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Bank Nifty Holding Down Nifty! – Post-Market Analysis

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NIFTY started the day at 19,770 with a gap-up of 77 points (well above the important resistance zone). After initial consolidation, the index moved up to 19,830 levels but faced rejection. It then fell back to the opening levels and consolidated. Nifty closed at 19,783, up by 89 points or 0.45%.

BANK NIFTY (BNF) started the day at 43,790 with a gap-up of 207 points. The index mostly consolidated during the first half, but gave a sharp fall to 53,585 levels after 1 PM. Then, BNF bounced back and later consolidated. BNF closed at 43,689, up by 104 points or 0.24%.

All indices except Nifty PSU Bank (-0.35%), Nifty IT (-0.18%), and Nifty FMCG (-0.16%) closed in the green. Nifty Metal (+1.2%) moved up the most.

Major Asian markets closed mixed. UK’s FTSE100 and France’s CAC40 are currently trading in the red, while Germany’s DAX is trading in the green.

Today’s Moves

SBI Life Insurance (+2.7%) was NIFTY50’s top gainer. 

RattanIndia Ent (+17.1%) hit a 52-week high after the company’s subsidiary, Neobrands, launched its casual fashion brand.

Coal India (-3.9%) was NIFTY50’s top loser. The drop came after the stock traded ex-dividend.

KPIT Tech (-7.28%) fell sharply after Kotak Institutional Equities downgraded the stock to “Sell”, with a target price of ₹940.

Shares of ONGC (-3.36%) turned ex-dividend today.

Markets Ahead

Bank Nifty is currently holding key resistance levels and is unable to cross them. Meanwhile, Nifty was trying to move up, but Bank Nifty was holding it down. We could expect a directional move soon, depending on whether there is a breakout or breakdown from the current levels.

Nifty: The crucial support level to watch is around 19,750. A breach of this level could lead the index to fall to around 19,700 levels (potentially filling the gap). On the other hand, a breakout from the resistance at 19,800 might push the index upward to 19,860 levels.

Bank Nifty: The major resistance is located near 43,700, coinciding with the highest Open Interest (OI) in weekly contracts. A breakout from that level could potentially trigger a short-covering rally, pushing the index to 44,000 and 44,200. Meanwhile, a breakdown from 43,650 may lead the index down to 43,500 and 43,000 eventually.

Considering tomorrow’s weekly expiry for Bank Nifty and the recent consolidation, we could expect a directional move in BNF. So keep a close watch on breakout and breakdown levels and make trading decisions accordingly!

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IndiGo Opens 2nd MRO Facility in Bengaluru Airport – Top Indian Market Updates

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IndiGo opens second MRO facility in Bengaluru Airport

IndiGo has inaugurated its second maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. The 13,000 sq. meter facility is built on five acres of land. It is the second-largest maintenance facility at the airport.

In other news, IndiGo CarGo operated its first international flight between Kolkata and Yangon, Myanmar. The A321 P2F freighter aircraft carried general cargo with a payload of more than 19,000 kg.

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Quiklyz signs MoUs with five last-mile mobility players

Vehicle leasing and subscription platform Quiklyz has signed Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) with five last-mile mobility players for leasing over 1,000 electric three-wheelers. With this, Quiklyz plans to deliver these leased vehicles over the next six months across India, opening up newer opportunities in electric vehicle (EV) leasing. Quiklyz is a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd.

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Aurobindo Pharma’s unit signs pact with Evive Biotech to market CIN treatment product

Aurobindo Pharma’s unit (Acrotech Biopharma) has entered into a licensing pact with Evive Biotech to commercialise Ryzneuta in the US market. The product is currently under late-stage review by the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (CIN). Evive will develop, manufacture, register, and supply Ryzneuta, while Acrotech will market and distribute the product in the US.

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ITC Hotels partners with Jolle Hospitality to expand footprint in South India

ITC Hotels has partnered with Jolle Hospitality for a 116-room hotel in Belagavi (Karnataka) as it aims to expand its footprint in South India. The hotel is currently under construction and likely to be completed by 2024. Spread across 5 acres, the hotel will be named ITC WelcomHotel Belagavi. 

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SC rejects Tata Power plea challenging MERC transmission contract to Adani Power

The Supreme Court rejected Tata Power’s plea challenging a ₹7,000 crore transmission contract secured by Adani Power from Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC). Tata Power had challenged the awarding of the infrastructure project without tariff-based competitive bidding. As per the contract, Adani Power will develop a 1,000 MW high-voltage direct current link between Kudu and Aarey power stations.

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Tata Motors rolls out new Tigor EV sedan

Tata Motors has launched the new Tigor EV with an extended range of 315km. Available in four variants, the new Tigor EV price starts at ₹12.49 lakh and goes up to ₹13.75 lakh (ex-showroom). The electric passenger vehicle portfolio of the auto major currently includes the Nexon EV, Tigor EV, and Tiago EV. Tata Motors plans to offer 10 electric models in its portfolio by 2026.

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Bajaj Healthcare begins trial run for new opium processing line

Bajaj Healthcare Ltd (BHL) has started the trial run of a new production line for processing opium at Savli in Vadodara district, Gujarat. The new production line will produce Alkaloids and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) used in a wide range of pharma applications. BHL was the first private entity to be awarded tenders for the highly regulated opiate processing business by the Central government.

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Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA approval for ulcer treatment drug

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. has received final approval from the USFDA to market famotidine injection. The drug is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines. It also prevents intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. According to IQVIA data, Famotidine injection had annual sales of $1.9 million for the 12 months ended Sept 2022.

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Renault Group selects KPIT Tech as strategic software scaling partner

France-based Renault Group has selected KPIT Technologies as a strategic software scaling partner for a next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform. The platform will drive Renault’s global growth by delivering unmatched experience to end consumers and unlocking monetisation over the length of vehicle ownership. KPIT Tech is one of the largest software integration partners for the automotive & mobility industry.

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Oil prices fall more than $2 on Russian oil price cap talks

Oil prices fell by more than $2 a barrel on Wednesday as the Group of Seven (G7) nations looked at a price cap on Russian oil above where the crude grade is currently trading. Brent crude futures fell $2.71 (or 3.07%) to $85.65 a barrel. As per reports, G7 nations are looking at a price cap on Russian seaborne oil in the range of $65-70/billion barrels of oil (bbl).

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Adani Ports Secures $3 billion Port Project in West Bengal – Top Indian Market Updates

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Adani Ports secures $3 billion port project in West Bengal

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) will develop the Tajpur deep sea port in West Bengal at a planned investment of $3.1 billion (~₹24,775 crore). The local government expects to create 25,000 direct jobs and over 100,000 indirect jobs through this port. APSEZ has a 30% domestic market share and has been securing global contracts, including the Haifa port project in Israel and a port terminal in Sri Lanka.

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DGCA extends flight caps on SpiceJet till October 29

SpiceJet Ltd will continue to operate only 50% of approved flights till October 29, said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in an order. During the period, the airline will be subject to enhanced surveillance by the DGCA. The move comes after SpiceJet flights were involved in several incidents, which the DCGA said were due to “poor internal safety oversight and inadequate maintenance actions”.

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Govt approves ₹19,500-crore PLI scheme for manufacturing solar PV modules

The Union Cabinet approved a ₹19,500 crore Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme on the ‘National Programme on High-Efficiency Solar PV Modules’.  The scheme aims to bring direct investment of ~₹94,000 crore and lead to direct employment of about 1,95,000 people. It will enable the installation of ~65,000 megawatts (MW) per annum manufacturing capacity of fully and partially integrated solar photovoltaic (PV) modules.

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Tata Group evaluating options to consolidate AirAsia India, Vistara under Air India: Report

According to an ET Now report, the Tata Group is evaluating options to consolidate AirAsia India and Vistara under Air India to bring operational synergies among the three airlines under its umbrella. Air India CEO & MD Campbell Wilson has set up a team to will look into the synergy between Air India Express and AirAsia India and also between Air India and Vistara and how to achieve the merger. He has reportedly asked the team to submit its plan within 1 year.

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KPIT Tech acquires 4 Technica Group companies for ₹640 crore

KPIT Technologies Ltd’s board has approved the acquisition of four Technica Group companies for ₹640 crore. The target entities specialise in production-ready system prototyping (combination of network system architecture, hardware prototyping, integration), automotive ethernet products, and tools for validation. The deal is expected to be closed by the end of October 2022.

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Reliance Retail in talks for rights of beauty retailer Sephora: Report

Economic Times reported that Reliance Retail is in advanced talks to acquire the rights for beauty retailer Sephora in India. Sephora’s operations will transfer from Arvind Fashions Ltd to Reliance Retail if an agreement is reached. Owned by French luxury goods group LVMH, Sephora has 25 stores in 13 cities across India. It has brands in categories such as cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, makeup, and hair care.

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Sonder Holdings selects RateGain to strengthen its presence in global distribution system

US-based hospitality company Sonder Holdings Inc. has selected RateGain Travel Technologies to strengthen its presence on the Global Distribution System (GDS). Sonder has connected with RateGain’s Connectivity Switch Platform and introduced its own dedicated chain code, SS. This makes it faster and easier for agents to search for Sonder’s availability on travel reservation systems.

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KEC International wins new orders worth ₹1,123 crore

KEC International Ltd has secured new orders worth ₹1,123 crore across its various businesses in India. Its Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business has received orders for building substations in India. KEC’s railways business has secured an order for the construction of bridges and associated works for railway lines. Meanwhile, its civil business bagged an order for infrastructure works in the hydrocarbon segment.

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Wipro fires 300 employees found moonlighting with rival company

IT major Wipro Ltd terminated the services of 300 staff members who it discovered were working for its competitors while still being on the company’s payroll (also called moonlighting). Chairman Rishad Premji asserted that he stands by his recent comments on moonlighting being a complete violation of integrity “in its deepest form”.

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SpiceJet Settles Dispute With Credit Suisse – Top Indian Market News

SpiceJet settles dispute with Credit Suisse

SpiceJet Ltd has signed and concluded the settlement, consent term with Credit Suisse in a pending dispute. The settlement involves payment of a certain amount upfront and the balance amount over a mutually agreed timeline. The airline had already provided a bank guarantee of $5 million under the direction of the Madras High Court in the matter. It claimed that there are no adverse financial liabilities on the company.

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Adani Ports Q4 Results: Net profit falls 22% YoY to Rs 1,033 crore

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) reported a 21.78% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,033 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its total income rose 8.5% YoY to Rs 4,418 crore during the same period. APSEZ achieved a total cargo volume of 312 million metric tonnes (MMT) in Q4, registering a growth of 26% YoY. 

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J&J, Momenta files patent infringement lawsuit against Natco Pharma

Johnson & Johnson and Momenta Pharmaceuticals have filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Natco Pharma Ltd and its marketing partner Mylan Pharma in the US. The lawsuit alleges infringement of two old patents associated with Glatiramer Acetate injection (used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults). Natco Pharma and Mylan said they will strongly defend this “meritless” suit.

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IndiGo Q4 Results: Net loss widens to Rs 1,682 crore

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo) reported a net loss of Rs 1,682 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). It had posted a net loss of Rs 1,147.2 crore in Q4 FY21 and a net profit of Rs 130 crore in Q3 FY22. The revenue from operations rose 29% YoY to Rs 8,020.74 crore in Q4 FY22. The airline’s fuel expenses surged 68.2% YoY to Rs 3,220.6 crore in Q4.

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Lupin to resize portfolio, slash costs in US biz

Lupin Ltd, which is struggling to grow sales in the US market, is planning to exit low-margin generic products and reduce cash burn through monetisation of various assets and specialty product capabilities. CEO Vinita Gupta said the company had already exited a few products filed from its Somerset facility in New Jersey. It has also identified 15-20 more products to exit.

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Reliance Jio using drones for tower surveillance, upkeep ahead of 5G rollouts

Telecom giant Reliance Jio is using drones to run a pilot project around tower surveillance and upkeep across India. It plans to use the technology to survey sites and plan the next wave of tower rollouts for its upcoming 5G network deployments. The drones will be used to check the health of towers and Jio’s assets deployed on them. This move will help the telco drive time and cost efficiencies. 

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NHPC Q4 Results: Net profit rises 6% YoY to Rs 467 crore

NHPC Limited reported a 5.61% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 467.15 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 4.05% YoY to Rs 1,674.31 crore during the same period. Total expenses rose 11.88% YoY to Rs 1,583.96 crore. NHPC’s board has declared a dividend of Rs 0.5 per share. 

The state-owned company’s board has also approved a proposal to raise debt up to Rs 6,300 crore in FY 2022-23.

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KPIT Tech to acquire vehicle diagnostics specialists SOMIT Solutions

KPIT Technologies Ltd announced the acquisition of SOMIT Solutions, a cloud-based vehicle diagnostics specialist. The total consideration for 100% shareholding will not exceed 7.68 million pounds (~Rs 74.45 crore). The acquisition complements KPIT’s aftersales diagnostics platform and strengthens its positioning to cater to the multi-billion automotive aftersales industry.

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Coal India Q4 Results: Net profit rises 46% YoY to Rs 6,693 crore

Coal India Ltd (CIL) reported a 45.91% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 6,692.94 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 22.5% YoY to Rs 32,706.77 crore during the same period. The company produced 209 million tonnes (MT) of coal in Q4 FY22, compared to 203.42 MT in Q4 FY21. CIL’s board has declared a dividend of Rs 3 per share. 

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Adani Ports Cargo Volumes Rise 24% in Sept – Top Indian Market News

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Adani Ports cargo volumes rise 24% in September

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) handled total cargo volumes of 23.08 million metric tonnes (MMT) in September 2021, registering a growth of 24% year-on-year (YoY). The company’s container segment grew 18%, other bulk cargo by 22%, coal by 16%, and crude by 9% during the same month. During the first half of the financial year 2021-22, APSEZ handled an overall cargo volume of 160 MMT, which is a growth of 64% YoY.

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CEAT acquires 26% stake in Cleanwin Energy

CEAT Ltd has signed a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) agreement with Yellowstone Clean Energy LLP to invest up to Rs 60 lakh in Cleanwin Energy Five LLP. Cleanwin owns, operates, and maintains a captive wind power generating plant in Maharashtra. The renewable energy unit will supply 5 megawatts (MW) of electricity on a captive basis to CEAT plants in Bhandup and Nashik. The tyre manufacturer will hold a 26% stake in Cleanwin Energy Five.

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Tata Communications, Cisco expand global strategic partnership

Tata Communications has extended its longstanding global strategic partnership with Cisco. The new agreement will empower enterprises with simple and easy to deploy, manage, and analyze IT infrastructure for delivering anywhere, anytime access. Cisco’s Meraki solution will enable Tata Communications to offer cloud-managed Wi-Fi services based on Wi-Fi 6 and Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) services across various industries.

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Man Infra’s board approves issue of bonus shares

The Board of Directors of Man Infraconstruction Ltd has approved the issue of bonus shares in the ratio 1:2. One equity share of the face value of Rs 2 each will be issued for every two equity shares of Rs 2 each held by shareholders of the company. The board has also declared an interim dividend of Rs 1.26 per share for the financial year 2021-22. Man Infra’s board has fixed October 14 as the record date for the interim dividend.

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KPIT Tech to boost investments in software-defined vehicle solutions

KPIT Technologies Ltd will make significant investments in middleware technologies and infrastructure to accelerate clients’ transformation to software-defined vehicles across both passenger and commercial vehicle segments. The company intends to develop and enhance technologies and infrastructure to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). It aims to address the emerging challenges through solutions in software integration and architecture consulting to help OEMs accelerate the stitching of diverse components together.

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UPL threatened with criminal probe after South African pollution

According to a report from South Africa’s environment department, UPL Limited illegally stored hazardous chemicals that were released into a residential area and a river system after its warehouse in Durban was looted and set ablaze in July 2021. The report further states that UPL did not have any appropriate permits. A criminal investigation is likely to be initiated on the company and the owners of the land where the warehouse is situated. UPL has denied any wrongdoing and said it was “disappointed” by the release of the report.

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Max Healthcare plans Rs 1,600 crore investment to add 1,000 beds in Gurugram

Max Healthcare Institute Ltd (MHIL) plans to invest ~Rs 1,600 crore to expand its capacity in the National Capital Region (NCR) by adding 1,000 beds over the next 4-6 years in Gurugram. The expansion plan is proposed to be funded by internal accruals, borrowings, and other modes. Two land parcels have been allotted to MHIL by Haryana Shahri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSPV) to set up two hospitals in Gurugram.

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Welspun India partners with Dupont Biomaterials to launch home textile range

Welspun India, in collaboration with DuPont Biomaterials, has launched a new home textile collection. It includes bath towels and bed sheets made with bio-based materials to meet the growing demand for sustainable home textile products. The collaboration brings together cotton and DuPont Sorona fibres to create home textile fabrics. The fabrics used in the new range provide comfort and moisture management.

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JK Lakshmi Cement halts production at Chhattisgarh plant due to strike

JK Lakshmi Cement has suspended production at its plant in Durg, Chhattisgarh, due to a strike called by Chhattisgarh Cement Transport Association. Dispatches from the Durg cement plant have completely stopped. Industry-wide negotiations are being held with the state government, and the company is hopeful of an amicable solution soon. The Durg plant has a production capacity of nearly 2.7 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).

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Divi’s Labs hits record high on Merck’s positive data for Covid-19 drug 

Shares of pharma company Divi’s Laboratories surged 10% today. The stock is in focus as the company is MSD’s authorised manufacturer for Molnupiravir API. As per a planned interim analysis of data from Phase-3 clinical trials by Germany-based Merck, Molnupiravir drug is found to reduce the risk of hospitalisation or death by approximately 50% of those most at risk of contracting Covid-19. The drug also demonstrated consistent efficacy across SARS CoV2 variants Gamma, Delta, and Mu.

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ZEEL to Merge With Sony Pictures Networks India – Top Indian Market News

Zee Entertainment announces merger with Sony Pictures Networks India

The Board of Directors of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) has given in-principal approval for the company’s merger with Sony Pictures Network India. Both companies have entered into a non-binding term sheet to combine linear networks, digital assets, production operations, and program libraries. The merged entity will be a publicly listed company in India. Sony’s shareholders will infuse $1.575 billion (~Rs 11,600 crore) and hold a 52.93% stake in the merged entity. Meanwhile, ZEEL’s shareholders will hold a 47.07% stake.   

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KPIT Tech to acquire 25% stake in Germany-based Future Mobility

The Board of Directors of KPIT Technologies has approved the acquisition of a 25% stake in Germany-based Future Mobility Solutions GmbH (FMS). The company will acquire the remaining stake over the next three years. The total consideration for the acquisition will not exceed €15.6 million (~Rs 135 crore). FMS is engaged in software and feature development in autonomous driving, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and vehicle safety.

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IDFC shareholders reject Vinod Rai’s reappointment to the board

The shareholders of IDFC Limited have rejected a resolution to re-appoint Vinod Rai as a non-independent, non-executive director of the company’s board. At IDFC’s annual general meeting, 62.3% of the shareholders voted against the resolution while 37.7% voted in support. Rai is currently the non-executive chairman of IDFC, and his term as an independent director ended on July 30.

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Ashoka Buildcon to acquire 49% stake in Ashoka Highways (Durg)

Ashoka Concessions (ACL) has entered into a share purchase agreement with Highway Concessions One (HC1) for purchasing a 49% stake held by HC1 in Ashoka Highways (Durg) Ltd (AHDL). The aggregate consideration for the acquisition is Rs 5 crore. ACL is a subsidiary of Ashoka Buildcon Ltd. The company already holds 51% of the issued, subscribed, and paid-up capital of ADHL.

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Excise Dept asks SpiceJet to pay GST dues of Rs 285 crore to Haryana

The Excise and Taxation Department of Haryana has asked SpiceJet Ltd to clear Goods and Services Tax dues of Rs 285.86 crore after rejecting the airline’s proposal to clear its admitted dues in installments. As per a tax authority order, SpiceJet owes Rs 163.22 crore in forward charge liability and a reverse charge liability of Rs 122.64 crore from 2019-20 till September 7, 2021.

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Jubilant Ingrevia divests 10% stake in Safe Foods Corp

Jubilant Life Sciences International-Singapore, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jubilant Ingrevia, has divested its 10% stake in US-based Safe Foods Corporation. The consideration received for the stake sale is $18.2 million (~Rs 134.2 crore). Jubilant Ingreviais is a global integrated life science products and innovative solutions provider that serves the pharma and agrochemical industries.

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Ramkrishna Forgings secures order worth Rs 65 crore in mining & earthmoving segment

Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd has secured an order worth Rs 65 crore from an Indian arm of Hitachi for supplying mining and earthmoving components. The order will be executed in FY22 and FY23. Kolkata-based Ramkrishna Forgings manufactures and supplies open and closed die forgings of carbon and alloy steel, micro-alloy steel, and stainless steel.

Paras Defence IPO subscribed 40.57 times on second day

The Rs 170.78 crore initial public offering (IPO) of Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd was subscribed 40.57 times on the final day of bidding. The IPO has received bids for 28.96 crore equity shares against the issue size of 71.40 lakh shares. Retail investors have subscribed 68.57 times against their reserved portion. Non Institutional investors (NIIs) and Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) have subscribed 26.32 times and 1.67 times, respectively, against their reserved portions. 

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Route Mobile to raise Rs 2,000 crore via QIP

The Board of Directors of Route Mobile Ltd has approved a proposal for raising up to Rs 2,000 crore. The company will issue equity shares or non-convertible debt instruments on a private placement basis in one or more rounds. Route Mobile’s board will convene an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on October 16, 2021, to seek the approval of the members for the proposed fund-raising activities. 

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Union Cabinet Approves Rs 14,775 crore for Fertiliser Subsidies – Top Indian Market News

Union Cabinet approves additional Rs 14,775 crore for fertiliser subsidies

The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for fixation of ‘Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates’ for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) Fertilizers for the financial year 2021-22. The subsidy rate on Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilisers has been hiked by Rs 700 per bag. The government will spend an additional amount of Rs 14,775 crore to increase subsidy support. This is to cushion the impact of the surge in global prices of commodities on farmers amid the crucial Kharif sowing season. 

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RITES Q4 Results: Net profit declines 1.6% YoY to Rs 141 crore

Rail India Technical & Economic Service (RITES) reported a 1.65% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 141.55 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Its revenue from operations rose 11.4% YoY to Rs 635.87 crore during the same period. Net profit for the financial year 2020-21 (FY21) declined by 29.8% YoY to Rs 444.21 crore. The company’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 4 per share. RITES is a leading player in the transport consultancy and engineering sector in India.

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LTI to acquire digital engineering firm Cuelogic for $8.4 million

Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI) Ltd has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Pune-based Cuelogic Technologies, a digital engineering and outsourced product development company. Cuelogic primarily focuses on developing cloud-native web and mobile applications and runs innovations lab as a service for its clients in the US and India. LTI will acquire the firm for $8.4 million (~Rs 61.5 crore). This is LTI’s seventh acquisition since it got listed in 2016.

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CESC Q4 Results: Net profit rises 15.5% YoY to Rs 423 crore

Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (CESC) reported a 15.57% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 423 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Net profit has increased by 28.9% when compared to the previous quarter. Its total income rose 10% YoY (or 6% QoQ) to Rs 3,003 crore during the same period. CESC’s board has approved a proposal for a sub-division of equity shares. One equity share of the nominal value of Rs 10 each will be sub-divided into 10 equity shares of a nominal value of Re 1 each.

Dr. Reddy’s ordered to pay $46.25 million to Hatchtech

The International Centre for Dispute Resolution has ordered a subsidiary of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories to pay $46.25 million (~Rs 340 crore) to Australia-based Hatchtech Pty. The subsidiary had signed an asset purchase agreement for a skin treatment lotion with Hatchtech in 2015. In July 2020, the subsidiary received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for Xeglyze (abametapir) lotion. The approval triggered a contractual pre-commercialisation milestone payment of $20 million to Hatchtech Pty.

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Wipro partners with Exaware to upgrade 5G technology

Wipro Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with Israel-based Exaware, a provider of Open Network routing solutions. Through this partnership, both companies will develop advanced engineering solutions to support innovation in the networking industry, streamline 5G technology upgrades, and pave the way to 6G compatibility. Wipro and Exaware will develop engineering products, which will enable communication service providers to select different hardware and software vendors.

Alembic Pharma JV gets USFDA approval for testosterone topical solution

Aleor Dermaceuticals, a joint venture (JV) firm of Alembic Pharmaceuticals, has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for Testosterone Topical Solution. The drug is used for treating testosterone deficiency. According to IQVIA data, Testosterone Topical Solution USP (30 mg per pump actuation) has an estimated market size of $21 million (~Rs 154 crore) for the 12 months ended March 2021. 

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Nureca Q4 Results: Net profit rises 63.45% YoY to Rs 3.89 crore

Nureca Limited reported a 63.45% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 3.89 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Net profit has declined by 38.25% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations declined by 3.40% YoY to Rs 31.84 crore during the same period. Net profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21) jumped 625% YoY to Rs 46.37 crore. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 2 per share. Nureca is a business-to-consumer (B2C) firm that deals in home healthcare and wellness products.

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PNB Housing Finance says pricing for Rs 4,000 crore deal in line with market practice

PNB Housing Finance said the pricing of its proposed issuance of shares to investors (led by the Carlyle Group) was based on the “market practice” followed by listed companies and is in compliance with the applicable laws. On June 12, it was reported that market regulator SEBI would scrutinise the Rs 4,000 crore share sale after SES (a proxy advisory firm) pointed out that the deal is unfair to the company’s minority shareholders. 

In May 2021, PNB Housing Finance announced that it will raise Rs 4,000 crore from large investors led by existing stakeholder Carlyle Group, by issuing preference shares and warrants. These securities are priced at Rs 390 per share.

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KPIT Technologies receives NCLT approval for scheme of merger

The Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the scheme of merger by absorption of Impact Automotive Solutions with KPIT Technologies Ltd and their respective shareholders. Impact Automotive was a wholly-owned subsidiary of KPIT Tech. Pune-based KPIT Technologies is a leading provider of software solutions for automotive companies.

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IPO Updates: 

Shyam Metalics 

The Rs 909-crore initial public offering (IPO) of Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd was subscribed 121.43 times on the final day of bidding. The portion reserved for retail investors was subscribed 11.64 times. The portion set aside for non-institutional investors (NIIs) saw a subscription of 339.98 times and that of qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) 155.71 times. You can learn more about the IPO here. 

Sona BLW Precision Forgings 

The Rs 5,550-crore IPO of Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd was subscribed 2.28 times on the final day of bidding. The portion reserved for retail investors was subscribed 1.58 times. The portion set aside for non-institutional investors (NIIs) saw a subscription of 39% and that of qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) 3.46 times. You can learn more about the IPO here.

Dodla Dairy

The Rs 520-crore IPO of Dodla Dairy Ltd was subscribed 1.4 times on the first day of bidding. The portion reserved for retail investors was subscribed 2.73 times. The portion set aside for non-institutional investors (NIIs) saw a subscription of 14% and that of qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) 2%.

KIMS 

The Rs 2,144-crore IPO of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd was subscribed 27% on the first day of bidding. The portion reserved for retail investors was subscribed 100%. The portion set aside for non-institutional investors (NIIs) saw a subscription of 2% and that of qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) 14%.

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Zomato to raise Rs 8,250 crore via IPO

Foodtech platform Zomato has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator SEBI, proposing an initial public offering (IPO) of Rs 8,250 crore. The IPO will consist of a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 7,500 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of Rs 750 crore by promoter Info Edge. Zomato plans to use the proceed from the IPO towards funding growth initiatives and for general corporate purposes.

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SBI board approves raising $2 billion through bonds

The Board of Directors of State Bank of India (SBI) has approved raising up to $2 billion (~Rs 14,895 crore) through bonds. The funds are to be raised through a public offer and/or private placement of senior unsecured notes in US Dollars or any other convertible currency during FY 2021-22. In January, SBI had concluded the raising of $600 (~Rs 4,500 crore) from bonds to fund the expansion of its overseas business.

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Bajaj Finserv Q4 Results: Net profit jumps five-fold to Rs 979 crore

Bajaj Finserv Limited reported a five-fold YoY jump in net profit to Rs 979 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Revenue from operations rose 16% YoY to Rs 15,387 crore during the same period. Its life insurance business registered a 515.8% YoY growth in profit to Rs 234 crore, and Bajaj Finance Ltd’s net profit increased by 42% YoY to Rs 1,347 crore in Q4. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit has grown by 32.7% YoY to Rs 4,470.46 crore. The company’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 3 per share.

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LT Foods partners with Humankind Group to develop commercial-scale biomass plants

LT Foods Limited has entered into a partnership with US-based Humankind Group (HKG) to explore an opportunity to develop commercial-scale biomass plants. The plants would help recycle rice paddy straw into green energy and bio-fertilizer in India under its Environment Sustainability Program. LT Foods and HKG plan to advance the partnership and facilitate the local ownership of the first commercial-scale biomass facility. 

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Hathway Cable Q4 Results: Net profit rises 47% YoY to Rs 72 crore

Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd reported a 47.68% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 72.04 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Its revenue from operations declined 3.72% YoY to Rs 438.71 crore during the same period. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit has jumped 143.64% YoY to Rs 252.73 crore. 

On April 27, the sovereign wealth fund of the Government of Singapore bought 1.6 crore shares of Hathway Cable & Datacom for Rs 22.22 per share through a bulk deal on the NSE.

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Morepen Labs’ board approves $100 million investment by Corinth Group

The Board of Directors of Morepen Laboratories Ltd has approved an investment of $32.50 million from Switzerland-based Corinth Group, as part of the private investment firm’s proposed $100 million (~Rs 745 crore) investment in the Morepen Group. The balance $67.50 million will be invested in promoter group companies. Corinth would be allotted 5.85 crore new equity shares on a preferential basis. The investment is subject to the approval of shareholders and other regulatory bodies.

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Anupam Rasayan secures order worth Rs 1,100 crore for supply of specialty chemicals

Anupam Rasayan India Ltd has received a Letter of Intent from one of the top 10 multinational life sciences companies for supplying specialty chemicals. The total value of the order is Rs 1,100 crore. The company will provide multiple products from the ‘life sciences related specialty chemicals’ category to the multinational firm for the next five years.

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KPIT Technologies Q4 Results: Net profit rises 23% YoY to Rs 47 crore

KPIT Technologies Ltd reported a 23.6% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 47 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). On a quarterly basis, net profit has grown by 9.3%. Revenue from operations declined 3.8% YoY to Rs 546.6 crore during the same period. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021, net profit has declined 4.20% YoY to Rs 140.43 crore. The company said that revenue growth momentum will continue in the current financial year (FY22). KPIT Technologies is an IT services company based in Pune.

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PowerGrid InvIT IPO to open for subscription tomorrow

The Rs 7,735 crore initial public offering (IPO) of PowerGrid Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) will open for subscription tomorrow (April 29). The price band of the IPO has been fixed at Rs 99-100 per unit. The offer comprises a fresh issue of Rs 4,993.48 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of Rs 2,741.51 crore. This will be the first InvIT IPO to be launched by a state-owned company.

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Sundaram Clayton Q4 Results: Net profit declines 17% QoQ to Rs 167 crore

Sundaram Clayton Ltd reported a 17.4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decline in net profit to Rs 167.16 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). On a yearly basis, net profit has jumped 18-fold (or 1,714%). Revenue from operations rose 0.85% QoQ to Rs 6,451.09 crore during the same period. The company posted sharp growth across its auto components, auto vehicles & parts, and financial services segments. 

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Tata Communications Q4 Results: Net profit at Rs 299 crore

Tata Communications Ltd reported a net profit of Rs 299.2 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). It had posted a net loss of Rs 275 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q4 FY20). Revenue from operations declined 7.38% YoY to Rs 4,073.25 crore in Q4 FY21. Tata Communications’ payment solutions vertical declined 40% YoY, while the voice solutions vertical posted a 30% fall in revenues.