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India Approves Rs 2,980Cr for Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme – Top Indian Market Updates

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India approves Rs 2,980 crore for Exploration of Coal and Lignite scheme

The union government has approved the continuation of the central sector plan ‘Exploration of Coal and Lignite scheme’ with an estimated expenditure of Rs 2,980 crore from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26. The scheme includes promotional exploration and detailed drilling in non-CIL (non-Coal India Ltd) areas to estimate coal resources. The geological reports generated through these explorations are utilized for auctioning new coal blocks.

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Cabinet approves Rs 89,000-crore revival plan for BSNL

The Union Cabinet approved an Rs 89,047 crore revival package for state-run telecom company BSNL. Measures include equity infusion for 4G/5G spectrum and increased authorised capital. BSNL aims to become a stable telecom provider, focusing on remote connectivity. BSNL partnered with TCS for nationwide 4G deployment amidst rivals’ 5G rollouts. The company’s struggle with poor infrastructure and tough competition from Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea prompted this move. 

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NHPC signs agreement for developing 7,350 MW pumped storage hydropower projects in Maharashtra

NHPC has partnered with the Maharashtra government to construct pumped storage hydro projects with a total capacity of 7,350 MW and an investment of Rs 44,000 crore. The agreement also includes the development of other renewable energy projects in Maharashtra. The MoU aims to utilise pumped storage projects as energy storage solutions to support the national objective of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and becoming net zero by 2070.

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Torrent Power to build 3 hydro projects for Rs 27,000 crore in Maharashtra

Torrent Power Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government. The agreement is for the development of three pumped storage hydro projects in the state. The projects, with a capacity of 5,700 MW and an investment of around Rs 27,000 crore are expected to create employment for approximately 13,500 people during the construction phase. Torrent plans to complete the projects within 5 years.

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KPI Green Energy gets LoI for 40 MW hybrid project in Gujarat

KPI Green Energy has received a letter of intent (LoI) to develop a 40 MW hybrid green energy project in Gujarat. The project will consist of 21.50 MW wind and 18.5 MW solar capacity. Anupam Rasayan India issued the largest single LoI to KPI Green for this venture. The company sees this LoI as a major achievement, demonstrating its robust presence in the renewable energy sector.

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Allcargo arm to sell stake in logistics parks to Blackstone for Rs 400 crore

Allcargo Logistics Ltd’s subsidiary Transindia Real Estate Ltd is selling the Jhajjar logistics park and a 10% stake in other parks to Blackstone. The Jhajjar Park will be sold for approximately Rs 625 crore. Additionally, the company will divest its 10% stake in various logistics and industrial parks for around Rs 60 crore. These divestments will provide Transindia Real Estate with over Rs 400 crore, supporting its growth, financial capabilities, and strategic investments in new opportunities.

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Coal India free float to increase in FTSE on June 7

FTSE has announced an increase in the free float of Coal India Ltd after a successful Offer for Sale (OFS). The rise in free float could result in an inflow of approximately $18.5 million and 6.6 million equity shares. This adjustment will occur on June 7, affecting indices such as FTSE All-World, FTSE MPF All-World, FTSE Global Large Cap, and FTSE Emerging. The updated shareholder information for Coal India prompted the investability weight change in these indices.

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VA Tech Wabag wins Rs 420 crore project in Maharashtra

VA Tech Wabag has been awarded a project worth Rs 420 crore by CIDCO, a Maharashtra government agency. The water treatment and desalination solutions provider will undertake the design, build, and operation (DBO) of a water treatment plant (WTP) in Jite, Raigad district. The proposed capacity of the plant is 270 Mega Litres per Day (MLD) as per the project details.

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HCL Tech launches 5G test lab in Chennai

HCL Technologies has launched a cutting-edge test lab in Chennai, facilitating global telecom infrastructure OEMs to validate 5G solutions. The facility is equipped with advanced scanners for testing large base stations and small antennas used in various devices. With experienced engineers, HCL Tech ensures precise testing and verification of cellular and non-cellular products.

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Tata Elxsi partners with ISRO to develop crew recovery models for Gaganyaan Mission

Tata Elxsi has partnered with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the Gaganyaan Mission, creating crew module recovery models (CMRM) for training. The mission aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capability, with a 400-kilometre orbit and a three-day mission. Safe crew recovery in Indian sea waters is crucial, requiring minimal time delay.

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Maruti Suzuki’s Net Profit Jumps 43% YoY to Rs 2,624cr – Top Indian Market Updates

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Maruti Suzuki Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 43% YoY to Rs 2,624 crore

Maruti Suzuki reported a 43% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 2,624 crore and an operating revenue of Rs 32,048 crore, up 20% YoY, for Q4 FY23. The company sold a total of 514,927 vehicles in Q4 and sales in the domestic market stood at 4,50,208 units, up 7.1% over Q4FY22. The company’s board has approved a dividend of Rs 90 per share.

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Patel Engineering JV bags irrigation projects worth Rs 841 crores

Patel Engineering Joint Venture (JV) has secured irrigation projects worth Rs 841 crore in Maharashtra. The JV received a Letter of Award (LoA) for the Krishna Marathwada Irrigation Project – Lift Irrigation Scheme 01 and 02 from the Water Resources Department. The EPC contracts are valued at Rs 841 crore and are to be executed within 36 months. Patel Engineering’s share in the projects is Rs 451.28 crore.

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Bajaj Finance Q4 Results: PAT jumps 30% YoY to Rs 3,158 

Bajaj Finance reported a 30% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,158 crore for Q4 FY23. The company’s net interest income (NII) rose 28% YoY to Rs 7,771 crore. New loans grew by 20% to 7.56 million and assets under management rose 29% to Rs 2.47 lakh crore. The gross non-performing assets (NPAs) and net NPAs declined during the quarter at 0.94% and 0.34%, respectively. The board has recommended a dividend of Rs 30 per share.

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KPI Green commissions 26.1-MW wind-solar hybrid power project in Gujarat

KPI Green Energy has commissioned a 26.1 MW wind-solar hybrid power project in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. The project comprises 16.1 MW wind and 10 MW solar capacity. It was established under the Gujarat Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Policy 2018, and power purchase agreements have been made with commercial and industrial clients.

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KEC International bags orders worth  ₹ 1,017 crore

KEC International won new orders worth Rs 1,017 crore in various segments. The transmission and distribution (T&D) business secured an order for a 765 kV transmission line from a private developer in India, while the civil business received orders for industrial and residential projects. The company’s cable business secured orders for the supply of various types of cables in India and overseas.

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ONGC plans to invest Rs 1 lakh crore by 2030 to boost petchem capacity

Oil & Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) plans to invest Rs 1 lakh crore by 2030 to double the combined petrochemicals capacity of its subsidiary Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) and joint venture ONGC Petro additions Ltd (OPaL) to 8 million metric tonnes per annum. The plan will involve the construction of two mega projects on the east and west coast that will either directly use crude to produce chemicals or take other feedstocks.

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Dalmia Bharat executes definitive agreements with JAL to acquire cement assets

Dalmia Bharat has executed definitive agreements with Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) to acquire JAL’s cement assets for an enterprise value of Rs 1,500 crore and costs and expenses of up to Rs 190 crore. The acquisition will be subject to various clearances and approvals related to JP Super plant and mines. Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd (DCBL), a subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat, will acquire JP Super Cement Plant in Uttar Pradesh.

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HDFC Life Q4 Results: Profit growth flat at Rs 359 crore

HDFC Life Insurance reported a net profit of Rs 359 crore for Q4 FY23, which is flat compared with the same period last year. However, net profit for the quarter rose 14% from Q3 FY23. The net premium income stood at Rs 19,426 crore, up 36% YoY. The first-year premium income for the quarter rose 73% to Rs 4,467 crore. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 1.90 per equity share.

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Union Bank to raise funds up to Rs 10,100 crore via QIPs and Bonds

Union Bank of India is planning to raise up to Rs 10,100 crore in capital via public issue, Basel III compliant Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds, and Tier 2 bonds. The capital will be raised in tranches of up to Rs 8,000 crore through public issue, rights issue, and private placements, including Qualified Institutions Placements (QIPs). The remaining Rs 2,100 crore will be raised through Basel III compliant AT1 and/or Tier 2 bonds, including foreign currency-denominated bonds.

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Reliance’s Net Profit Falls 15% YoY in Q3 – Top Indian Market Updates

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RIL Q3 Results: Net profit falls 14.8% YoY to ₹15,792 crores

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) reported a 14.8% year-on-year (YoY) decline in consolidated net profit to ₹15,792 crores for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23)— missing street estimates. Profit declined due to higher finance costs and depreciation. Its revenue from operations rose 15% YoY to ₹2.20 lakh crore on the back of improvement in Oil-to-Chemicals (O2C) and the exploration & production (E&P) businesses and retail performance. EBITDA stood at ₹38,460 crore, up 13.5% YoY.

Meanwhile, Reliance Jio Infocomm’s standalone net profit rose 28.3% YoY to ₹4,638 crore in Q3. Its total revenue increased nearly 19% YoY to ₹22,998 crore.

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Dr. Reddy’s Labs completes clinical studies of its proposed rituximab biosimilar candidate

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd has successfully completed the full set of clinical studies of its proposed rituximab biosimilar candidate ‘DRL_RI’ for filing in highly regulated markets such as the US, Europe, and other regions. The biosimilar is used in the treatment of adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. ‘DRK_RI’ has already been approved for marketing in India and over 25 emerging markets.

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JSW Steel Q3 Results: Net profit falls 90% YoY to ₹474 crore

JSW Steel Ltd reported a 90% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to ₹474 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 3% YoY to ₹39,134 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹4,547 crore, down 50% YoY. The combined crude steel production of JSW Steel stood at 6.24 million tonnes (MT) in Q3, up 10%.

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NCLT admits Union Bank’s insolvency plea against Rolta

The Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) admitted military-focused software developer Rolta India for the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP), allowing a petition filed by state-owned Union Bank of India. Union Bank approached the bankruptcy court in February 2020 after the Mumbai-based company defaulted on dues of over ₹1,413 crore to the lender.

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LTIMindtree Q3 Results: Net profit falls 4.7% YoY to ₹1,000 crore

LTIMindtree reported a 4.7% YoY decline in net profit to ₹1,000 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 25.3% YoY to ₹8,620 crore during the same period. The combined entity (after the merger of LTI and Mindtree) has started out a robust order inflow of $1.25 billion. The IT company’s board declared an interim dividend of ₹20 per share.

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Canara Bank sells entire stake in Russian joint venture to State Bank of India

Canara Bank has entered into a share sale agreement with State Bank of India for the sale of equity shares held by it in Moscow-based Commercial Indo Bank LLC (CIBL) for a consideration of $14.67 million. CIBL is a joint venture between SBI and Canara Bank in a ratio of 60:40. The transaction is expected to complete by the end of the current financial year (FY23).

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KPI Green commissions 25 MW solar power project for Greenlab Diamonds

KPI Green Energy has commissioned a 25 megawatts (MW) solar power project for Greenlab Diamonds LLP in Surat. The new project is part of its captive power producer (CPP) segment. The company also announced the appointment of Salim Suleman Yahoo as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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RBL Bank Q3 Results: Net profit rises 33% YoY to ₹209 crore

RBL Bank reported a 33% YoY increase in net profit to ₹209 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). Its net interest income (NII) rose 14% YoY to ₹1,148 crore during the same period. The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio improved from 3.8% in Q2 FY23 to 3.61% in Q3 FY23. The bank’s net advances grew 15% YoY to ₹66,684 crore in Q3.

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GPT Infraprojects secures project worth ₹270 crore in UP

GPT Infraprojects Ltd has secured an order worth ₹270 crore from Bridge and Roof Company Ltd, a Government of India enterprise. The company will construct a railway interchange (flyover) between Allahabad and Bamrauli in Uttar Pradesh. Earlier this week, GPT Infra secured an order worth ₹216 crore from Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd for the extension of the Ghatkopar Cable Stayed Road interchange in Mumbai.

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HDFC Life Q3 Results: Net profit rises 15% YoY to ₹315 crore

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd reported a 15% YoY increase in net profit to ₹315 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). Its net premium income (NPI) rose 19% YoY to ₹14,379 crore during the same period. First-year premiums grew 29% YoY to ₹2,724.87 crore. HDFC Life’s total assets under management (AUM) stood at ₹2.33 lakh crore in Q3, compared to ₹1.95 lakh crore a year ago.

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WPI Inflation Eases to 4.95% in December – Top Indian Market Updates

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India’s WPI inflation eases to 22-month low of 4.95% in December

India’s wholesale price-based inflation (WPI) declined to a 22-month low of 4.95% in December 2022, mainly due to a fall in prices of food articles and crude petroleum. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation was 5.85% in November 2022 and 14.27% in December 2021. Inflation in food articles was (-)1.25%, while it was 18.09% in the fuel & power segment during Dec 2022.

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​​Maruti Suzuki announces price hike across all models

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) will hike the prices across all its models by around 1.1% with effect from January 16. In Dec, the automaker announced its intentions to hike prices in January due to increased cost pressure driven by overall inflation and recent regulatory requirements. As per reports, car makers Honda, Hyundai, and Tata Motors also plan to hike prices in January.

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Bank of Maharashtra Q3 Results: Net profit doubles to ₹775 crore

Bank of Maharashtra reported a 139% year-on-year (YoY) jump in net profit to ₹775 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). The net interest income (NII) rose 30% YoY to ₹1,980 crore during the same period. The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio improved from 4.73% in Q3 FY22 to 2.94% in Q3 FY23. The bank’s total deposits grew 12% YoY to ₹2.08 lakh crore.

[NII is the difference between the interest income received on loans and the interest paid to depositors.] 

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Bharti Airtel launches 5G services in five UP cities

Bharti Airtel announced the launch of 5G services in Agra, Meerut, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, and Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. The telecom operator’s services are already live in Lucknow and Varanasi. Customers with 5G-enabled devices can enjoy the high-speed Airtel 5G Plus network at no extra cost until the rollout is more widespread.

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RIL suspends latest auction of gas from east coast block

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and its partner BP plc suspended a planned auction for the sale of natural gas from their KG-D6 block following changes in gas marketing rules. E-bidding for the sale of 6 million standard cubic meters per day of gas was to happen on January 18. On Jan 13, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas published new rules for the sale and resale of gas produced from discoveries in deep sea, ultra-deepwater, and high pressure-high temperature areas with marketing and pricing freedom.

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HG Infra secures project from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

HG Infra Engineering Ltd has secured an order worth more than ₹412 crore from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC). The company will design and construct an elevated viaduct and four elevated Delhi Metro stations. The construction work on the 3.512 km stretch is likely to be completed in 24 months.

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Dr. Reddy’s acquires trademark rights of breast cancer drug from Pfizer India

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. has acquired the trademark rights of the breast cancer drug PRIMCYV from Pfizer Products India. PRIMCYV slows down or stops the growth of cancer cells. The pharma company will manufacture the drug at its facilities approved by the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA). It also plans to roll out a unique ‘patient assistance program’ to support long-term therapy of the patients on PRIMCYV.

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GPT Infraprojects secures order worth ₹216 crore

GPT Infraprojects Ltd has secured a contract worth ₹216 crore from the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd., Mumbai. The company will construct the proposed extensions of the Ghatkopar Cable Stayed Road Over Bridge. This order win is worth two-thirds of the company’s total market valuation of ₹323 crore. 

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Leading European airline selects RateGain to expand to new markets

Greek airline SKY Express has selected RateGain Travel Technologies Ltd’s solution AirGain for real-time pricing insights as the airline looks to expand its footprint across Europe. AirGain will allow the airline to respond promptly to market shifts and deliver the most cost-effective service. 

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KPI Green Energy signs Power Purchase Agreements with three clients for solar power sale

KPI Green Energy Ltd (KGEL) has signed new Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for the sale of 6.3 megawatts (MW) of solar power in the interdependent power producer (IPP) segment. It has signed the long-term PPAs with three private companies— Heubach Colour Pvt. Ltd (2.9 MW), Sachin Paper Mills (0.4 MW), and Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd (3 MW). KGEL develops, operates, and maintains captive solar power projects for its clients.

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WPI Inflation Eases to 12.41% in August – Top Indian Market Updates

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WPI inflation eases to 12.41% in August

India’s wholesale inflation eased to 12.41% in August 2022, compared to 13.93% in July. The Wholesale Price Inflation (WPI) continues to remain in double digits for the 17th consecutive month (since April 2021). The food articles segment witnessed a spike of 12.37% in August, compared to 10.77% in July. The fuel & power segment eased to 33.67% last month from 43.75% in July.

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Tata Power to develop 4 MWp solar project at Pune plant

Tata Power has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Tata Motors to establish a 4 megawatt-peak (MWp) on-site solar project at the automaker’s Pune plant. The installation is expected to generate 5.8 million units of electricity, potentially mitigating over 10 lakh tonnes of carbon emission. 

In other news, Tata Power Solar Systems has secured an order worth ₹596 crore from NHDC to set up a 123 MWp floating solar project in Madhya Pradesh.

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Bharti Airtel partners with IBM to deploy edge cloud services

Bharti Airtel has partnered with IBM to deploy the telco’s edge computing platform ahead of its 5G network rollout in key cities. The platform will enable enterprises across multiple industries (including manufacturing and automotive) to accelerate innovative solutions. Bharti Airtel’s edge cloud computing platform in India includes 120 network data centers across 20 cities under its data center arm Nxtra Digital.

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Coromandel’s venture capital arm invests in drone startup Dhaksha

Dare Ventures, the venture capital arm of Coromandel International Ltd, has invested an undisclosed amount in Chennai-based drone startup Dhaksha Unmanned Systems Pvt. Ltd. The startup plans to use the funding for talent acquisition, research & development, and increase production. It has the capacity to manufacture 250-300 drones a month and aims to scale up to 1,000 a month within a year.

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CCI dismisses CUTS plea against PVR-INOX merger

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed a plea filed by Consumer Unity & Trust Society (CUTS) challenging the PVR-INOX merger. A complaint was filed by CUTS stating that the proposed deal will have anti-competitive effects on the industry. They also demanded a detailed probe into the proposal. The CCI said the apprehension of the likelihood of the anti-competitive practices cannot be subjected to inquiry.

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Mindspace REIT announces ‘MindspaceforAthletes’ sports fellowship

Mindspace REIT announced the launch of ‘MindspaceforAthletes’, an initiative that assists sportspersons and strengthens sports culture in India. In its inaugural phase, the entity will support athletes from the Somnath Ghosh Table Tennis Academy in Telangana. This fellowship provides for coaching, training infrastructure, physio, diet & nutrition, and travel expenses.

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RattanIndia launches its first anti-drone ‘Defender’

RattanIndia Enterprises Ltd has launched its first anti-drone product ‘Defender’. The product was developed by the company’s step-down subsidiary Throttle Aerospace Systems. Defender will be a 70% indigenous product with a 30% import component of brushless DC (BLDC) motors and batteries. The anti-drones will be manufactured at Throttle Aerospace’s facility in Bengaluru.

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KPI Green Energy signs PPAs with six companies to supply green power

KPI Green Energy Ltd has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) to supply a total of 15.88 MW of wind-solar hybrid power from its projects to six companies. The company will supply power from the upcoming wind-solar hybrid power project (comprising 16.10 MW wind capacity and 10 MW solar capacity) at Bhungar site in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. The project was established under the Gujarat Hybrid Power Policy of 2018.

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HFCL secures advance purchase orders worth ₹448 crore from BSNL, RailTel

HFCL has received advance purchase orders aggregating to ₹447.81 crore from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. The order from BSNL includes the supply, installation, and commissioning of a Control User Plane Separation Broadband Network Gateway (CUPS BNG). Meanwhile, the order from RailTel comprises the supply, installation, and commissioning of an IP-based Video Surveillance System (VSS) at 180 railway stations.

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Harsha Engineers IPO subscribed 2.87 times on first day

Harsha Engineers’ IPO was subscribed 2.87 times on the first day of bidding. The portion reserved for retail investors was subscribed 3.22 times. Non-institutional investors (NIIs) have subscribed 5.83 times against their reserved portion.

Harsha Engineers International is the largest manufacturer of precision bearing cages in terms of revenue in the organised sector in India. The company has fixed ₹314-330 per share as the price band for the ₹755 crore IPO.