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Nykaa’s Net Profit Falls 72% YoY to Rs 2.4Cr in Q4 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Nykaa Q4 Results: Net profit falls 72% YoY to Rs 2.4 crore

Nykaa reported a 71.8% YoY decline in net profit of Rs 2.4 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY23). However, its consolidated revenue rose 33.75% YoY to Rs 1,301 crore during the same quarter. Total tax expense of Rs 4.35 crore during the quarter severely impacted the revenue. EBITDA stood at Rs 70.6 crore, down 84% YoY.

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FDI into India falls 16% in FY23

Gross foreign direct investment (FDI) into India has seen a 16% fall in FY23. FDI Inflows stood at $71 billion in FY23, compared to $84.8 billion in FY22. This is the first time India has seen inflows decline in the last 10 years. The drop comes off the back of a very high base in FY22 (nearly $85 billion).

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Vedanta raises about $850 million via JPMorgan, Oaktree loan

Vedanta Group has secured a new loan of around $850 million from JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Oaktree. The company is seeking funds amid concerns over its debt load, especially with rising interest rates. This loan comes just before Vedanta Resources Ltd. faces a $500 million bond repayment. The group requires cash after facing obstacles in selling a zinc mining unit to Hindustan Zinc Ltd.

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Adani Green to seek board approval to raise up to $1 billion

Adani Green Energy plans to seek board approval to raise between ₹6,150 crore ($750 million) and ₹8,200 crore ($1 billion) through the qualified institutional placement (QIP) route. This move is part of the group’s strategy to build a three-year equity cushion to support expansion. The funds raised will be used to repay a $750 million bond issued in 2021, which is due next year.

In other news, GQG Partners looks to invest an additional $1 Billion in the Adani Group.

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Hindalco Q4 Results: Net profit falls 48% YoY to Rs 832 crore

Hindalco Industries reported a 48% YoY decline in standalone net profit to Rs 832 crore in Q4 FY23. However, its operating revenue increased 5% YoY to Rs 19,995 crore during the same quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 1,775 crore, down by 45.6% YoY. The company’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 3 per equity share.

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Oil Ministry working on proposal to merge MRPL with HPCL

The oil ministry is preparing a proposal to merge Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) with Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL). HPCL and MRPL are both subsidiaries of Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC). The ministry is now pushing for a share-swap deal between HPCL and MRPL, with HPCL issuing fresh shares to MRPL shareholders. The transaction will increase ONGC’s stake in HPCL, reducing the free float.

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Suzlon Energy wins 300 MW wind energy project from Torrent Power

Suzlon Energy has secured a substantial order from Torrent Power for a 300 MW wind power project. The order involves the installation of 100 3 MW wind turbine generators (WTGs) with Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) towers. The project, located in Karnataka, is set to be commissioned in 2025. This marks the sixth and largest order received by Suzlon for their new 3 MW series within a month.

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Cummins Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 68% YoY to Rs 319 crore

Cummins reported a 68.5% YoY jump in standalone net profit to Rs 318.5 crore in Q4 FY23. Its revenue increased 29% YoY to Rs 1,926 crore during the same quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 326 crore, up by 58% YoY. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 13 per equity share.

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Deepak Nitrite arm to invest Rs 5,000 cr in Gujarat to manufacture speciality chemicals

Deepak Nitrite’s subsidiary Deepak Chem Tech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government to invest approximately Rs 5,000 crore over the next four years. The investment aims to establish projects for the production of Speciality Chemicals, Phenol/Acetone, and Bisphenol in Dahej/Nandesari, Gujarat.

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UltraTech Cement to Invest Rs 12,886 crore for Capacity Expansion – Top Indian Market Updates

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UltraTech Cement to invest Rs 12,886 crore towards capacity expansion

UltraTech Cement Ltd’s board has approved a proposal to invest Rs 12,886 crore to add 22.6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) capacity to its total production. The company aims to set up integrated and grinding units and bulk terminals. These new capacities are expected to commence commercial production in a staggered way across India by the end of FY25. 

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Abdul Latif Jameel to invest Rs 150 million in Greaves Cotton’s EV arm

Saudi Arabia-based Abdul Latif Jameel International (ALJI) will invest $150 million (~Rs 1,160 crore) for a 35.8% stake in Greaves Electric Mobility (GEM). This values the electric vehicle (EV) arm at Rs 3,298 crore. ALJI has an option to invest another $70 million in the next twelve months. GEM has a strong presence in both electric 2-wheelers and electric 3-wheelers segments.

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La Opala RG commences production at Uttarakhand unit

La Opala RG announced the commencement of commercial production at its green field plant at Sitarganj, Uttarakhand. The unit has a production capacity of 11,000 metric tons per annum. It is the second plant of the company in the state. La Opala RG is a pure-play tableware company. Its brands include La Opala, Diva, and Solitare.

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BLS International signs pact with Royal Thai Consulate General

The Royal Thai Consulate-General, Mumbai, has authorised BLS International Ltd to accept and process visa applications. The company will provide Thai visa application services and value-added services like form filling assistance, SMS tracking, primetime submission, travel insurance, etc.  BLS International is a trusted global tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens.

Ashok Leyland unveils eight-wheel truck AVTR 2620

Ashok Leyland Ltd has unveiled its first eight-wheel truck (AVTR 2620), making the company the only player to have a full range of trucks based on lift axle technology. The new product can be operated as a 25.5 tonne truck with lift axle down and an 18.5 tonne truck with lift axle up, offering lower fuel and operating costs during light load.

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Fire breaks out at Deepak Nitrite GIDC plant

Deepak Nitrite Ltd’s GIDC plant at Nandesari, Vadodra, witnessed five major chemical blasts today. Smoke was visible from a long distance, and 7-8 fire-fighters reached the spot to put out the fire. Deepak Nitrite manufactures and sells basic chemicals, fine & speciality chemicals, and performance products in India.

Jio-bp to partner with MG Motor, Castrol to boost EV adoption in India

MG Motor India and Castrol India Ltd will partner with Jio-bp to explore mobility solutions for electric cars. The three entities will explore setting up a four-wheeler EV charging infrastructure and expand Castrol’s existing auto service network to cater to EV customers. This partnership is in line with Jio-bp and MG Motor’s commitment to providing vast and reliable charging infra to electric car customers and accelerating EV adoption in India.

[Jio-bp is a joint venture between Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and British oil and gas major bp].

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GR Infra’s arm signs pact with NHAI for road project in Andhra Pradesh

GR Madanapalli Pileru Highway Pvt Ltd (GRMPHPL) has signed an agreement with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for a road project worth Rs 1,577 crore. The project consists of four-laning of NH-71 from Madanapalli to Pileru in Andhra Pradesh. The length of the road is 55.9 km. GRMPHPL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GR Infraprojects Ltd.

SEBI penalises Eicher Motors for flouting rules

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh for failing to follow rules in the duplicate share certificates case. The company has to pay the fine within 45 days. The order comes after the SEBI received a complaint from Adesh Kaur against the automaker. It mentioned that 903 shares of the company were fraudulently transferred to an account of an impersonator who managed to forge her signature and change her address.