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Dabur Q2 Results: Net profit falls 2.8% YoY to ₹490 crore

Dabur Ltd reported a 2.85% year-on-year (YoY) decline in consolidated net profit to ₹490.86 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 6% YoY to ₹2,986.49 crore during the same period. The company’s total expenses stood at ₹2,471.28 crore in Q2, up 8.94% YoY. Dabur India’s board has declared an interim dividend of ₹2.5 per share.

The FMCG major will acquire a 51% stake in Badshah Masala Pvt. Ltd for ₹587.52 crore. Badshah Masala manufactures, markets, and exports ground spices, blended spices, and seasonings.

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Hero MotoCorp partners with Terrafirma Motors to enter Philippines market

Hero MotoCorp announced plans to enter the Philippines, for which it has partnered with Terrafirma Motors Corp (TMC) for the assembly and distribution of its vehicles. TMC will set up an assembly facility of 29,000 sq. metres in its existing principal manufacturing facility in Laguna City. It will start operations in the second half of FY24.

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Gland Pharma Q2 Results: Net profit falls 20% YoY to ₹241 crore

Gland Pharma Ltd reported a 20.14% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to ₹241.24 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations fell 3.33% YoY to ₹1,044.4 crore during the same period. The pharma company’s revenue from the Indian market fell 42% YoY to ₹72.6 crore in Q2.

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Ahluwalia Contracts secures orders worth ₹103 crores

Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd has secured an order worth ₹60 for construction work of Amity Campus Hyderabad (Telangana) from Ritnand Salved Education Foundations. The company has secured another order worth ₹43 crore for the civil, structural, and external development work of a hospital from Muthoot Hospital Pvt. Ltd. The total order inflow during the current financial year (FY23) stands at ₹3,114.72 crore.

Century Textiles Q2 Results: Net profit rises 60% YoY to ₹70 crore

Century Textiles & Industries Ltd reported a 69.38% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹69.97 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its total income grew 20% YoY to ₹1,242.11 crore during the same period. Total expenses stood at ₹1,125.25 crore in Q2, up 15.75% YoY. 

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Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA approval to market generic Micafungin injection

Zydus Lifesciences has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration to market its generic Micafungin injection. The drug is also used to prevent fungal infections in patients who are having a stem cell transplant. It will be produced at the pharma company’s injectable manufacturing facility at Jarod, near Vadodara. 

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Tata Power Solar Systems launches off-grid solar solutions in three states

Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd (TPSSL) announced the launch of cost-efficient solar off-grid solutions in West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand. The off-grid solutions provide a combination of high-efficient solar modules, inverters, and batteries. They are engineered to provide an efficient integrated power system to consumers for their power backup requirements during grid supply shortages.

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Ramkrishna Forgings Q2 Results: Net profit rises 27% YoY to ₹64 crore

Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd reported a 27% YoY increase in net profit to ₹64 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 31.7% YoY to ₹762.55 crore during the same period. Overall capacity utilization stood at 82.24% in Q2. The company will raise around ₹100 crore through the preferential issue of convertible warrants. The proceeds will be utilised to reduce debt.

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ZEEL, Sony agree to sell 3 Hindi channels to address anti-competition concerns

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) and Sony India have voluntarily agreed to sell three Hindi channels (Big Magic, Zee Action, and Zee Classic) to address possible anti-competition concerns arising out of their proposed merger. They submitted their merger proposal to the Competition Commission of India (CCI), which cleared the deal subject to certain modifications on Oct. 4. To learn more about the ZEEL-Sony merger, click here.

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Adani Power’s Net Profit Jumps Multifold to Rs 4,645 crore in Q4 – Top Indian Market News

Adani Power Q4 Results: Net profit jumps multifold to Rs 4,645 crore

Adani Power Ltd reported a multifold jump in net profit to Rs 4,645.47 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). It had posted a net profit of Rs 13.13 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q4 FY21). Its revenue from operations grew 93% YoY to Rs 13,308 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 7,942 crore in Q4, up 271% YoY. 

In Q4, Adani Power Rajasthan received nearly Rs 3,000-4,000 crore towards domestic coal shortfall claims, along with carrying cost and late payment surcharge from Rajasthan DISCOMs under a Supreme Court order.

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M&M partners with J&K Bank to offer tractor, farm equipment loans

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Ltd has partnered with Jammu & Kashmir Bank to offer loans for tractors and farm machinery. J&K Bank will provide financing to prospective customers of M&M branded tractors and farm machinery via its branches. They also aim to offer improved access to affordable credit through innovative and attractive financing solutions that will help farmers acquire the latest farm equipment to boost their yields

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Welspun Corp secures order worth Rs 706 crore from IOCL

Welspun Corp Ltd (WCL) has received an order worth Rs 706 crore from Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) of approximately 48,000 million tonnes (MT). The order includes setting up a crude oil pipeline system with a capacity of 17.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) from Mundra in Gujarat to Panipat Refinery in Haryana. WCL is one of the largest welded line people manufacturers in India.

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Marico Q4 Results: Net profit rises 13% YoY to Rs 257 crore

Marico Limited reported a 13.21% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 257 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 7.4% YoY to Rs 2,161 crore during the same period. Total expenses grew 7.13% YoY to Rs 1,863 crore in Q4. Revenue from the domestic market stood at Rs 1,654 crore, up 5.08% YoY. 

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Sona Comstar partners with C-Motive Tech to develop electrostatic drive motors

Sona Comstar has partnered with US-based startup C-Motive Technologies to develop electrostatic drive motors for electric vehicle (EV) applications. The startup uses electrostatic forces to build motors through a series of multiplicative gains in mechanical, electrical, and electrochemical innovations. Sona Comstar will also participate in C-Motive’s latest financing round.

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CAMS Q4 Results: Net profit rises 23% YoY to Rs 74 crore

Computer Age Management Services (CAMS) Ltd reported a 23% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 73.84 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Net profit fell 4.5% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue rose 22% YoY to Rs 243.18 crore during the same period. CAMS acts as a registrar and transfer agent to mutual funds.

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L&T secures contract for bullet train project

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Ltd’s construction arm has secured a large contract (in the range of Rs 2,500-5,000 crore) from the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL). The order involves the construction of 116 route km of the high-speed ballastless track works for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project. Upon completion, this slab track system will enable trains to travel at a speed of 320 kilometers per hour.

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Firstsource Solutions Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 183% YoY to Rs 132.4 crore

Firstsource Solutions Ltd (FSL) reported a 183% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 132.39 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Net profit fell 2.26% when compared to the previous quarter. Its total income rose 5.6% YoY (or 5.43% QoQ) to Rs 1,543.54 crore during the same period. FSL is a business process management company headquartered in Mumbai.

Dabur Q4 Results: Net profit falls 22% YoY to Rs 294 crore

Dabur India Ltd reported a 22% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 294.34 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). The FMCG major’s revenue from operations rose 7.7% YoY to Rs 2,517.81 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 453.6 crore in Q4, up 2.5% YoY. Dabur India’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 2.7 crore.

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Tata Power Solar bags Rs 5,500 cr order from SJVN

Tata Power Solar has secured India’s largest solar engineering procurement and construction (EPC) order for a 1 gigawatt (GW) project worth Rs 5,500 crore from state-owned SJVN Ltd. Covering 5,000 acres of land in Rajasthan, this project aims at reducing around 22,87,128 kg of carbon emission. It is expected to generate ~2,500 million units (MU) annually.

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Bharti Airtel’s Net Profit Jumps 300% QoQ in Q2 – Top Indian Market News

Bharti Airtel Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 300% QoQ to Rs 1,134 crore

Bharti Airtel Ltd reported a 300% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,134 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Net profit was boosted by a one-time gain of Rs 722 crore incurred from the transfer of spectrum to Reliance Jio Infocomm. Its revenue from operations rose 5.4% QoQ to Rs 28,326 crore during the same period. Bharti Airtel’s mobile services business posted a 6.2% QoQ growth in revenues to Rs 15,191 crore in Q2. The average revenue per user (ARPU) increased from Rs 146 in Q1 FY22 to Rs 153 in Q2 FY22.

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Delhivery files DRHP to raise Rs 7,460 crore via IPO

Logistics firm Delhivery has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator SEBI to raise Rs 7,460 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO comprises a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 5,000 crore. It also includes an offer for sale (OFS) by existing investors worth Rs 2,460 crore. The company provides supply chain solutions to e-commerce marketplaces and direct-to-consumer enterprises.

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Sun Pharma Q2 Results: Net profit rises 13% YoY to Rs 2,047 crore

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries reported a 13% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,047 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Net profit increased 42% compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 12.5% YoY to Rs 9,625.9 crore during the same period. The pharma company’s expenses stood at Rs 7,562 crore in Q2, an increase of 9.7% YoY.

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IEX electricity volume rises 36% YoY to Rs 9,165 MU in October

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) traded 9,165 million units (MU) of electricity in October 2021, achieving a 36% YoY growth. The traded volumes of the day-ahead market grew 19.4% YoY to 6,585 MU in October, with the average monthly price at Rs 8 per unit. The term-ahead market (comprising intraday, contingency, daily & weekly contracts) traded 225 MU during the same month.

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Dabur India Q2 Results: Net profit rises 5% YoY to Rs 504 crore

Dabur India reported a 4.7% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 504 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Net profit increased 15% compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 12% YoY (or 8% QoQ) to Rs 2,818 crore during the same period. Dabur’s FMCG business reported volume growth of 10%, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth. The company’s board has declared an interim dividend of Rs 2.5 per share.

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CCI approves HDFC Life’s acquisition of Exide Life

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved HDFC Life Insurance Company’s acquisition of 100% shareholding in Exide Life Insurance Co Ltd. The deal was inked for Rs 6,687 crore, allowing HDFC Life to expand its presence in South India. Of the total deal value, HDFC Life will pay Rs 725.98 crore in cash and the rest by issuing 8.7 crore shares at Rs 685 per share to Exide Industries Ltd.

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Godrej Properties Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 403% YoY to Rs 36 crore

Godrej Properties Ltd reported a 403% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 35.72 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Its total income rose 36.6% YoY to Rs 105 crore during the same period. The real estate developer witnessed a total booking value of Rs 2,574 crore in Q2, a growth of 139.6% YoY. Its total booking volume rose 108% YoY to Rs 3.61 million sq. ft.

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HG Infra secures order worth Rs 1,646 crore from NHAI

HG Infra Engineering Ltd has secured a road project in Delhi from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The project is for the development of a six-lane Urban Extension Road on NH-334 M on an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) mode. The bid project cost is Rs 1,646.57 crore.

HPCL Q2 Results: Net profit falls 22% YoY to Rs 1,923 crore

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) reported a 22.4% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 1,923.5 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Net profit increased 7.1% compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 60.6% YoY to Rs 82,774.69 crore during the same period. Domestic sales of petroleum products increased 8% YoY to 8.79 million metric tonnes (MMT) in Q2.

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Union Bank Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 3-fold to Rs 1,526 crore

Union Bank of India reported a nearly three-fold YoY jump in net profit to Rs 1,526.12 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Its total income rose 2.5% YoY to Rs 20,683.95 crore during the same period. The gross non-performing assets ratio (GNPA) stood at 12.64% in Q2 FY22, compared to 14.71% in the corresponding quarter last year (Q2 FY21). Provisions for bad loans fell 12.2% YoY to Rs 3,723.76 crore in Q2 FY22.

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Tata Power to Set Up 250 MW Solar Plant in Maharashtra – Top Indian Market News

Tata Power to set up 250 MW solar power plant in Maharashtra

TP Saurya Ltd (TPSL) has secured a contract from Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd (MAHAGENCO) to set up a 250 megawatt (MW) grid-connected solar power plant in Maharashtra. TPSL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power. The solar project will be commissioned within 15 months from the date of execution of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). With this project, the total renewable capacity of Tata Power will reach 4,611 MW.

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HDFC Bank partners with Paytm to launch co-branded credit cards

HDFC Bank has partnered with digital payments app Paytm to launch a comprehensive range of credit cards powered by Visa. The credit cards will be customized to meet the distinct requirements of retail customers, from new-to-credit users to affluent users. It will offer best-in-class rewards and cashback for users. The launch is planned in October to coincide with the festive season to tap into potentially higher consumer demand for credit card offers and EMIs.

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L&T secures order from Petronet LNG for 2 storage tanks

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering (LTHE) has secured a significant order (in the range of Rs 1,000-2,500 crore) from Petronet LNG. The contract is for the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of two LNG storage tanks of 1.7 lakh cubic meters each for Phase III-B of the Dahej Expansion Project in Gujarat. LTHE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T).

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Dabur India forays into face wash category under the Vatika brand

Dabur India is strengthening its presence in the personal care segment with the launch of the Dabur Vatika face wash range. The face wash range has been exclusively launched on Flipkart and is priced at Rs 170. The Vatika Face Wash will be available in a 150ml SKU and comes in three variants. Both Dabur and Flipkart have worked closely to understand the emerging trends in the natural ingredient-based face wash category to come up with this new range.

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Coal India signs pact worth Rs 1,880 crore for commercial extraction of coal bed methane

Bharat Coking Coal, a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd, has signed a contract worth Rs 1,880 crore with Prabha Energy for commercial extraction of coal bed methane (CBM). CBM is an unconventional form of natural gas found in coal deposits or coal seams. It will be extracted from Jharia Block-I under the leasehold area of Bharat Coking Coal. Coal India has selected Ranchi-based consultancy firm CMPDI as the principal implementing agency to oversee the project.

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Tata Communications offers ‘pay-as-you-go’ feature on Ethernet network services in India

Tata Communications Ltd has introduced a Bandwidth-on-Demand (BoD) feature on Ethernet network services in India. The feature enables enterprises to self-provision additional capacity on a ‘pay-as-you-go’ model to meet short-term bandwidth needs conveniently through a self-service customer portal. It delivers flexibility, improves the end-user experience, and brings cost-efficiency. The new BoD feature helps customers manage scalable and resilient Data Center (DC) connectivity.

VST Tillers Tractors launches new power tiller and range of brush cutters 

VST Tillers Tractors Ltd has launched a new power tiller— VST 95 DI Ignito for the domestic market. It is a machine used in agricultural fields for cultivation, tillage, sowing, and weeding. The company has also launched brush cutters— VST 226 LD, VST 234 MD, and VST 242 HD for the domestic market. The products were launched for the benefit of the farming community after encouraging results from extensive field trials.

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RPP Infra Projects secures order worth Rs 158 crore

RPP Infra Projects Ltd has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for a new project worth Rs 157.67 crore. The order is for the engineering, procurement, and construction of Bareilly Haat and Handicraft Centre with 1-year defect liability under Smart City Mission. Tamil Nadu-based RPP Infra Projects engages in construction and infrastructure development activities in India, Sri Lanka, and Mauritius.

Adani Ports gets CCI approval to acquire 10.4% stake in Gangavaram Port

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of a 10.4% stake in Gangavaram Port by Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ). The equity shareholding will be acquired from the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Gangavaram Port owns, develops, and operates a deep-water port at Gangavaram, Andhra Pradesh.

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Vodafone Idea promoters to infuse capital equity into company: Report

According to a report from Fortune India, Vodafone Idea (Vi) may soon see an influx of capital from its promoters. The telecom company is set to receive capital in the form of equity from Vodafone Group and Aditya Birla Group. Vi’s promoters had previously not been willing to infuse additional capital for the debt-ridden company over concerns regarding its stability. With the government’s new relief package, the promoters have more confidence in the long-term standing of the support from the government. 

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HDFC Reports 42% YoY Rise in Net Profit in Q4 – Top Indian Market News

HDFC Q4 Results: Net profit rises 42% YoY to Rs 3,180 crore

Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) reported a 42% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 3,180 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). On a quarterly basis, net profit has increased by 8.7%. Net interest income (NII) rose 14% YoY to Rs 4,065 crore during the same period. The gross non-performing assets (NPAs) ratio stood at Rs 1.98%, compared with 1.91% in Q3 FY21. HDFC’s board has approved a dividend of Rs 23 per share. The board has also approved fundraising of up to Rs 1.25 lakh crore by issuing non-convertible debentures on a private placement basis.

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Dabur Q4 Results: Net profit rises 34% YoY to Rs 378 crore

Dabur India Ltd reported a 34.4% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 378 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). The FMCG firm’s revenue from operations rose 25.3% YoY to Rs 2,337 crore during the same period. Its India FMCG business grew 28.3% and posted best-ever volume growth of 25.4% in Q4. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit rose 17.2% YoY to Rs 1,693 crore. Dabur India’s board has proposed a final dividend of Rs 3 per share.

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JSW Steel signs pact with JFE Steel Corp to establish JV in India

JSW Steel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan-based JFE Steel Corporation to conduct a feasibility study to establish a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet manufacturing and sales joint venture (JV) company in India. Grain-oriented electrical steel is an important material used in the production of energy-efficient transformers and high-performance generators. The companies plan to complete the study within the current financial year and take appropriate steps to set up the JV company.

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Steel Strips Q4 Results: Net profit at Rs 44.5 crore

Steel Strips Wheels Ltd reported a net profit of Rs 44.56 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY21). It had posted a net loss of Rs 5.25 crore in the corresponding period last year (Q4 FY20). On a quarterly basis, net profit has increased by 54% in Q4 FY21. Revenue from operations rose 80.81% YoY to Rs 699.87 crore during the same period. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit rose 110% YoY to Rs 49.25 crore. The company’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 2 per share.

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Tata Motors to hike prices of passenger vehicles from May 8

Tata Motors Ltd said it will increase the prices of its passenger cars by an average of 1.8%, depending on the model and variant, from May 8. This is to partially offset the rise in input costs. The surge in prices of commodities such as steel and precious metals has forced the automaker to hike prices. Tata Motors will also extend price protection for customers who have booked vehicles on or before May 7.

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Kansai Nerolac Paints Q4 Results: Net profit rises 89% YoY to Rs 124 crore

Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd reported an 89.14% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 123.62 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). On a quarterly basis, net profit has declined by 39%. Its total revenue rose 35.14% YoY to Rs 1,459.57 crore during the same period. The company’s profit margins improved from 6.22% in Q4 FY20 to 8.51% in Q4 FY21. Kansai Nerolac Paints’ board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 4 per share.

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Godrej Agrovet Q4 Results: Net profit declines 24% You to Rs 56 crore

Godrej Agrovet Ltd reported a 24.12% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 56.59 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Its revenue fell 10.4% YoY to Rs 1,472.39 crore during the same period. The company’s poultry and processed foods business grew 22% YoY to Rs 139 crore in Q4. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit has increased by 2.47% YoY to Rs 313.74 crore. Godrej Agrovet’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 8 per share.

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GE Shipping Company Q4 Results: Net profit at Rs 49 crore

Great Eastern Shipping Company reported a net profit of Rs 49.01 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). It had posted a net loss of Rs 50.68 crore in the corresponding period last year. On a quarterly basis, net profit has fallen by 72% in Q4 FY21. Revenue from operations declined by 26.68% YoY to Rs 739.95 crore during the same period. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit has increased by 343.43% YoY to Rs 918.52 crore. GE Shipping Company’s board has announced a final dividend of Rs 9 per share.

The company’s board has also approved fundraising of up to Rs 1,000 crore through the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis.

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RailTel secures order worth Rs 11.99 crore from Cotton Corp

RailTel Corporation of India has received a work order from Cotton Corporation of India for hiring on-cloud Data Centre hosting for hardware and software, along with the migration of Oracle EBS and other applications. The total cost for the five years contract period is Rs 11.99 crore.