2018 to about 7.5% as of September 2020. However, the six-month loan moratorium and the subsequent asset quality standstill norms have hidden the impact of Covid-19 on banks’ balance sheets.

[The RBI’s Trend and Progress report presents the performance of the banking sector, including co-operative banks, and non-banking financial institutions. The report also offers some perspectives on the evolving outlook for India’s financial sector.]

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Multi-modal approach to be established for transporting Covid-19 vaccine: Civil Aviation Ministry 

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated that about 30 crore Indians will be vaccinated against Covid-19 by July 2021. The Aviation Secretary, Pradeep Singh Kharola, said that the government has identified airports and is also in talks with airlines to take care of the logistics. The Aviation Ministry is also working with the Ministry of Health and pharmaceutical companies to plan the vaccine roll-out.

Hardeep Singh Puri further stated that he foresees ‘a short extension’ of suspension of flights from the UK. This is to contain the spread of the new strain of coronavirus that was first detected in that country.  

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Tesla to start operations in India by early 2021: Nitin Gadkari

Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that electric car manufacturer Tesla would be arriving in India ‘early’ in 2021. He said that Tesla will start operations first with sales and then look at assembly and manufacturing, based on the response to the cars. Recent reports also suggest that the first model to come to India will be the more affordable Tesla Model 3. The minister further stated that India will become ‘the number 1 manufacturing hub for automobiles in five years’. 

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L&T Construction bags contract for its Water & Effluent Treatment business

The Water & Effluent Treatment business of L&T Construction has secured an EPC order involving design, engineering, supply, and installation of plant and equipment. The contract is for laying 135km of slurry pipeline and pipeline systems between Bacheli and Nagarnar in Chhattisgarh. The value of the contract stands somewhere between the range of Rs 1,000-2,500 crore.

ICICI Bank to acquire 9.09% stake in Myclassboard Education Solutions

ICICI Bank Ltd announced that it will acquire a 9.09% stake in ed-tech platform Myclassboard Educational Solutions Pvt Ltd, for cash consideration of Rs 4.5 crore. Myclassboard offers an online school management platform and reported a turnover of Rs 12 crore in FY 2020. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of February 2021.

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Glenmark Pharma launches Remogliflozin + Vildagliptin FDC to treat Type 2 diabetes

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has launched a fixed-dose combination (FDC) of Remogliflozin Etabonate and Vildagliptin in India. The fixed drug combination is indicated for the management of Type 2 diabetes. The FDC will be marketed under two brand names- Remo V and Remozen V. Glenmark’s FDC has been launched at a breakthrough price of Rs 14 per tablet.

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Ahluwalia Contracts secures construction orders worth Rs 310 crore

Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd said it has secured new construction orders worth around Rs 310 crore. The order consists of the construction of a high-rise multi-storied residential complex, located at Z-1, Project, Phase-III, Nandankanan Road, in Bhubaneswar (Orissa). The company stated that its total order inflow during FY21 stands at Rs 2086.44 crore. 

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Allied Digital Services’ subsidiary bags multi-year deals worth $21.8 million

Allied Digital Services Ltd announced that its US subsidiary, Allied Digital Services LLC, has bagged multi-year prestigious services deals with a collective total contract value of $21.8 million (~Rs 154 crore). The contracts have been secured from leading customers across Healthcare, Finance, and Automobile segments. Allied Digital USA will transform Infrastructure Management, Edge Computing, and User Computing across a wide range of technology platforms, operations, and geographies.

Vedanta Resources to issue $400 million notes to Oaktree Capital

A unit of Vedanta Resources will issue $400 million (~Rs 2,935 crore) in notes to an entity under Oaktree Capital Group, as the mining company looks to meet liquidity needs. The notes will be partly secured by shares in Mumbai-listed unit Vedanta Ltd. The new deal with Oaktree comes after Vedanta Resources sold $1 billion (~Rs 7,339 crore) of securities earlier this month, at one of the highest yields for a dollar bond in Asia this year.

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Lupin launches Mycophenolate Mofetil tablets in the US

Lupin Ltd, on Tuesday, announced the launch of Mycophenolate Mofetil tablets in the United States. The tablets are used to help prevent the body from rejecting organ transplants. The newly launched product is the generic equivalent of CellCept tablets of Roche Palo Alto LLC. According to IQVIA MAT October 2020 data, Mycophenolate Mofetil tablets USP had an annual sales of approximately $87 million (~Rs 638 crore) in the US.

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