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ED Flags Suspicious Activities by 16 Entities in Adani Case – Top Indian Market Updates

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ED flags suspicious activities by 16 entities in Adani case

According to reports, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has investigated links of an Indian private bank and 15 more entities in the case related to short selling of shares of Adani Group companies. This comes days after market regulator SEBI submitted the status of its probe in the Adani-Hindenburg Research matter to the Supreme Court. 

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SAT to hear Punit Goenka’s appeal against SEBI order on Sept 8

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) directed market regulator SEBI to file its response by September 4 in an appeal filed by Punit Goenka, the promoter of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL). The tribunal will now hear the matter on September 8. Goenka aims to contest SEBI’s order that prevents him from taking up directorship or managerial roles in listed companies or their subsidiaries.

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Titagarh Rail Systems secures ₹350-crore contract for Ahmedabad metro project

Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRL) has received a letter of acceptance for a ₹350-crore contract from Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) for the design, manufacturing, supply, testing, commissioning and training of 30 standard gauge cars. The gauge cars are for the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Phase-II project. TRL is also involved in several other Metro rail projects in India.

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YES Bank goes live with UPI interoperability on CBDC

YES Bank has gone live with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) interoperability on the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) app. With this move, users will now be able to scan any UPI QR code through the YES Bank Digital Rupee app and undertake transactions seamlessly.

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Ramkrishna Forgings bags €8.25 million order in South America

Ramkrishna Forgings has secured an order worth €8.25 million (₹73.65 crore) to supply equipment to a client in the South American market. The company will supply front and rear axle components for the next five years. The Kolkata-based company is a leading supplier of rolled, forged, and machined products.

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Strides Pharma arm gets USFDA nod for generic Mycophenolate Mofetil oral suspension

Strides Pharma Science’s wholly-owned arm, Strides Pharma Global Pte. Ltd, Singapore, has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for generic Mycophenolate Mofetil for oral suspension. The drug is indicated for organ transplant patients to avoid rejection. The product will be manufactured at the company’s facility in Bengaluru.

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DGCA carrying out technical evaluation of two incidents involving IndiGo planes

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is coordinating with IndiGo to carry out the technical evaluation of engine issues faced by the airline’s two aircraft. Two flights of IndiGo (one from Kolkata to Bengaluru and another from Madurai to Mumbai) suffered engine issues on Tuesday. IndiGo’s fleet is powered by Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines, and several aircraft are on the ground.

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Tata Power-DDL gets 3-year extension from DSIR for in-house R&D unit

Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL) has received a three-year extension till 2026 from the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) for its in-house R&D unit. TP-DDL is a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of NCT of Delhi. DSIR is a part of the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Government of India.

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NTPC approves Rs 15,530-crore investment for Lara Super Thermal Power Project Stage-II in Chhattisgarh

NTPC Ltd’s board has approved an investment of ₹15,529.99 crore for the Lara Super Thermal Power Project, Stage II. The power station is situated in the vicinity of Lara village within the Pussore Taluk of Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district. It boasts a combined installed capacity of 1,600 megawatts (MW).

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Fortis Healthcare expands footprint with Rs 225-crore acquisition of Medeor Hospital Manesar

Fortis Healthcare Ltd will acquire Medeor Hospital Manesar for ₹225 crore. The acquisition involves the procurement of both the Medeor Hospital Manesar asset and all moveable assets housed within the facility. This strategic move is aimed at expanding Fortis’ presence in key geographic clusters. The Medeor Hospital Manesar is a multi-speciality healthcare facility in Sector 5 of IMT Manesar, Gurgaon, Haryana.

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HAL, GE Aerospace to Produce Fighter Jet Engines for IAF – Top Indian Market Updates

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GE Aerospace signs pact with HAL to produce F414 fighter jet engines for IAF

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has signed a Memorandum of Association (MoU) with GE Aerospace to manufacture fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The agreement aims to bolster defence collaboration between the two nations. It encompasses the possibility of joint production in India of GE Aerospace’s F414 engines, pending export authorization from the US government.

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Fortis Healthcare sells hospital to Kauvery for Rs 152 crore

Fortis Healthcare Ltd has announced the sale of its hospital operations in Vadapalani, Chennai. Sri Kauvery Medical Care (India) Ltd will acquire the business for a sum of ₹152 crore in an all-cash deal. The transaction is expected to be finalised by the end of July 2023, pending the fulfilment of specific conditions outlined in the agreement. The hospital became operational in October 2020.

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Thermax subsidiary commissions wind-solar hybrid captive power plant in Gujarat

Thermax Ltd’s subsidiary First Energy Private Limited (FEPL) has successfully inaugurated a cutting-edge wind-solar hybrid captive power plant in Gujarat, India. The facility has a total capacity of 45.80 MW. It harnesses 24.3 MW from wind energy and 21.50 MW from solar energy, enabling a significant reduction of approximately 1,11,700 tonnes of carbon emissions each year.

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MM Forgings to spend upto ₹750 crore in EV business

MM Forgings plans to invest between ₹500-750 crore in the next five years in its EV business. The company’s foray into the EV sector aligns with its commitment to innovation and adaptability. MM Forgings plans to leverage its existing expertise in forging and machining to manufacture components for electric vehicles. This strategic expansion will not only enable the company to diversify its product portfolio but also contribute to the ongoing sustainability efforts within the automotive industry.

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PNB Housing Finance to consider fundraise upto Rs 5,000 cr via NCDs

PNB Housing Finance’s board has arranged a meeting on June 22 to discuss and finalize the issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) worth up to Rs 5,000 crore through private placement. The company specialises in providing various loans to retail customers, such as individual home loans, loans against property, non-resident property loans, and more. 

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Venus Remedies gets approval for marketing meropenem drug in Spain

Venus Remedies Ltd has obtained regulatory approval to market its popular generic product, Meropenem, in Spain. Meropenem is used to treat skin and abdominal infections. The company received clearance to sell Meropenem through its German subsidiary. Venus Remedies aims to capture a 10% market share in Spain’s meropenem market, which is valued at approximately $6.34 million in Europe.

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RVNL emerges lowest bidder for two orders worth ₹280 crore

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL) has emerged as the lowest (L1) bidder for two packages offered by the Madhya Pradesh Poorv Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Ltd. (MPPKVVCL) in Jabalpur. The combined value of these two orders amounts to ₹280 crore. The first order entails the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of new 11 KV lines and LT lines on AB cable in the Chhatarpur circle of MPPKVVCL.

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L&T partners with DRDO for AIP systems for Indian Navy submarines

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has entered into a contract with the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) to develop two Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system modules for the Indian Navy’s Kalvari class submarines. AIP technology enables non-nuclear submarines to operate without relying on atmospheric oxygen. L&T’s involvement in the realisation of AIP modules will enhance the capabilities of these submarines in terms of extended underwater endurance and stealth operations.

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Glenmark Pharma’s manufacturing facility in North Carolina gets USFDA warning letter

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals’ manufacturing facility in Monroe, North Carolina, USA, has received a warning letter from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA). However, this development will not affect the current revenue generated from the plant as the company has not been selling any products from the site since August 2021. As a result, the warning letter will not have any impact on the company’s existing revenues.

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LTIMindtree launches generative AI platform

LTIMindtree has launched Canvas.ai, a powerful generative AI platform tailored for enterprises. Canvas.ai expedites the journey from concept to value for businesses. The platform enables organizations to quickly initiate and expand their generative AI capabilities. It incorporates a well-structured framework and robust governance measures, ensuring the proper management of proprietary and industry-specific data while prioritizing ethical use, sustainability, privacy, and security.

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HCL Tech’s Net Profit Rises 11% YoY to Rs 3,983Cr – Top Indian Market Updates

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HCL Tech Q4 Results: Profit rises 11% YoY To Rs 3,983 Crore

HCL Technologies reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 3,983 crore for the quarter ended March, up 11% YoY. The company’s revenue from operations for the quarter increased by 18% YoY to Rs 26,606 crore. HCL’s EBIT also rose by 19% YoY to Rs 4,836 crore. For the full year ending March 2023, the company’s revenue has crossed the Rs 1 lakh crore mark, up 18% YoY. The company also declared an interim dividend of Rs 18 per equity share.

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HDFC, Nabard & NHB set to raise debt of up to Rs 14,000 crore

HDFC, National Housing Bank (NHB) and the National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD) are planning to raise debt capital in the form of bond sales on Friday. NHB and NABARD are set to sell three-year bonds of up to Rs 2,000 crore and Rs 5,000 crore, respectively, while HDFC plans to sell up to Rs 7,000 crore one-year-ten-month bonds.

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ZEEL begins talks with creditors for settlement of Sony merger

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) is in settlement talks with its creditors to pay off debts and complete its merger with the Sony Group. Creditors had been approaching the bankruptcy court seeking repayments, but ZEEL has already repaid one creditor, IndusInd Bank Ltd., and the lender will now withdraw its objections against the merger. The merger will create a $10 billion media company with the largest viewership and pricing power in India. 

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Fortis acquires Gurugram-based Medeor Hospital for Rs 225 crore

Fortis Healthcare will acquire Medeor Hospital in Manesar, Gurugram, from VPS Group for Rs 225 crore. The acquisition will be funded through a mix of debt and internal accruals and is expected to close by end of July 2023. The hospital has a potential bed capacity of 350 beds and can be operationalized in a phased manner within nine months. This will be Fortis’ largest acquisition following its controlling stake acquisition by Malaysia-based IHH Healthcare.

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ICICI Securities Q4 Results: Net profit falls 23% to Rs 337 crore 

ICICI Securities reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 263 crore for Q4 2023, a 23% YoY decline. Revenue from operations also fell from Rs 892 crore in Q4 FY22 to Rs 885 crore in Q4 FY23.  However, income from interest for the quarter rose 35% YoY to Rs 287 crore. The brokerage income was Rs 310 crore. The company has recommended a final dividend of Rs 9.25 per equity share.

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Tata Communications Q4 Results: Profit down 11% to Rs 326 crore

Tata Communications has reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 326 crore for the quarter ended March, down 11% YoY. However, revenue from operations for the quarter stood at Rs 4,568 crore, up 7.1% YoY. For the full year (FY23), consolidated revenue was Rs 17,838 crore, while profits grew 21% to Rs 1,796 crore. The board has recommended a dividend of Rs 21 per share.

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HDFC Bank appoints Kaizad Bharucha as deputy managing director

HDFC Bank has appointed Kaizad Bharucha as Deputy Managing Director and Bhavesh Zaveri as Executive Director, with approval from the Reserve Bank of India. Both appointments will be for a term of three years and take effect from April 19. A meeting of the Board of Directors will be convened to formalize the appointments.

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TTK Healthcare to delist from NSE, BSE

TTK Healthcare has received approvals to voluntarily delist its equity shares from the National Stock Exchange and BSE. The delisting is due to the company’s own decision and not due to involuntary reasons such as bankruptcy or merger. The floor price for delisting has been set at Rs 1,051.31 per share.

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Vedanta pledges additional 2.4% shares of Hindustan Zinc

Vedanta has pledged an additional 10 crore shares (2.44% of its equity) in Hindustan Zinc, bringing the total pledged to 91% of its 64.92% stake. The move will allow Vedanta to use the proceeds for general business purposes, including debt repayment, capital expenditures, and operating expenses. The shares were pledged as part of a term loan agreement, which includes Hindustan Zinc as a security cover.

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Prestige Estates signs deal for 1M sq ft redevelopment project in Mumbai

Prestige Estates Projects has signed an agreement to redevelop the Shivshahi housing society project in Mumbai’s Worli locality. It spans over 1 million sq. ft. and involves 192 tenements spread over 3.3 acres. It has a revenue potential of almost Rs 6,000 crore. The company has repaid a loan of Rs 170 crore raised by the previous developer against the project’s development potential. It will invest over Rs 578 crore towards the construction cost.

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Fortis Healthcare Shares Crash 20% on SC Order – Top Indian Market Updates

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Fortis Healthcare shares crash 20% as SC extends stay on IHH open offer

Shares of Fortis Healthcare Ltd crashed nearly 20% after the Supreme Court (SC) ordered the continuation of a stay on IHH Healthcare’s open offer for the company. The court ordered a forensic audit of the share sale in Fortis Healthcare in 2018 and refused to allow the open offer from Malaysia’s IHH Healthcare Bhd to proceed. Malvinder Singh and Shivinder Singh, former promoters of the company, were handed six-month jail terms by the SC for their involvement in the deal.

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SpiceJet announces 20% salary hike for pilots: Report

As per an ET Now report, SpiceJet Ltd has announced a 20% salary hike for pilots from October. The airline reportedly received the first tranche of the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) payment of around ₹125 crore last week. SpiceJet recently decided to place certain pilots on leave without pay (LWP) for three months as a temporary measure to rationalise costs.

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Lux Industries draws up plans to increase turnover of flagship brand

Innerwear major Lux Industries Ltd has drawn up plans to increase the turnover of its flagship brand Lux Cozi from ₹700 crore to ₹1,000 crore by FY25. The company wants to expand its presence in regional markets and engage regional celebrities as brand ambassadors. It has roped in Sourav Ganguly, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, as the brand ambassador for Lux Cozi.

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Axis Bank starts digital lending through Account Aggregator Framework

Axis Bank has started lending through its Account Aggregator (AA) Framework. The bank offers personal loans, credit cards, auto loans, and small business loans through the account aggregator journey. It provides instant loans that are completely digital and paperless for existing and new customers.

RBI asks Mahindra Finance to stop loan recovery via external agents

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ordered Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services to immediately stop loan recoveries via external agents till further orders. This comes days after the company’s loan recovery agents allegedly crushed a 27-year-old woman in Jharkhand to death under a tractor. The agent was forcibly taking the vehicle away for non-payment of dues.

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IndusInd Bank, RBL Bank increase MCLR

IndusInd Bank and RBL Bank have increased their marginal cost of funds-based lending rates (MCLR) effective Thursday. Their decision comes days ahead of RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) meeting on the repo rate. IndusInd Bank hiked its MCLR by 5-10 basis points, while RBL Bank hiked the rate by 20 bps. [MCLR is the lowest interest rate that a financial institution can offer on loans.] 

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ICICI Bank launches ‘Festive Bonanza’ for its customers

ICICI Bank announced the launch of ‘Festive Bonanza’, a wide variety of offers for all its customers at the onset of the festive season. Customers can enjoy discounts and cashback up to ₹25,000, which can be availed using the bank’s credit cards, debit cards, internet banking, consumer finance, and cardless EMI. The bank has collaborated with leading brands and e-commerce platforms across a wide range of products and services.

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Hero MotoCorp hikes prices of scooters, motorcycles

Hero MotoCorp Ltd has increased the prices of its scooters and motorcycles across India with immediate effect. The price hike will be as high as ₹1,000. The company has taken the step to partially offset the impact of cost inflation. The current product portfolio of Hero MotoCorp includes 14 motorcycles ranging from ₹55,450 to ₹1,36,378 and four scooters ranging from ₹66,250 to ₹77,078.

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Jet Airways to Take Off Again – Top Indian Market News

Jet Airways to take off again after DGCA approval

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted Jet Airways the license to resume commercial flights. The airline conducted its first of three sets of proving flights for the permit on Sunday and the final two on Tuesday. The new owners of Jet Airways, a consortium of Kalrock Capital and middle east-based businessman Murari Lal Jalan, had applied for the security clearance in December 2021.

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Zydus Lifesciences Q4 Results: Net profit falls 41% YoY to Rs 397 crore

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd reported a 41.47% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 397.4 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 5.2% YoY to Rs 3,863.8 crore during the same period. The pharma company’s board has approved the proposal to buy back ~1.15 crore shares, representing 1.13% of the paid-up equity share capital. The board has also declared a final dividend of Rs 2.5 per share.

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Welspun Corp secures order worth over Rs 5,000 crore

Welspun Corp Ltd has secured its largest order for the supply of pipes valued at over Rs 5,000 crore from the United States. The order includes the supply of 325,000 metric tonnes (MT) of large diameter coated pipes for transporting natural gas from the Permian Basin to Houston. The pipes will be produced at the company’s Little Rock plant in the US. Welspun Corp’s order book currently stands at Rs 10,500 crore.

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IDBI Bank to exit insurance JV by selling entire stake to Ageas for Rs 580 crore

IDBI Bank has signed a pact with Ageas Insurance International NV to sell its entire stake in its joint venture Ageas Federal Life Insurance Company Ltd (AFLICL) for ~Rs 580 crore. As of March 31, 2022, IDBI Bank holds a 25% stake in the AFLICL. The transaction is expected to be completed in the second quarter of the current fiscal year 2022-23.

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Indigo Paints Q4 Results: Net profit rises 39% YoY to Rs 35 crore

Indigo Paints Ltd reported a 39.1% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 34.58 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Net profit rose 42.3% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 13.41% YoY to Rs 288.38 crore during the same period. EBITDA (excluding other income) stood at Rs 53.77 crore, up 25.22% YoY. Indigo Paints’ board has declared a dividend of Rs 3 per share.

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SEBI imposes penalties worth Rs 38.75 crore on 32 entities involved in FHL fund diversion case

Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed penalties totaling Rs 38.75 crore on 32 entities, including Fortis Healthcare Holdings, in a case related to the diversion of funds of Fortis Healthcare Ltd (FHL) and misrepresentations to conceal the fraud. In 2018, a media report stated that the promoters of FHL had allegedly taken massive funds out of the company. SEBI had initiated an investigation into the matter to examine possible violations of the provisions of the Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices.

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JK Tyre Q4 Results: Net profit falls 80% YoY to Rs 38 crore

JK Tyre & Industries Ltd reported an 80% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 38.22 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 13.13% YoY to Rs 3,311.83 crore during the same period. Total expenses stood at Rs 3,280.78 crore in Q4, up 22.71% YoY. Exports contributed significantly to the company’s total revenue and were higher by 60% YoY.

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Saudi Tourism signs MoU with EaseMyTrip

Saudi Tourism Authority and Easy Trip Planners Ltd (EaseMyTrip) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost inbound tourism to Saudi Arabia by leveraging the company’s travel network. The two entities will explore opportunities to collaborate on key initiatives and undertake various activities to promote and develop quality tourism experiences in Saudi Arabia and expand their presence in the Indian market.

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NTPC Q4 Results: Net profit rises 12% YoY to Rs 5,200 crore

NTPC Limited reported an 11.9% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 5,199.51 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 23.12% YoY to Rs 37,085.07 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 11,426 crore in Q4, up 47% YoY. NTPC’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 3 per share.

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