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Bank Nifty Falls Sharply! What Next? – Post-Market Analysis

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NIFTY started the day at 19,654 with a gap-down of 140 points (near the 19,650 support levels, which also coincides with the 38% Fibonacci retracement levels). It moved up 100 points and then gave a 70-point fall. After some consolidation, the index rallied nearly 140 points to 19,800 levels and took rejection there. Nifty closed at 19,751, down by 42 points or 0.22%.

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BANK NIFTY (BNF) started the day at 44,322 with a gap-down of 276 points. The index consolidated near 44,200 levels and then tried moving up gradually. But at 2 PM, the index gave a strong breakout of the day’s high and moved up to 44,550 levels. Then, BNF fell sharply by 360 points to close near the day’s low. BNF closed at 44,287, down by 311 points or 0.7%.

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All indices except Nifty Auto (+0.8%), Nifty Realty (+0.43%), Nifty Pharma (+0.3%), and Nifty FMCG (+0.3%) closed in the red. Nifty PSU Bank (-1.39%) fell the most.

Major Asian markets closed in the red. European markets are currently trading up to 0.9% in the red.

Today’s Moves

Tata Motors (+4.7%) was NIFTY50’s top gainer. The shares hit a fresh 52-week high of ₹669 as investors cheered Jaguar Land Rover’s highest-ever sales performance in H1FY24.

Midcap telecom stock ITI Limited (+19.98%) hit a new 52-week high of ₹271.1 amid high volumes.

Ircon International (+10.23%) surged after the Department of Public Enterprise granted ‘Navratna’ status to the company.

Axis Bank (-2.4%) was NIFTY50’s top loser. UBS has downgraded the stock to ‘Neutral’.

Infosys (-2.34%) fell over 4.4% as several leading brokerages did not support the company’s decision to reduce its revenue guidance for the third consecutive quarter.

Markets Ahead

The Indian markets were dragged by banking and IT stocks today, and inflation concerns in the U.S. also weighed on investor sentiment. While Nifty was trying to move higher, Bank Nifty faced strong selling pressure and is currently at a crucial support zone. If Bank Nifty moves further down, it can pull down Nifty as well.

On a weekly time frame, Nifty has crossed the hammer high from last week’s candle. However, Bank Nifty is looking weak and moving in a zone.

Nifty: The immediate support for the index is near 19,720 levels and there’s a major support near 19,640 levels. A breakdown from 19,720 may give us targets of 19,680, 19,640, and 19,600 eventually. A major resistance to watch out for is near 19,800 levels. A breakout from there could take the index up to 19,840 and 19,880 (gap-filling levels).

Bank Nifty: The immediate support to watch out for is near 44,200 levels. A breakdown from there might take the index down to 44,000 and 43,850 levels. BNF has an immediate resistance near 44,350 levels, and a breakout can be slowed up to 44,500 and 44,750 levels.

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Infosys Posts 3% YoY Rise in Q2 Net Profit – Top Indian Market Updates

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Here are some of the major updates that could move the markets tomorrow:

Infosys Q2 Results: Net profit rises 3% YoY to ₹6,212 crore

Infosys Ltd reported a 3% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹6,212 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24). Its consolidated revenue rose 7% YoY to ₹38,994 crore. Infosys adjusted its revenue guidance for FY24. The company now anticipates revenue growth in the range of 1-2.5% in constant currency terms. The IT major has announced a dividend of ₹18 per equity share.

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India’s CPI inflation eases to three-month low at 5.02% in Sept

India’s retail inflation eased to a three-month low in September, led by lower vegetable prices. The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation stood at 5.02% in September, compared to 6.83% in August. Food inflation fell to 6.56% in September, against 9.67% in August.

Meanwhile, India’s industrial output as measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) stood at 10.3% in August 2023.

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RBI likely to complete vetting bidders for IDBI Bank by Oct-end

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to accelerate a key process of vetting IDBI Bank’s potential buyers and complete it by October end, helping speed up the sale of a majority stake in the lender. The Central Govt, which holds 45.48% of IDBI Bank, and LIC, which owns 49.24%, plan to sell 60.7% of the lender. RBI began the vetting process known as ‘fit and proper criteria’ in April.

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HCL Tech Q2 Results: Net profit rises 9.8% YoY to ₹3,832 crore

HCL Technologies Ltd reported a 9.8% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹3,832 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24). Its consolidated revenue rose 8% YoY to ₹26,672 crore. In USD terms, HCL Tech’s revenue grew to $3,225 million, up 0.8% QoQ and 4.6% YoY. The IT major’s board has declared an interim dividend of ₹12 per share.

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JLR sales grew two-fold to 2,356 units in H1 FY24

JLR India reported a 105% year-on-year (YoY) increase in total sales to 2,356 units in the first half of the financial year 2023-24. Of these, 1,000 units were of the Defender which is currently the brand’s best-selling model. The strong half-yearly growth was driven by record sales in both quarters, with Q2 witnessing a 108% YoY growth and retails of 1,308 units.

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Maruti Suzuki to consider equity issue to parent Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd will consider issuing equity shares on a preferential basis to its parent company, Suzuki Motor Corp., in a board meeting on October 17. The move is for acquiring a 100% stake in Suzuki Motor Gujarat Pvt Ltd, subject to the approval of the members through postal ballot and all regulatory compliance. At present, Suzuki Motor Corp. holds 100% of the Gujarat manufacturing facility.

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Ircon granted ‘Navratna’ status

Ircon International Ltd. was granted the status of a ‘Navratna’ by the Department of Public Enterprises on Thursday. It’s the 15th central public sector enterprise to receive the status of a ‘Navratna’. Ircon is a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, with an annual consolidated turnover of ₹10,750 crore and a net profit of Rs 765 crore for FY23.

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RBI imposes ₹5.39 cr penalty on Paytm Payments Bank

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of ₹5.39 crore on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd for non-compliance with certain provisions, including Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. RBI also found non-compliance with certain provisions related to ‘RBI Guidelines for Licensing of Payments Banks’, ‘Cyber security framework in banks’ and ‘Securing mobile banking applications including UPI ecosystem’.

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NSE Plans Longer FnO Trading Hours – Top Indian Market Updates

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NSE plans longer F&O trading hours

As per an Economic Times report, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) is finalising plans to extend trading hours for equity derivatives. The exchange proposes to launch an evening session, possibly between 6 PM and 9 PM. Market participants can continue trading F&O contracts after the regular session between 9:15 AM and 3:30 PM. NSE might consider extending this session to 11:30 PM at a later stage.

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TCS expands partnership with Africa’s Standard Bank Group

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has expanded its partnership with Africa’s largest custodian, Standard Bank Group (SBG). SBG would centralise and standardise its custody and securities settlement operations in over 15 markets with the TCS BaNCS Global Securities Processing Platform. The platform has already been deployed in seven markets (including South Africa), and the others will be implemented by March 2024.

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Serentica Renewables secures ₹3,000 crore in debt funding from REC

Serentica Renewables has raised ₹5,600 crore in funding from REC Ltd and Power Finance Corporation Ltd. It has raised ₹3,000 crore from REC and ₹2,600 crore in debt funding from PFC. This transaction is in line with REC’s expanding role in funding green projects and positioning itself as the focal agency for energy transition.

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Strides Pharma to spin off contract development unit

Strides Pharma will spin off its contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) and soft gelatin business into a new entity, OneSource. OneSource will list in the next 12-16 months and will have more than 1,200 employees. The new company is expected to deliver $180-200 million in revenue in the financial year 2024-25.

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Godrej Properties sells 670 apartments worth ₹2,000Cr 

Godrej Properties has sold 670 apartments worth over ₹2,000 crore in its project, Godrej Tropical Isle, in Sector 146, Noida. The project was launched in August 2023, nine months after the purchase of a land parcel through an e-auction conducted by the Noida Authority in November 2022. This is Godrej Properties’ most successful launch in terms of the value and volume of sales achieved.

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IHCL expands footprint in Sikkim

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) is expanding its footprint in Sikkim, with the opening of Taj Guras Kutir Resort & Spa in Gangtok. The 69-key resort is spread over 14 acres. With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 11 hotels with three under development in North East India. This includes three hotels across the Taj, Vivanta and Ginger brands in Sikkim.

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Indian Oil unveils hydrogen-run bus that emits just water

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) unveiled India’s first green hydrogen-powered bus that emits just water as it takes the lead in bringing out unrivalled tools to replace fossil fuels. IOCL will produce nearly 75 kg of hydrogen by splitting water using electricity from renewable sources. This hydrogen will be used to power two buses, which will ply across the National Capital Region (NCR) for trial runs.

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IRCON executes contract worth ₹122 crore with Sri Lanka Railways

Ircon International Ltd (IRCON) has secured an order worth ₹122 crore ($14.89 million) from Sri Lanka Railways. The work includes designing, installing, testing, commissioning and certifying of signalling and telecommunication systems from Maho Junction to Anuradhapura, IRCON. This contract for the order was executed under the Indian Line of Credit on September 21.

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Grasim Industries temporarily closes Century Rayon plant

A section of Grasim Industries Ltd’s Century Rayon plant at Shahad in Maharashtra has been closed temporarily after a government order. The Department of Industrial Safety and Health’s order came after a fatal explosion at the Century Rayon plant on Saturday, September 23. Two persons died in the explosion, while six others were injured.

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Shree Cement board approves proposal to raise up to ₹700 crore via NCDs

Shree Cement Ltd’s board has approved a proposal to raise up to ₹700 crore through an issue of non-convertible debentures (NCD) on a private placement basis. The secured, rated redeemable and taxable NCDs with a base issue size of ₹350 crore and an option to retain oversubscription of up to ₹350 crore will be allotted on September 26, 2023. The issue will be at a face value of ₹1,00,000 each for cash at par.

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Alkem Labs, Biosergen AB sign pact for invasive fungal diseases treatment

Alkem Laboratories has signed a co-development and license agreement with Biotech company Biosergen AB for BSG005. It is used for the treatment of severe and difficult-to-treat invasive fungal diseases. The partnership is for Phase II and Phase III trials of the drug. Alkem will be granted an exclusive license to market the drug in India.

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Power Grid to raise up to ₹2,250 crore via bonds

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd has approved raising up to ₹2,250 crore in its second tranche as part of its fundraising plans. The proceeds will be used to part finance the company’s capex requirements, to provide inter-corporate loans to its wholly-owned subsidiaries and joint ventures, and for general corporate purposes.

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ITC to Acquire 16% Stake in D2C Brand Mother Sparsh – Top Indian Market News

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ITC to acquire 16% stake in D2C brand Mother Sparsh

ITC Limited has announced plans to acquire a 16% stake in Mother Sparsh for Rs 20 crore through a share subscription agreement. Mother Sparsh is a direct-to-consumer (D2C) Ayurvedic and natural personal care brand that focuses on mother and baby care segments. ITC said the acquisition will enable access to the fast-growing D2C space in the ‘personal care’ category, which has been identified by the company as an area of interest. 

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Tata Group in talks to set up $300 million semiconductor assembly unit: Report

According to reports, Tata Group is in talks with three states to invest up to $300 million (~Rs 2,245 crore) to set up a semiconductor assembly and test unit. The group is holding talks with the governments of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Telangana and scouting for land for the outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) plant. An OSAT plant assembles and tests foundry-made silicon wafers, turning them into finished semiconductor chips. 

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IRCON emerges lowest bidder in 2 projects worth Rs 1,500 crore

Ircon International Ltd has emerged as the lowest bidder for the construction of an eight-lane access-controlled expressway in the Shirsad-Akloli section of Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway in Maharashtra. The project, floated by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), is valued at ~Rs 1,124 crore. IRCON has also emerged as the lowest bidder for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of Track Works of Standard Gauge for Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. The value of the project is Rs 337.61 crore.

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Sanofi India to divest Soframycin, Sofradex brands for Rs 125 crore

Pharma major Sonafi India will divest its Soframycin and Sofradex brands to Encube Ehticals for a total consideration of Rs 125 crores. Upon completion of the transaction, Encube would acquire the right to sell and distribute the two skin ailment creams in India and Sri Lanka. The company’s board has also approved the transfer of the unregistered Intellectual Property (IP) and product inventory to Encube.

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Aurionpro Solutions to acquire majority stake in Toshi Automatic Systems

Aurionpro Solutions Ltd has announced plans to acquire a majority stake (51%) in Toshi Automatic Systems Pvt Ltd (TASPL). The acquisition will allow Aurionpro to further consolidate its position as the only integrated player in the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) & transit solutions space in India. Uttar Pradesh-based TASPL is an innovator with products and solutions in industrial, public safety, mass transit segments.

Apollo Hospitals, Amazon in talks for pharmacy business partnership: Report

Online retail giant Amazon is reportedly in talks with Apollo Hospitals for a partnership in its pharmacy business, Apollo HealthCo. Apollo Hospitals is looking to sell up to a 20% stake in its pharmacy subsidiary and wants to raise around $500 million (~Rs 3,744 crore). The subsidiary is making strategic moves to expand its online sales and working towards being a dominant omnichannel player.

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CDSL becomes first depository to open 5 crore active Demat accounts

Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) has become the first depository to hold more than five crore active Demat accounts. CDSL is India’s leading and only listed depository. It provides convenient, dependable, and secure depository services at an affordable cost to all market participants. To learn more about CDSL, click here.

Vedanta promoters pledge shares to raise Rs 6,000 crore

Holding companies of Vedanta Ltd have raised $800 million (~Rs 6,000 crore) by pledging shares in the company. Promoter group firms pledged 242.26 crore shares or a 65.18% stake in Vedanta in three facility agreements to raise funds. The firm is evaluating all options including demergers, spin-offs, and strategic partnerships as part of a complete overhaul of its corporate structure. It is also looking at listing its aluminium, iron & steel, and oil & gas verticals as separate entities.

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NTPC Renewable Energy signs PPA for 325 MW solar projects

NTPC Renewable Energy has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and other project agreements with Indian Railways, Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company, and Reva Ultra Mega Solar Ltd (RUMSL) for 325 megawatts (MW) solar projects. The projects will be installed in RUMSL at Shajapur Solar Park in Madhya Pradesh

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Bharti Airtel Hikes Prepaid Tariffs by up to 25% – Top Indian Market News

Bharti Airtel hikes prepaid tariffs by up to 25%

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel Ltd will raise prepaid tariff rates by up to 25% with effect from November 26. In a notification to the exchanges, the company said that the decision was taken “to provide a reasonable return on capital for a financially healthy business model.” Bharti Airtel aims to enhance its average revenue per user (ARPU) while also bringing about substantial investments as it plans to roll out its 5G network in the country.

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Heranba Industries starts production at new unit in Gujarat

Heranba Industries Ltd has commenced commercial production at its new Unit-IV facility situated at Gujarat Industrial Development Corp (GIDC) in Vapi, Gujarat. The company expects the new production facility to generate revenue of Rs 100 crore per annum. The production capacity and capacity utilisation of the new Unit-IV will be 1,200 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) at maximum capacity. 

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BEL secures biggest export order from Airbus under Govt’s C295 aircraft program

Airbus has signed a deal with Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) under the Indian government’s C295 aircraft programme to manufacture and supply Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS). The contract is in line with the ‘Make in India’ policy and is the biggest export order received by BEL till date. The export order is worth $93.15 million (~Rs 690 crore).

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Cars24 partners with Poonawalla Fincorp for consumer financing

Cars24, an e-commerce platform for pre-owned vehicles, and Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd (PFL) have announced a strategic partnership for consumer financing on vehicles bought from Cars24. Under this partnership, PFL will fulfill consumer loans originating through Cars24. According to Cars24 co-founder Ruchit Agarwal, consumer financing penetration in the used cars industry is only at ~20%, and there is a huge market opportunity waiting to be tapped.

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Triveni Engineering partners with GEAE Tech to manufacture gas turbine components

Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd (TEIL) has signed a 10-year deal with US-based GEAE Technology to locally manufacture certain components for its LM2500 gas turbine, which powers many of the Indian Navy’s vessels. As part of the deal, Triveni will manufacture the gas turbine’s base frame, enclosure, lubricating oil skid, and supply other source-controlled accessories. TEIL is a market leader in engineered-to-order turbo high-speed gears and gearboxes.

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IRCON emerges lowest bidder for railway projects in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh

Ircon International Ltd has emerged as the lowest bidder for projects by Sri Lanka Railways and Bangladesh Railways. The first project (worth Rs 114 crore) was floated by Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Transport Services Management for the design, installation, and commissioning of a signalling system from Maho Junction to Anuradhapura. The second project (worth Rs 24 crore) was floated by the Ministry of Railways, Bangladesh, for the construction of signalling and telecommunication systems.

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Domestic air traffic grows by 27.15% in October: DGCA

Domestic air passenger traffic saw a 27.15% growth during the festive season in October, following a decline in Covid-19 cases and higher vaccination rates. Around 8.99 million passengers took to the skies in October, compared to 7.07 million in September. IndiGo carried 4.81 million passengers last month, securing a market share of 53.5%. SpiceJet carried 0.81 million passengers during October, registering a 9% market share. The data was released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

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KPI Global Infra secures repeat order from Surat-based Devika Fibres

KPI Global Infrastructure Ltd has secured a repeat order from Surat-based Devika Fibres (an existing client) for executing a solar power project of 5.20 MWdc capacity under the Captive Power Producer (CPP) segment of the company. Gujarat-based KPI Global Infra develops, builds, owns, operates, and maintains solar power plants as an independent power producer and captive power producer.

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IEX resumes trading of renewable energy certificates

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) will resume trading of renewable energy certificates (RECs) with effect from November 24, 2021, after a gap of almost 16 months. A REC is a market-based instrument that promotes renewable sources of energy and the development of the electricity market. One REC is created when one megawatt-hour of electricity is generated from an eligible renewable energy source.

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Jio loses 1.9 crore users, Airtel adds 2.74 lakh subscribers in September: TRAI

Reliance Jio lost around 1.9 crore wireless subscribers in September 2021, while Bharti Airtel added 2.74 lakh subscribers. Vodafone Idea lost 10.7 lakh wireless subscribers in the same month, shedding customers for the 11th straight month. Bharti Airtel gained a 0.08% market share of wireless subscribers, while Jio’s user base declined 4.29% in September. The subscription data was released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

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M&M Reports 8-Fold Jump in Net Profit in Q2 – Top Indian Market News

Mahindra & Mahindra Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 785% YoY to Rs 1,432 crore

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd reported a 785% YoY jump in net profit to Rs 1,431.7 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Net profit increased 67% compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 14.7% YoY (or 13% QoQ) to Rs 13,305.4 crore during the same period. The automaker sold 99,334 vehicles in Q2, an increase of 9% YoY. Tractor sales fell 5% YoY to 88,920 units. The surge in profit was aided by strong export volumes and by mitigating some impact from the severe global semiconductor shortage.

M&M has announced plans to launch 16 electric vehicles (EVs) by 2027 across SUV and light commercial vehicle categories to strengthen its position in India’s electric mobility segment. The automaker will invest Rs 3,000 crore into EV development. 

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Praj Industries partners with Indian Oil to produce cleaner fuel

Praj Industries Ltd and Indian Oil Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities in the production of alcohol to jet (ATJ) fuels, 1G & 2G ethanol, compressed bio-gas (CBG), and related opportunities in the biofuels industry. This MOU will boost ATJ fuel production capacity and its use in India to curb emissions emanating from the airplanes as per the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) mandate. Indian Oil and Praj will also collaborate to set up biofuel production facilities, including biodiesel, and ethanol.

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MRF Q2 Results: Net profit falls 54% YoY to Rs 189 crore

MRF Limited reported a 53.9% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 189.06 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 15.62% YoY to Rs 4,907.81 crore during the same period. The tyre manufacturer’s board has declared an interim dividend of Rs 3 per share.

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BHEL Q2 Results: Net loss narrows to Rs 46 crore

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 46.58 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). It had posted a net loss of Rs 552.38 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q2 FY21). Its revenue from operations rose 42.6% YoY to Rs 4,910.62 crore in Q2 FY22. Total expenses stood at Rs 5,275.39 crore during the July-Sept quarter of FY22, an increase of 16.2% YoY.

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Tata Motors partners with Bank of India for vehicle financing

Tata Motors has partnered with Bank of India (BOI) to offer finance options to all its passenger vehicle customers. BOI will provide loans to Tata Motors’ customers at an interest rate starting from as low as 6.85%. The scheme will offer a maximum of 90% financing on the total cost of the vehicle, which includes insurance and registration. The offers through the partnership will be applicable on the ‘New Forever’ range of conventional cars, SUVs, and EVs for personal segment buyers.

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Indraprastha Gas Q2 Results: Net profit rises 30% YoY to Rs  crore

Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) reported a 30% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 400.54 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). The company’s turnover rose 39% YoY to Rs 2,005.07 crore during the same period. IGL registered an average daily sale of 7.24 million metric standard cubic meters per day (mmscmd) in Q2 FY22 compared to 5.50 mmscmd in Q2 FY21, recording a growth of 32%.

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IRCON International emerges lowest bidder for order worth Rs 5,142 crore

IRCON International has emerged as the lowest (L-1) bidder in a tender valuing approximately Rs 5,142 crore floated by National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL). The order involves the design, supply, and construction of track and track-related works (including testing and commissioning) for the double-line high-speed railway between Zaroli village and Vadodara in Gujarat. The completion period of the project is approx. 6.5 years.

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IDFC Q2 Results: Net profit at Rs 262 crore

IDFC Limited reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 262.55 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). During the quarter, the company had received Rs 200 crore as its share of profit from its associates and joint ventures. It had posted a net loss of Rs 146.68 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q2 FY21). 

The Board of Directors of IDFC Ltd has approved the merger scheme of IDFC Alternatives Ltd, IDFC Trustee Company Ltd, and IDFC Projects Ltd (wholly-owned subsidiary companies) into IDFC.

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PowerGrid Q2 Results: Net profit rises 9% YoY to Rs 3,376 crore

Power Grid Corporation of India reported a 9% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,376.38 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Its total income rose 7% YoY to Rs 10,514.74 crore during the same period. During the quarter, 2,100 circuit kilometers (ckm) of transmission lines and 14,000 megavolt-ampere (MVA) transformation capacity were added. 

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Mazagon Dock delivers 4th Scorpene Submarine ‘Vela’ to Indian Navy

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) has delivered the fourth Scorpene Submarine of Project P-71 to the Indian Navy. It will be commissioned as INS Vela. With the delivery of Vela, MDL has lived up to its reputation as one of the country’s leading shipyards and reaffirmed India’s membership in the exclusive club of submarine-building nations.

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Jindal Steel and Power Reports Highest Ever Quarterly Steel Sales – Top Indian Market News

Jindal Steel and Power Reports Highest Ever Quarterly Steel Sales

Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) has recorded the highest ever quarterly steel sales in the July-September quarter (Q2 FY22). JSPL’s seel sales volume climbed 32 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and 10 percent YoY to hit a record high of 2.13 million tonnes during the quarter. The share of exports to revenue was greater than 40 percent this quarter, against 34 percent in Q1 FY22. 

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India’s Services Sector PMI drops to 55.2, Continues To Remain Strong

IHS Markit India Services PMI fell to 55.2 in September 2021 from 56.7 in August. Domestic demand has improved amidst the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, pushing firms to hire more employees for the first time in nearly a year. PMI or Purchasing Managers’ Index is an economic indicator on the manufacturing or services sector trends constructed from monthly surveys of private companies. If the PMI falls below the 50 level mark, it would signify contraction instead of growth.

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TVS signs MoU With Tata Power On Two Wheeler Charging Ecosystem In India

TVS Motor Company has announced a strategic partnership with Tata Power to develop and amplify the presence of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) across India and deploy solar power technologies at TVS Motor locations. This comes in the light of TVS expanding the presence of its electric bike TVS iQube Electric. The two companies will also explore opportunities to use solar energy to power select TVS Motor locations.

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IRCON-led Consortium Wins Rs 3294 Crore For Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project

The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has announced the joint venture by IRCON and Dineshchandra R. Agrawal Infracon has given the winning bid for the design and construction of 18.13 km of the viaduct and high-speed stations at Ahmedabad and Sabarmati for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor.

DoT to reconsider levy of Rs 40,000 Crore Spectrum Charges

In an ongoing legal battle, the Supreme Court has agreed to grant the Directorate of Telecommunications or DoT time till November 17, 2021 to reconsider its appeal on a pending Rs 40,000 crore one-time spectrum charges. The dispute between the Telecom Disputes Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) and the DoT has been going on for almost a decade. In 2019, the TDSAT ruled that the one-time spectrum charges should be levied prospectively as against DoT, which wanted to set the charges retrospectively.

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IDFC First Bank Deposits Up 20% YoY, CASA Up 55% YoY

IDFC First Bank’s total customer deposits increased by 20.8% to Rs 83,793 crore as on September 30, 2021 as against Rs 69,368 crore a year ago. In the same period, the company’s Current Account-Saving Account Ratio or CASA Ratio went up by 55% YoY to Rs 46,783 crore. The Depositors Concentration for an amount below Rs 5 crore stood at 81.19%

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BSE Subsidiary To Help MSMEs Manage Working Capital, Gets In-Principle Approval From RBI

Bombay Stock Exchange’s subsidiary BSE Technologies (BSE Tech) has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India for setting up and operating Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) under the Payments and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. The company intends to help MSMEs manage their working capital through Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS). RBI approved the TReDS in 2014. BSE Technologies Pvt Ltd. provides broking solutions & exchange solutions to the capital, derivatives, commodities & currency markets, financial services, and it consulting to companies worldwide.

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BLS International Wins Order From Thai Embassy For Visa Services

BLS International Services Limited(NSE:BLS) has announced that it has renewed its contract with the Royal Thai Embassy for providing visa services. The company will now offer visa services from multiples cities and states across the country. Last week, the company had bagged a contract with the Italian Embassy in Russia to provide visa services in the country after which the share price rose ~3%. The company’s share price has appreciated by ~220% since October 2020.

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SJVN to Set Up 1,000 MW Solar Power Project – Top Indian Market News

SJVN to set up 1,000 MW grid-connected solar power project

Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) has secured a contract to set up a 1,000 megawatt (MW) grid-connected solar power project through the bids floated by the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA). The tentative cost for the construction and development of the project is Rs 5,500 crore. It is expected to generate 2,365 million units (MU) of power in the first year. The power generated from the project will be solely for self-use or use by government entities, either directly or through power distribution companies (DISCOMs).

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Zydus Cadila signs pact with Shilpa Medicare to manufacture ZyCoV-D vaccine

Cadila Healthcare Ltd has entered into a definitive agreement with Shilpa Medicare to manufacture its Covid-19 vaccine ZyCoV-D. Shilpa Medicare will produce and supply the vaccine from its integrated biologics R&D cum manufacturing center at Dharwad, Karnataka. India’s drug regulator had given emergency use authorisation for Cadila’s ZyCoV-D on August 20. It is the world’s first DNA plasmid vaccine that can be administered to adults and children aged 12 years and above.

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NBCC secures Rs 968 crore contract to construct 2,000 flats in the Maldives

State-owned NBCC Limited has secured a contract worth Rs 968.5 crore for the construction of 2,000 social housing units in the Maldives. This project is NBCC’s biggest-ever order in the overseas market. A loan agreement was signed between Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation Limited (FDC) and Exim Bank of India for financing the project. The project covers over 7.2 acres of land across seven plots.

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Caplin Point Labs’s CRO arm completes USFDA audit with zero observations

The US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) had completed a virtual audit of Caplin Point Laboratories’ clinical research organisation (CRO) division. The audit ended with zero observations. The pharma company said it is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance at all its units. The CRO division, Amaris Clinical, performs clinical studies for submissions to various regulators.

Ircon International to set up 500 MW solar power plant

Ircon International Ltd has won a bid to set up a 500 megawatt (MW) solar power plant through an e-reverse auction under the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme-II floated by the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA). The approximate cost of the project is Rs 2,400 crore. State-owned Ircon International is a railway infrastructure company.

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IIFL Finance to raise up to Rs 1,000 crore via bonds

IIFL Finance Ltd will open a public issue of secured bonds on September 27 to raise up to Rs 1,000 crore. It will utilise the funds for business growth and capital augmentation. The bonds offer a yield of up to 8.5% per annum and a high degree of safety. The company will issue secured and redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCDs) aggregating to Rs 100 crore, with a greenshoe option to retain an over-subscription up to Rs 900 crore.

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Global oil and gas investment will be 30% below pre-Covid level: ONGC

Global investment in the upstream oil and gas sector this year will be around 30% below pre-Covid levels according to Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) Chairman Subhash Kumar. He also stated that industry outlooks expect India’s energy demand to double by 2050 with strong growth in natural gas. Meanwhile, ONGC has started gas production from the second deep-water well in its KG basin block in the Bay of Bengal.

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Auriopro launches ‘AuroPay’ platform to offer wide range of services in payment ecosystem

Aurionpro Solutions Ltd has expanded its footprint in the payment business by launching a payment platform. The company has incorporated Aurionpro Payments Pte Ltd (APPL) as a subsidiary in Singapore. APPL has unveiled ‘AuroPay’, an innovative payment platform that offers secure online payment services. The platform will provide gateway services to merchant organizations and become a one-stop shop covering a wide range of services in the payment ecosystem.

CCI fines United Breweries, Carlsberg in beer price-fixing case

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 750 crore on United Breweries Ltd. and Rs 120 crore on Carlsberg India for indulging in cartelisation in the sale and supply of beer in the country. The two companies and SABMiller India engaged in price coordination and supply restrictions of beer between 2009 and 2018. CCI has also directed the companies, All India Brewers’ Association (AIBA), and various individuals to “cease and desist” from anti-competitive practices in the future.

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Tata Motors to Deliver 15 Hydrogen-Powered Buses to IOC – Top Indian Market News

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Tata Motors to deliver 15 hydrogen-powered buses to Indian Oil Corp

Tata Motors has secured an order for 15 hydrogen-based proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell buses from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). All 15 buses will be delivered within 144 weeks from the date of signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The automaker will also collaborate with IOCL to undertake research & development (R&D) projects and collectively study the potential of fuel cell technology for commercial vehicles. 

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NBCC Q4 Results: Net profit at Rs 83 crore

NBCC (India) Limited reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 83.30 crore for the quarter ended March 2021 (Q4 FY21). It posted a net profit of Rs 83.77 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q4 FY20). Its total income rose 2.09% YoY to Rs 2,706.80 crore in Q4 FY21. Net profit for the financial year 2020-21 (FY21) jumped 136.5% YoY to Rs 236.24 crore. The construction company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 0.47 per share.

In other news, NBCC has secured a project worth Rs 206 crore from Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Ltd. 

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AstraZeneca partners with Docon to digitalise 1,000 clinics across India

AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd has signed an agreement with Bengaluru-based health-tech startup, Docon Technologies, for digitising 1,000 clinics across India. Docon will equip clinics with customised Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, which enable clinicians to access complete patient history. As part of the pilot phase, around 200 clinics across Tier 1 and Tier 2 towns have been upgraded.

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Ircon International Q4 Results: Net profit rises 47% YoY to Rs 170 crore

Ircon International reported a 47.69% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 170.43 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Its revenue from operations rose 29.27% YoY to Rs 2,421.65 crore during the same period. Net profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21) declined by 19.4% YoY to Rs 391.06 crore. Ircon International is an engineering and construction company that specializes in transport infrastructure. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Indian Railways.

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Lupin receives USFDA approval for HIV drug under PEPFAR

Lupin Limited has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for Dolutegravir, Lamivudine, and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (TLD) tablets, along with an antiretroviral fixed-dose combination. It is indicated for the treatment of HIV in adults and pediatric patients. The approval has been given under the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The product will be manufactured at Lupin’s facility in Nagpur, Maharashtra. 

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Tech Mahindra partners with TAC Security for enterprise security solutions

Tech Mahindra Ltd has partnered with TAC Security to enable next-generation enterprise security for customers globally. US-based TAC Security is a risk and vulnerability management firm. The partnership will leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and user-friendly analytics to measure, prioritise, and mitigate vulnerabilities across the entire IT stack. They will help safeguard clients’ applications and infrastructure against cyber threats.

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Hatsun Agro expands dairy products portfolio; to sell paneer under ‘Arokya’ brand

Hatsun Agro Product Ltd has expanded its products portfolio by introducing paneer under the ‘Arokya’ brand. It will initially be sold in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, Maharashtra, and Pondicherry. The company stated that Arokya Paneer is made using fresh milk sourced directly from farmers and natural lemon. The product is available in a 200-gram pack and is priced at Rs 100. Hatsun Agro is a leading private sector dairy company based in Chennai.

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Sunteck Realty Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 215% YoY to Rs 10.4 crore

Sunteck Realty Ltd reported a 215.94% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 10.40 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Net profit has declined by 55.35% when compared to the previous quarter. Its total income rose 113.52% YoY to Rs 194.67 crore during the same period. Net profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21) declined by 43.35% YoY to Rs 41.94 crore. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 1.5 per share. 

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Promoters of Macrotech Developers repay debt of Rs 1,596 crore owed to company

Macrotech Developers announced that its promoters have repaid the entire debt owed by them to the company. The promoters owed a sum of Rs 1,596 crore as of March 31, 2021. Of this, a sum of Rs 400 crore was repaid on April 29, 2021. The balance of Rs 1,196 crore, along with interest accrued, was repaid today (June 30). Macrotech Developers further said it targets a significant reduction in net debt to Rs 10,000 crore by the end of the current financial year (FY22). It will also focus on a capital-light growth strategy around affordable and mid-income housing and digital infrastructure.

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EID Parry Q4 Results: Net loss at Rs 6.34 crore

EID Parry (India) reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 6.34 crore for the quarter ended March 2021 (Q4 FY21). It had reported a net profit of Rs 157.23 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q4 FY20). Its total income declined by 7.8% YoY to Rs 3,928.52 crore in Q4 FY21. Net profit for the financial year 2020-21 (FY21) declined by 4.38% YoY to Rs 447.37 crore. EID Parry is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of sugar, bio-pesticides, and nutraceuticals.

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India’s Manufacturing PMI Falls to Lowest in Seven Months – Top Indian Market News

India’s manufacturing PMI declines to 7-month low of 55.4 in March

India’s factory activity grew at its weakest pace in seven months in March, as renewed lockdowns to curtail an increase in Covid-19 cases dampened domestic demand and output. The IHS Markit Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for India’s manufacturing sector declined to 55.4 in March from 57.5 in February. PMI is a month-on-month calculation, and a value of more than 50 represents an expansion when compared to the previous month.

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Adani Ports to acquire remaining 25% stake in Krishnapatnam Port

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) will acquire a 25% stake of Vishwa Samudra Holding in Krishnapatnam Port for Rs 2,800 crore. The company currently holds a 75% stake in Krishnapatnam Port. With this latest acquisition, the port will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of APSEZ. The transaction is expected to be completed within three months. Krishnapatnam Port is located in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. It is an all-weather, deep-water port, with a current capacity of 64 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).

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Panacea Biotec to make 100 million doses of Sputnik V vaccine

Panacea Biotec Limited has signed an agreement with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) for manufacturing 100 million doses of Sputnik V vaccine every year. According to a study conducted by The Lancet, Sputnik V showed an efficacy rate of 91.6%. The production of the vaccine at Panacea Biotec’s manufacturing units will help facilitate its global supply to the international partners of RDIF.

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Indian Oil Corp buys its first Johan Sverdrup crude cargoes: Report

As per a report from Reuters, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has bought 4 million barrels of  Norway’s Johan Sverdrup crude for the first time via a tender. IOC is looking to speed up the diversification of crude imports. The report states that IOC will take delivery of 2 million barrels each of the North Sea crude in May and June. The move follows the government’s call to cut dependence on crude from the Middle East due to the standoff between India and the world’s largest crude importer— Saudi Arabia.

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Tech Mahindra to launch blockchain solution for BFSI clients

Tech Mahindra Ltd has partnered with Netherlands-based Quantoz to launch a ‘stablecoin-as-a-service’ blockchain solution for global banks and financial institutions. Quantoz is a leading blockchain application incubator. Tech Mahindra will help customers integrate Quantoz’ NEXUS platform into their legacy infrastructure. This will enable automated token, crypto, and fiat transaction processing for a variety of banking and payment functions.

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Bharti Airtel partners with Apollo 24/7 to offer e-healthcare services

Bharti Airtel has partnered with Apollo 24/7 to offer a wide range of e-healthcare services to its customers as part of their exclusive ‘Thanks’ benefits. Under the partnership, Airtel Platinum and Gold customers will get complimentary membership to the Apollo Circle. This will include virtual consultation with top doctors and specialists from Apollo, as well as online test booking facilities. It will also offer home sample collection facilities and home delivery of medicines with cashback benefits.

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HDFC Bank Q4 advances grow 14% Rs 11,32,000 crore

HDFC Bank said its advances aggregated to approximately Rs 11,32,000 crore as of March 31, 2021 (Q4 FY21). This is a growth of 13.9% over Rs 9,93,700 crore as of March 31, 2020. Deposits grew by 16.3% YoY to Rs 13,35,000 crore in Q4. Domestic retail loans were up by 7.5% YoY, and domestic wholesale loans increased by 21% YoY during the same period.

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Marico expects to deliver low double-digit bottomline growth in Q4

Marico Limited said it expects low double-digit bottomline growth in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2020-21, after being impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The FMCG firm has witnessed healthy momentum building across its key portfolios. The company said it expects its operating margin to fall in Q4 due to input cost pressures. In Q4 FY21, the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector continued to exhibit improving demand trends as quarterly economic growth has moved into positive territory and the Covid-19 vaccination rollout gathered pace.

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GAIL India to invest in startups through ‘Pankh’

GAIL (India) Limited has launched a new initiative— ‘Pankh’, which aims to support startups in identified focus areas. The company has opened a fresh round for solicitation of investment proposals from startups that operate in natural gas, petrochemicals, energy, project management, bio-manure marketing, nano-materials, IoT, data mining, environment, and healthcare. The Solicitation Round will be open till May 30, 2021.

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Ircon International’s board approves bonus issue of 1:1

The Board of Directors of Ircon International has approved the issuance of bonus shares in the ratio 1:1. A 1:1 bonus issue means that exiting shareholders will receive one additional share for each share held in the firm. The record date for the bonus share issue is yet to be announced. State-owned Ircon International is an engineering and construction company specialized in transport infrastructure.

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Vodafone Idea’s Q3 Net Loss Narrows to Rs 4,532 crore – Top Indian Market News

Vodafone Idea Q3 Results: Net loss at Rs 4,532 crore

Vodafone Idea Ltd (Vi) reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 4,532.4 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3). It had posted a net loss of Rs 7,218.5 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The company’s revenue grew 1% YoY to Rs 10,894 crore during the same period. Vi saw a one-time net gain of Rs 1,696.5 crore in Q3, which includes gains made on the sale of its stake in Indus Towers. The telecom operator’s average revenue per user (ARPU) improved to Rs 121, compared to Rs 119 in the previous quarter (Q2 FY21).

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ONGC Q3 Results: Net profit falls 67% YoY to Rs 1,378 crore

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) reported a 67.4% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 1,378 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3). Its revenue fell 28% YoY to Rs 17,024 crore during the same period. ONGC’s crude oil production during the quarter declined 3.3% YoY, while gas output declined 6% YoY. The company’s board has declared an interim dividend of Rs 1.75 per share.

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Power Grid to acquire 74% stake of Jaiprakash Power in JV

Power Grid Corporation said its board has approved a proposal to acquire 74% stake of the joint venture partner in Jaypee POWERGRID Ltd (JPL). JPL is a joint venture between Power Grid and Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd. The company said the acquisition would be completed within the current fiscal year.

Amara Raja Batteries Q3 Results: Net profit rises 18% YoY to Rs 194 crore

Amara Raja Batteries Ltd (ARBL) reported a 17.98% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 193.69 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3). Its revenue from operations rose 12.18% YoY to Rs 1,960.43 crore during the same period. The company has announced plans to set up a greenfield lead recycling unit with a capacity of 1 lakh tonnes. This would help ARBL to comply with recycling standards while adopting advanced technology in the most eco-friendly manner. ARBL’s board has approved an interim dividend of Rs 5 per share.

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Ircon International Q3 Results: Net profit rises 35% YoY to Rs 103 crore

Ircon International Ltd reported a 35% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 103 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3). Its revenue from operations rose 29% YoY to Rs 1,244 crore during the same period. Ircon announced it has secured new orders worth around Rs 3,983 crore in the current financial year (Q4 FY21).

Godrej Industries to diversify into housing finance business

Godrej Industries Ltd announced that Godrej Housing Finance Ltd (GHFL) has recently obtained a license to operate as a Housing Finance Company. GHFL is owned by the Godrej Family through Anamudi Real Estates LLP. To pursue the opportunity in the housing finance business, the Board of Godrej Industries has approved the proposal of acquiring shares of GHFL from Anamudi. 

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Prabhat Dairy Q3 Results: Net profit declines 14% YoY to Rs 8 crore

Prabhat Dairy reported a 14.17% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 8.78 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3). Its total revenue declined 53% YoY to Rs 102.89 crore during the same period. Prabhat Dairy is an integrated milk and dairy products company in Maharashtra, catering to institutional and retail customers.

IRFC Q3 Results: Net profit rises 15% YoY to Rs 1,046 crore

Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) reported a 15.4% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 1,046.74 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3). Its total revenue rose 8.01% YoY to Rs 3,932.46 crore during the same period. On February 12, IRFC listed its $750 million (~Rs 5,444 crore) medium-term note on India International Exchange’s (India INX) debt listing platform. The issue is part of the company’s $4-billion (~Rs 29,000 crore) global medium-term note programme.

Delta Corp Q3 Results: Net profit at Rs 1.25 crore

Delta Corp Ltd reported a net profit of Rs 1.25 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3). It had posted a net profit of 55.07 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The gaming and hospitality company’s revenue declined 39.58% YoY to Rs 128.93 crore in Q3 FY21.

Sadbhav Engineering Q3 Results: Net profit loss at Rs 24.32 crore

Sadbhav Engineering Ltd reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 24.32 crore in the quarter ended December (Q3). It had posted a net loss of Rs 69.79 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The company’s total revenue rose 2.12% YoY to Rs 695.76 crore in Q3 FY21. Sadbhav Engineering is a civil engineering construction company based in Gujarat.

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Whistleblower Accuses UPL Promoters of Financial Fraud – Top Indian Market News

Whistleblower accuses UPL promoters of financial fraud

According to a report by ET Prime, a whistleblower has alleged that UPL’s promoters have siphoned off money. The whistleblower stated that UPL entered into rent deals with a shell company, which was owned by its employees. The report also states that the company paid crores in rent for properties owned by the shell company. The whistleblower was reported to be a board member of the listed agrochemical company.

UPL has denied claims made in the report and has stated that the whistleblower is not a member of the board. The company said that none of the entities mentioned in the article were wholly or partially owned by promoters or employees.

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Snowman Logistics, SpiceJet sign MoU for vaccine distribution

Snowman Logistics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SpiceJet Ltd for jointly distributing Covid-19 vaccines across India. The cold chain logistics firm will handle ground services such as transportation to/from manufacturers, packing, and storage. SpiceJet will provide air connectivity for temperature-controlled distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine across India, as well as internationally.

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CCI initiates probe into cartelisation of cement companies

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has initiated an investigation against cement companies regarding alleged anti-competitive behaviour. The CCI also conducted raids at the offices of ACC, Ambuja Cements, and UltraTech Cement. The investigation comes after Roads and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari hinted at possible cartelisation and “black marketing technique” in the cement industry in September.

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Mrs. Bectors Food IPO to open on December 15

Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities is all set to open its Rs 541 crore initial public offering (IPO) on December 15. The price band for the IPO has been set at Rs 286-288 per share. The company plans to use the proceeds from the IPO for financing its Rajpura expansion project. Mrs. Bectors Food manufactures a range of products such as biscuits, bread, and buns. It is the exclusive supplier of buns for Burger King India.

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L&T Technology Services wins $100 million project from global oil & gas major

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) said that it has been selected as a primary engineering partner by a global oil & gas major.  The company will help to support two integrated refining and chemical manufacturing facilities in the United States. LTTS stated that the five-year engagement has a potential value of more than $100 million (~Rs 737 crore). Under the contract, LTTS will provide multi-discipline plant engineering activities for both facilities of the O&G major.

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NSE to launch derivatives on Nifty Financial Services Index from Jan 11

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will launch derivatives on the Nifty Financial Services Index from January 11, 2021. Currently, the NSE offers index derivatives on only two equity indices- Nifty 50 Index and Nifty Bank Index. The Nifty Financial Services Index consists of 20 stocks and is designed to reflect the behavior of banks, financial institutions, housing finance, and insurance companies.

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Nokia ties up with Vodafone Idea to offer tech solutions for enterprises

Nokia has partnered with Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) to offer technology solutions for VIL’s enterprise division customers. Under this collaboration, Nokia will provide fixed wireless and private wireless technology solutions to VIL’s customers. The partnership will help enterprises to use technologies to increase operational efficiency and improve the security of their infrastructure.

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Equitas Small Finance Bank launches 3-in-1 account

Equitas Small Finance Bank has launched a 3-in-1 account which allows its customers to invest in a wide variety of financial products. The lender stated that a 3-in-1 account (savings+trading+demat) can help customers to keep all their banking and financial investments under one umbrella entity. The bank provides stock broking and demat services through a referral arrangement with brokerage firms for trading and depository services.

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Wipro Infrastructure to acquire industrial automation firm PARI

Wipro Infrastructure Engineering has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Precision Automation and Robotics India (PARI). PARI is a prominent player in industrial automation in India and has a significant overseas presence. The combined capabilities of both companies would help strengthen its ability to forge deeper customer relationships in India and overseas.

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Ircon International secures NHAI road project in Haryana

Ircon International Ltd has received an order from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to upgrade a section of the NH-352W in Haryana. The value of the order has been estimated at Rs 900 crore. Ircon International is an engineering and construction firm established by the Government of India.

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