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Coal India’s Net Profit Jumps 106% YoY to ₹6,044Cr in Q2 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Coal India Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 106% YoY to ₹6,044 crore

Coal India Ltd (CIL) reported a 106% year-on-year (YoY) jump in consolidated net profit to ₹6,043.55 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 28% YoY to ₹29,838 crore during the same period. CIL’s total expenses stood at ₹23,770 crore in Q2, up 16.3% YoY. The company’s board has declared an interim dividend of ₹15 per share.

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Vehicle sales rises over 47% in October: FADA

A report by the Federation of Automobile Dealers’ Association (FADA) revealed that retail sales of vehicles in India rose 47.62% YoY to 20.94 lakh units in October 2022. Sales were higher by 8.32% compared to the pre-covid month of October 2019. Retail sales of two-wheelers rose 51% YoY to 15.71 lakh units, while that of commercial vehicles rose 25.4% to 74,443 units last month.

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Divi’s Labs Q2 Results: Net profit falls 19% YoY to ₹494 crore

Divi’s Laboratories Ltd reported an 18.6% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to ₹493.6 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations fell 6.7% YoY to ₹1,854.54 crore during the same period. The pharma company’s EBITDA stood at ₹621 crore in Q2, down 24% YoY. Total expenses rose 5.81% YoY to ₹1,319.4 crore.

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Voltas to invest ₹1,000 crore for capacity expansion

Voltas will invest over ₹1,000 crore to expand its manufacturing capacity and establish a new plant near Chennai, said MD Pradeep Bakshi. Meanwhile, the proposed ₹500-crore compressor plant in partnership with China’s Highly International is yet to receive government clearance. The investments will help Voltas ensure its leadership status in ACs and commercial refrigeration.

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Ujjivan SFB Q2 Results: Net profit at ₹294 crore

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB) reported a net profit of ₹294 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). It posted a net loss of ₹274 crore in Q2 FY22. The company’s total income rose 63% YoY to ₹1,139.83 crore in Q2 FY23. The bank registered strong disbursements at ₹4,866 crore in Q2, up 56% YoY.

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Brookfield India REIT leases over 3.06 lakh sq ft office space in Q2

Brookfield India Real Estate Trust has leased over 3.06 lakh sq. ft. office space in the second quarter, taking its total leasing to over 6 lakh sq. ft. in the first half of FY23 as the demand for office spaces continues to rise. It has also signed an expansion option of 16,000 sq. ft. in its property Candor Tech Space N1. The REIT has increased its adjusted net operating income by 48% YoY ₹241.3 crore in Q2.

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CEAT Q2 Results: Net profit falls 81% YoY to ₹7.8 crore

Ceat Ltd reported an 81% YoY decline in net profit to ₹7.83 crore in Q2 FY23, mainly due to higher input costs. Its revenue from operations rose 18% YoY to ₹2,894 crore during the same period. The tyre manufacturer’s total expenses stood at ₹2,864 crore in Q2, up 19.3% YoY. EBITDA fell 7.8% YoY to ₹202 crore.

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30 IndiGo aircraft grounded due to supply chain disruptions

Nearly 30 IndiGo aircraft have been grounded due to supply chain disruptions. The airline is evaluating wet leasing of planes and other options to boost operations. The company said it is actively engaged with various partners to work on mitigation measures that would ensure the continuity of its network and operations. At the end of September, the IndiGo had 279 aircraft in its fleet.

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Jio and Airtel add 3,500 5G sites per week in ramp up

Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are adding around 3,500 sites per week cumulatively, as they ramp up their 5G network rollout. Both telcos are set to further scale up site additions to 9,000-10,000 per week combined in the coming 3-4 months as equipment becomes easily available with more domestic production of radios. While Reliance Jio plans to cover the entire country with 5G by December 2023, Bharti Airtel aims to do so by March 2024.

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PB Fintech Q2 Results: Net loss narrows to ₹187 crore

PB Fintech Ltd (Policybazaar) reported a net loss of ₹197 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). It posted a net loss of ₹204.4 crore in Q2 FY22. The company’s revenue from operation jumped 105% YoY to ₹573.47 crore in Q2 FY23. Insurance premiums stood at ₹2,545 crore in Q2, up 79% YoY. The company delivered 34% growth in health insurance premiums and 29% in life insurance new business premiums.

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Jio to Launch 5G Services Tomorrow – Top Indian Market Updates

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Jio to start 5G services from Dussehra in 4 cities with a free welcome offer

Reliance Jio will start 5G services in India with a “free welcome offer” from Dussehra. The telecom operator will commence a beta trial of its True-5G services on the auspicious occasion in four cities– Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Varanasi. Jio will send an invite to customers under Jio True 5G Welcome Offer to try its 5G services. Subscribers will get unlimited 5G data with up to 1 gigabit per second speed.

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Bank of Baroda looks to ramp up wealth management business

State-run Bank of Baroda is hiring more than 850 relationship managers and executives to strengthen its wealth management business as it seeks to tap into the growing segment across India. The bank aims to nearly triple its assets under management (AUM) to more than ₹85,000 crore (from Rs 30,000 crore at present) in the next five years by cross-selling to about 2.5 lakh wealthy customers who already have accounts with it.

Auto sector to witness the best festive season of the decade: FADA

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) anticipates that October will be the best festive in a decade for the passenger vehicle (PV) segment due to higher sales. In September, the automobile sector witnessed an 11% YoY growth in total retail vehicle sales as better supplies from manufacturers allowed dealers to ramp up customer deliveries amid the ongoing festive period.

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Mahindra Finance reports 110% YoY growth in September

Mahindra Finance Ltd continued its momentum with the disbursement of approx. ₹4,080 crore, delivering a 110% YoY growth in September 2022. In the first half of FY23, the company is estimated to report loan disbursements of ~₹21,300 crore. Healthy disbursement trends during the first half have led to a strong gross asset book of ₹73,900 crore, a growth of nearly 16% YoY.

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UPI payment crosses ₹11 lakh crore milestone in Sept

Payment through Unified Payments Interface (UPI) crossed a milestone of ₹11 lakh crore in September, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). The platform saw 678 crore transactions last month. Payment through UPI had crossed ₹10 lakh crore in May 2022. [UPI is an instant real-time payment system that facilitates inter-bank peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions.]

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RIL’s subsidiary, Sanmina Corp to set up electronics JV

Reliance Industries’s arm RSBVL and US-based Sanmina Corporation have set up a joint venture to manufacture 4G and 5G hardware for Indian and overseas markets. The JV was set up at a total enterprise valuation of ~₹3,300 crore. It will manufacture hardware products at Sanmina’s 100-acre campus in Chennai. Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Ltd (RSBVL) will hold a 50.1% stake in the JV, while Sanmina will hold 49.9% stake.

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Lupin gets USFDA approval for generic HIV drug

Lupin Ltd has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Darunavir Tablets in the US market. The drug is used to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. As per IQVIA MAT data, Darunavir tablets had estimated annual sales of $343 million in the US during the 12 months ended June 2022.

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CCI approves Sony-ZEEL merger with conditions

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) conditionally approved the proposed merger of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) and Culver Max Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India). The approval was granted after the CCI accepted the voluntary remedies proposed by the parties to allay possible anti-competitive concerns. To learn more about the merger, click here.

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Total trade volume at IEX falls 8% in September

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) registered an 8% YoY decline in total trade volume to 8,160 million units (MU) in September. On a month-on-month (MoM) basis, IEX registered a 5% growth last month. The average clearing price in the Day-ahead market rose to ₹5.63 in Sept, up 28% YoY and 9% MoM. 

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India’s Services PMI Hits 11-Year High in June – Top Indian Market Updates

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India’s services PMI hits 11-year high in June

Services activity in India expanded at the fastest pace in 11 years in June 2022. The S&P Global India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) stood at 59.2 in June, compared to 58.9 in May. The data indicated further accelerations in new business growth and output at Indian services companies amid ongoing improvements in demand conditions. However, concerns surrounding price pressures restricted business confidence. 

[PMI is a month-on-month calculation, and a value above 50 represents an expansion when compared to the previous month.]

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Adani Power to seek shareholders’ approval for deal worth Rs 5,000 crore with AdaniConnex

Adani Power Ltd (APL) will seek shareholders’ approval for the proposed related-party transaction worth ~Rs 5,000 crore with AdaniConnex Pvt. Ltd (ACPL) during its annual general meeting on July 27. The transaction involves the sale of APL’s special purpose vehicles (SPVs) or subsidiaries to ACPL. AdaniConneX is a 50:50 joint venture (JV) between Adani Enterprises and US-based EdgeConneX that builds data centres across India.

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Passenger vehicle sales rose 40% in June: FADA

As per data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA), retail passenger vehicle sales in India rose 40% YoY to 2,60,683 units in June. An increase in dispatches indicates that supplies of semiconductors have improved. Two-wheeler retail sales increased 20% YoY last month to 11,19,096 units.

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KEC International aims to double civil contracts business to Rs 4,000 crore in FY23

KEC International Ltd is betting on its civil contracts business and aims to double revenue in the segment during the current financial year (FY23). The company’s total revenue increased 5% YoY to Rs 13,700 crore in FY22, led by growth in the civil, railways, and cables businesses. The contribution of the civil business to the total revenue stood at Rs 1,900 crore.

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Tata Steel’s output remains flat at 7.66 MT in Q1

Tata Steel Ltd’s consolidated steel output remained flat at 7.66 million tonnes (MT) during the April-June quarter (Q1) of the current financial year (FY23). The company produced 7.65 MT of steel in Q1 FY22. Consolidated sales fell 4% YoY to 6.53 MT during the same period. Tata Steel India registered over a 6% YoY rise in output at 4.92 MT. Its sales fell 2% YoY to 4.06 MT.

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RBL Bank’s total deposits rise 6% YoY in Q1

RBL Bank Ltd’s total deposits rose 6% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 79,217 crore as of June 30, 2022 (Q1 FY23). Deposits rose 0.27% when compared to the previous quarter. The bank’s current account-savings account (CASA) stood at Rs 28,525 crore in Q1, up 14% YoY or 2% QoQ. Gross advances grew 7% YoY and 0.24% QoQ to Rs 62,095 crore in Q1.

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IEX electricity volume rises 17% YoY in June

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) registered a 17% YoY growth in power trade volumes to 8,267 million units (MU) in June 2022. This comprises 7,058 MU in the conventional power market, 536 MU in the green power market, and 673 MU in the renewable energy certificate market. Prices at the day ahead market reduced from Rs 6.76 in May to Rs 6.49 per unit in June due to improved supply-side availability. For the first quarter of FY23, IEX achieved 23,437 MU volume across all segments, registering a 10% YoY growth.

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Tejas Networks acquires 62.65% stake in Saankhya Labs for Rs 276.24 crore

Tejas Networks Ltd (TNL) has acquired a 62.65% stake in Saankhya Labs for Rs 276.24 crore. The company intends to acquire the balance 37.35% stake in the Bengaluru-based firm in due course. The acquisition will help enhance TNL’s wireless offerings by adding 5G ORAN, 5G Cellular Broadcast, and satellite communication products to its product portfolio. It also gives the company access to in-house semiconductor chip design expertise for specialised applications.

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Biocon Biologics gets EU GMP certification for new facility in Bengaluru

Biocon Biologics (a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd) has received the Europen Union’s Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification from the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), Ireland, for its new monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) drug substance manufacturing facility at Biocon Park, Bengaluru. The GMP accreditation is offered to pharmaceutical manufacturers who adhere to a minimal standard in their production practices. 

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Kalyan Jewellers’ Revenue Grows 60% in Q2 – Top Indian Market News

Kalyan Jewellers’ revenue grows 60% in Q2

Kalyan Jewellers reported a 60% year-on-year (YoY) growth in revenue of its India operations during the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). The company registered growth in the share of new customers in Q2, largely driven by a shift from the unorganised to the organised segment. The non-south markets recorded a higher same-store sales growth of 70% in Q2, compared to south markets, which recorded same-store sales growth of 40%. During the July-Sept quarter, 92% of its showrooms were operations, compared to 88% in Q2 FY21.

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Total automobile retail sales fall 5.27% in September: FADA 

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) reported that total sales across all automobile categories declined by 5.27% YoY to 12.96 lakh units in September. Retail sales of passenger vehicles (PV) in September increased by 16.32%YoY to 2,33,308 units. Two-wheeler sales fell 11.54% YoY to 9,14,621 units last month. Meanwhile, commercial vehicle (CV) sales surged 46.64% YoY to 58,820 units. 

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NTPC, EDF to explore power project development opportunities

NTPC Ltd and Électricité de France (EDF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential power project development opportunities in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Africa. EDF Is a Paris-based power sector firm. The companies will collaborate on knowledge sharing, research and development, technical services, and consultancy assignments globally.

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Ramkrishna Forgings signs MoU with US firm to develop EV powertrain components

Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd (RFL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a US-based technology partner for the development of electric vehicle (EV) powertrain components for the Indian EV market. The technology partner is a leading expert in magnetic engineering innovations. Kolkata-based RFL is a leading supplier of rolled, forged, and machined products.

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India’s unemployment rate falls to 6.86% in Sept: CMIE

According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMEI), India’s unemployment rate fell sharply to 6.86% in September from 8.32% in August. Around 85 lakh jobs were created last month. With construction activities picking up pace again, a majority of these jobs were created in rural India. Employment in September 2021 is estimated at 40.62 crore. 

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HAL delivers heaviest semi-cryogenic propellant tank to ISRO

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has delivered the heaviest semi-cryogenic propellant tank (SC120- LOX) ever fabricated by it to the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The tank will be used in the Mk-III launch vehicle for future missions. HAL’s Aerospace Division has now delivered 244 propellant tanks and 95 water tanks to ISRO for the space programs of PSLV, GSLV Mk-II, and GSLV Mk-III.

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Aurionpro Solutions announces strategic deal in Maldives

SC Soft Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based subsidiary of Aurionpro Solutions Ltd, has been selected as the solution provider of the EMV Open Loop Account Based ticketing system as part of the digitization of transportation solutions across the Maldives. The company will partner with the Bank of Maldives and Mastercard for this project. With this project, Maldives Transport Contracting Company (MTCC) will introduce contactless and digital payments on its transport network.

Mahindra XUV700 SUV receives 25,000 bookings in under an hour

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Ltd’s latest Mahindra XUV700 SUV clocked a total of 25,000 bookings in just under an hour. The company claims these booking numbers are unprecedented in the Indian automotive industry. The price of the new XUV700 has been revised to Rs 12.49 lakh for the entry variant. M&M has gone for a Rs 50,000 price hike for the base variant. Bookings will reopen at 10 am on October 8, 2021.  

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Vakrangee partners with LendDenClub to launch P2P lending platform

Vakrangee Ltd has partnered with LendDenClub to provide investment and borrowing options to its customers in the remotest parts of the country. LenDenClub is one of the leading peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms in India. With this integration, customers of Vakrangee can now invest and borrow through LenDenClub. Through its Nextgen Kendras and BharatEasy app, Vakrangee will offer hassle-free instant digital loans in Tier-5 and Tier-6 towns.

GRSE signs concessional agreement with Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) has signed a concessional agreement with Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMPK), Kolkata, for utilizing Kidderpore Dry Docks and its associated facilities. The concessional agreement will be for 15 years and is further extendable for another 15 years. The facility will be utilized for ship repair and refit activities for Naval & Coast Guard Ships, Port Trust Vessels, and Commercial Ships.  

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JSW Steel Output Rises 10% to 13.67 LT in May – Top Indian Market News

JSW Steel output rises 10% to 13.67 LT in May

JSW Steel Ltd reported a 10% YoY growth in crude steel production to 13.67 lakh tonne (LT) in May 2021. The company had produced 12.48 LT steel during the same month last year. Its output of flat-rolled products increased by 10% YoY to 9.99 LT in May. The production of long-rolled products stood at 3.09 LT, up 55% YoY. Total capacity utilisation stood at 91% in May.

According to a Bloomberg report, JSW Steel is suing three of the largest American steel-makers for ‘conspiracy to cause direct harm’. These firms have refused to sell raw metal to the company’s US pipe and plate-making operations. JSW Steel has filed a lawsuit against US Steel Corp., Nucor Corp, and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in the US District Court, Southern District of Texas (Houston).

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Vehicle registrations fall 55% to 5.35 lakh units in May: FADA

Automobile registrations across all categories saw a sharp decline in May, as retail vehicle sales came to a halt due to lockdowns imposed by various states. According to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA), total vehicle registrations in May 2021 fell 54.79% month-on-month (MoM) to 5.35 lakh units. Two-wheeler sales declined by 53%, while sales of three-wheelers fell 76% when compared to April 2021. Overall passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle registrations declined by 59% MoM and 66% MoM, respectively, in May.

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Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 247% YoY to Rs 259 crore

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd reported a 247% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 259.14 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Its revenue from operations rose 5.92% YoY to Rs 1,105.11 crore during the same period. Net profit for the financial year 2020-21 (FY21) increased by 9.09% YoY to Rs 513.89 crore. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 1.83 per share. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders is engaged in the business of building and repairing ships, submarines, and vessels.

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Affle India to acquire mobile marketing firm Jampp

Affle (India) Limited has announced plans to acquire Latin America-based mobile marketing firm Jampp. The company did not disclose the financial details of the transaction. Jampp is a leading programmatic mobile marketing company that was established in 2013. Its advertising platform is used by leading app marketers to acquire new users and also to drive repeat usage and transactions with existing users. Meanwhile, Affle also stated that it will increase its stake in social keyboard provider Bobble AI from 8% to 17.72%.

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Cera Sanitaryware Q4 Results: Net profit rises 23% YoY to Rs 45.7 crore

Cera Sanitaryware reported a 22.91% YoY growth in consolidated net profit to Rs 45.76 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Net profit has increased by 52.94% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 47.2% YoY to Rs 438.42 crore during the same period. Net profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21) declined by 11.02% YoY to Rs 100.77 crore. The company’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 13 per share.

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HDFC to raise Rs 2,000 crore by issuing bonds

HDFC Limited aims to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore by issuing debt securities on a private placement basis. The secured, redeemable, non-convertible debentures for an issue size of Rs 2,000 crore will be open for bid on June 14 and closed on the same day. The bonds with 10 years of tenure will carry a coupon rate of 6.88% per annum. The proceeds from the issue will be utilised for financing or refinancing HDFC’s housing finance business requirements.

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Ion Exchange secures orders worth Rs 1,000 crore 

Ion Exchange (India) Ltd has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from State Water Supply and Sanitation Mission, Namami Gange and Rural Water Supply Department under Jal Jeevan Mission for two EPC projects. One of the projects consists of the survey, design, supply, construction, and commissioning of a water treatment plant. The second project includes operation and maintenance (O&M) services for 10 years for rural drinking water supply to 1,000 villages in two districts of Uttar Pradesh. The value of the two projects is approximately Rs 1,000 crore.

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Alkem Labs launches Perampil tablets, an affordable anti-epileptic drug

Alkem Laboratories Ltd has announced the launch of Perampil (Perampanel) tablets in the strengths 2mg, 4mg, and 6mg at affordable rates. Perampanel has been approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI). It is used as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients with epilepsy, aged four years and older. The product reaffirms the pharma company’s commitment towards improving epilepsy care by bringing multiple treatment options of quality products to patients and healthcare professionals in India.

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Century Ply Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 134% to Rs 86 crore

Century Plyboard (India) Limited reported a 134.14% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 86.63 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Net profit has increased by 31.56% when compared to the previous quarter. Its total income rose 42% YoY to Rs 755.22 crore during the same period. The company’s chairman stated that all segments had performed exceptionally well during Q4. Net profit for the financial year 2020-21 (FY21) increased by 27.15% YoY to Rs 191.46 crore.

Suven Pharma signs MoU with CSIR-IICT for Covid-19 drugs Molnupiravir, 2-DG

Suven Pharmaceuticals Ltd (SPL), CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT)- Hyderabad, and CSIR-National Institute of Interdisciplinary Science & Technology- Thiruvananthapuram, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the process technology transfer and manufacturing of anti-Covid drug Molnupiravir. The complete technology know-how will be transferred, and SPL will manufacture and launch the drug as an effective medication for Covid-19 infected patients. CSIR-IICT will also provide SPL with the process technology for manufacturing another anti-Covid drug— 2-DG.

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NHPC Q4 Results: Net profit rises 80% YoY to Rs 464 crore

NHPC Limited reported an 80% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 464.60 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Its total income declined by 12% YoY to Rs 2,094.30 crore during the same period. Net profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21) increased by 7.1% YoY to Rs 3,582.13. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 0.35 per share. NHPC’s board has also approved a proposal to raise up to Rs 4,300 crore by issuing debt instruments in the current financial year (FY22).

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Yes Bank board approves plan to raise Rs 10,000 crore via debt securities

The Board of Directors of Yes Bank has approved the proposal to raise Rs 10,000 crore through the issue of debt securities. The types of debt securities to be issued include non-convertible debentures (NCDs), bonds, and medium-term note (MTN). The private lender also received board approval to shift its registered office to Yes Bank House in Santacruz, Mumbai from Yes Bank Tower in Elphinstone.

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Zydus Wellness Reports 92% YoY Jump in Net Profit in Q4 – Top Indian Market News

Zydus Wellness Q4 Results: Net profit rises 92% YoY to Rs 133 crore

Zydus Wellness reported a 92.66% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 133.13 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Its revenue from operations rose 24% YoY to Rs 600.75 crore during the same period. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit has declined by 16.22% YoY to Rs 118.73 crore. Its e-commerce business grew by ~250% in FY21, which accounted for nearly 3.6% of its overall domestic revenue. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 5 per share.

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SBI Cards raises Rs 455 crore via issue of bonds

SBI Cards and Payment Services said it has raised Rs 455 crore by issuing bonds. The Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee of the company has approved the allotment of 4,550 fixed-rate, unsecured, rated, taxable, redeemable, non-convertible debentures (NCDs). Under this, SBI Cards will issue NCDs of the face value of Rs 10 lakh each, aggregating to Rs 455 crore, on a private placement basis. The bonds will offer a coupon rate of 5.70% per annum. It will be listed on the wholesale debt market segment of the BSE.

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Cipla, Lupin, Sun Pharma to manufacture and sell low-cost versions of Eli Lilly’s Covid-19 drug

US pharmaceutical firm Eli Lilly has issued royalty-free, non-exclusive voluntary licenses to Cipla, Lupin, and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries to manufacture and sell low-cost versions of its Covid-19 drug Baricitinib in India. This will enable the Indian pharma companies to leverage their distribution footprints and make the essential drug accessible across the country. On May 3, India’s drug regulator DCGI had given approval for the restricted emergency use of Baricitinib for treating Covid-19 infections. 

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Reliance, affiliates buy more than three-fourths of KG-D6 gas volumes: Report

According to a report from Economic Times, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and its affiliates have picked up more than three-fourths of the new gas volumes from the firm’s eastern offshore KG-D6 block. Last week, RIL and its UK-based partner BP Plc auctioned 5.5 million standard cubic meters per day (mmscmd) of incremental gas from the newer discoveries in the KG-D6 block. India Gas Solutions (IGS), a gas sourcing and marketing joint venture of RIL and BP, picked up another 1 mmscmd. The report further states that the remaining volumes were picked up by Adani Gas, IRM Energy, GAIL, and Torrent Gas. 

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Venky’s Q4 Results: Net profit at Rs 77.90 crore

Venky’s (India) reported a standalone net profit of Rs 77.90 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY21). It had posted a net loss of Rs 96.73 crore in the corresponding period last year (Q4 FY20). On a quarterly basis, net profit fell 26.85% in Q4 FY21. The company’s revenue rose 42.44% YoY to Rs 941.35 crore during the same period. Its oilseeds vertical grew 52% YoY to Rs 515.63 crore, while the poultry products vertical grew by 32% YoY to Rs 391 crore. The board of Venky’s (India) has approved a dividend of Rs 17 per share.

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Vehicle registrations in India declined 30% in FY21: FADA

According to a report from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA), total vehicle registrations in India declined by 29.85% YoY to 1.52 crore units in the financial year 2020-21. Two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments fell 31.51% and 64.12%, respectively, in FY21. Registrations in the commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles segment declined by 49% and 13.96%, respectively (compared with FY20). Total vehicle registrations in April 2021 were down 28.15% at 11.85 units, compared to March.

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Federal Bank partners with UAE-based Mashreq Bank to facilitate instant money transfer

Federal Bank has entered into a partnership with Mashreq Bank to facilitate instant money transfers from the UAE to India. This partnership will support Mashreq’s faster payment product— QuickRemit, which was launched in 2017. Mashreq Bank is one of the oldest banks in the UAE and has a presence in twelve countries across Europe, the US, Asia, and Africa.

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Vinyl Chemicals Q4 Results: Net profit declines 19% QoQ to Rs 3.87 crore

Vinyl Chemicals India Ltd reported a 19.88% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decline in net profit to Rs 3.87 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Its revenue rose 31.29% QoQ to Rs 166.88 crore during the same period. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit has increased by 52.14% YoY to Rs 11.35 crore. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 3.75 per share.

Vivimed Labs receives DGHS approval to make Favipiravir

Vivimed Labs Limited has received approval from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Govt of India, to manufacture and market Favipiravir tablets in the Indian market. The pharma company will be marketing the oral anti-viral drug under the brand ‘Favulos’. Favipiravir has been approved for treating patients with mild-to-moderate Covid-19 infections in several countries.

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TelOne Zimbabwe selects Tejas Networks’ DWDM solution for network capacity expansion

Tejas Networks Ltd announced that Zimbabwe-based TelOne has deployed its 100G/100G+ coherent DWDM solution for its network expansion. [Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing or DWDM is a technology used to increase bandwidth over existing fiber networks]. The company’s state-of-the-art solution was selected by TelOne after a competitive bidding process and a successful field trial. Tejas Networks was able to successfully demonstrate the high-speed transmission of multiple 100G lambdas while meeting the stringent performance and reliability requirements in a cost-effective manner.

Dabur India enters pain relief spray category

Dabur India has announced the launch of a pain relief spray under the existing ‘Dabur Rheumatil’ pain-relieving brand, which is used for joint aches. The product has already been launched across e-commerce platforms and through regular retail channels. The Dabur Rheumatil Spray is priced at Rs 130 for a 40g/ 57 ml pack. In this category, Dabur will be competing against Reckitt and Sun Pharma that sell popular pain relief sprays and ointments such as Moov and Volini, respectively.

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HFCL Q4 Results: Net profit at Rs 84.6 crore

HFCL Limited reported a net profit of Rs 84.67 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY21). It had posted a net profit of Rs 5.78 in the corresponding period last year (FY20). On a quarterly basis, net profit has increased by 2.95% in Q4 FY21. The company’s revenue from operations rose 109% YoY (or 8% QoQ) to Rs 1,391 crore during the same period. HFCL’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 0.15 per share.

IndiGo’s board approves raising up to Rs 3,000 crore via QIP

The Board of Directors of InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo) has approved fundraising of up to Rs 3,000 crore through a qualified institutional placement (QIP). The proposal is subject to shareholder and other regulatory approvals. In January 2021, IndiGo had shelved plans to raise funds up to Rs 4,000 crore through a QIP. Instead, the airline opted to raise money through sale and leaseback (SLB) transactions and other alternative options.

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Reliance Jio Launches ‘JioBusiness’ to Digitally Transform MSMEs – Top Indian Market News

Reliance Jio launches ‘JioBusiness’ to digitally transform MSMEs

Reliance Jio has launched an integrated technology solution- JioBusiness to transform around 5 crore micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India. The company will provide enterprise-grade fiber connectivity that offers voice and data services. It will also provide digital solutions that help enterprises manage and grow their businesses. JioBusiness will offer devices to enable leading digital solutions for MSMEs. 

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Vehicle registrations fell 13.43% YoY in February: FADA

As per data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), overall vehicle registrations declined by 13.43% year-on-year (YoY) to around 14.99 lakh in February 2021. The figure stood at over 17.31 lakh units in the corresponding period last year (Feb 2020). However, the data shows that registration of passenger vehicles grew by 10.59% YoY to 2.54 lakh units last month. 

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Puravankara to invest Rs 450 crore to develop residential project in Mumbai

Puravankara Limited will invest Rs 450 crore to develop a mixed-use residential project in Chembur, Mumbai. The project, named ‘Purva Clermont’, will come under the developer’s luxury portfolio World Home Collection. The project will be built on a 2.25-acre land parcel and will have five towers— four residential buildings with 233 units and one commercial office building. Construction of the project will begin in 3 months and is expected to be completed by 2025.

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L&T delivers 700 MW steam generator ahead of schedule

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has despatched the first out of four 700 MWe (megawatt electrical) steam generators for the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP) ahead of schedule. With this, the company has created a new global benchmark in the nuclear manufacturing industry. The hi-tech equipment was manufactured at L&T’s manufacturing facilities at Hazira and Vadodara Heavy Engineering Works (VHEW).

[GHAVP is a proposed 2,800 MW nuclear power plant that is being built on a 560-hectare area near Gorakhpur village in Haryana]

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JMC Projects signs agreement with FDC to construct 2,000 social housing units in Maldives

JMC Projects (India) Limited has signed an agreement with Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation Ltd (FDC) for the design, finance, and construction of 2,000 social housing units in Hulhumale Island of Maldives. FDC is a state-owned company of the Government of Maldives. The total value for the project is estimated to be around $137 million (~Rs 1,000 crore). Mumbai-based JMC Projects is a leading construction company. It is also a subsidiary of Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited. 

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Inox Wind signs pact for 92 MW-projects with Integrum Energy

Inox Wind Limited has signed an agreement with Integrum Energy Infrastructure to supply, erect, and commission 92 megawatts (MW) of wind power projects. The projects comprise 2 MW turbines with a combination of total turnkey and limited scope supply services. The company will supply and commission wind turbines at Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu by the third quarter of the next financial year (FY 2021-22). 

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Aurionpro Solutions enters into partnership with UK-based Future-Tech

Aurionpro Solutions Ltd has entered into a strategic partnership with UK-based Future-Tech for data center design and consultancy projects in India & South Asia. In recent years, the company has ventured into data centre building, consulting, and hybrid cloud services. Aurionpro will provide consultancy and assistance for rolling out 100 MW data centres for one of its customers within the next few years. Mumbai-based Aurionpro Solutions is an IT services company. It is also engaged in the sale of equipment and software licenses.

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Easy Trip Planners IPO subscribed 7.20 times on second day of bidding

The Rs 510-crore initial public offering (IPO) of Easy Trip Planners was subscribed 7.20 times on the second day of bidding. The issue received bids for 10.85 crore equity shares against an offer size of 1.5 crore shares. The portion reserved for retail investors was subscribed 32.71 times. The portion set aside for non-institutional investors (NIIs) saw a subscription of 4.05 times and that of qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) 28%.

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Praj Industries secures order from HPCL for setting up biogas plant

Praj Industries has received an order from Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) for setting up a compressed biogas (CBG) plant at Badaun, Uttar Pradesh. The company will offer its RenGas technology to produce CBG from rice straw. The project will have the capacity to process 35,000 metric tonnes (MT) of rice straw as feedstock to generate 5,250 MT of CBG annually. Praj Industries stated that this project will be completed and commissioned within 12 months.

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Indoco Remedies launches Brinzolamide Ophthalmic Suspension in the US

Indoco Remedies Limited has announced the launch of Brinzolamide Ophthalmic Suspension in the United States. The product is developed and manufactured by Indoco Remedies for TEVA Pharmaceuticals at its facility in Goa. It is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to ocular hypertension and open-angle glaucoma. As per IQVIA data, the US market size of this product stood at $184 million (~Rs 1,343 crore) as of December 2020.

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Jubilant Foodworks completes acquisition of 100% stake in Fides Food

Jubilant Foodworks announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Jubilant Foodworks Netherlands B.V., has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% stake of Fides Food Systems Coöperatief U.A. Fides Food is the beneficial owner of 32.81% equity shares in DP Eurasia, which is the master franchisee of Domino’s Pizza in four countries— Turkey, Azerbaijan, Russia, and Georgia. The total value of the acquisiton was nearly Rs 252 crore.

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SII Gets Purchase Order from Govt for Covishield – Top Indian Market News

Serum Institute receives purchase order from govt for 1.1 crore vaccine doses: Report

As per reports from news agencies PTI & ANI, the Serum Institute of India (SII) has signed a purchase order with the Central Government to procure 1.1 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccines. SII is manufacturing Oxford-AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine Covishield in India. As per reports, each dose of Covishield will cost Rs 220, inclusive of 14% GST. SII will begin the dispatch of the vaccine today (Jan 11). India will begin its nationwide vaccination drive on January 16, and priority will be given to around 3 crore healthcare and frontline workers.

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Passenger vehicle retail sales increases 24% in December: FADA

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) on Monday said passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales in December 2020 witnessed an increase of 23.99% year-on-year (YoY) to 2.71 lakh units. Two-wheeler sales increased 11.88% YoY to 14.24 lakh units last month, as compared to 12.73 lakh units in December 2019. The sales of commercial vehicles declined 13.52% YoY to 51,454 units during the same period. FADA collected vehicle registration data from 1,270 out of the 1,477 regional transport offices (RTOs) in India.

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Coal industry will be largest contributor to India’s $5 trillion economy dream: Amit Shah

The Central Government on Monday awarded the letter of allocation to successful bidders of coal mines under the commercial auction held during October-November 2020. Speaking at the event, Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the coal sector will be the largest contributor to India’s ambition of being a $5 trillion economy. He also launched the ‘Single Window Clearance System’, an online platform to obtain clearances for smooth operationalisation of coal mines. Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that the next round of commercial mines auction will be launched later this month.

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Gross NPA of banks could rise to 13.5% by September: RBI

The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) of banks may rise to 13.5% by September 2021 from 7.5% in September 2020, according to the Financial Stability Report (FSR) released by the RBI. The report stated that the GNPA ratio of public sector banks and private sector banks may rise to 16.2% and 7.9%, respectively, in September 2021 under the baseline scenario. [RBI defines non-performing asset (NPA) as any loan or advance for which the principal or interest amount has been overdue for more than 90 days]

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Tesla to sign MoU with Tata Motors to launch its electric cars in India: Report

As per a report from Economic Times, it has been rumored that Tesla was planning to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and partner with Tata Motors to manufacture and sell their electric vehicles (EVs) in India using Tata facilities. The rumors also state that Tesla had already conducted due diligence and found that Tata has the best EV infrastructure among all auto majors. There has been no official communication on this, and hence, the rumor could not be confirmed. In December 2020, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari had confirmed that Tesla is set to commence its India operations in 2021.

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Adani Green commissions 25 MW solar plant in Chitrakoot

Adani Solar Energy Chitrakoot One, a step-down subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), has commissioned a 25 megawatt (MW) solar power plant. This plant has a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Noida Power Company Ltd (NPCL) at Rs 3.08/kWh. With this commissioning, AGEL’s total operational renewable capacity has grown to 2,975 MW.

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BHEL secures Rs 450 crore order for steam and power plant from NALCO

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) announced that it has secured an order for a steam and power plant from National Aluminium Corporation Ltd (NALCO). The order is valued at Rs 450 crore and is a part of NALCO’s 5th Stream Alumina Refinery Expansion Project at Damanjodi, Odisha.  BHEL’s scope in the contract includes design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of 1×300 TPH Coal Fired Boiler, 18.5 MW Steam Turbine Generator, and associated auxiliaries.

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Sadbhav Engineering receives LoA for metro rail project worth Rs 780 crore from GMRC

Sadbhav Engineering Ltd (SEL) announced that its joint venture has received a letter of acceptance (LOA) from Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) for a metro rail project worth Rs 779.73 crore. The order is in the name of Sadbhav Engineering-S.P. Singla Constructions joint venture, in which SEL holds 74% stake. The order is for the construction of an 11.6 km elevated viaduct from Kadarsha Ni Nal to Dream City dead-end.

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Dr. Reddy’s launches Febuxostat tablets in the US

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories on Monday announced the launch of Febuxostat tablets in the United States’ market. The tablets are indicated to treat gout due to high uric acid levels. It is a generic version of Tejin Ltd’s Uloric tablets. According to IQVIA Health, Uloric brand and generic versions had sales of around $108 million (~Rs 800 crore) in the US during the last twelve months.

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J. Kumar Infra receives LoA for order worth Rs 866 crore from GMRC 

J. Kumar Infraprojects Ltd has received a letter of acceptance (LoA) from Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) for an order worth Rs 866 crore. The contract includes design, construction, and completion of underground stations and tunnel from Surat Railway station to Chowk Bazar Ramp. J. Kumar Infraprojects is a Mumbai-based construction engineering company.

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