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RVNL Secures 3 Orders Worth Rs 11,256Cr – Top Indian Market Updates

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RVNL secures 3 orders worth ₹11,256 crore from Chennai Metro Rail

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) has secured three contracts worth ₹11,256 crore from Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL). The contract is for the construction of underground stations in the CMRL’s Phase-2 project. The first contract involves building five underground stations, including KMC, Sterling Road Jn, Nungambakkam, Gemini, and Thousand Lights. The contract duration is 1,725 days.

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HDFC divests stake in HDFC Credila to Baring PE & ChrysCapital for ₹9,060 crore

Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd (HDFC) has announced the sale of 90% of its stake in its subsidiary HDFC Credila Financial Services Ltd. Baring PE and ChrysCapital will buy the stake for ₹9,060 crore. The transaction involves divesting approximately 90% of HDFC Credila’s issued and paid-up share capital, totalling around 13,29,49,207 equity shares. Following the deal, HDFC Credila will no longer be a subsidiary of HDFC.

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Pidilite in JVs with 2 Italian firms for cutting-edge stone fixing solutions

Pidilite Industries has inaugurated its advanced manufacturing facilities in Amod, Gujarat. These facilities are established under the joint ventures (JV) of Pidilite Litokol and Tenax Pidilite. The technology for these ventures has been transferred by Italy-based Litokol SpA and Tenax SpA. This marks a significant milestone in the technology transfer within India’s stone and ceramic solutions industry.

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IIFL Securities to appeal against SEBI order on taking up new clients

IIFL Securities has announced its intention to appeal against the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) order prohibiting the broking house from taking on new clients for two years. However, the ban does not impact the company’s ongoing business with existing clients. The move follows SEBI’s decision to impose the two-year ban on IIFL Securities due to alleged mis-utilisation of client funds.

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Wipro share buyback to open on June 22

Wipro has confirmed that its Rs 12,000 crore share buyback program will commence on June 22 and close on June 29. The company plans to repurchase 26.96 crore shares (~ 4.91%) of its total paid-up equity share capital through a tender offer. The buyback was announced on April 27 at a price of Rs 445 per share, offering a premium to the previous day’s closing price. The current buyback price remains at a 17.4% premium.

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CCI approves HDFC’s acquisition of more shares in HDFC ERGO

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of the additional shareholding of HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd by HDFC. The proposed combination involves HDFC acquiring additional shares of HDFC Life through on-market purchases. HDFC & HDFC Bank will hold over 50% of HDFC Life’s shareholding to comply with Indian banking laws following the amalgamation.

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Piramal Enterprises to sell distressed loan portfolio worth Rs 2,600 crore

According to a CNBC-TV18 report, Piramal Enterprises has attracted interest from two bidders for its distressed loan portfolio with an estimated value of Rs 2,600 crore. The first bidder is Phoenix ARC, backed by Kotak Mahindra Bank and Cerberus Capital. The second bidder is Ares SSG with ACRE. This transaction is significant in the distressed asset space and involves high-value real estate projects. The loans will be sourced from Piramal Capital’s housing book.

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Adani Group looking for more lenders to refinance $3.8 billion loans

The Adani Group is currently in talks with at least five new international banks to refinance $3.8 billion of loans taken for the acquisition of ACC Limited and Ambuja Cement. Most of the existing lenders, including Standard Chartered, Barclays and Deutsche Bank, are expected to participate in the refinancing. In addition, the group is in discussions with two Taiwanese banks and a Malaysian bank to expand the consortium of lenders for syndicating the loan. The refinancing may involve extending the payment tenor by three years.

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Abrdn sells 10.2% stake in HDFC AMC via block deal

UK-based asset management company Abrdn plc has sold its entire 10.2% stake in HDFC Asset Management Co Ltd for about ₹3,547 crore, or about $432 million. Abrdn, a part of HDFC AMC’s promoter group, had proposed to sell the stake in a range of ₹1,800 to ₹1,892.45, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters.

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Dr Reddy’s Labs Profit Jumps 890% YoY to Rs 960Cr in Q4 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Dr Reddy’s Labs Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 890% YoY to Rs 960 crore

Dr Reddy’s Labs reported an 890% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 960 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue rose 15.28% YoY to Rs 5,843 crore during the same quarter. EBITDA also rose 26% YoY to Rs 1,631 crore. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 40 per equity share.

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SEBI grants final approval for proposed change in control of HDFC AMC

HDFC Bank has received final approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for the proposed change in control of HDFC Asset Management Company (AMC). This approval clears the path for the merger of HDFC into HDFC Bank, which is expected to be completed by the third quarter of the next fiscal year.

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Kolte Patil adds new residential projects in Pune worth Rs 1,300 cr

Kolte-Patil Developers has announced two residential projects in Pune with a combined revenue potential of Rs 1,300 crore. The projects span 1.9 million square feet, including a 5-acre land acquisition in Wagholi with a development potential of 7.5 lakh square feet (Rs 400 crore revenue) and a joint venture at NIBM Road with an 11.5 lakh square feet potential (Rs 900 crore revenue).

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L&T Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 10% YoY to Rs 3,987 crore

Larsen & Toubro reported a 10% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,987 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue rose 10.4% YoY to Rs 58,335 crore during the same quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 6,833 crore, up 5% YoY. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 24 per equity share.

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Godrej Consumer Q4 Results: Net profit rises 25% YoY to Rs 452 crore

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd reported a 25% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 452 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue rose 10% YoY to Rs 3,200 crore during the quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 641 crore, down 37% from Q4 FY22. During the quarter, the company’s India business revenue grew 11.5% YoY to Rs 1,823 crore.

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Pidilite Industries forays into the paint industry with Haisha

Pidilite Industries has introduced a range of decorative paints in certain regions, entering the competitive paint market. The paint brand has been named ‘Haisha’. The decision to enter the crowded market was driven by input from Pidilite’s dealers, as well as the company’s existing distribution advantage and familiarity with the category.

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ONGC to get dividends instead of oil from Russia’s Sakhalin-1 field

ONGC is no longer receiving its share of oil from Russia’s Sakhalin-1 field, but it will still receive dividends from the field. A new company formed by Russia now sells all the oil from Sakhalin-1, whereas ONGC used to sell its share independently. ONGC retains a 20% stake in the new operator and will receive dividends based on its ownership. The field is currently producing approximately 200,000 barrels per day.

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Sanofi’s board approves demerger of its consumer healthcare business

Sanofi India’s board has approved the demerger of its consumer healthcare business into a separate entity. The demerger is yet to receive approval from shareholders and regulators. After the demerger is completed, Sanofi will retain a 60.4% stake in both entities and SIL shareholders will receive 1:1 SCHIL equity shares of Rs 10 each for their existing shares.

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JSW Infrastructure files for IPO

JSW Infrastructure has submitted its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) to SEBI for an initial public offering (IPO). The company aims to raise Rs 2,800 crore from the IPO, which will be utilized for debt repayment and capacity expansion. JSW Infrastructure is India’s second-largest commercial port operator based on cargo handling capacity in Fiscal 2022.

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BASF Q4 Results: Net profit falls 45% to 82 crore

BASF has reported a 45% YoY fall in net profit to Rs 82.39 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue also fell 3.25% YoY to Rs 3,249 crore during the same quarter. EBITDA fell 48% YoY to Rs 91.5 crore in the quarter compared to Rs 175.8 crore in Q4FY22.

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Canara Bank to spin off its credit card vertical into a separate subsidiary

Canara Bank is set to spin off its credit card vertical into a separate subsidiary. It has also started preparing a roadmap for the listing of its life insurance and fund management businesses. The bank is taking steps to expand low-cost deposits, thus helping improve margins and profitability. At present, it has 6.5 lakh credit card customers with Rs 1,100 crore in outstanding portfolio.

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Bajaj Auto’s Net Profit Falls 2% to Rs 1,433Cr in Q4 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Bajaj Auto Q4 Results: Net profit falls 2% YoY to Rs 1,433 crore

Bajaj Auto reported a 2% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 1,433 crore and an operating revenue of Rs 8,905 crore, up 11.7% YoY, for Q4 FY23. EBITDA rose 25.7% YoY to Rs 1,716.6 crore during the quarter. EBITDA margin stood at 19.3%, compared to 17.1% in Q4 FY22. The company’s board recommended a dividend of Rs 140 per share.

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Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA approval to market Metronidazole Topical cream in US

Zydus Lifesciences has received the final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for manufacturing and marketing Metronidazole Topical cream in the US. According to IQVIA data, the cream had sales of $25m in the US in the 12 months ended February 2023. Zydus’ Topical manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad will manufacture the product.

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HDFC AMC Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 10% YoY to Rs 376 crore

HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd (HDFC AMC) reported a 10% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 376.2 crore and a 5% rise in revenue to Rs 541 crore for Q4 FY23. The company’s Quarterly Average Assets Under Management (QAAUM) for Q4 was Rs 4.49 lakh crore, compared to Rs 4.32 lakh crore for the same period last year. The company’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 48 per share.

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Tata Consumer Q4 Results: Net profit rises 23% YoY to Rs 268 crore

Tata Consumer Products reported a net profit of Rs 268 crore for Q4 FY23 compared to the loss of Rs 217 crore in Q4 FY22. The revenue from operations rose 14% YoY to Rs 3,619 crore. The company’s profit before exceptional items and tax also increased 13% YoY to Rs 456 crore led by strong growth in the India branded business. The board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 8.45 per equity share. 

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L&T Construction bags orders in the range of Rs 1,000-2,500 crore in India and overseas

Larsen and Toubro’s (L&T) Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business has secured significant orders in India and overseas. L&T has won a power supply system order for the second phase of Chennai Metro and an order to supply, construct, test and commission a 132kV substation in the United Arab Emirates. The company aims to reduce Aggregate Technical & Commercial losses at a pan-India level through the latest bagged order under the Reforms-based Results-linked Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).

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Anupam Rasayan signs long-term supply contract worth Rs 380 crore

Anupam Rasayan has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) worth $46 million (Rs 380 crore) with a major American multinational corporation to supply a new-age specialty chemical intermediate for the next five years. The company expects its share of revenues from the US to significantly increase in the coming years. The product will be manufactured in its upcoming multipurpose manufacturing facilities and is being produced in India for the first time.

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Sun Pharma launches novel therapy CEQUA for dry eye disease in India

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has launched its ophthalmology treatment CEQUA in the Indian market to treat Dry Eye Disease (DED). The treatment is being released by one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries using nanomicellar (NCELL) technology. CEQUA is the first DED treatment in India and has already been launched in the United States and other geographies as part of Sun Pharma’s specialty portfolio of drugs.

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Serum Institute to double investment in Biocon Biologics to $300 million

Serum Life Sciences will make an additional equity investment of $150 million in Biocon Biologics (BBL), a subsidiary of Biocon. It had invested $150 million in Biocon Biologics in November 2022, and this additional investment will be made through the conversion of the $150 million loan provided to Biocon Pharma into equity in BBL. The total aggregate equity investment of SILS in BBL will now amount to $300 million.

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AU SFB Q4 Results: Net profit rises 23% YoY to Rs 425 crore

AU Small Finance Bank has reported a 23% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 425 crore. The Net Interest Income (NII) also increased 37% YoY to Rs 4,425 for Q4 FY23. The bank’s total income rose 34% YoY to Rs 9,240 crore. The gross non-performing assets ratio fell to 1.7% from 1.98% in Q4 FY22. The bank’s board proposed a 10% dividend of Rs 1 per equity share for Q4 FY23. 

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Maruti Suzuki’s Net Profit Doubles in Q3 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Maruti Suzuki Q3 Results: Net profit jumps two-fold to ₹2,351 crore

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd reported a 132% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to ₹2,351.3 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). Its net sales rose 25.51% YoY to ₹27,849.2 crore during the same period. The carmaker sold a total of 4,65,911 vehicles in Q3. However, the shortage of electronic components impacted production by about 46,000 vehicles. 

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EaseMyTrip acquires majority stake in hotel booking marketplace cheQin

EaseMyTrip has acquired a 55% majority stake in cheQin, a real-time marketplace that allows travellers to bargain possibilities with hoteliers. The bargaining algorithm of cheQin brings in the top five lowest offers by hoteliers. The company can use the cheQin application to give hoteliers access to real-time booking requests and the ability to take control of their own bookings.

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TVS Motor Company Q3 Results: Net profit rises 22% YoY to ₹353 crore

TVS Motor Company Ltd reported a 22.5% YoY increase in net profit to ₹353 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 14.7% YoY to ₹6,545.42 crore during the same period. EBITDA rose 16% YoY to ₹659 crore in Q3. The company has also declared an interim dividend of ₹5 per share.

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IndiGo launches its ‘Super 6E’ with special offerings on 14 international routes

IndiGo has launched its ‘Super 6E’ fares on fourteen new routes, effective January 20, 2023. With these additions, IndiGo now offers Super 6E fares on flights to 23 international destinations. In May 2022, IndiGo launched an exclusive fare category called “Super 6E”, which will provide special services like extra 10 kg baggage, free seat selection, reduced cancellation fee, and in-flight meals.

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HDFC AMC Q3 Results: Net profit rises 3% YoY to ₹369.5 crore

HDFC Asset Management Company (AMC) reported a 3% YoY increase in net profit to ₹369.5 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 2% YoY to ₹559.6 crore during the same period. Its operating profit from the core asset management business was flat at ₹397.4 crore. The company said it had a market share of 12.8% of the individual monthly average assets under management (AUM) in the industry.

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Granules India gets USFDA approval for Amphetamine capsules

Granules India has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) filed by its US subsidiary for Amphetamine capsules. Mixed salts of Amphetamine ER Capsules are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The current annual US market for Amphetamine mixed salts ER capsules is approximately $1.56 billion.

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PNB Housing Finance Q3 Results: Net profit rises 43% YoY to ₹269 crore

PNB Housing Finance reported a 43% YoY increase in net profit to ₹269 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). Its net interest income (NII) rose 67% YoY to ₹734 crore during the same period. The total loan book increased from Rs 57,845 crore in Q3 FY22 to ₹58,034 crore in Q3 FY23. The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio improved from 6.06% in Q3 FY22 to ₹4.87% in Q3 FY23.

[NII is the difference between the interest income a bank earns from its lending activities and the interest it pays depositors.]

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BPCL to set up 1 GW renewable energy plant in Rajasthan

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) will set up 1 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy capacity in Rajasthan. The nation’s second-largest state oil refiner is gradually changing its path to achieving a net zero emission target by 2040. It plans to expand its renewable portfolio to reach 1 GW of generating capacity by 2025 and 10 GW by 2040. BPCL plans to offer electric vehicle charging stations at around 7,000 petrol pumps over the next 5 years.

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SBI Cards Q3 Results: Net profit rises 32% YoY to ₹509 crore

SBI Cards & Payment Services Ltd reported a 32% YoY increase in net profit to ₹509 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). Its interest income rose 26% YoY to ₹1,609  crore during the same period. Total income stood at ₹3,656 crore in Q3, up 16% YoY. Impairment and bad losses of the company fell 15% YoY to ₹533 crore in Q3

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Delhivery secures contract to manage pan-India supply chain for air cooler business from Godrej

Delhivery Ltd has secured a contract from Godrej Appliances for managing its end-to-end supply chain of the air cooler business across India. The company will implement its integrated warehousing & distribution solution to increase market penetration of Godrej air coolers. The two companies have also jointly opened a warehouse in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

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HUL Reports 9% YoY Rise in Net Profit in Q4 – Top Indian Market News

HUL Q4 Results: Net profit rises 9% YoY to Rs 2,327 crore

Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) reported an 8.6% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 2,327 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 10.4% YoY to Rs 13,190 crore during the same period. The FMCG company’s home care segment grew 24% YoY in Q4, while its foods & refreshment segment grew 5%. HUL’s board has declared a dividend of Rs 19 per share.

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NTPC partners with Energy Vault for gravity-based energy storage tech

NTPC Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Switzerland-based Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. The two entities aim to deploy gravity-based energy storage technology and software solutions based on the outcome of a joint feasibility study. The technology also offers beneficial utilization of coal ash for manufacturing composite blocks for Energy Vault’s energy storage system.

In other news, NTPC will raise Rs 1,500 crore by issuing non-convertible debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis on Friday. The proceeds will be utilised for funding capital expenditure and refinancing existing loans.

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ONGC signs pact with Equinor for E&P, clean energy

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) signed a pact with Norwegian energy giant Equinor ASA for collaboration in oil and gas exploration and production as well as clean energy projects. The two entities will collaborate in the field of upstream oil and gas, midstream, marketing, and trading. They will also explore options in low carbon fuel, renewables, Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) solutions, etc.

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IEX Q4 Results: Net profit rises 45% YoY to Rs 88 crore

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported a 45% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 88 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Net profit rose 10% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 19% YoY to Rs 112 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 95 crore, up 23% YoY. The company’s board has declared a final dividend of ₹1 per share.

Bajaj Auto Q4 Results: Net profit falls 2% YoY to Rs 1,526 crore

Bajaj Auto Ltd reported a 2% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,526 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations fell 7% YoY (or 11.35% QoQ) to Rs 7,974.84 crore during the same period. Bajaj Auto sold 3,89,155 units domestically in Q4, registering a 27% YoY decline. The company’s board has declared a dividend of Rs 140 per share.

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Lupin partners with Yabao to market pediatric formulations in China

Lupin Ltd has partnered with Yabao Pharmaceutical Co. Inc. to meet the growing demand for quality drugs with pediatric formulations in the Chinese market. The latest Chinese pediatric pharma market report indicates that the market for pediatric drugs in China was pegged at ~$33 billion in 2021, growing at a rate of 9.23%. Yabao is a leading pharma company with fully integrated development, manufacturing, and commercialization in China.

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Mahindra Logistics Q4 Results: Net profit falls 9% YoY to Rs 11 crore

Mahindra Logistics Ltd reported a 9% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 11 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Net profit jumped 119% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose ~10% YoY to Rs 1,073 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 54.96 crore, up 19% YoY. Mahindra Logistics’ board has declared a dividend of Rs 2 per share.

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TVS Motor partners with Rapido to expand hyperlocal mobility

TVS Motor Company has announced a strategic partnership with Bengaluru-based on-demand delivery and mobility platform Rapido. The two entities will collaborate by leveraging synergies of their respective businesses in India’s fast-moving mobility market. The partnership will cover two-wheeler and three-wheeler vehicles. It will also extend across internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) segments.

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Bharti Airtel acquires 7% stake in NaaS startup Cnergee Technologies

Bharti Airtel has acquired a 7% stake in Navi Mumbai-based cloud-based networking solutions provider Cnergee Technologies. This move will enable Airtel to sharpen its Network as a Service (NaaS) proposition for Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs) looking to accelerate their shift to cloud-based applications. Cnergee Technologies has developed a range of 5G-ready software tools for NaaS that can be deployed at scale.

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Centre offers higher fertilizer subsidy for Kharif season

The Central government has announced nutrient-based subsidy rates for phosphatic and potassic fertilizers for the upcoming Kharif crop season. The new subsidy rates translate to over a 50% YoY increase in the subsidy given per bag of fertilizer. The higher fertilizer subsidies will help farmers cushion the impact of rising global prices. The Union Cabinet also approved the construction of the 540 megawatts (MW) Kwar Hydro Electric project in Jammu & Kashmir. 

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HDFC AMC Q4 Results: Net profit rises 8.7% YoY to Rs 343.5 crore

HDFC Asset Management Company (AMC) reported an 8.7% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 343.55 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Net profit fell 5% when compared to the previous quarter. Its total income rose 6.5% YoY to Rs 580.93 crore during the same period. HDFC AMC’s board has declared a dividend of Rs 42 per share.

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Axis Bank’s Net Profit Jumps 224% YoY in Q3 – Top Indian Market News

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Axis Bank Q3 Results: Net profit jumps three-fold YoY to Rs 3,614 crore

Axis Bank reported a 224% YoY jump in net profit to Rs 3,614 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Net profit increased by 15% when compared to the previous quarter. Its net interest income (NII) rose 17% YoY (or 10% QoQ) to Rs 8,653 crore during the same period. The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio stood at 3.17% in Q3 FY22, compared to 3.53% in Q2 FY22. Provisions fell 64% YoY to Rs 1,335 crore in Q3 FY22. 

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SBI Cards Q3 Results: Net profit rises 84% YoY to Rs 386 crore

SBI Cards & Payment Services Ltd reported an 84% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 386 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Net profit rose 12% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 20% YoY (or 13% QoQ) to Rs 2,889 crore during the same period. The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio stood at 2.40% in Q3 FY22, compared to 2.51% in Q3 FY21.

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Star Housing Finance enters into co-lending agreement with Capital India Home Loans

Star Housing Finance Ltd (SHFL) has entered into co-lending partnership with Capital India Home Loans to complement its asset under management (AUM) growth across their shared operational geographies. The partnership will provide housing finance assistance to low-income group home buyers looking to purchase/construct low-cost housing units in Tier 2,3 towns and semi-urban locations.

Shriram Transport Finance Q3 Results: Net profit falls 6% YoY to Rs 681 crore

Shriram Transport Finance Company Ltd reported a 6% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 681 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Net profit fell 12% when compared to the previous quarter. Its net interest income (NII) rose 11% YoY to Rs 2,388 crore during the same period. Total assets under management stood at Rs 1,24,602 crore in Q3 FY22, up 8% YoY. Loan losses and provisions increased by 46% YoY to Rs 984 crore.

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Tube Investments to acquire 70% stake in Cellestial E-Mobility

Tube Investments of India Ltd (TII) will acquire a 70% stake in startup Cellestial E-Mobility Pvt Ltd for Rs 161 crore. Cellestial E-Mobility is engaged in the design and manufacture of electric tractors, aviation ground support electric equipment, and other electric machinery. It has designed and developed two tractor prototypes for production. As part of its entry into clean mobility, TII is also setting up a 100% subsidiary for its electric 3-wheeler initiative.

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HDFC AMC Q3 Results: Net profit falls 3% YoY to Rs 360 crore

HDFC Asset Management Company (AMC) reported a 3% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 359.75 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 14% YoY to Rs 549.8 crore during the same period. Overall operational cost increased 35% to Rs 151 crore. Total assets under management (AUM) stood at Rs 4.37 lakh crore in Q3, up 7% YoY.

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Paytm partners with Fullerton India to scale up lending to MSMEs

One97 Communications Ltd (Paytm) has partnered with Fullerton India to expand digital lending to micro, small & medium enterprises (MSMEs) and consumers from smaller cities and towns. Both companies will leverage data-driven insights and their wide reach to bring loans to new-to-credit users. The program will offer Paytm Postpaid to millions of consumers on the Paytm platform while utilizing Fullerton’s deep risk assessment capabilities and scale.

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IEX Q3 Results: Net profit rises 38% YoY to Rs 80 crore

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported a 38% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 80.5 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Net profit increased by 5% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 38% YoY (or 7% QoQ) to Rs 117 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 98.7 crore in Q3, up 42% YoY. 

Vi MD says drop in customer base is because of tariff hikes/SIM consolidation

Vodafone Idea (Vi) Managing Director Ravinder Takkar said there was “no concern regarding the 4G customer addition pace”, and the drop in subscribers was the result of tariff hikes in November and SIM consolidation. His comments come on the back of a 5.8 million decline in Vi’s customer base in the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22).  The telecom company only saw a 0.8 million addition in its 4G subscribers in Q3.

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Deepak Nitrite Q3 Results: Net profit rises 13% YoY to Rs 243 crore

Deepak Nitrite Ltd reported a 13% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 243 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Net profit fell 4% when compared to the previous quarter. The chemical manufacturer’s revenue from operations rose 40% YoY (or 2% QoQ) to Rs 1,722 crore during the same period.

Ramco Cements Q3 Results: Net profit falls 63% YoY to Rs 75 crore

The Ramco Cements Ltd reported a 63% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 75.2 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Net profit fell 85% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 16% YoY (or 6% QoQ) to Rs 1,541 crore during the same period. The company’s EBITDA fell 42% YoY to Rs 217 crore in Q3.

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Zomato IPO Subscribed 38.25 Times on Final Day of Bidding – Top Indian Market News

Zomato IPO subscribed 38.25 times on final day of bidding

The Rs 9,375 crore initial public offering (IPO) of Zomato Limited was subscribed 38.25 times on the final day of bidding. The IPO has received bids for 2,751.25 crore equity shares against the issue size of 71.92 crore shares. Retail investors have subscribed 7.45 times against their reserved portion. Non Institutional investors (NIIs) and Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) have subscribed 32.96 times and 51.79 times, respectively, against their reserved portions. 

HDFC AMC Q1 Results: Net profit rises 14% YoY to Rs 345.45 crore

HDFC Asset Management Company (AMC) reported a 14% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 345.45 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY22). Net profit has increased by 9.3% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 23% YoY (or 0.8% QoQ) to Rs 507.1 crore during the same period. The company’s Quarterly Assets Under Management (QAAUM) rose 17% YoY to Rs 4,16,900 crore in Q1. HDFC AMC holds a 12.6% market share in QAAUM of the mutual fund industry.

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One97 Communications files DRHP for Rs 16,600 crore IPO

One97 Communications Ltd, the parent company of digital payments platform Paytm, has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for its IPO with market regulator SEBI. The company aims to raise Rs 16,600 crore via the public issue. The fresh issue of shares (of the face value of Rs 1 each) aggregates to Rs 8,300 crore. Existing shareholders of the firm will offload their stake worth Rs 8,300 crore. The company will use the IPO proceeds to strengthen its payment ecosystem and drive new business initiatives and acquisitions.

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JMC Projects secures orders worth Rs 1,624 crore

JMC Projects (India) Ltd has secured new orders worth Rs 1,624 crore. The work includes a road project in Ghana, South Africa, and a few building projects in India. The company’s order inflow has reached Rs 4,659 crore in the current financial year (FY22). JMC Projects (India) is a subsidiary of Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd. It is one of the leading civil construction and infrastructure EPC companies in India.

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Tata Power partners with HPCL to set up EV charging stations at petrol pumps

Tata Power has signed an agreement with Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at HPCL’s petrol pumps across the country. Under the agreement, Tata Power will provide EV charging infrastructure at HPCL’s retail outlets for EV users. People can use the Tata Power EZ Charge mobile application to utilise charging facilities. Tata Power Company owns a network of over 500 public chargers in petrol pumps, metro stations, and shopping malls in 100+ cities in India.

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L&T Finance Q1 Results: Net profit rises 20% YoY to Rs 178 crore

L&T Finance Holdings Ltd reported a 20% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 178 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY22). Net profit has declined by 33% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations declined by 7% YoY (or 8% QoQ) to Rs 3,140 crore during the same period. L&T Financial Services is a leading non-banking finance company (NBFC) that offers farm equipment finance, two-wheeler finance, micro-loans, etc. It is a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T).

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NIIT partners with Sushant University to offer future-ready programs

NIIT Limited has partnered with Gurugram-based Sushant University to offer their upcoming batches of Bachelors in Computer Application (BCA) and BTech in Computer Science specialization in Banking & Finance and StackRoute – Full Stack Product engineering, respectively. The partnership aims to deliver future-ready programs to improve learning and employability for fresh graduates. The programs would empower them with the necessary skills to become ‘Day-1 job-ready industry professionals’.

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DEN Networks Q1 Results: Net profit falls 29% YoY to Rs 41 crore

DEN Networks Ltd reported a 29% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 41.15 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY22). Net profit has increased by 11% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations increased by 0.6% YoY to Rs 302 crore during the same period. DEN Networks distributes and promotes television channels through an extensive digital cable distribution network in India. It also offers over-the-top (OTT) entertainment and broadband services.

Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem IPO subscribed 4.5 times on first day

The Rs 500 crore IPO of Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem was subscribed 4.51 times on the first day of bidding. The IPO has received bids for 1.46 crore equity shares against the issue size of 32.61 lakh shares. Retail investors have subscribed 8.24 times against their reserved portion. Non Institutional investors (NIIs) and Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) have subscribed 1.14 times and 50%, respectively, against their reserved portions.

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