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

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HUL Q2 results: Net profit rises to ₹2,717 crore

Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) reported a 3.85% YoY rise in net profit to ₹2,717 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24). Net profit stood at ₹2,616 crore in Q2 last year. Its revenue from operations rose 3.53% YoY to ₹15,027 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹3,694 crore, up 9% YoY. The company’s board also declared a dividend of ₹18 per equity share.

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NCLT approves Tata Steel Long Products’ amalgamation with Tata Steel

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved the amalgamation of Tata Steel Long Products Ltd with Tata Steel Ltd. Tata Steel is to merge Tata Steel Long Products and six other subsidiaries with itself. The subsidiaries to be merged with Tata Steel are Tata Steel Long Products, The Tinplate Company of India, Tata Metaliks, TRF, Indian Steel & Wire Products, Tata Steel Mining and S&T Mining Company.

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Jindal Stainless Q2 Results: Net profit rises 75% YoY to ₹609 crore

Jindal Stainless Ltd reported a 74.5% YoY rise in net profit to ₹609.4 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24). Its total revenue rose 13.6% YoY to ₹9,720.4 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹1,069 crore, up 54% YoY. The company’s board has declared a dividend of ₹1 per equity share, with October 28, 2023 as the record date.

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Dr Reddy’s Labs gets regulatory approval to study weight loss drug

Dr Reddy’s Laboratoris Ltd has received the Indian drug regulator’s approval to study the safety and efficacy of Semaglutide, a weight loss drug. The pharma company will conduct a bioequivalence study to establish the safety and efficacy of the drug on the Indian population. The company will launch the drug in a year if the bioequivalence studies meet expectations.

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PVR Inox Q2 Results: Net profit at ₹166 crore

PVR Inox reported a net profit of ₹166 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24). The company posted a net loss of ₹71 crore in Q2 last year. Its revenue from operations rose 191% YoY to ₹2,000 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹706 crore, up 358% YoY. 

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USFDA conducts pre-approval inspection at Indoco Remedies’ Goa facility

Indoco Remedies Ltd’s solid oral formulation facility in Goa received four observations from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) after a Pre-Approval Inspection (PAI). The inspection took place from October 12-18, 2023, and was focused on two drug product applications (ANDAs) submitted from this facility. The observations signify areas where the facility may need improvements to align with regulatory standards.

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UltraTech Cement Q2 Results: Profit rises 69% YoY to ₹1,281 crore

UltraTech Cement reported a 69% YoY rise in net profit to ₹1,281 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24). Net profit stood at ₹756 crore in Q2 last year. Its revenue from operations rose 15% YoY to ₹16,012 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹2,718 crore, up 35% YoY. 

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KFin Tech partners with LIC Pension Fund for investment management solution 

KFin Technologies Ltd signed a high-value multi-year investment management solution (IMS) contract with LIC Pension Fund Ltd (LICPFL). The company will design, create and administer the investment management solution for enhanced customer service, security and compliance. The company has not disclosed the contract tenure and value.

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Dabur India’s US subsidiaries sued over alleged cancer causing product

Dabur India Ltd’s three US subsidiaries are being sued over an alleged cancer causing product. The cases are in the early stages of legal discovery and revolve around allegations that a hair-relaxer product contains chemicals that may pose risks of ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, and various other health issues. These cases have been filed in both federal and state courts in the US and Canada.

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Nestle India board approves stock split in 1:10 ratio

Nestle India’s board approved a 1:10 stock split for the first time in India. This means each share that an investor holds will be subdivided into 10 shares. The split will divide each fully paid-up equity share with a face value of ₹10 into 10 equity shares with a face value of ₹1. The record date for the split will be announced later.

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Granules India gets USFDA nod for heartburn treatment drug

Granules India has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA_ for Esomeprazole Magnesium capsules. The drug is used to treat heartburn and other symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease. According to the IQVIA data for 12 months ended July 2023, the drug had annual sales of nearly $168 million in the US market.

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Reliance in Talks for $2 Billion Loan – Top Indian Market Updates

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Reliance in talks for $2 billion loan to fuel expansion

According to a Bloomberg report, Reliance Industries Ltd is in discussions with lenders to secure a foreign-currency loan of up to $2 billion. The company plans to utilise India’s dedicated external commercial borrowing route to obtain the loan. The maturity period of the facility is expected to be between 3-5 years, with the funds intended for capital expenditure and refinancing an existing loan set to mature in September. Notable lenders involved in the talks include Bank of America Corp, Citigroup Inc, and Standard Chartered Plc.

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India’s goods trade deficit hits a 5-month high in May

According to government data, India’s trade deficit for May FY23 narrowed to $10.35 billion, compared to $12.20 billion in the same period in FY22. The trade deficit declined 35.41% for April and May combined. However, the merchandise trade deficit widened to $22.1 billion in May from $15.2 billion in the previous month. This is primarily due to a surge in goods imports, which reached a five-month high.

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Godrej Properties to buy land for a luxury residential project in Kolkata

Godrej Properties Ltd has acquired a 7.44-acre land parcel in the premium residential locality of New Alipore, Kolkata, from West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. The land has a developable potential of approximately 9.8 lakh square feet, with an estimated revenue potential of nearly Rs 1,200 crore. This marks Godrej Properties’ second luxury development in the city.

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Cochin Shipyard wins Rs 580 crore order for cargo vessels

Cochin Shipyard’s subsidiary Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL) has secured an international order from Norway-based Wilson Shipowning AS. The order is for the design and construction of six new-generation diesel-electric 3800 DWT general cargo vessels. The contract includes an option for an additional eight vessels. Wilson Ship Management AS is one of the largest short-sea fleet operators in Europe, with a fleet of around 130 vessels.

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Titagarh Wagons-BHEL consortium signs ₹24,000 crore contract with Indian railways

A consortium of Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has secured an order worth ₹24,000 crore from Indian Railways to manufacture and supply 80 Vande Bharat sleeper trains. They are responsible for manufacturing fully assembled trains by 2029 and maintaining them for 35 years. The trains’ final assembly, testing, and commissioning will occur at the Indian Railway facilities in Chennai. Each train will consist of 16 coaches, accommodating over 880 passengers.

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Dilip Buildcon Completes Highway Upgrade Project

Dilip Buildcon has announced the completion of the Chandikhole-Bhadrak Section of National Highway 5 (NH5) in Odisha. The project involved the rehabilitation and upgrade of the highway to a six-lane highway. The subsidiary, DBL Chandikhole Bhadrak Highways Ltd, executed the Rs 1,522 crore project under the hybrid-annuity model as part of the National Highways Development Project Phase V.

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TVS Motor Company sells 43.54% stake in Emerald Haven Realty

TVS Motor Company Ltd has announced the sale of its entire stake of 43.54% in Emerald Haven Realty Ltd. The company sold its holding of 11.12 crore equity shares on June 14, 2023.

In other news, the Indian Navy has partnered with TVS Motor Company for a motorcycle expedition in Ladakh as part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations.

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Jindal Stainless signs deal with Germany’s Dassault Systemes 

Jindal Stainless Ltd (JSL) has entered into a partnership with Germany-based Dassault Systemes to enhance its production and operational functions at its Hisar and Jajpur units. The agreement aims to strengthen JSL’s production planning, scheduling, and execution processes by leveraging Dassault Systemes’ expertise. With the recent merger and capacity expansion, JSL seeks to seamlessly manage end-to-end production and operations between its facilities in Hisar, Haryana, and Jajpur, Odisha.

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Ashok Leyland partners with Aidrivers for autonomous electric terminal trucks

Ashok Leyland has partnered with Aidrivers to manufacture autonomous electric terminal trucks. This collaboration aims to address the port industry’s requirements for net-zero emissions. By combining their expertise, both companies will work towards sustainable autonomous transportation in ports. The initial fleet of vehicles will be manufactured at Ashok Leyland’s facilities. The fleet is projected to be operational for terminal operations by early next year.

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ONGC signs MoU with IndianOil for petrochemicals

ONGC has partnered with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to explore opportunities in the petrochemicals sector. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to investigate downstream prospects, including greenfield projects and acquisitions, in the petrochemical industry. ONGC already operates two downstream petrochemical plants through its subsidiaries.

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Tata Steel, Germany’s SMS group to explore low carbon steel-making technology

Tata Steel has partnered with Germany’s SMS group to collaborate on the development of a low-carbon steelmaking process. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two companies will engage in technical discussions and take steps towards conducting a Joint Industrial Demonstration of the EASyMelt technology, created by SMS group. Tata Steel plans to demonstrate at its Jamshedpur plant’s E Blast Furnace, aiming to achieve a CO2 emission reduction of over 50% compared to the furnace’s current operation.

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Coal stock grows 44% to over 110 MT

The Ministry of Coal has reported that the total coal stock has increased by 44% YoY to 110.58 million tonnes (MT) . This significant rise in coal stock demonstrates the commitment to ensuring an abundant supply of this essential fuel, which is crucial for electricity generation. The current stockpile at mines, thermal power plants, and in transit has substantially increased compared to the stock of 76.67 MT on the same day last year, emphasizing the improved availability of coal resources.

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Devyani International’s Profit Falls 20% YoY to Rs 61cr in Q4 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Devyani International Q4 Results: Net profit falls 20% YoY to Rs 61 crore

Devyani International reported a 20% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 61 crore in Q4 FY23. Its revenue jumped 28% YoY to Rs 755 crore during the same quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 155 crore, up 11% YoY in Q4FY23. Devyani International operates 543 KFC stores, 510 Pizza Hut stores, and 112 Costa Coffee stores across its portfolio

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L&T Construction wins orders in Mumbai and Bengaluru

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured significant orders (in the range of Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 2,500 crore) for a residential project in Thane, Maharashtra, and a commercial project in Bengaluru. The Thane project involves constructing five residential towers. The Bengaluru project involves a contract to build 16 lakh square feet of commercial office space, which is to be completed in 18 months.

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Jubilant Foodworks Q4 Results: Net profit falls 59% YoY to Rs 47.5 crore

Jubilant Foodworks reported a 59% YoY fall in standalone net profit to Rs 47.5 crore in Q4FY23. Its operating revenue jumped 8% YoY to Rs 1,252 crore during the same quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 252 crore, down 13% YoY in Q4FY23. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 1.2 per equity share.

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BPCL to invest Rs 52,731 crore in expanding capacities

BPCL’s board has approved the ethylene cracker project at Bina Refinery, which includes the expansion of the refinery and downstream petrochemical plants. The project will require an estimated capital expenditure of nearly Rs 49,000 crore. This involves establishing an Ethylene Cracker Complex, expanding the refinery capacity from 7.8 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) to 11 MMTPA, and developing associated facilities at Bina Refinery.

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JK Tyre Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 171% YoY to Rs 108.4 crore

JK Tyre & Industries Ltd reported a 171% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 108.4 crore in Q4FY23. Its operating revenue jumped 9.7% YoY to Rs 3,632 crore during the same quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 376 crore, up 65% YoY in Q4FY23. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 2 per equity share.

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Suzlon bags 99-MW wind energy project from Vibrant Energy

Suzlon has won a 99-MW wind energy project by Vibrant Energy. The project will feature 33 wind turbine generators from Suzlon’s new 3 MW series, utilizing Hybrid Lattice Tubular towers. The project is expected to be commissioned by FY25. The order value was not disclosed.

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Jindal Stainless Q4 Results: Net Profit falls 13% YoY to Rs 765 crore

Jindal Stainless reported a 13% YoY fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 765.8 crore in Q4FY23. Its total revenue increased by 0.4% YoY to Rs 9,765 crore during the same quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 1,144 crore, up 19% YoY in Q4FY23. The company’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 1.5 per equity share.

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Zydus Lifesciences gets final USFDA approval for hypotension injection

Zydus Lifesciences has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to produce and market Ephedrine Sulfate Injection USP. The injection is utilized to treat hypotension during anesthesia. The drug will be manufactured at its facility in Jarod, near Vadodara. The annual sales of Ephedrine Sulfate Injection in the US amount to $52 million.

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ABB India to Automate India-Bangladesh Cross-Border Oil Pipeline – Top Indian Market Updates

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ABB India to automate India-Bangladesh cross-border oil pipeline

ABB India will secure the 130-kilometre Indo-Bangla Friendship Pipeline (IBFPL) through integrated automation and control solutions. The pipeline will carry diesel from India to Bangladesh. With a potential capacity of one million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA), the pipeline will enable Bangladesh to access large volumes of energy to meet its growing domestic demand.

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Jindal Stainless to invest Rs 1,290 crore in nickel pig iron JV in Indonesia

Jindal Stainless signed a joint venture agreement with an Eternal Tsingshan unit to develop a greenfield 200,000 metric tonne nickel pig iron plant in Indonesia. The company will invest $157 million (~Rs 1,290 crore) in the project over the next two years for a 49% equity stake. New Yaking Pte, a unit of Eternal Tsingshan, will hold the remaining stake.

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IndiGo partners with VisitBritain to promote travel between India and UK

IndiGo has partnered with VisitBritain to promote travel to the United Kingdom through its codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines. The airline will offer connectivity to London, Manchester, and Birmingham via Istanbul. IndiGo’s collaboration with VisitBritain is expected to boost travel and tourism between India and UK and promote mutual economic growth and development.

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Gogoro, Zomato, Kotak Mahindra Prime partners to accelerate adoption of EVs

Taiwan-based battery swapping firm Gogoro Inc has partnered with Zomato and Kotak Mahindra Prime to promote fast adoption of electric mobility in the last-mile transportation segment. As per the partnership, the companies will offer last-mile delivery partners associated with Zomato affordable loan terms and battery-swapping services. Zomato currently has over 3 lakh delivery partners in the country.

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UCO Bank hopes to earn Rs 1,500 crore net this fiscal: MD & CEO

UCO Bank hopes to achieve a net profit of Rs 1,500 crore this fiscal year, said MD & CEO of S S Prasad. He added that the bank had also doubled market capitalisation in less than a year from Rs 13,000 crore to Rs 28,000 crore, thereby increasing the wealth of the shareholders. The total business of the bank had touched Rs 4 lakh crore. 

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Vedanta announces 5th interim dividend of Rs 20.5 per share

Vedanta has declared a fifth interim dividend of Rs 20.50 per equity share for the current financial year 2022-23 (FY23). The dividend will amount to Rs 7,621 crore. The company has already set April 7 as the record date for the same. The record date determines the eligibility of shareholders for the said dividend payment. In FY23, Vedanta has already declared four equity dividends of Rs 12.50, Rs 17,50, Rs 19.50, and Rs 31.50, respectively.

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GR Infraprojects secures projects worth Rs 1,614 crore

GR Infraprojects Ltd has secured two projects worth Rs 1,614 crore from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The first project includes the construction of a 4-6 lane bypass from Belagavi City. The second project includes the construction of a 4-lane with paved shoulders in the Belgaum-Hungund-Raichur section of NH‐748A in Karnataka.

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Reliance in talks to increase batch of forex loans to $4.5 billion: Report

According to a Bloomberg report, Reliance Industries and its telecom arm Jio are reportedly planning an increase in a batch of foreign currency loans from $3 billion to $4.5 billion due to a large number of bids. The move comes in response to a large number of bids received, and both companies have already raised $1.5 billion each.

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Embassy Office REIT to acquire Embassy Business Hub in Bengaluru for Rs 334.8 crore

Embassy Office Parks REIT will acquire Embassy Business Hub, Bengaluru, for an aggregate value of Rs 334.8 crore. This acquisition will come with exclusive ownership rights to approximately of 1.4 million square feet of leasable area on full completion. The company plans to primarily fund the acquisition through debt at an 8.1% interest cost per annum.

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WPI Falls to Over Two-Year Low of 3.85% in Feb – Top Indian Market Updates

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Wholesale inflation falls to over two-year low of 3.85% in Feb

India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation fell to a 25-month low of 3.85% in February 2023. WPI stood at 4.73% in Jan. The government has attributed the decline in inflation rate to a fall in prices of crude petroleum & natural gas, food products, minerals, computers, electronic and optical products, chemicals and chemical products, electrical equipment & motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers. 

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Mahindra unit in Bangladesh winds up operations, ceases to exist

Mahindra & Mahindra has shut down its wholly-owned unit Mahindra Bangladesh Pvt Ltd (MBPL). MBPL convened the final extraordinary general meeting of its shareholders on March 14, 2023, and approved the final voluntary winding up. It had zero income from operations as on March 31, 2022. The net worth of MBPL stood at Rs 3.18 crore as of March 31, 2022.

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Coal India ready to meet dry fuel demand from power sector

Amidst a rise in industrial demand for electricity, state-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) has geared up to meet the demand for dry fuel from the power sector. CIL is hoping to supply 156 million tonnes of coal to the power sector during the April-June quarter of FY24. This would be 25.6% of the enhanced annual dispatch target of 610 million tonnes (MT) slated for the sector in 2023-24.

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Jaguar Land Rover partners with Tata Technologies to accelerate its digital transformation

Jaguar Land Rover is partnering with Tata Technologies to accelerate the digital transformation of its industrial strategy. The first phase will include UK core production facilities, with solutions subsequently deployed to other global locations. Tata Technologies will deliver end-to-end integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to transform Jaguar Land Rover’s manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, finance and purchasing modules.

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L&T Finance invites bids for ₹880 crore Xrbia loans

L&T Finance is seeking buyers for a distressed real estate portfolio comprising loans given to the Pune-based Xrbia Group. The company has invited offers for a loan book of ₹880 crore given to five Xrbia Group companies. The five accounts comprise Xrbia Developers with a debt of ₹435 crore, Xrbia Chakan Developers with ₹164 crore, Xrbia Warai Developers with ₹156 crore, Xrbia Ambience Realty LLP with ₹107 crore, and Eiffel Lifespaces with ₹18 crore.

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HPCL signs pact to manufacture Chevron’s lubricants

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) has entered into a long-term licensing agreement to manufacture, distribute and market lubricants of global supermajor Chevron in India. This collaboration encompasses the licensing, production, distribution, and marketing of Chevron’s lubricant products under the Caltex brand, including Chevron’s proprietary Havoline and Delo branded lubricant product.

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Jindal Stainless plans sale of green bonds to repay debt: Report

Jindal Stainless (JSL) is planning a sale of green bonds to repay existing debt of around ₹2,800 crore. The stainless steel producer has initiated discussions with consultants to arrive at sustainability-oriented targets that could make it eligible for availing cheaper financing through the green bond route. However, it has not mandated banks or started investor roadshows.

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Glenmark Pharma receives USFDA approval for generic antibiotic drug

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for Clindamycin Hydrochloride Capsules. The product will be distributed by its subsidiary, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc, in the US. According to IQVIA sales data for the 12 months ended Jan 2023, Cleocin Hydrochloride Capsules achieved annual sales of around $33.6 million.

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Suzuki Motor increases stake in Maruti Suzuki via open market transactions

Japanese auto major Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) has increased its stake in Indian subsidiary Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) to 56.48% by purchasing shares from the open market. Suzuki purchased 3.45 lakh equity shares during March 10-13. Currently, MSIL has a cumulative production capacity of 15 lakh units per annum.

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PNC Infratech bags new highway project worth Rs 1,260 crore from NHAI

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has declared PNC Infratech Ltd as the lowest bidder for a highway project worth Rs 1,260 crore. The project includes the construction of the 6-lane Varanasi-Ranchi-Kolkata Highway from Pachmon village to Anarbansalea village under the Central govt’s Bharatmala Pariyojana project. The project is to be constructed in 24 months and operated for 15 years.

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Adani Group Pre-Pays Over Rs 7,350cr Worth Share-backed Financing – Top Indian Market Updates

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Adani Group pre-pays over Rs 7,350cr worth share-backed financing

Adani Group said it prepaid share-backed financing of ₹7,378 Crores ($901.16 mn) as part of its promoters’ commitment to cut overall leverage backed by shares of its listed companies. The group has been looking to ease concerns about its credit profile after US-based short seller Hindenburg Research noted high debt and alleged improper use of offshore tax havens and stock manipulation.

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Dr Reddy’s Labs recalls over 4,000 bottles of generic drug in US

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories is recalling over 4,000 bottles of a generic drug in the US due to a packaging error. The company is recalling 4,320 bottles of Tacrolimus Capsules, which are used to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ. The affected lot was produced at the company’s Bachupally-based manufacturing plant and marketed in the US by its American subsidiary.

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IGL, Genesis, to invest Rs 110 cr to set up meter manufacturing plant

Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) has signed an agreement with Genesis, an arm of Vikas Lifecare Ltd (VLF), to set up a meter manufacturing plant at an estimated cost of Rs 110 crore. The unit will be set up through a joint venture company. In the joint venture, IGL and Genesis will have equity participation in the ratio of 51:49. The unit is expected to be operational by April 2024 and will have a production capacity of one million meters per annum initially.

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PowerGrid’s board approves investments of Rs 4,071 crore

Power Grid Corporation’s Board of Directors has approved investments of nearly Rs 4,071 crore for two transmission projects in India. The board has approved the transmission system for Kurnool Wind Energy Zone/ Solar Energy Zone (AP) at an estimated cost of Rs 3,546.94 crore and the Eastern Region Expansion Scheme at a cost of Rs 524.04 crore. These projects are scheduled to be commissioned by November 2024 and Nov 2025, respectively.

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NCLT approves Suraksha plan for Jaypee Infratech

The Delhi bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved Suraksha Asset Reconstruction Company’s (ARC) takeover of the debt-laden Jaypee Infratech. A two-member principal bench of NCLT headed by president Ramalingam Sudhakar approved the resolution plan, more than three months after concluding the hearing and reserving the order in Nov 2022.

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Credit card outstanding rises 29.6% to reach record high level in Jan

The credit card outstanding in January rose 29.6% to an all-time high of Rs 1.87 lakh crore on back of increased digitisation and rising consumer confidence in the post-Covid period. As per the latest data of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the credit card outstanding has recorded a growth of over 20% in the 10 months of the current fiscal. June recorded the highest growth of 30.7%.

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Blue Star to take up expansion at Dadra, Sri City manufacturing facilities

Blue Star Ltd will undertake capacity expansion plans at its facilities in Dadra and Sri City. In Jan, the company commenced production at its unit in Sri City in Andhra Pradesh, which was set up at an investment of Rs 350 crore. Blue Star has manufacturing plants in Himachal Pradesh, Ahmedabad, Dadra, Wada (Maharashtra) and Sri City.

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Jindal Stainless to invest Rs 120 crore to set up two rooftop solar projects

Jindal Stainless Ltd (JSL) will invest Rs 120 crore to set up rooftop solar capacities at its Jajpur and Hisar facilities. While a project of 21-megawatt peak (MWp) will be set up in Jajpur, another 6 MWp rooftop solar capacity will be installed at the company’s unit in Hisar. Both projects are scheduled to be completed by March 2024.

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HAL and L&T sign deal with India defence for 70 HTT-40 trainer aircraft and cadet training ships

The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for the procurement of 70 HTT-40 trainer aircraft worth over Rs 6,800 crore. It has also entered into agreements with Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T) for the acquisition of three Cadet Training Ships worth more than Rs 3,100 crore. These deals come as a big boost to India’s efforts to achieve ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in the defense sector.

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Vedanta to buy 6% more stake in Hindustan Zinc for Rs 7,900 crore: Report

Vedanta, which currently owns 64.9% stake in Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL), is reportedly planning to acquire an additional 6% stake in the company as and when the government sells its holdings. The Indian govt is planning to sell its 15% stake in HZL by March-end. Sources say Vedanta is looking to raise about $1 billion from three foreign banks to fund the acquisition.

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Adani Group to Get Control of NDTV – Top Indian Market Updates

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Adani Group to get NDTV control as promoters decide to sell bulk of their stake

New Delhi Television Ltd’s (NDTV) founders Prannoy Roy and his wife Radhika Roy have decided to transfer most of their shares in the company to the Adani Group. This will give Gautam Adani’s conglomerate control of about 65% of the news broadcaster. The founders will sell a 27.26% stake of their remaining 32.26% shareholding in NDTV to an entity owned by Adani.

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Puravankara, Purva Real Estate Fund acquires 100 acres of land in Chennai

Puravankara Ltd and Purva Real Estate Fund have acquired more than 100 acres of land for plotted development in a deal valued around ₹200 crore in Chennai. The proposed project at Guduvanchery is expected to have a total revenue potential of over ₹900 crore. Guduvanchery is an upcoming real-estate hub for Chennai. Puravankara plans to launch three more plotted development projects by March 2023.

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Tata Power secures ₹450 crore sustainable trade finance from Japan’s MUFG

Japan’s MUFG Bank has executed a ₹450 crore sustainable trade finance facility for Tata Power. This credit facility was extended for solar projects under TP Kirnali Limited (TPKL). TPKL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a clean energy platform.

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Godrej Properties to develop residential project on 14.27 acres in Gurugram

Godrej Properties Ltd (GPL) has entered into an agreement to develop 14.27 acres of land in Gurugram, Haryana, with an estimated revenue potential of ₹3,000 crore. The development will comprise predominantly premium residential apartments. This will be one of GPL’s largest residential developments in Gurugram and significantly strengthen its presence in the city.

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Vedanta declared as preferred bidder for Bicholim mineral

Vedanta Ltd has been declared as the preferred bidder for the Bicholim mineral block in Goa. The iron ore mines had resources of 84.92 million tonnes. Goa government has earlier invited tenders to participate in the electronic auction for granting mining leases in respect of iron ore mines in the state. 

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NCLT approves merger of Jindal Stainless and Jindal Stainless (Hisar)

Jindal Stainless has received regulatory approval for its merger with Jindal Stainless (Hisar) from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The two companies had been demerged in 2015 as part of a financial and operational restructuring exercise to bring down the cost of borrowing. Jindal Stainless had a debt of over ₹8,500 crore, which prompted the restructuring.

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Bharat Highways InvIT files draft papers with SEBI for IPO

Bharat Highways InvIT has filed a draft prospectus with the capital markets regulator SEBI to raise ₹2,000 crore through an initial public offering. Proceeds of the issue will be used to repay certain loans obtained by the project special purpose vehicles (SPV) and for general corporate purposes. As per the draft papers, Bharat Highways InvIT would issue units aggregating up to ₹2,000 crore.

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2,613 air incidents reported in India during five years; IndiGo tops the list: Govt

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said there has been a long list of air incidents reported in the last five years involving domestic airlines and added that 12 of these airline companies are presently operating in India. There were a total of 2,613 air incidents reported due to technical snags in the five years in which IndiGo airlines topped the list. IndiGo reported 215 incidents so far in 2022 and 885 incidents over five years.

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Adani Wilmar Slashes Edible Oil Prices – Top Indian Market Updates

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Adani Wilmar cuts edible oil prices by Rs 30 per litre

Adani Wilmar Ltd has announced a reduction in cooking oil prices by up to Rs 30 per litre amidst a fall in global prices. The price of Adani Wilmar’s Fortune soyabean oil has been revised from Rs 195 per litre to Rs 165 per litre. The sunflower oil rate has been reduced from Rs 210 per litre to Rs 199 per litre. The move comes after the Indian government had slashed import duties by 5.5% and asked manufacturers to pass it on to consumers.

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JSW Steel collaborates with BCG to work on decarbonisation goals

JSW Steel Ltd has partnered with US-based Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to meet its decarbonisation goals. The steelmaker has an ambitious target of reducing its carbon emission by 42% YoY by 2029-30 (compared to the base year 2005). This collaboration will focus on applying digital and analytics to track, measure, and enhance JSW Steel’s environmental performance.

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Bank of Maharashtra Q1 Results: Net profit doubles to Rs 452 crore

Bank of Maharashtra reported a 117% YoY jump in net profit to Rs 451.9 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Total income fell 0.5% YoY to Rs 3,774.32 crore during the same period. The bank’s gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio stood at 3.74% in Q1 FY23, compared to 6.35% in Q1 FY22. Provisions fell 27% YoY to Rs 548.41 crore.

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Jio puts in highest EMD at Rs 14,000 crore for 5G spectrum sale

Reliance Jio Infocomm, Bharti Airtel, Adani Data Networks, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have put in earnest money deposits (EMDs) of Rs 14,000 crore, Rs 5,500 crore, Rs 100 crore, and Rs 2,200 crore, respectively. The EMDs are part of applications that the applicants filed to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to participate in the upcoming 5G spectrum sale, starting July 26.

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Hindalco partners with Israel’s Phinergy to develop aluminium-air batteries for EVs in India

Hindalco Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israel-based metal-air battery technology pioneer Phinergy to develop and pilot the production of aluminium (Al) plates for aluminium-air batteries in India. In an aluminium-air battery, energy is released when Al reacts with oxygen in ambient air to produce aluminium hydroxide. Due to its lightweight and high energy density, such a battery becomes ideal for electric vehicles (EVs).

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Cyient partners with Honeywell to make cloud-connected cockpit system

Cyient Ltd has partnered with Honeywell to manufacture the aviation industry’s first cloud-connected cockpit system— The Honeywell Anthem. It will be driven by a versatile software platform that can be modified for every type of aircraft, including passenger & cargo planes, business jets, and helicopters. The proposed flight deck will have an intuitive interface modeled after smart devices, powered by good connectivity.

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Jindal Stainless to supply 3,500 tonnes stainless steel for railway link tunnel project

Jindal Stainless Ltd will supply 3,500 tonnes stainless steel for the Indian Railway’s Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) tunnel project. This will be the first-ever application of stainless steel cable trays in an Indian railway project. The USBRL tunnel project is a 272 km-long railway link between Jammu and Kashmir. It will provide an all-weather and reliable connectivity between the two cities.

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Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA approval to market generic antifungal medication

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd’s subsidiary has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market antifungal Efinaconazole Topical solution. The pharma group will produce the drug at its topical manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad. As per IQVIA MAT May 2022 data, the generic version of the drug had annual sales of $292 million in the US.

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HCL Technologies wins multi-year deal from DSM

HCL Technologies Ltd has signed a multi-year deal to drive the modernization of the core IT business systems of Dutch health and nutrition multinational DSM. The company will implement IT service delivery solutions for approximately 18,000 end users across 200 sites in more than 50 countries. HCL’s Fenix 2.0 digital execution framework will drive transformation at scale across DSM’s business units and product lines.

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ED Conducts Raids at Indiabulls Finance Centre – Top Indian Market News

ED conducts raids at Indiabulls Finance Centre in Mumbai

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at Indiabulls Finance Centre in Mumbai.  The search was based on an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) registered by ED under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) against Indiabulls Housing, promoter Sameer Gehlaut, and other related companies and individuals.

The ED had registered a case against Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd (IHFL) and its promoters in April 2021. It was based on an FIR filed in Palghar, which stated that IHFL siphoned money and invested it in its own shares for increasing prices. 

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Panacea Biotech, Central govt to jointly develop new Covid-19 vaccines

The Government of India will partner with Panacea Biotec Ltd and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to develop vaccine candidates to provide broad protection against SARS-COV-2 variants. CEPI will provide funding of up to $12.5 million to support the development of nanoparticle-based vaccine candidates and advance the manufacturing process.

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Bharti Airtel joins SEA-ME-WE-6 undersea cable consortium

Bharti Airtel Ltd has joined the SEA-ME-WE-6 undersea cable consortium to scale up its high-speed global network capacity. The 19,200 route kilometres (Rkm) SEA-ME-WE-6 will connect Singapore and France. It will be amongst the largest undersea cable systems globally. Bharti Airtel is participating as a major investor in the SEA-ME-WE-6. The telecom operator is anchoring 20% of the overall investment in the cable system, which will go live in 2025.

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Reliance Jio to land IAX undersea cable system in Maldives

Reliance Jio will land the next generation multi-terabit India-Asia-Xpress (IAX) undersea cable system in the Maldives. The system will connect Hulhumale in the Maldives directly with major internet hubs in India and Singapore. IAX is expected to be ready for service by the end of 2023. The project will support the explosive growth in data demand expected from the new initiatives being launched by the Government of Maldives.

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Jindal Stainless signs pact with Haryana technical education board to promote tech in steel

Jindal Stainless Ltd has signed a pact with the Haryana State Board of Technical Education (HSBTE) to promote technical education in stainless steel technology and its applications. As part of the partnership, two modules on stainless steel will be launched. It will be institutionalised across all 25 polytechnic colleges in Haryana, benefitting more than 3,000 students every year.

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HFCL joins O-RAN Alliance to accelerate rollout of 5G network

HFCL has joined the O-RAN ALLIANCE, a worldwide community of mobile network operators, vendors, and institutions operating in the Radio Access Network (RAN) industry. The company is investing in building a complete portfolio of products for 5G RAN and 5G transport equipment. HFCL will focus on contributing to standards that ensure a truly open and multi-vendor RAN network.

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Tata Power partners with RWE Renewable to develop offshore wind projects

Tata Power has partnered with Germany-based RWE Renewable GmbH to explore the potential for joint development of offshore wind projects in India. They aim to tap the opportunity arising from the government’s target of achieving 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind installations by 2030. The two entities possess complementary strengths that will enable them to build competitive offshore wind projects in India. 

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Capri Global Capital to enter goal loan business in first half of FY23

Capri Global Capital Ltd (CGCL) is planning to enter the gold loan business in the first half of the financial year 2022-23. The non-banking financial company (NBFC) aims to build a gold loan book size of Rs 8,000 crore. It also aims to expand its network with 1,500 branch locations over the next five years.

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TCS launches advanced research hub in Sydney

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) has launched a ‘Digital Garage’ in Sydney to bring its global capabilities to the Australian market. It is the first such centre in the Asia-Pacific, expanding TCS’ roster of TCS Pace facilities spread across New York, Amsterdam, and Tokyo. The advanced research hub is designed to holistically look at innovation and help businesses navigate their growth and transformation journeys.

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IRCTC, BOB Financial launch co-branded RuPay contactless credit card

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) and BOB Financial Solutions Ltd (BFSL) have launched the IRCTC BoB RuPay contactless credit card. The card is specially curated to offer maximum savings to frequent railway travellers.  IRCTC users will get cheaper tickets if they book any AC class railway ticket using a BoB credit card. BFSL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of Baroda.

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Services PMI Falls to 3 Month Low in December – Top Indian Market News

Services PMI falls to 3 month low in December

India’s services sector activity fell to a three-month low in December but remained in the expansion zone. The IHS Markit India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) stood at 55.5 in December 2021, compared to 58.1 in November. PMI is a month-on-month calculation, and a value above 50 represents an expansion when compared to the previous month. The increase in new orders was centered on the domestic market, while new business from abroad fell further due to Covid-related restrictions.

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Adani Transmission to transfer certain assets, liabilities to new unit

Adani Transmission Ltd (ATL) intends to transfer certain of the company’s assets and liabilities to a newly incorporated subsidiary— Adani Transmission Step-One Ltd. The assets and liabilities include ATL’s shares in Adani Transmission India Ltd (ATIL) and Maharashtra Eastern Grid Power Transmission Ltd (MEGPTCL). It also includes inter-corporate debt provided by the company to ATIL and MEGPTCL.

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Coal India’s April-December capex rises 37% YoY to Rs 10,717 crore

Coal India Ltd (CIL) incurred a capital expenditure (capex) of Rs 10,717 crore till December of the current financial year, registering a 37.4% year-on-year (YoY) growth. CIL’s capex spend during the period marks 86.3% of the target achievement. Construction of coal handling plants, silos with Rs 1,344 crore, and rail sidings and rail corridors at Rs 1,785 crore made up 29% of CIL’s entire capex during the period.

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L&T Heavy Engineering secures significant orders in Q3

Larsen & Toubro’s Heavy Engineering arm has secured significant contracts for its various business segments in the third quarter (Q3 FY22). The modification, revamp, and upgrade (MRU) business of the company has received a contract from a key hydrocarbon sector customer in the Middle East. The MRU business has also won a project for RFCC (residue fluid catalytic cracking) revamp as part of the expansion of the Barauni Refinery (BR-9) by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

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HFCL partners with Apercomm to power its network offerings with AI

HFCL Ltd will integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its entire IO products portfolio in partnership with Apercomm, an AI-powered Wi-Fi analytics tech provider. The telecom company’s wireless solutions will be able to monitor customer experience in real-time and calibrate Wi-Fi network through its cloud management platform. HFCL plans to offer this AI solution to its existing customers for over 100,000 existing deployments. 

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Nelco secures contract worth Rs 40 crore from ONGC

Nelco Ltd has secured a contract from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to provide satellite communications at offshore sites. The contract is worth Rs 40 crore. The scope of the project includes the supply, commission, and maintenance of ONGC’s captive very small aperture terminal (VSAT)-based network. This network will be used to enhance the communication infrastructure of ONGC’s Western India offshore sites. 

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ABB India launches flameproof low voltage motors for explosive atmospheres

ABB India Ltd, an engineering services company, has unveiled a new range of flameproof (FLP) motors. The motors are a safe choice for applications in potentially explosive environments. The FLP motors offer considerable benefits, including low vibration levels with increased reliability for an extended lifetime and reduced maintenance requirements. The product will be manufactured at ABB India’s facility in Faridabad, Haryana.

Arbitration between Amazon, Future put on hold by Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court halted Future Group’s ongoing arbitration with Amazon.com, Inc. in light of an Indian antitrust agency’s suspension of a 2019 deal between the two sides. The e-commerce giant successfully used the terms of its 2019 investment in a Future unit to block the Indian retailer’s attempt to sell retail assets to rival Reliance Industries Ltd, alleging breach of certain contracts.

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JSL supplies 2,000 tonne stainless steel for Kanpur Metro Project

Jindal Stainless Ltd (JSL) has supplied 2,000-tonne steel for the Kanpur Metro Project, which was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi last week. The company provided high-quality stainless steel in various tempers (strength levels) to rolling stock manufacturer Alstom. The first train set was handed over to Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) by Alstom on September 18, 2021. The scope of the metro project included the design and development of 201 coaches.

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