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Govt Receives Rs 3,636Cr Dividend from IOCL – Top Indian Market Updates

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Centre receives ₹3,636Cr dividend from IOCL

According to the secretary of the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), the Central Government has received ₹3,636 crore from Indian Oil Corporation of India Ltd as a dividend tranche. Additionally, it received received about ₹23 crore from RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. 

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IOC corners more than a third of D6 gas in latest Reliance auction

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has cornered more than a third of the natural gas that Reliance Industries Ltd and its partner BP offered in the latest auction of the KG-D6 gas. IOC got 1.45 million standard cubic meters per day out of the 4 mmscmd of gas auctioned last week. Reliance and BP last week auctioned 4 mmscmd of gas from the Krishna Godavari basin block starting December 1, 2023.

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Jubilant Foodworks to acquire majority stake in DP Eurasia

Jubilant Foodworks Ltd announced plans to acquire an additional 51.1% stake in DP Eurasia NV.  DP Eurasia NV is the exclusive master franchisee of the Domino’s Pizza brand in Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. The acquisition will be carried out through a subsidiary, with a proposed consideration of up to EUR 73.36 million (approximately ₹670 crore).

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Tata Motors launches registered vehicle scrapping facility in Punjab

Tata Motors has launched a registered vehicle scrapping facility (RVSF) in Punjab, which will be the company’s fourth such unit. The facility, developed by Tata Motors’ partner Dada Trading Company, can safely disassemble 12,000 end-of-life vehicles annually. The facility, which operates both passenger and commercial vehicles, is part of the company’s commitment to eco-friendly initiatives.

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Tata Power Renewable Energy secures 200 MW FDRE project

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) secured a 200 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) project from SJVN Ltd. The project, providing round-the-clock power, aligns with power distribution company’s renewable purchase obligation and energy storage obligation. The financial details of the order haven’t been disclosed yet.

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Apollo launches India’s first pediatric health assessment on chronic, lifestyle diseases in children

Apollo Hospitals has launched an industry-first pediatric ProHealth Programme to combat the increasing trend of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among children and adolescents. The Pediatric ProHealth Programme curates tests to assess the child based on his or her family history and age group and also conducts routine tests. 

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PCBL to acquire Aquapharm Chemicals for ₹3,800 crore

Philips Carbon Black (PCBL) approved the acquisition of Aquapharm Chemicals Private Limited for an aggregate of ₹3,800 crore. The proposed transaction shall be financed through a mix of internal accruals and external funds raised by the company and/or its affiliates/associates. The acquisition of ACPL marks the company’s foray into global speciality segments of water treatment chemicals and oil & gas chemicals.

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China’s Alipay to sell its 3.4% stake in Zomato for nearly $400 million

According to Reuters, Alipay plans to sell its 3.4% stake in food delivery giant Zomato for nearly $400 million through block deals on Indian stock exchanges. Alipay, owned by Ant Group, will offload its entire 3.44% stake in the deal, the term sheet seen by Reuters showed. Bank of America and Morgan Stanley are advisers on the deal.

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Sale of Aster DM’s GCC business likely to be announced soon

Aster DM Healthcare is on the verge of announcing the sale of its Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region business. Fajr Capital, in collaboration with key promoters, is expected to acquire the business in a landmark deal expected to be valued at $1 billion. Aster DM Healthcare has entrusted the task of overseeing the sale of its GCC business to independent directors. This decision is aimed at avoiding any potential conflicts of interest during the sale process.

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Amazon signs partnerships with HDFC Securities, TCS and Tech Mahindra 

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has partnered with HDFC Securities, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Tech Mahindra during its annual tech conference, Re: Invent. HDFC Securities Ltd has built its latest trading app, HDFC Sky, on the AWS cloud platform. The TCS partnership includes a generative AI practice with AWS that it hopes will aid businesses in making good on opportunities. Tech Mahindra has partnered with AWS to build a sports cloud platform.

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Axis Bank Posts 10% YoY Rise in Q2 Net Profit – Top Indian Market Updates

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Axis Bank Q2 Results: Net profit rises 10% YoY to ₹5,863 crore

Axis Bank reported a 10% YoY increase in net profit to ₹5,863.56 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24). The net interest income (NII) grew 18.8% YoY to ₹12,315 crore during the same period. The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio fell from 1.96% in Q2 FY23 to 1.73% in Q2 FY24. 

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IOCL starts producing ‘reference’ petrol, diesel

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) has begun producing specialised ‘reference’ petrol and diesel that are used for testing automobiles. These fuels, which have higher specifications, are critical for calibrating and testing by automobile manufacturers and testing agencies like the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) and the Automotive Research Association of India.

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Tech Mahindra Q2 Results: Net profit falls 28% YoY to ₹505 crore

Tech Mahindra reported a 28.1% YoY decline in net profit to ₹505.3 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY24). The IT company’s revenue fell 2.25% YoY to ₹12,863.9 crore during the same period. Earnings before interest & tax (EBIT) stood at ₹457.1 crore, down 48.7% YoY. Tech Mahindra’s board has declared a dividend of ₹12 per share.

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TVS Motor extends ties with ION Mobility

TVS Motor Company is extending its partnership with Singapore-based tech startup ION Mobility to enter Indonesia’s sports scooter segment. The entry will be through Project Dynamo, ION Mobility’s conceptual adaptation of TVS Motor’s premium flagship crossover electric two-wheeler TVS X.

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Network18 Q2 Results: Net loss at ₹61 crore

Network18 Media & Investments Ltd reported a net loss of ₹61 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24). The company posted a net loss of ₹34.5 crore in Q2 FY23. Its revenue from operations rose 20.4% YoY to ₹1,865.5 crore in Q2 FY24. EBITDA stood at ₹136 crore, up 17% YoY. Total expenses were up 38.61% YoY to ₹2,206.77 crore.

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GMR Airports, affiliates to buy 11% extra stake in Hyderabad airport

GMR Airports Infrastructure Ltd and its affiliates will buy an additional 11% stake in GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) from Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad’s unit. The deal is likely to be completed within 135 days from the date of execution of the agreement. GMR Airports currently holds a 63% stake in GHIAL. The acquisition will raise its stake to 74%.

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Vi Business launches IoT in collaboration with C-DOT

Vodafone Idea’s enterprise arm Vi Business has launched the Internet of Things (IoT) lab-as-a-service through the telco’s collaboration with the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT). The Vi C-DOT IoT lab is equipped to test 175+ scenarios that include network & functional testing, field testing, application testing, and compatibility testing.

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Jubilant FoodWorks Q2 Results: Net profit falls 26% YoY to ₹97.2 crore

Jubilant FoodWorks reported a 26% YoY decline in net profit to ₹97.2 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY24). The company’s revenue rose 5.2% YoY to ₹1,301.49 crore during the same period. This growth was driven by Domino’s delivery channel sales, which increased by 7.9%. Jubilant FoodWorks opened 60 new outlets across various brands in Q2.

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Hinduja Group eyes $35-40 billion valuation in BFSI business

Hinduja Group is betting big on the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, targeting to have a value creation of $35-40 billion in the next 5-7 years by adding more verticals to fill up the gaps. The group is also looking at the mobility and energy sectors as the growth driver for the next decade.

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Cabinet approves NPK fertiliser subsidy for 2023-24 rabi season

The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹22,303-crore subsidy for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers and the nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) rates for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) fertilisers for the 2023-24 Rabi season amid falling international prices. The subsidy on P&K fertilizers will be based on approved rates to ensure adequate availability and affordable prices for farmers.

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Tata Motors Posts Net Profit of ₹3,203Cr in Q1 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Tata Motors Q1 Results: Net profit at ₹3,203 crore

Tata Motors Ltd reported a consolidated net profit of ₹3,203 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY24). The company posted a net loss of ₹5,007 crore in the same quarter last year. Its consolidated revenue from operations rose 42% YoY to ₹1.02 lakh crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹13,218 crore, up 448% YoY. The strong bottom line was aided by a stellar operational performance and strong sales growth.

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Hero Future Energies signs Rs 6,200-cr MoUs with PFC, REC

Hero Future Energies (HFE) has signed two agreements with REC and PFC to develop green energy projects. The agreements were signed on the sidelines of the 4th G20 Energy Transition Working Group meeting that concluded last week in Goa. PFC and REC Ltd will infuse ₹3,100 crore each into HFE over the next five years. The funds will be used to develop renewable projects across the country.

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L&T Q1 Results: Net profit rises 46% YoY to Rs 2,493 crore

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) reported a 46% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹2,493 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY24). Its consolidated revenue also rose 34% YoY to ₹47,882 crore during the same period. The board has recommended a dividend of ₹6 per equity share. The company’s order book has crossed ₹4 lakh crore for the first time.

In other news, the board also approved a share buyback worth ₹10,000 crore through the tender offer route.

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Tata Motors to replace DVRs with ordinary shares

Tata Motors’ board has approved the cancellation of all the Differential Voting Rights (DVRs) of the company. The cancellation will be through a scheme of arrangement, and allotting ordinary shares, which would rank pari passu with the existing DVRs in the company. The company is yet to seek approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). Under the scheme of arrangement, the company will issue 7 fully paid-up ordinary shares of face value ₹2 each, for every 10 DVRs.

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JSPL gets certification from Great Place to Work

Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) has received a certification from the global body Great Place To Work. The body provides certification to corporate houses and other organisations based on various methodologies to assess workers’ overall well-being, including physical and mental health, and work culture. JSPL is an industrial powerhouse with a dominant presence in the steel, power, mining and infrastructure sectors.

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Aurobindo Pharma arm gets USFDA nod for Plerixafor injection

Aurobindo Pharma’s subsidiary Eugia Pharma Specialities has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its generic version of Plerixafor injection. The injection is indicated for patients with certain types of cancer to prepare them for stem cell transplants. According to IQVIA data, the approved product has an estimated market size of around USD 210 million for the 12 months ending May 2023.

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Suzlon Energy Q1 Results: Net profit falls 96% YoY to ₹101 crore

Suzlon Energy reported a 96% YoY fall in consolidated net profit to ₹101 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY24). Net profit stood at ₹2,433 crore in Q1 FY23. Its consolidated revenue from operations also fell marginally to ₹1,351 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹199 crore, down 7% YoY.

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SpiceJet taken off DGCA’s enhanced surveillance regime

SpiceJet has been taken off from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) ‘enhanced surveillance regime’. Under the regime, a total of 23 aircraft were inspected and 95 observations were made. The DGCA conducted 51 spot checks across 11 locations on the airline’s Boeing 737 & Q-400.

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Jubilant FoodWorks Q1 results: Net profit falls 74% to ₹28.9 crore

Jubilant FoodWorks reported a 74% YoY fall in consolidated net profit to ₹28.9 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY24). Its profit stood at ₹112 crore in Q1 last year. However, its consolidated revenue rose 1.7% YoY to ₹1,334.5 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹275.8 crore in Q1.

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Sonata Software launches Harmoni.AI

Sonata Software has introduced Harmoni.AI, an innovative responsible-first artificial intelligence (AI) offering. This comprehensive platform comprises a range of industry solutions, service delivery platforms, and accelerators, all powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI). Harmoni.AI empowers individuals, businesses, and communities to harness the full potential of cutting-edge innovations, interconnected ecosystems, and pervasive efficiencies.

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FTSE to Replace HDFC with HDFC Bank Post Merger – Top Indian Market Updates

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FTSE to replace HDFC with HDFC Bank post merger

According to a report by Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research, FTSE Global Equity indices is expected to replace HDFC Ltd with HDFC Bank. HDFC Ltd is part of the FTSE indices, while HDFC Bank is not a member. FTSE will continue with the current free float shares of HDFC Ltd in the indexes and rename the constituent with HDFC Bank’s name. This will result in no weight changes in the indexes. The move could lead to a potential inflow of around $1.3 billion.

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RIL & BP commence production from third deepwater field in India’s KG D6 block

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and British Petroleum (BP Plc) have commenced gas and condensate production from the MJ field followed by testing and commissioning activities. RIL is the operator of the KG D6 block with a 66.67% participating interest, and BP holds a 33.33% participating interest. The start of gas and condensate production from the MJ field follows the start-up of the R-Cluster field in December 2020 and Satellite Cluster in April 2021.

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Bharat Electronics receives defence and non-defence orders worth Rs 2,191 crore

 Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has received new defence and non-defence orders worth ₹2,191 crores. The orders are for the supply of Long Range Guidance Kit with Warhead, Airborne V/UHF Jammer, Battlefield Surveillance Radar (Short Range) Upgrade, Missile Guidance Radar & Control Centre, Upgraded Radio Relay (F) with Data Modem Encryption Unit Mk II, Identify Friend or Foe Mk XII A, Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) Sonar and Spares.

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Jubilant Food pushes deadline to restructure overseas arms to June 2024

Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd is postponing the completion deadline to restructure overseas subsidiaries. The internal restructuring is now likely to be completed by June 2024. The date was set earlier for June 2023. The company stated in a regulatory filing that the move comes due to certain regulatory requirements.

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India’s April-May fiscal deficit at Rs 2.1 lakh crore

According to the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), the Indian government’s fiscal deficit at the end of May stood at 11.8% of the full-year Budget Estimates (BE) for 2023-24. The net tax revenue was ₹2.78 lakh crore (~11.9% of the BE). Its total expenditure was ₹6.25 lakh crore, approximately 13.9% of the estimates presented in the Union Budget for the current fiscal.

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Paytm partners with Shriram Finance to boost loan distribution business

Paytm’s parent company One 97 Communications Ltd has announced its partnership with the non-banking financial company (NBFC) Shriram Finance. Paytm will offer loan products of Shriram Finance on its platform to further expand its listings. The deal will combine Paytm’s large user base and digital loan distribution technology with Shriram Finance’s good geographical reach, deep risk understanding, and collections capabilities.

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Kalpataru Projects International wins new orders worth Rs 1,008 in India, overseas market

Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. (KPIL) has secured new orders worth ₹1,008 crores. The company and its subsidiaries have received new contracts worth ₹635 crores in the transmission and distribution (T&D) business in its Indian and overseas markets. Additionally, the company has won orders worth ₹373 crores in civil works for its buildings business in India.

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Shree Cement’s arm begins trial production at clinker grinding unit in West Bengal

Shree Cement’s subsidiary Shree Cement East Pvt Ltd has started trial production at its clinker grinding unit in West Bengal. The new unit has a capacity of 3 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The company’s total cement capacity, including its subsidiary, has increased to 49.90 MTPA.

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L&T Technology Services partners with Palo Alto Networks for 5G, OT security offerings

L&T Technology Services Ltd has partnered with cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks. The partnership aims to provide enterprises with security services and solutions in 5G and Operations Technology (OT) areas. LTTS mentioned that the collaboration offers scalable and real-time security measures for 5G networks. This provides the customers with enhanced visibility and control over their network slices, private networks, and multi-access edge computing.

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ABB India awarded electrification and automation contract for ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel

ABB India has won the contract to provide electrification and automation systems for ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India’s advanced steel cold rolling mill (CRM) in Hazira, Gujarat. The contract at the manufacturing plant comes through the project’s Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), John Cockerill India Limited (JCIL). The Joint Venture (JV) between the companies is setting up the new cold rolling mill as part of its downstream expansion plan.

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India’s forex reserves fall $2.91 billion to $593.2 billion as of June 23

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s forex reserves fell $2.9 billion and stood at $593.2 billion as of June 23. India’s foreign currency assets declined by $2.21 billion to $525.4 billion. India’s gold reserves fell by $745 million, taking the overall levels to $44.3 billion. Meanwhile, SDRs were up by $85 million to $18.33 billion.

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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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Union Budget 2023-24 Presented in Parliament – Top Indian Market Updates

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Union Budget 2023-24 presented in Parliament

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023-24 in Parliament today. She announced that there will be no tax on income of up to ₹7 lakh a year (up from ₹5 lakh earlier). The Central government will spend ₹10 lakh crore on long-term capital expenditure (capex) in FY2023-24 to enhance growth potential & job creation and boost private investments. The Finance Ministry allocated ₹2.40 lakh crore to Indian Railways, the largest capital outlay for railways to date. 

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India’s manufacturing PMI rises to 3-month low in Jan

India’s manufacturing sector fell to a three-month low in January 2023 as production slowed and total output fell. The S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) stood at 55.4 in Jan, compared to 57.8 in December. The domestic market was the main source of new business growth as international sales rose only slightly in January. 

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

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Total investment by power PSUs to rise nearly 15% to ₹60,805 crore in FY24

The Indian government has proposed to increase total investment by its eight state-owned power companies by about 15%, taking the total investment to ₹60,805 crore for FY24. NHPC witnessed the highest increase in investment to ₹10,857 crore in 2023-24, from a revised estimate of ₹7,128 crore for FY23. Investment by SJVN has been hiked to ₹10,000 crore for FY24, from the revised budget estimates of ₹8,000 crore in FY23.

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Powergrid Q3 Results: Net profit rises 10% YoY to ₹3,702 crore

Power Grid Corporation of India reported a 10.5% YoY increase in net profit to ₹3,701.72 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). The power company’s revenue from operations grew 7.4% YoY to ₹10,746.4 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹9,380 crores in Q3, up 9% YoY. The company’s board has declared an interim dividend of ₹5 per share for the current financial year (FY23).

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Govt receives bids for 32 mines in 6th round of commercial coal auction

The government has received bids for 32 mines in the technical round of the sixth round of commercial coal auction that had offered 133 coal and lignite mines. A total of 86 bids were received against the 32 coal mines. NTPC Ltd, Jindal Power Ltd, Jindal Steel & Power Ltd, Vedanta Ltd, JSW Steel Ltd, NLC India Ltd, Dalmia Cement, Shree Cement, Ultratech Cement, and Ambuja Cement were among the 56 companies that submitted the bids.

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Jubilant FoodWorks Q3 Results: Net profit falls 36% YoY to ₹88 crore

Jubilant FoodWorks reported a 36% YoY decline in net profit to ₹88 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 10% YoY to ₹1,316 crore during the same period. ​​The company opened 64 new stores in Q3, resulting in a network of 1,814 stores across all brands (Dominos India, Dunkin Donuts). The performance decline was mainly due to high inflation.

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Britannia Q3 Results: Net profit jumps 151% YoY to ₹932 crore

Britannia Ltd reported a 151% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to ₹932 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 16% YoY to ₹4,101 crore during the same period. The net profit included an exceptional gain of ₹359 crore due to a joint venture with Bel SA and the consequent sale of a 49% equity stake in its subsidiary (Britannia Dairy).

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Auto sales data for Jan 2022: Highlights  

Maruti Suzuki India posted a 12% year-on-year (YoY) increase in wholesale sales to 1.72 lakh units in Jan 2023. Sales of its mini and compact vehicle segment rose 10.2% YoY to 99,286 units. Exports fell 3% YoY to 17,393 units.

Tata Motors Ltd registered an 18% YoY increase in passenger vehicle sales to 48,289 units in Jan. The automaker’s commercial vehicle sales fell 7% YoY to 32,780 units.

Mahindra & Mahindra’s total passenger vehicle segment posted total sales of 33,040 units in Jan, an increase of 65% YoY. M&M’s tractor sales rose 28% YoY to 28,926 units. 

TVS Motor Company’s total sales stood at 2.75 lakh units in Jan, up 3% YoY. Meanwhile, Bajaj Auto’s sales fell 21% YoY to 2.85 lakh units.

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IndusInd Bank’s Profit Rises 58% YoY in Q3 – Top Indian Market Updates

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IndusInd Bank Q3 Results: Net profit rises 58% YoY to ₹1,963 crore

IndusInd Bank reported a 58% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit to ₹1,963.64 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). The net interest income (NII) rose 18% YoY to ₹4,495 crore during the same period. The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio improved from 2.48% in Q3 FY22 to 2.06% in Q3 FY23. The bank’s provisions declined 36% YoY to ₹1,065 crore in Q3 FY23.

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AGEL subsidiary to acquire 50% stake in Essel Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan

Adani Renewable Energy Holding Two Ltd will acquire a 50% equity stake in Essel Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Ltd (ESUCRL) from Essel Infraprojects for ₹15 crore. The Government of Rajasthan will continue to hold the remaining 50% stake in ESUCRL. ESUCRL owns and operates a solar park with 750 megawatts (MW) capacity in Rajasthan.

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Persistent Systems Q3 Results: Net profit rises 35% YoY to ₹238 crore

Persistent Systems Ltd reported a 35% YoY increase in net profit to ₹237.9 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). The company’s revenue from operations rose 45.4% YoY to ₹2,169.3 crore during the same period. Total expenses stood at ₹1,849.6 crore in Q3, up 43.83% YoY. The IT firm’s board has approved an interim dividend of ₹28 per share.

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Hindalco Industries looking to raise ₹700 crore via NCDs

Hindalco Industries Ltd announced the public issue of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) worth ₹700 crore. The company will allot 70,000 rated, listed, unsecured, redeemable, NCDs of ₹1 lakh each on a private placement basis. The NCDs will be listed on the wholesale debt market segment of the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

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Rallis India Q3 Results: Net profit falls 43% YoY to ₹22.6 crore

Rallis India reported a 43% YoY decline in net profit to ₹22.6 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 0.4% YoY to ₹630.9 crore during the same period. EBITDA fell nearly 21% YoY to ₹53.3 crore in Q3. Tata Group-owned Rallis India is a chemical manufacturing company. 

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Cipla launches testing device for non-communicable and infectious diseases

Cipla Ltd announced the launch of Cippoint, a point-of-care testing device that offers a wide range of testing parameters such as diabetes, thyroid function, cardiac markers, and other health conditions. The device will allow healthcare professionals to get test results in 3-15 minutes. With the launch, the pharma company looks to bridge the current gap in the diagnostic ecosystem in India by providing reliable and accurate tests at affordable prices. 

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RVNL emerges as lowest bidder for 2 projects

The consortium of Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) and Siemens India has emerged as the lowest bidders for two projects. RVNL will supply, test, and commission the power supply receiving & distribution system for Surat Metro Rail Project Phase-I. The consortium also emerged as the lowest bidder for similar work for Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-II. The cost of the first project would be ₹673.80 crore, and the second project ₹384.30 crore.

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Jubilant FoodWorks brings US chicken brand Popeyes to Chennai

Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd has opened its first restaurant of the American fried chicken brand Popeyes in Chennai. The company inaugurated its first restaurant in Bengaluru, which was followed by rapid expansion to 12 restaurants across the city in less than a year. In Chennai, Popeyes would welcome guests at its first restaurant from January 20 onwards at the Phoenix Marketcity Mall. 

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India’s coal production target at more than 1 billion tonnes for FY24: Govt

The Central government has set a coal production target of more than one billion tonnes (BT) for the next financial year (FY24). State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) has been given the task to produce 780 million tonnes (MT) of coal, followed by 75 MT for Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) and 162 MT for captive and commercial mines. A total of 290 mines are operational in CIL, out of which 97 mines produce more than 1 MT per year.

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EID Parry commissions 120 KLPD distillery at Andhra Pradesh unit

EID Parry (India) Ltd has commenced commercial operations at the new 120-kilo litre per day (KLPD) distillery at its sugar unit in Sankili, Andhra Pradesh. The company’s Sankili sugar unit has the flexibility to operate with multiple feedstocks— molasses, cane juice, and syrup/grain based. The Indian Government has announced an Ethanol Blending Program of 20% by 2025, and EID Parry intends to avail this opportunity by increasing its entry into Ethanol production.

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Macrotech Developers to Launch 16 Projects Worth ₹10,300Cr – Top Indian Market Updates

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Macrotech Developers to launch 16 projects worth ₹10,300 crore in H2 FY23

Realty firm Macrotech Developers Ltd (Lodha) plans to launch 16 new projects in the second half (H2) of FY23 with an estimated sales potential of ₹10,300 crore as it seeks to tap rising housing demand. These projects would be a mix of fully-owned and joint development with landowners. The company has delivered more than 89 million square feet of real estate and is developing around 100 million sq. ft. under its ongoing and planned portfolio.

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MRF Q2 Results: Net profit falls 32% YoY to ₹130 crore

MRF Ltd reported a 32% year-on-year (YoY) decline in consolidated net profit to ₹130 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 18.7% YoY to ₹5,826 crore during the same period. The tyre manufacturer’s total expenses stood at ₹5,730 crore, up 21% YoY. MRF’s board has declared an interim dividend of ₹3 per share.

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Arvind Q2 Results: Net profit rises 79% YoY to ₹125 crore

Textile manufacturer Arvind Ltd reported a 79% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹125.02 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 2.9% YoY to ₹2,169.81 crore during the same period. The company’s total expenses stood at ₹2,072.45 crore in Q2, up 3.5% YoY. Revenue from its textiles segment rose 1.8% YoY to ₹1,758.98 crore.

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Godrej Properties acquires 12-acre land parcel in Pune

Godrej Properties Ltd has acquired a 12-acre land parcel in the Mundhwa locality of Pune. The company is planning to develop a premium group housing project in this land parcel. The project will have a developable potential of around 2.2 million sq. ft. with an estimated revenue potential of around ₹2,000 crore based on the current business assumptions.

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Bajaj Electricals Q2 Results: Net profit flat at ₹62 crore

Bajaj Electricals Ltd reported a net profit of ₹62 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). It posted a net profit of ₹62.55 crore in Q2 FY22. Its revenue from operations fell 6.41% YoY to ₹1,201.14 crore in Q2 FY23. The company’s revenue from the consumer products segment fell 2.45% YoY to ₹882.87 crore. Total expenses stood at ₹1,159.22 crore in Q2, down 6.81% YoY.

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Aurobindo Pharma units recall products in US market for manufacturing issues

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd’s units are recalling different products in the US market for manufacturing lapses. According to the latest Enforcement Report by the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA), New Jersey-based Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is recalling 9,504 bottles of Quinapril and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets. The tablets (used to treat high blood pressure) were manufactured in India.

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Bosch Q2 Results: Net profit flat at ₹372 crore

Bosch Limited reported a net profit of ₹372.4 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). It posted a net profit of ₹372 crore in Q2 FY22. The auto component manufacturer’s revenue from operations rose 25.5% YoY to ₹3,662 crore in Q2 FY23. Total expenses stood at ₹3,324.2 crore, up 25.7% YoY.

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Two IPOs to hit the markets tomorrow

Five Star Business Finance Ltd’s IPO is set to open for subscription tomorrow. The company provides secured business loans to micro-entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals. The IPO only consists of an offer for sale (OFS) aggregating to ₹1,960 crore. The company has fixed ₹319-336 as the price band of the IPO.

Archean Chemical Industries Ltd is also launching its IPO tomorrow. The company is a leading speciality marine chemical manufacturer in India. The IPO consists of a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating to ₹805 crore and an OFS aggregating to ₹657.31 crore. The company has fixed ₹386-407 as the price band of the IPO.

Jubilant FoodWorks Q2 Results: Net profit rises 9.8% YoY to ₹131.5 crore

Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd reported a 9.8% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹131.5 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 16.6% YoY to ₹1,301.48 crore during the same period. Total expenses stood at ₹1,153.92 crore, up 19.76% YoY. The company opened 76 new Domino’s stores in Q2, taking the total number to 1,701.

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Godrej Consumer Q2 Results: Net profit falls 25% YoY to ₹359 crore

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) reported a 25% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to ₹358.86 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 7% YoY to ₹3,364.45 crore during the same period. GCPL’s total expenses rose 14.41%Y YoY to ₹2,951.38 crore in Q2. Revenue from the Indian market stood at ₹1,985.03 crore, up 8% YoY.

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Bajaj Finserv Posts 57% YoY to Rs 1,309 crore in Q1 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Bajaj Finserv Q1 Results: Net profit rises 57% YoY to Rs 1,309 crore

Bajaj Finserv Ltd reported a 57% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,309 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its total income grew 14% YoY to Rs 15,888 crore during the same period. The company’s board has approved the sub-division of shares in the ratio of 1:5 (each share having a face value of Rs 5 will be split into five shares of Re 1 each). It has also announced the issuance of bonus shares with a face value of Re 1 each for every fully paid-up share of Re 1.

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Vodafone Idea conducts 5G trial at MG Road Namma Metro Station in Bengaluru

Vodafone Idea (Vi) demonstrated 5G download speed of 1.2 gigabits per second (Gbps) during a trial at MG Road Metro Station in Bengaluru. The trial involved checking 5G coverage at road level, platforms, and tracks on both sides. The learnings from this project will be used for 5G deployment in other metro rail networks across India.

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Dr. Reddy’s Labs Q1 Results: Net profit jumps 108% YoY to Rs 1,187 crore

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories reported a 108% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,187.6 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations grew 6% YoY to Rs 5,215.4 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 1,778 crore in Q1, up 74.5% YoY. The Pharmaceutical Services and Active Ingredient (PSAI) segment posted a 6% YoY decline in revenue to Rs 710 crore.

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Tata Motors partners with Axis Bank for EV financing

Tata Motors has partnered with Axis Bank to offer an exclusive electric vehicle (EV) dealer financing solution to its authorised passenger EV dealers. Dealers can obtain inventory financing over and above their Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) finance limit with pricing linked to Repo Linked Lending Rate (RLLR). The repayment tenure for this program will range from 60 to 75 days.

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Jubilant FoodWorks Q1 Results: Net profit rises 63% YoY to Rs 113 crore

Jubilant FoodWorks reported a 63% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 112.58 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations grew 40.5% YoY to Rs 1,255.09 crore during the same period. Total expenses stood at Rs 1,104.94 crore in Q1, up 35.65% YoY. The company opened 58 new restaurants for Domino’s Pizza, adding 12 cities to its network.

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Exide Industries’ arm to set up Li-ion battery cell manufacturing facility in Bengaluru

Exide Energy Solutions Ltd (a subsidiary of Exide Industries) has announced plans to set up a lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. The company has executed the lease-cum-sale agreement with Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) for procuring land parcels in Bengaluru. The area will be used to set up a Li-ion battery cell manufacturing facility for the electric mobility and stationary application businesses in India.

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Nestle India Q2 Results: Net profit falls 4% YoY to Rs 515 crore 

Nestle India reported a 4.31% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 515.34 crore for the quarter ended June (Q2 CY22). The FMCG company follows the January-December financial year cycle. Its revenue from operations grew 15.68% YoY to Rs 4,055.94 crore during the same period. Its board has approved the acquisition of the pet food business from Purina Petcare India Private Limited for Rs 123.5 crore.

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Adani Capital planning IPO in 2024 at $2-bn valuation

Adani Capital, a non-bank lender backed by Gautam Adani, is planning to raise at least Rs 1,500 crore ($188 million) in an initial public offering that could take place as early as 2024. The IPO will offer about a 10% stake in the company and target a valuation of around $2 billion. Adani Capital aims to capture more of the market for loans from Rs 30,000 to Rs 3 lakh using technology.

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TVS Motors Q1 Results: Net profit at Rs 305.37 crore

TVS Motor Company Ltd reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 305.37 crore for the quarter ended March (Q1 FY23). It had posted a net loss of Rs 10.55 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q1 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 56% YoY to Rs 7,315.7 crore in Q1 FY23. The company’s total sales rose 37.8% YoY to 9.07 lakh units during the same period. 

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GAIL to Invest ₹6,000 crore in Renewables in Next 3 Years – Top Indian Market News

GAIL to invest Rs 6,000 crore in renewables in next three years

GAIL India Ltd has announced plans to invest Rs 6,000 crore in renewable energy over the next three years. The investment can go up by an additional Rs 20,000 crore by 2030, said Manoj Jain— Chairman and MD. GAIL has outlined an overall capital expenditure (capex) plan of up to Rs 40,000 crore in the next five years.

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Sun Pharma Q4 Results: Net loss at Rs 2,277 crore

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (SPIL) reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 2,277 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). It had posted a net profit of Rs 894 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Its revenue from operations rose 11% YoY to Rs 9,386.1 crore in Q4 FY22. ​​The pharma company faced a one-time loss of Rs 3,935.7 crore due to antitrust payments and other lawsuit settlements in the US. SPIL’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 3 per share.

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Tata Motors signs MoU for potential acquisition of Ford India’s Sanand plant

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEML) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ford India Pvt Ltd and the Government of Gujarat for the potential acquisition of Ford’s vehicle manufacturing facility in Sanand. The proposed MoU includes the purchase of land & buildings, vehicle manufacturing plant, machinery and equipment, and transfer of all eligible employees of the unit. TPEML is a subsidiary of Tata Motors.

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LIC Q4 Results: Net profit falls 18% YoY to Rs 2,409 crore

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) reported a 17.41% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,409.39 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its net premium income (NPI) rose 17.8% YoY to Rs 1.44 lakh crore during the same period. Income from investments stood at Rs 67,855.59 crore in Q4, compared to Rs 67,684.27 crore in the year-ago quarter. LIC’s board declared a dividend of Rs 1.5 per share.

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Jubilant Foodworks Q4 Results: Net profit falls 9% YoY to Rs 96 crore

Jubilant Foodworks Ltd (JFL) reported an 8.8% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 96 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 13.3% YoY to Rs 1,175.97 crore during the same period. Total expenses increased 13.7% YoY to Rs 1,038.27 crore. JFL opened 80 new Domino’s Pizza restaurants in Q4. The company’s board declared a dividend of Rs 1.2 per share. 

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L&T secures order for Chennai Metro Rail Project

Larsen & Toubro Ltd has secured a significant order (in the range of Rs 1,000-2,500 crore) for the Chennai Metro Rail Project. The scope of the order involves the construction of an elevated viaduct of ~10 km, including an elevated ramp and 10 elevated metro stations. This metro rail package is to be constructed in 35 months.

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IRCTC Q4 Results: Net profit doubles to Rs 213.78 crore

Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp (IRCTC) reported a 105.99% YoY jump in net profit to Rs 213.78 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 103.95% YoY to Rs 690.96 crore during the same period. Revenue from internet ticketing stood at Rs 292.82 crore, up 38.11% YoY. IRCTC’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 1.5 per share.

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Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC partners with BentallGreenOak to form credit investment vehicle

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd (ABSLAMC) has partnered with BentallGreenOak to form a structured credit investment vehicle. This investment vehicle will target structured debt investments in post-approval real estate projects, primarily in Tier-1 metropolitan locations. The collaboration brings together two established investment managers with extensive track records in both the domestic and international markets.

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Natco Pharma Q4 Results: Net loss at Rs 50.5 crore

Natco Pharma Ltd reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 50.5 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). It had posted a net profit of Rs 53 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Its revenue from operations rose 80.13% YoY to Rs 596.8 crore in Q4 FY22. ​​The loss in the fourth quarter was primarily due to inventory value write-off and provision of estimated credit losses.

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Tata Motors to Hike Prices of CVs From April 1 – Top Indian Market News

Tata Motors to hike prices of commercial vehicles from April 1

Tata Motors Ltd will hike prices of its range of commercial vehicles by 2-2.5%, depending upon individual models and variants, from April 1. The increase in prices of commodities such as steel aluminium, and other raw materials has forced the automaker to hike prices. Mercedes-Benz India will hike prices of its entire range by up to 3% from April 1 to partially offset the impact of higher input costs.

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Jubilant FoodWorks to acquire 10% stake in JV with Golden Harvest

Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd (JFL) will acquire the remaining 10% stake in its joint venture Jubilant Golden Harvest Ltd (JGHL) from Golden Harvest. After the acquisition, JGHL will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of JFL. JGHL operates Domino’s Pizza outlets in Bangladesh. As of December 31, 2021 (Q3 FY22), JGHL was operating eight restaurants. 

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Indoco Remedies gets final approval from USFDA for Locasamide tablet

Indoco Remedies Ltd has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for Lacosamide tablets. The drug is indicated for the prevention and control of seizures. As per IQVIA January 2022 data, the generic version of the product had achieved annual sales of ~1.7 billion (~Rs 12,933 crore). 

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TCS partners with IIT Madras to launch M Tech in Industrial AI

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) to launch a user-oriented program on Industrial Artificial Intelligence (AI). The program aims to upskill corporate employees on the applications of AI to industrial problems. In consultation with TCS, IIT-M will offer the 18-month course through virtual classes.

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Bombay HC allows Invesco’s appeal against ZEEL injunction

The Bombay High Court has allowed an appeal filed by Invesco Developing Markets Fund (IDMF) against a single-judge order granting an interim injunction on holding an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to remove ZEEL’s CEO Punit Goenka. The HC has quashed and set aside the single bench order of October 2021. IDMF is the largest shareholder of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL). In September 2021, Invesco called for an EGM as it felt ZEEL was not running as smoothly as desired. You can read more about it here.

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Hester Biosciences to venture into pet care industry

Hester Biosciences Ltd (HBL) is all set to foray into the rapidly growing pet care industry by April 2022. The company’s initial pet care portfolio will include dermatology, nutrition, grooming, and specialty products. HBL also plans to expand by way of pet biologicals and diagnostics. India has the fastest-growing pet care market worldwide, growing at 14% in 2022. Ahmedabad-based HBL is an animal and poultry vaccines manufacturer. 

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Infosys to acquire German digital marketing firm Oddity for €50 million

Infosys Ltd has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Oddity, a Germany-based digital marketing agency, in an all-cash deal of €50 million. The cost of acquisition will include earn-out, management incentives, and bonuses. Oddity has more than 300 digital experts across Stuttgart, Berlin, Cologne, Belgrade, Shanghai, and Taipei. The acquisition will strengthen Infosys’s creative, branding, and experience design capabilities. 

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M&M Financial’s Quiklyz to lease 500 EVs to BluSmart

Mahindra Group’s vehicle leasing and subscription platform Quiklyz has partnered with electric vehicle (EV) ride-hailing startup BluSmart Mobility. As part of the partnership, Quicklyz will provide customized leases for up to 500 EVs for BluSmart’s fleet. The EVs will be deployed in the Delhi-NCR region and used for BluSmart’s all-electric ride-hailing services.

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SBI Card partners with Nature’s Basket to launch International Gourmet Card

SBI Cards & Payment Services Ltd has partnered with Nature’s Basket to launch the first-of-its-kind credit card, ‘Nature’s Basket SBI Card’. The card will cater to the fast-evolving gourmet taste of premium consumers. Cardholders will be able to derive maximum value from their spending at Nature’s Basket stores and other key spend categories such as international travel, dining, and entertainment.

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Indiabulls to raise up to Rs 50,000 crore via NCDs

Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd’s board has approved a proposal to raise up to Rs 50,000 crore via non-convertible debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis. Shareholders’ approval for the issue will be sought at the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on April 18. IHFL is a mortgage lender headquartered in Haryana.

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Jubilant FoodWorks Posts 58% YoY Rise in Net Profit in Q2 – Top Indian Market News

Jubilant FoodWorks Q2 Results: Net profit rises 58% YoY to Rs 121 crore

Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd reported a 58% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 121.5 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Net profit increased by 73% compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 36.6% YoY (or 25% QoQ) to Rs 1,100.7 crore during the same period. Operating profit stood at Rs 290 crore in Q2, an increase of 33% YoY. The company saw a 43% YoY rise in the cost of raw materials to Rs 227 crore in the July-Sept quarter of FY22.

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Honeywell Automation secures Rs 496 crore Bengaluru Safe City project

The Central Govt has selected Honeywell Automation India to lead the Rs 496.57 crore Bengaluru Safe City project under the Nirbhaya Fund. The project was initiated by the Ministry of Home Affairs to create a safe, secure, and empowering environment for women and girls in public places. As part of the contract, Honeywell Automation will install 7,000 cameras across 3,000 locations across Bengaluru. The system will have facial recognition and advanced analytics capabilities. 

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Havells India Q2 Results: Net profit falls 7.2% YoY to Rs 301.6 crore

Havells India reported a 7.2% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 301.6 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 31.4% YoY to Rs 3,221 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 443.5 crore in Q2, an increase of 5.3% YoY. The company’s total expenses stood at Rs 2,850.85 crore in Q2 FY22, compared to Rs 2,107.44 in the same period last year (Q2 FY21). Havells India’s board has declared an interim dividend of Rs 3 per share.

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IndusInd Bank launches EMI on debit cards ahead of festive season

IndusInd Bank has launched Equated Monthly Instalments (EMI) facility on debit cards to enable its customers to convert their high-value transactions into easy installments. A debit cardholder of the bank can walk into any participating store and use the new facility by swiping or tapping their debit cards at a merchant point of sale (PoS) terminal. Customers can use also use the debit card EMI feature on online purchases as well. 

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Mastek Q2 Results: Net profit rises 42% YoY to Rs 72.3 crore

Mastek Ltd reported a 42% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 72.29 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Net profit increased 4.31% compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 30% YoY to Rs 553.93 crore during the same period. Mastek’s revenue in dollar terms rose 2.6% QoQ to $72 million. The software company secured deals worth $155.5 million in Q2. 

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Mindtree secures multi-year IT transformation deal from Western Asset

US-based Western Asset has selected Mindtree as a strategic partner to help drive innovation and differentiated experiences. Mindtree will help Western Asset accelerate the transition to a platform-based operating model, automate enterprise systems, and maintain industry-leading best practices for IT services. The IT company will enable Western Asset to create a more flexible operating model that can quickly adapt to changing business needs.

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Tejas Networks Q2 Results: Net profit falls 19% YoY to Rs 3.66 crore

Tejas Networks Ltd reported a 19.21% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 3.66 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Net profit fell 51.52% compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 57% YoY (or 19.78% QoQ) to Rs 172.78 crore during the same period. Tejas Networks secured orders worth Rs 258 crore in Q2, taking its total order book to Rs 783 crore. 

Jio gains 6.49 lakh subscribers in August, Bharti Airtel adds 1.38 lakh: TRAI

Reliance Jio Infocomm and Bharti Airtel added 6.49 lakh and 1.38 lakh wireless subscribers, respectively, in August 2021. Jio’s total subscriber base rose to 44.4 crore during the same month. Bharti Airtel’s overall mobile user base stood at 35.4 crore at the end of August. Meanwhile, Vodafone Idea (Vi) lost 8.33 lakh subscribers in August, and its user base shrunk to 27.1 crore. The subscription data was released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

In other news, Vi has accepted the four-year spectrum payment moratorium. It has become the first telco to accept the deferred payment option provided under the telecom relief package. 

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Tata Communications Q2 Results: Net profit rises 10.6% YoY to Rs 425 crore

Tata Communications reported a 10.6% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 425 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Net profit increased 43.7% compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations fell 5.2% YoY to Rs 4,174 crore during the same period. EBITDA declined by 3.9% YoY to Rs 1,113 crore in Q2. Tata Communications’ data revenue stood at Rs 3,140 crore, a growth of 1.1% QoQ and a decline of 2.2% YoY.  

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L&T Finance Q2 Results: Net profit falls 15% YoY to Rs 224 crore

L&T Finance Holdings (LTFH) reported a 15% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 224 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Net profit rose 26% compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations fell 10% YoY (or 3% QoQ) to Rs 3,051.82 crore during the same period. LTFH’s total assets under management (AUM) stood at Rs 86,936 crore in Q2 FY22, compared to Rs 98,923 crore in Q2 FY21.

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Hathway Cable Q2 Results: Net profit falls 63% YoY to Rs 19 crore

Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd reported a 63.59% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 19.05 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Net profit fell 61% compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 3.85% YoY to Rs 447.87 crore during the same period. The company’s total expenses in the September 2021 quarter stood at Rs 450.75 crore, an increase of 10.5 YoY. 

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