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Adani Green Posts 149% YoY Jump in Net Profit in Q2 – Top Indian Market Updates

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

Adani Green Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 149% YoY to ₹372 crore

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) reported a 149% year-on-year (YoY) jump in net profit to ₹372 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY24). AGEL’s consolidated net revenue rose 40% YoY to ₹2,220 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹1,699 crore, up 96.2% YoY.

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Sun Pharma to market Zydus’ novel anti-CKD drug Desidustat

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has entered into a licensing agreement with Zydus Lifesciences to co-market the latter’s drug Desidustat in India. The drug is used to treat anaemia associated with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Zydus has granted Sun Pharma semi-exclusive rights to co-market the product in India. Sun Pharma will market the drug under the brand name RYTSTAT.

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Marico Q2 Results: Net profit rises 17% YoY to ₹353 crore

Marico Ltd reported a 17% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹353 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24). Its revenue from operations declined marginally to ₹2,476 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹497 crore, up 14.7% YoY. The company’s board declared a dividend of ₹3 per equity share.

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Tata Motors wins Singur plant arbitration

Tata Motors Ltd secured an arbitral award amounting to ₹765.78 crores and interest as compensation for their investment in the now-defunct Singur plant. The automaker won the arbitrations against the West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation Ltd (WBIDC), the nodal agency of the West Bengal government’s Industry, Commerce & Enterprises Department. The scrapped Singur plant was initially intended for the production of the Tata Nano. 

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DLF Q2 Results: Net profit rises 31% YoY to ₹623 crore

DLF Ltd reported a 31% YoY increase in net profit to ₹623 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY24). Its revenue from operations grew 4% YoY to ₹1,348 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹462 crore, up 6% YoY. Total expenses for the quarter rose marginally to ₹1,012 crore.

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No payments pending for Russian oil imports: BPCL

According to Bharat Petroleum Corp’s (BPCL) head of finance, Ramakrishna Gupta, said the company has cleared all payments for Russian oil purchases. The Indian government has expressed discomfort over settling payment for Russian oil in Chinese yuan. He also added that BPCL was processing Russian oil at the maximum “potential level” at its three plants, averaging about 30-40% of overall crude intake.

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TVS Motor Q2 Results: Net profit rises 32% YoY to ₹537 crore

TVS Motor Company reported a 32% YoY increase in net profit to ₹536.5 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24). Its revenue from operations rose 13% YoY to ₹8,145 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹900 crore, up 22% YoY. The overall two-wheeler and three-wheeler sales (including exports) grew by 5% YoY to 10.74 lakh units in Q2.

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DGGI probes GCPL’s acquisition of Raymond’s consumer goods business

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) is probing Godrej Consumer Products Ltd’s (GCPL)  acquisition of Raymond’s consumer goods business. GST authorities have asked Raymond Consumer Care Ltd (RCCL) to explain why GST should not be levied on the transaction amount. GCPL acquired the FMCG business, along with the Park Avenue, KS, KamaSutra and Premium trademarks, through a slump sale in April 2023 for ₹2,825 crore.

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AU Small Finance Bank to acquire Fincare Small Finance Bank 

AU Small Finance Bank (SFB) is all set to acquire Fincare Small Finance Bank in an all-share deal and merge it with itself, subject to regulatory approvals. As per the agreement between the two, shareholders of Fincare SFB shall receive 579 equity shares of AU SFB for every 2,000 shares held. The merger would be effective from February 1, 2024.

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Sri Lankan government renews Lanka IOC’s petroleum licence for 20 years

The Sri Lankan government has renewed the petroleum products licence granted to Lanka IOC for another 20 years. Lanka IOC is a subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL). The licence originally issued in 2003 was to expire in January 2024. The renewed license will allow Lanka IOC to continue its retail operations on the debt-trapped island nation until January 22, 2044.

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Macrotech Developers to launch housing projects worth ₹12,000Cr by March

Macrotech Developers Ltd (Lodha) plans to launch housing projects worth ₹12,000 crore by March 2024 to tap strong consumer demand for quality homes from branded players. The company also said it would easily achieve the ₹14,500 crore sales booking target fixed for the current financial year as against ₹12,070 crore in the previous year. Lodha has already achieved sales bookings of ₹6,890 crore during the first six months of FY24.

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Nifty Consolidates Above 19,520. RBI Announcement Tmrw! – Post-Market Analysis

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NIFTY started the day at 19,521 with a gap-up of 85 points. After an initial consolidation, the index fell sharply to hit the day’s low at 19,485 levels. From there, Nifty moved up 90 points with strength to near 19,580. It consolidated in a 60-point range for the remaining part of the day. Nifty closed at 19,545, up by 109 points or 0.56%.

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BANK NIFTY (BNF) started the day at 44,181 with a gap-up of 217 points. After opening, the index fell gradually to hit 44,110 levels. From there, Bank Nifty rose sharply by 285 points to hit 44,390 levels (day’s high). Then, it slowly fell over 205 points from the day’s high, making lower-lows along the way. BNF closed at 44,213, up by 249 points or 0.57%.

Bank Nifty chart October 5 - post-market analysis | marketfeed

All indices except Nifty PSU Bank (-0.51%), Nifty Pharma (-0.3%), Nifty Metal (-0.25%), and Nifty FMCG (-0.1%) closed in the green. Nifty Media (+1.58%) moved up the most.

Major Asian markets closed in the green (Japan’s Nikkei rose 1.7%). European markets are currently trading mixed.

Today’s Moves

L&T (+2.06%) was NIFTY50’s top gainer. The company’s Buildings & Factories segment secured several ‘large’ projects across various business units.

Infibeam Avenues (+13.2%) broke its 2-day losing streak and surged up to 14% on the back of strong volumes.

Shares of Sobha (+6.48%) moved up after the company recorded sales worth ₹1,723.8 crore in Q2 FY24, a growth of 48.1% YoY.

PowerGrid (-1.26%) was NIFTY50’s top loser. 

Marico (-4.9%) fell sharply after the company said its consolidated revenue in Q2 FY24 would be lower due to price correction and forex impact.

Markets Ahead

Continuous net selling from FIIs is causing a lot of pressure in the Indian market. Nifty opened in the green and continued in the green zone. This might be a reflection of weekly expiry and cannot be considered an indication of reversal in the market.

But you can keep your faith in Nifty’s 19,250 zone, which can trigger fresh buying in equities. Also, you can mark the 19,520 level as short-term and intraday support.

Yesterday’s hammer formation in Nifty is slightly invalid now because the index couldn’t form a connecting green candle today.

RBI’s interest rate decision will be announced tomorrow at 10 AM.

Question of the day: Why do you think Trent Limited has two brands (Zudio and Westside) in the same market segment?

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Can FinNIFTY Expiry Trigger Fresh Breakout? – Pre-Market Analysis Report

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

Stocks

Maruti Suzuki recorded a 145.4% YoY growth in standalone profit at Rs 2,485.1 crore for the quarter, with a 22% growth in revenue.

Power Grid reported a 6% year-on-year decline in standalone profit at Rs 3,542.65 crore.

South Indian Bank’s board has approved the raising of funds up to Rs 1,000 crore from the issuance of equity shares, and Rs 500 crore through bonds.

Europe-based financial group Societe Generale has bought a 1.08% stake in Bandhan Bank from the open market for Rs 382 crores.

Major results today: Adani Total, Welspun, Triveni Turbine, GMDC, Thyrocare

What to Expect Today?

NIFTY started the day at 19,666 with a small gap-up. After the initial fall, it took support and moved up. The 3 PM candle also gave a breakout and NIFTY closed at 19,753, up by 107 points or 0.55% from last week.

BANK NIFTY started the week at 45,546 and fell 200 points. But support was taken like NIFTY and the index hit fresh day-highs. BANK NIFTY closed at 45,651, up 183 points or 0.4%.

US markets closed in the green. The European markets closed flat.

The Asian markets are mostly trading in green.

The U.S. Futures are trading flat.

GIFT NIFTY is trading flat at 19,883.

All the factors combined indicate a flat opening in the market.

NIFTY has supports at 19,660, 19,617 and 19,566. We can expect resistances at 19,760, 19,846 and 19,920.

BANK NIFTY has supports at 45,472, 45,230, and 44,900. Resistances are at 45,860, 46,000, and 46,240.

NIFTY has the highest call OI build-up at 19,800. The highest put OI build-up is at 19,600. There was a high put OI buildup yesterday, with call sellers rolling away farther. PCR is still bearish at 0.85.

BANK NIFTY has the highest call OI build-up at 46,000. The highest put OI build-up is at 45,500. The call sellers at 45,500 rolled away aggressively, bringing PCR to 0.90.

Last week, Foreign Institutional Investors net-sold shares worth Rs 701 crores. Domestic Institutional Investors covered up for it by buying shares worth Rs 2488 crores.

INDIA VIX is at 10.41, its worst-ever monthly closing level.

The July month’s candle has closed strongly which indicates the continued presence of bulls. The short covering of 19,800 is still possible if NIFTY aggressively tries to move up today, the strike is just 50 points away.

Otherwise, markets are indicating consolidation with a bullish bias in technicals, even as FIIs sell. Let us see if the PCR shifts to indicate this sentiment today and tomorrow.

Global markets are also consolidating near their all-time highs.

For the Fin NIFTY expiry, the levels to watch out for are very clear between 20,200 and 20,420. A breakout in HDFC Bank can contribute to a move above 19,800 for NIFTY too!

As a new month starts, industrial data will soon start coming out. The U.S. Jobs data also will come out this week, which should not move the market if there are no big surprises.

Hope you have an amazing trading day 🔥

We will be trading Smart Money(NIFTY) and Piggy Bank(BANK NIFTY) today. Follow along on the marketfeed app, or on our website for trades!

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Fresh Start for the Week. Will Call Sellers Cause Trouble? – Pre-Market Analysis Report

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

Stocks

Marico reported a consolidated profit of Rs 436 crore for the quarter ended June FY24, rising 15.6% over the corresponding period last fiscal

Shree Cement has started commercial production at its clinker grinding unit in West Bengal with a cement capacity of 3.0 MTPA.

UCO Bank announced a profit of Rs 223 crore for the quarter ended June FY24, growing 80.8% YoY.

United Breweries, maker of Kingfisher beer maker, reported fall in profit of 15.8% YoY to Rs 136.2 crore.

IDFC First Bank recorded a 61% YoY growth in profit at Rs 765 crore for the quarter, driven by growth in core operating income.

Equitas Small Finance Bank recorded a profit of Rs 191 crore for the quarter, rising 97% over last year.

SBI Cards registered a 5% YoY fall in profit at Rs 593 crore for the quarter.

Major results today: Maruti Suzuki, GAIL, PowerGrid, UPL, Bosch, Petronet, Adani Green.

What to Expect Today?

NIFTY started last week at 19,748 with a small gap-down. By Tuesday, it fell and tried to recover. Week’s low was created on Friday. And NIFTY closed at 19,646, down by 99 points or 0.6% from last week.

BANK NIFTY started the week at 46,131 and tried to take support at 46k multiple times.  Thursday was the highest opening ever for the index, but then crashed. BANK NIFTY closed at 45,468, down -1.31%, week on week.

US markets closed in the green. The European markets also closed in the green.

The Asian markets are all trading in the green.

The U.S. Futures are trading flat.

GIFT NIFTY is trading flat at 19,786.

All the factors combined indicate a flat to gap-down opening in the market.

NIFTY has supports at 19,560, 19,500 and 19,430, 19,300. We can expect resistances at 19,750, 19,800 and 19,890.

BANK NIFTY has supports at 45,220, 44,860 and 44,600. Resistances are at 45,650,  45,930, and 46,225.

NIFTY has the highest call OI build-up at 19,800. The highest put OI build-up is at 19,600. There was an aggressive option selling on Friday. And the PCR is bearish, 0.63.

BANK NIFTY has a straddle at 45,500, with PCR at 0.68.

Last week, Foreign Institutional Investors net-sold shares worth Rs 3,000 crores. Domestic Institutional Investors covered up for it by buying shares worth Rs 5,200 crores.

INDIA VIX is flat at 10.13.

With this week having very less possibility of news-based movements, and the monthly expiry being done, the chances exist for another good move.

For Monday, it will be interesting to see how aggressive option sellers will be on the call side. If more and more calls are added while the support at 19,500 is defended in the next 2 days, it could indicate bullishness with a chance of short covering.

The global markets are also bullish, even after the Fed interest rate hike.

The technicals indicate a wick in the closing of July’s monthly candle. If today is a green day, the July candle will end strong.

Do have an eye on crude oil’s 4% rally, which may limit our markets even while global markets move up.

We will be trading Smart Money (NIFTY) and Piggy Bank (BANK NIFTY) today. Follow along on the marketfeed app, or on our website for trades!

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IOCL Reports a Net Profit of Rs 13,750Cr in Q1- Top Indian Market Updates

A logo of Indian Oil is picture outside a fuel station in New Delhi, India August 29, 2016. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/Files

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

IOCL Q1 Results: Net profit at ₹13,750 crore

Indian Oil Corp Ltd (IOCL) reported a standalone net profit of ₹13,750 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY24. The company posted a net loss of ₹1,992 crore in the same quarter last year. However, IOCL’s operating revenue fell 12% YoY to ₹2.21 lakh crore in Q1 FY24. EBITDA stood at ₹22,163 crore for the June quarter, up 44.5% sequentially.

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Adani Transmission is now Adani Energy Solutions

Adani Group’s power transmission and distribution arm, Adani Transmission Ltd, has undergone a name change. Adani Transmission Ltd will now be known as Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. The name change is with effect from Thursday. The renaming was warranted by the company’s entry into the power distribution space following the acquisition of the power distribution business of Reliance Infrastructure.

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Piramal Enterprises to buy back shares worth Rs 1,750 crore at Rs 1,250 apiece after 12 years

Piramal Enterprises Ltd (PEL) has announced a share buyback scheme worth ₹1,750 crore at ₹1,250 apiece via tender route. The offer represents a premium of 16.5% to the July 28 (Friday) closing price of ₹1,072.80. The company plans to buy back 5.87% of the total shares. The company’s promoter group will not participate in the buyback. The record date for the buyback will be on August 25, 2023.

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Vedanta in talks with ‘world class’ tech partner for semiconductor

Vedanta is in talks with a “world-class” technology partner for its semiconductor business. The firm has signed hundreds of memorandum of understanding (MoUs) across the world to build an ecosystem for semiconductor manufacturing. The development comes weeks after Foxconn announced its decision to withdraw from the $19.5 billion joint venture (JV) with Vedanta for semiconductor production in India.

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Marico Q1 Results: Net profit rises 47% to ₹112 crore

Marico reported a 15% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹427 crores for the June quarter (Q1 FY24). However, its revenue from operations fell 3% YoY to ₹2,477 crore during the same period. Additionally, EBITDA rose 9% YoY to ₹574 crore in the June quarter. Domestic revenues came in at Rs 1,827 crore, down 5% YoY.

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DGCA slaps ₹30 lakh fine on IndiGo

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) imposed a penalty of ₹30 lakh on IndiGo for four tail strike incidents in six months of 2023. Recently, DGCA had asked airlines to strictly follow rules as well as sensitise pilots and cabin crew to prevent incidents of unauthorised entry of people into the cockpit. The regulator had also warned that any non-compliance with the applicable regulation dealing with unauthorised cockpit entry shall be dealt with strictly and may also invite stringent enforcement action.

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SBI Cards Q1 Results: Net profit falls 5% YoY to ₹593 crore

SBI Cards & Payment Services reported a 5% YoY fall in net profit to ₹593 crore for the June quarter (Q1 FY24). Its total income stood at ₹4,046 crore during the same period, up 24% YoY. Total income stood at ₹3,263 crore in Q1 FY23.  Its Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) rose to 2.41% of gross advances against 2.24% last year. Net Non-Performing Assets (NNPA) increased to 0.89% from 0.78% in Q1 FY23. 

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Rail Vikas Nigam bags Rs 1,088 crore Haryana Orbital Rail project

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) has secured a four-year contract from Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (HRIDC). The new order is in connection with the development of the New Broad-Gauge Railway Line. The contract value of the project is ₹1,088 crore with an estimated time of completion being four years. The project pertains to RVNL carrying out multiple works for the double gauge Haryana Orbital Rail Corporation (HORC) project that will connect Palwal to Sonipat via Sohna, Manesar, and Kharkhouda.

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Which are the Top FMCG Stocks in India?

Products that are sold quickly and at relatively low cost are known as fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Another name for such products is consumer packaged goods. FMCGs have a limited shelf life due to high consumer demand (such as for soft drinks and confections) or perishability (such as for meat, dairy products, and baked goods). The top three sectors of this business are Food & Beverages (19%), Healthcare (31%), and Household & Personal Care (50%), respectively. In this article, explore the top FMCG stocks in India!

An Overview of the FMCG Industry

India’s FMCG industry is the biggest in the world. It is estimated that the FMCG sector accounts for around 15% of India’s gross domestic product (GDP) and employs more than 1 crore people. Consumer electronics, food, personal care products, home goods, over-the-counter medications, and other items are all included in this industry. The FMCG industry is optimistic about at least 20% growth in 2023 after ‘exponential growth’ in 2022:

  • Favourable government policies, a growing rural market and young population, and the expansion of e-commerce platforms are some of the sector’s main development factors.
  • India has a middle-class population that is greater than the population of the USA, making it a country that no FMCG company can afford to ignore.  The FMCG market keeps expanding as more and more people begin to climb the economic ladder and the general public obtains access to the benefits of economic progress. 
  • More importantly, India’s population is getting more consumerist with growing disposable income. Government efforts to broaden financial inclusion and provide social safety nets have further contributed to this. 
  • The FMCG market in India is expected to increase at a CAGR of 14.9% to reach $220 billion by 2025, from $110 billion in 2020. 

Top FMCG Stocks in India:

S. No.Stocks5-Year Returns
1Hindustan Unilever Ltd. 62%
2ITC Ltd.72%
3. Nestle India Ltd. 123%
4Britannia Industries Ltd. 61%
5Varun Beverages Ltd.696%
(Figures are as of July 17, 2023. Past performance is no guarantee of future results)

1. Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL)

Home care, beauty & personal care, and foods & refreshment are Hindustan Unilever Ltd’s three main FMCG business sectors. The company sells its products largely in India and has manufacturing plants all across the nation. With over 40 brands available across 12 distinct categories, including personal care, fabric care, skincare, hair care, oral care, deodorants, cosmetics goods, beverages, ice cream, frozen desserts, and water filters, HUL is an important part of millions of Indians’ lives. Dove, Lifebuoy, Knorr, and Pears Soap are a few of their brands. Home care brings in 34% of the company’s income, followed by beauty and personal care (44%) and food & drink (19%). HUL has also forayed into the health and wellbeing segment through two strategic investments.

Over the last 5 years, the company’s revenue has grown at a CAGR of 9.35%, while profits have a CAGR of 14.6%. The company is nearly debt free and has a healthy dividend payout ratio of 99.9%. The stock has moved up 62% over the past five years. 

2. ITC Ltd

Established in 1910, ITC is the biggest cigarette producer and retailer in the nation. The five business divisions that ITC now works in are FMCG Cigarettes, FMCG Others, Hotels, Paperboards, Paper and Packaging, and Agri-Business. Aashirvaad, Sunfeast, Yippee!, Bingo!, B Natural, ITC Master Chef, Fabelle, Sunbean, and Fiama are among ITC’s top FMCG brands. Additionally, it has added frozen food items, ghee, dairy products, and premium chocolates to its collection of branded packaged meals. ITC is known for assuring precise production and packaging quality. They have a wide variety of distribution outlets in India and have gained access to the remotest of locations through a variety of stores. It is anticipated that ITC will increase its involvement in the eastern market for spices due to its most recent acquisition of Sunrise Foods Pvt Ltd. 

The company is nearly debt free and has been maintaining a debt payout of 92%. Over the past five years, the revenue had a CAGR of 7% and net income has had a CAGR of 8%. The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 10% over the past five years. ITC stock has given a decent return of 72% over the past 5 years. 

3. Nestle India Ltd. 

Nestle India Ltd. is a dominant company in the Indian FMCG market with a strong market presence in the majority of its product categories. The business, which sells various goods under the Maggi brand is a trendsetter in the food service industry. In terms of dairy and nourishment products (96% in infant cereals), drinks (Nescafe 51%), processed foods (Instant Pasta Maggi -69%), kitchen aids (Nestle everyday 44%), and confectionery (63%). The company markets its products under the EVERYDAY, NESCAFE, NESTEA, Maggi, KitKat, Munch, Nestle, POLO, Bar-One, Milkmaid, Milkybar, Alpino, and Eclairs brands, among others.

Nestle India’s revenue has given a CAGR of 11.5% over the past 5 years while the net income has grown at a CAGR of 14%. The company has maintained a healthy dividend payout of about 91%. However, it has delivered poor sales growth of 11.0% over the past five years. The company’s stock has jumped 123% over the past five years. 

4. Britannia Industries Ltd. 

Britannia Industries has a rich 100-year history. It is one of the major leaders in the Indian biscuit industry with a market share of more than one-third in terms of value. The company’s portfolio has a good proportion of each of the seven varieties of biscuits it produces, including glucose, Marie, cookies, crackers, cream, milk, and health. Additionally, the company’s whole product line includes recognisable trademarks including Milk Bikis, Tiger, Marie, and Good Day. 

Over the past five years, revenue and net income have seen a decent CAGR of 9.3% and 11.5%, respectively. Despite maintaining a high dividend distribution of 123%, the company’s growth in sales over the previous five years was just 10.5%. Britannia’s shares have risen 61% in 5 years. 

5. Varun Beverages Ltd.

Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL) is engaged in the manufacturing, sales, and distribution of PepsiCo’s beverages in pre-defined territories in India. The company is PepsiCo India’s second-largest international franchisee (after the United States) for carbonated soft drinks and non-carbonated beverages. VBL is a part of the RJ Corp group, a commercial conglomerate with holdings in quick-service restaurants, dairy products, and healthcare. Some of the key brands sold under VBL include Pepsi, Mirinda, Mountain Dew, Seven-Up, etc. In addition, the company offers its products in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Mozambique.

The company has reported an impressive revenue CAGR of 27% and a net income CAGR of 48% over the past 5 years. It has delivered good profit growth of 49.2% CAGR over the last 5 years. It has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 17.5%. However, promoter holding has decreased by about 4% over the last 3 years. The stock has given a spectacular return of 696% in the past 5 years.

Other Top FMCG Stocks in India:

  • Marico
  • Dabur India
  • Godrej Consumer Products
  • Colgate Palmolive
  • Tata Consumer Products
  • Jyothy Labs

In conclusion, India’s FMCG market is expanding quickly. Consumers are increasingly choosy and willing to pay more money for high-quality goods than low-quality ones. The FMCG market has expanded as a result of the rising demand for branded goods. It has grown faster in rural India than in urban India as a result of the expanding number of FMCG startups. The semi-urban and rural sectors are also experiencing rapid growth for these publicly listed FMCG firms in India. This makes FMCG one of the strongest sectors with very high potential. And now you know which are the top FMCG stocks in India you could invest in!

Disclaimer: The stocks mentioned in the article are solely for educational purposes. Please do your own research before investing.

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Britannia’s Net Profit Rises 47% YoY to Rs 559Cr in Q4 – Top Indian Market Updates

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

Britannia Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 47% YoY to Rs 559 crore

Britannia Industries reported a 47% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 559 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue rose 13% YoY to Rs 4,023 crore during the quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 800 crore, up 45.7% YoY from Rs 550 crore in Q4FY22.

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India’s forex reserves rise by $4.53 billion to $588.78 billion

India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $4.53 billion to $588.78 billion as of April 28, 2023, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Foreign currency assets rose by $4.99 billion to $519.48 billion. However, the country’s gold reserves fell by $4.94 million to $45.65 billion.

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Federal Bank Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 67% YoY to Rs 903 crore

Federal Bank reported a 67% YoY jump in net profit to Rs 903 crore for Q4 FY23. Its consolidated total revenue rose 38.6% YoY to Rs 5,780 crore during the quarter. The bank’s Net Interest Income (NII) for the quarter stood at Rs 1,909 crore, up 25.2% YoY. The bank’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 1 per equity share.

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Marico Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 19% YoY to Rs 305 crore

Marico reported a 19% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 305 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue increased 3.65% YoY to Rs 2,240 crore during the quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 393 crore in Q4 FY23, up 14% YoY. However, its net profit fell by 8.41% compared to Q3FY23.

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Dr Reddy’s Labs launches Regadenoson injection in the US market

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has launched Regadenoson injection, a generic therapeutic equivalent of Lexiscan injection, in the US market. The injection is used in imaging heart muscle to check blood flow. However, the company has also received one observation from the US FDA after a routine GMP inspection at its API manufacturing facility in Bollaram, Hyderabad.

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ITC increases stake in Bengaluru-based Sproutlife Foods

ITC has increased its shareholding in Sproutlife Foods to 39.42% after acquiring 2,443 equity shares and 7,215 Compulsorily Convertible Preference shares. The transaction was worth Rs 175 crore. ITC had previously announced plans to acquire a 100% stake in Sproutlife in tranches over the next three to four years. Sproutlife is a Bengaluru-based start-up in the innovative food products sector.

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Lupin acquires entire stake in French pharma company Medisol

Lupin Ltd has acquired French pharmaceutical company Medisol for €18 million, subject to approval from the French Ministry of Economy and Finance. The acquisition will give Lupin access to Medisol’s portfolio of seven injectable products across four therapeutic areas, including pain management, anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular diseases, and obstetrics.

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Bharat Forge Q4 Results: Net profit falls 7% YoY to Rs 245 crore

Bharat Forge reported a 7% YoY fall in net profit to Rs 245 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue increased 19.3% YoY to Rs 1,997 crore from Rs 1,674 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 488 crore in Q4 FY23, up 13.2% YoY. The company’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 5.5 per equity share.

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MSCI assigns lower weight for the merged entity of HDFC Bank and HDFC 

MSCI will add HDFC Bank to the large-cap segment of its Global Standard Indices following its merger with HDFC. The move is expected to lead to no significant inflows, but there may be slight outflows of up to $200 million, according to Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research. As a result, MSCI will delete HDFC from its Global Standard Indexes at the end of the stock’s last trading day.

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Blue Star declares 1:1 bonus issue of shares 

Blue Star has announced a 1:1 bonus issue of shares. This means that every shareholder of the company will be given an additional share. The move is subject to approval by shareholders, with the record date to be decided by the Board following this. The bonus issue aims to increase retail participation in the stock and the equity base.

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Vehicle Registrations Jump 25.7% in Nov – Top Indian Market Updates

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Vehicle registrations grow in strong double-digits in November

Vehicle registrations grew in strong double-digits in November, even after the close of the festive season. Consumers bought vehicles betting on improvement in the general economic situation, employment, and household income. Overall registrations rose 25.71% year-on-year (YoY) to 23,80,465 units. Sales were marginally higher by 1.52% compared to the pre-covid month of Oct 2019.

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Marico to acquire Vietnam-based Beauty X Corporation for ₹172 crore

Marico Ltd has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Vietnam-based personal care firm Beauty X Corporation for ₹172 crore. Beauty X owns female personal care brands Purité de Prôvence and Ôliv, which offer a range of products such as shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, face wash, and lotions. The transaction is expected to be completed by March 31, 2023.

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V-Guard Industries to acquire Sunflame Enterprises for ₹660 crore

V-Guard Industries Ltd will acquire a 100% stake in kitchen appliance company Sunflame Enterprises for ₹660 crore. The deal will be funded through a mix of internal accruals and debt. The acquisition is in line with V-Guard’s strategy to become a significant player in the domestic kitchen appliances segment. The deal will be closed by mid-January 2023.

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Lupin launches generic joint pain drug in US market

Lupin Ltd has launched a generic version of Pennsaid, used to treat pain in the knees caused by osteoarthritis, in the US market. The product (Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution 2%) is the generic version of Horizon Pharma Therapeutics’ Pennsaid. As per IQVIA MAT October 2022 data, Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution had estimated annual sales of $509 million in the US.

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TVS Motor subsidiary to acquire EV-related assets in Germany

TVS Motor Company’s Singapore-based subsidiary has signed an agreement to acquire electric vehicle (EV)-related technology and assets in Germany. The assets will help strengthen TVS Motor’s expansion in the EV two-wheeler market globally. TVS Singapore will acquire the assets through its subsidiary BBT Vermogensverwaltungs GmbH (or Celerity Motor GmbH).

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Greenko Group emerges lowest bidder for NTPC’s 300 MWh energy storage tender

Greenko Group has emerged as the lowest bidder in the world’s first and largest technology-based 3,000-megawatt hours (MWh) storage tender from NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL). Hyderabad-based Greenko is backed by GIC Holdings Pte Ltd, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and Japan’s ORIX Corp. The company also partnered with state-run ONGC to develop green ammonia production and storage facilities for export purposes.

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Equity mutual fund inflows fall 76% to lowest in 21 months in November: AMFI

Inflows into equity mutual funds fell to the lowest level in 21 months in November 2022. Net investment into equity and equity-linked schemes declined nearly 76% over the previous month to ₹2,258.35 crore. The number of Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) accounts reached 6.04 crore in Nov, compared to 5.93 crore in October. The mutual fund industry (across debt and equity) recorded a total net inflow of ₹13,263.6 crore in November, compared to an inflow of ₹14,047 crore in October.

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Ethos enters into exclusive retail partnership with German-brand Tutima

Luxury watch retailer Ethos Ltd has signed an exclusive retail partnership with Tutima to introduce the Germany-based brand in India. Through this partnership, Ethos will exclusively retail its sporty and performance-driven timepieces across India. Tutima is known among collectors and enthusiasts as pilot’s watches, which they first started making in the 1980s. 

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Bajaj Consumer Care announces buyback at ₹240 per share

Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd announced an ₹80.89 crore share buyback at ₹240 per share through the open market route.  The maximum number of equity shares proposed to be bought back at the maximum buyback size and price would be 33.7 lakh equity shares. The FMCG company will utilize at least 50% of the maximum buyback size (₹40.44 crore) and purchase a minimum of 16.85 shares.

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IndiGo’s Net Loss Widens to ₹1,583Cr in Q2 – Top Indian Market Updates

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IndiGo Q2 Results: Net loss widens to ₹1,583 crore

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo) reported a net loss of ₹1,583 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). It posted a net loss of ₹1,435.6 crore in Q2 FY22. The company’s revenue from operations rose 122.8% YoY to ₹12,496.6 crore in Q2 FY23. The number of passengers increased by 75.9% YoY to 1.97 crore. IndiGo’s passenger ticket revenues stood at ₹11,110.4 crore, an increase of 135.6%.

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Maruti Suzuki lines up over ₹7,000 crore capex for current fiscal: CFO

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd plans to invest over ₹7,000 crore this year (FY23) on various initiatives, including the construction work of its new plant in Haryana and new model launches, said Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Ajay Seth. The new plant is expected to be operational by 2025, with an installed production capacity of 2.5 lakh units in the first phase. MSIL will also invest in other areas like research & development, regular maintenance, etc.

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TVS Motor Company Q2 Results: Net profit rises 47% YoY to ₹407 crore

TVS Motor Company Ltd reported a 46.8% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit to ₹407.47 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 28.4% YoY to ₹7,219.18 crore during the same period. The company posted total sales of 10.27 lakh units in Q2, up 12% YoY. Operating EBITDA grew 31% YoY to ₹737 crore in Q2.

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Kalpataru Power secures orders worth ₹1,290 crore

Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (KPTL) has secured orders worth ₹1,290 crore across various business verticals. The transmission and distribution (T&D) orders will help the company consolidate its presence in key T&D markets like the Middle East and Latin America. KPTL’s total order intake year till date in FY23 is around ₹6,890 crore,

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GAIL Q2 Results: Net profit falls 46% YoY to ₹1,537 crore

GAIL (India) Ltd reported a 46% YoY decline in net profit to ₹1,573.07 crore in Q2 FY23. The company had to slash petrochemical output after a former unit of Russian energy giant Gazprom stopped gas supplies. Its revenue from operations rose 79% YoY to ₹38,390.89 crore during the same period. Profits from the gas transmission business also fell 32% YoY to ₹709.59 crore.

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Lupin gets USFDA approval for generic oral contraceptive pill

Lupin Ltd has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Drospirenone tablets in the US market. The drug is used in birth control pills to prevent pregnancy and in menopausal hormone therapy. As per IQVIA MAT data, Drospirenone tablets had estimated annual sales of $141 million in the US market during the 12 months ended Sept 2022.

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Titan Q2 Results: Net profit rises 34% YoY to ₹857 crore

Titan Company Ltd reported a 34% YoY increase in net profit to ₹857 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 22% YoY to ₹8,730 crore during the same period. The jewellery business posted an 18% YoY growth in revenue to ₹7,2013 crore in Q2. Revenue from its watches & wearables segment stood at ₹829 crore, up 21% YoY.

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India’s forex reserves record biggest weekly gains in more than a year

India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves jumped to $531.081 billion in the week ending October 28, 2022, making it the biggest weekly gain in more than a year. All indicators in reserves witnessed an upside in the latest week with foreign currency assets outperforming. The forex reserves had fallen to their lowest level since July 2020 to $524.52 billion for the week ending Oct 21.

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Cipla Q2 Results: Net profit rises 11% YoY to ₹789 crore

Cipla Ltd reported an 11% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹788.9 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 5.57% YoY to ₹5,828.54 crore during the same period. Revenue from Cipla’s pharma segment stood at ₹5,690.68 crore in Q2, up 5.11% YoY.

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Marico Q2 Results: Net profit falls 3% YoY to ₹301

Marico Ltd reported a 3% YoY decline in net profit to ₹301 crore in Q2 FY23. The FMCG company’s revenue from operations rose 3% YoY to ₹2,496 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹433 crore in Q2, up 2.4% YoY. Domestic revenues rose 1% YoY to ₹1,896 crore. Price hikes in hair oils and premium personal care portfolios were more than offset by price cuts in Parachute coconut oil and Saffola oils.

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Marico Eyes ₹850-1,000 crore Food Business by FY24 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Marico eyes ₹850-1,000 crore food business by FY24 with Saffola brand

Marico Ltd will continue to expand its healthcare brand Saffola as it aspires to build an ₹850-1,000 crore business from its food portfolio by FY24, said MD & CEO Saugata Gupta. In the last two years, the FMCG firm has extended the brand to immunity foods and recently launched mayonnaise and peanut butter. Marico sells noodles, oats, honey, immunity booster Chyawanprash, and edible oil under the Saffola brand.

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PNB to sell NPA account Apollo Distilleries & Breweries

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has put up for sale its non-performing asset (NPA) account Apollo Distilleries & Breweries (ADB) with loan outstanding of ~₹44 crore due against the company. The bank has invited asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) to put their bids for transferring the loan account of ADB. It is a subsidiary of Chennai-based Empee Distilleries Ltd (EDL), which is in a resolution process under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

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Lupin’s subsidiary gets UK regulator’s approval for COPD drug

Lupin’s UK subsidiary, Lupin Healthcare (UK) Ltd, has received approval from the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to market a generic version of Spiriva. The drug will help in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is the second inhalation product by Lupin Healthcare for the UK market after Luforbec pressurised metered dose inhaler (pMDI).

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Tata Steel gets land allotment letter to set up ₹2,600 crore plant in Ludhiana

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann handed over the land allotment letter to the Tata Group for setting up its first scrap-based steel plant in Ludhiana at an investment of ₹2,600 crore. This is the first investment by the Tata Group in Punjab and will prove to be a milestone in propelling industrial growth in the state. The electric arc furnace-based plant will produce 0.75 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of finished steel. 

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GAIL sets 2040 goal for net zero carbon emissions

GAIL (India) Ltd is targeting net-zero carbon emissions from its operations by 2040. The company said it is committed to reduce its carbon footprint by diversifying into the renewable energy sector. GAIL has started mixing hydrogen with natural gas as a step toward introducing a carbon-free energy source into the system.

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Delhivery to create 75,000 seasonal jobs in next six weeks

Logistic services firm Delhivery plans to create over 75,000 seasonal jobs across India over the next six weeks. Of these, the company will hire over 10,000 off-roll employees across its gateways, warehouses, and last-mile delivery centres. It will also hire 50,000 last-mile agents through its Last-Mile Agent (LMA) program. Delhivery also plans to strengthen its Drop at Store program to extend its capacity by adding 15,000-plus last-mile riders.

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NTPC’s board approves ₹11,843 crore investment for Talcher power project Stage-III

NTPC Ltd’s board has approved an investment of ₹11,843.75 crore for the 1,320 megawatts (MW) Talcher Thermal Power Project, Stage-III. In other news, a venture between NTPC and  Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) is reportedly in advanced talks with the government to develop two 700 MW reactors in Madhya Pradesh. New Delhi-based NTPC is an Indian public sector undertaking engaged in the generation of electricity and allied activities. 

JSW Energy emerges lowest bidder for pilot battery storage mega tender

JSW Energy Ltd has emerged as the lowest bidder in the pilot large-scale battery storage auction with a winning bid of ₹10.84 lakh per megawatt (MW). The battery storage auction was conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The tender is for two battery storage projects at a single site at Fatehgarh-III substations in Rajasthan. The land will be provided on a lease by SECI in agreement with the Transmission Licensee.

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IDBI Bank can recover $2.4 billion in bad loans: CEO

IDBI Bank’s CEO Rakesh Sharma said the lender is likely to recoup $2.4 billion (~₹19,195 crore) of bad debt in his pitch to potential buyers amid India’s planned auction of the firm. “We are sitting on about 780 billion rupees of fully provided for bad loans, including written-off loans, and around 25% is likely to be recovered,” he said. As per reports, the Indian govt. is considering selling at least 51% of the $5 billion bank.

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WPI Inflation Eases to 15.18% in June – Top Indian Market Updates

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WPI inflation eases to 15.18% in June

India’s wholesale inflation eased to 15.18% in June 2022. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) had surged to 15.88% in May, while WPI for April was revised to 15.38%. Inflation in the food articles segment witnessed a spike of 14.39% in June, primarily due to a rise in vegetable prices. The fuel and power segment eased to 40.38% in June, compared to 40.62% in May. The manufactured goods segment eased from 10.11% in May to 9.19% in June.

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L&T Infotech Q1 Results: Net profit rises 27% YoY to Rs 634 crore

Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI) reported a 27.6% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 634.4 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations grew 30.6% YoY (or 5.1% QoQ) to Rs 4,522.8 crore during the same period. The IT company’s EBITDA stood at Rs 830.8 crore, up 28.3% YoY. LTI secured four large deal wins in Q1, with a net total contract value (TCV) of $79 million.

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Bharti Airtel’s board approves preferential allotment of 7.11 crore shares to Google

Bharti Airtel Ltd’s board has approved the preferential allotment of 7.11 crore shares to US-based tech major Google at Rs 734 per share. Google will hold 1.2% of the total post-issue equity shares of the telecom company. In January 2022, the search engine giant announced an investment of $700 million (~Rs 5,600 crore) to acquire a 1.28 percent stake in Bharti Airtel. Google will also invest another $300 million in multi-year commercial agreements.

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Torrent Power secures Rs 2,600 crore wind energy project from SECI

Torrent Power Ltd has secured a 300 megawatts (MW) wind energy project in Karnakata from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The estimated cost of the project is Rs 2,600 crore. The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) term is 25 years from the scheduled commercial operation date at a tariff of Rs 2.94 per kilowatt hour (kWh).

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Marico expects better demand, margins in H2 FY23

Marico Ltd expects demand and margin trends to improve towards the second half of FY23 on the likely easing of crude and edible oil prices in the next few months. The FMCG firm will closely watch rural growth and is hopeful of a demand recovery due to a good harvest season, typical monsoon forecast, and government spending. Marico expects consolidated operating margin to be in the range of 18-19% in FY23.

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ACC Q2 Results: Net profit falls 60% YoY to Rs 227 crore

ACC Limited reported a 60.07% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 227.35 crore for the quarter ended June (Q2 CY23). The cement manufacturer follows the January-December financial year cycle. Its revenue from operations grew 15% YoY to Rs 4,468.42 crore during the same period. Total expenses stood at Rs 4,221.74 crore in Q2, up 32.94% YoY.

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Adani Ports, Israel’s Gadot to acquire Haifa Port

A consortium formed of India’s Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) and Israel-based Gadot has won a tender for the privatization of the Port of Haifa, one of Israel’s largest seaports. The group will acquire the port for 4.1 billion shekels ($1.18 billion). In recent years, Israel has been selling its government-owned ports and allowing private piers to be built to shorten wait times for cargo ships and lower import costs.

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RIL partners with AFI to support holistic development of Indian athletes

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has partnered with the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) to enable the holistic growth of athletics in India. The partnership aims to discover, nurture and develop Indian athletes from across the country and provide them with world-class facilities, coaching, and medical support. The Reliance Foundation has been working closely with multiple partners to develop an ecosystem of Indian sports through improvements in infrastructure, skill development, and digital empowerment.

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Tata Elxsi Q1 Results: Net profit rises 63% YoY to Rs 184 crore

Tata Elxsi Ltd reported a 62.9% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 184.7 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Net profit rose 15.4% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations grew 30% YoY (or 6.5% QoQ) to Rs 725.9 crore during the same period. The IT company’s EBITDA stood at Rs 238.2 crore in Q1, up 58.8% YoY. Tata Elxsi crossed the 10,000 employee mark with 771 net additions.

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Divi’s Labs Reports 78% YoY Rise in Net Profit in Q4 – Top Indian Market News

Divi’s Labs Q4 Results: Net profit rises 78% YoY to Rs 895 crore

Divi’s Laboratories Ltd reported a 78.2% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 894.64 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 40.83% YoY to Rs 2,518.44 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 1,104.4 crore in Q4, up 54% YoY. The pharma company’s board has declared a dividend of Rs 30 per share.

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Tata Motors, Tata Power to install 7 MWp solar rooftop expansion project in Pune

Tata Power and Tata Motors will co-develop a 7 megawatt-power (MWp) solar rooftop project at the automaker’s passenger vehicle plant at Chikhali, Pune. The installation is expected to generate 23 million units (MUs) of electricity, mitigating 5.23 lakh tonnes of carbon dioxide. It is the third phase of a joint 17 MWp on-site solar project developed by the two companies.

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Expectations of higher rates ‘a no brainer’: RBI Governor

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said the central bank wants to raise interest rates in the next few meetings. The expectation of higher rates is a ‘no brainer.’ RBI will also release a new inflation forecast in its June meeting. It aims to bring down liquidity in a calibrated and phased manner.

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GIC in talks to acquire a stake in ABFRL worth Rs 2,330 crore: Report

As per reports, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC is in talks to buy a stake in Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail (ABFRL) worth $300 million (~Rs 2,330 crore). ABFRL’s board will meet on May 24 to discuss the proposal. Funds raised will be used for scaling growth as the retail sector bounces back after the Covid-19 pandemic. ABFRL has been strengthening its fashion portfolio over the last two years by acquiring premium labels and needs funds to boost its digital platforms for direct-to-consumer sales.

Tata Steel, JSW Steel, others crash as Indian govt imposes 15% export duty on steel

The Nifty Metal index crashed 8% as Tata Steel, JSW Steel, NMDC, and SAIL hit fresh 52-week lows on Monday. The fall in steel stocks came after the government imposed an export duty of 15% on steel for the second time after 2008. To increase domestic availability, the duty on exports of iron ore was hiked up to 50% and a few steel intermediaries to 15%. 

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HDFC Bank, Retailio to launch co-branded credit cards for chemists, pharmacies

HDFC Bank has partnered with RetailIo to launch a new range of co-branded credit cards targeted at chemists and pharmacies in the merchant segment. Retailio is India’s largest business-to-business (B2B) pharma marketplace. The collaboration is likely to cover over 1.4 lakh merchants in the first phase of its roll-out. It will also be available to over 1 lakh customers of Retailio from their existing merchant base and new customers.

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BEL Q4 Results: Net profit falls 15.6% YoY to Rs 1,154 crore

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) reported a 15.6% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,154.2 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Net profit rose 93.7% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations fell 8% YoY to Rs 6,211 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 1,449 crore in Q4, down 21% YoY. BEL’s board has approved a dividend of Rs 1.5 per share.

Marico acquires majority stake in True Elements

Marico Limited has acquired a 54% stake in HW Wellness Solutions through primary infusion and secondary buy-outs. HW Wellness Solutions owns the True Elements brand, which sells healthy breakfast items and snacks. The acquisition of the digital-first brand will help Marico to expand its total addressable market in the healthy foods segment.

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Ramco Cements Q4 Results: Net profit falls 45% YoY to Rs 118 crore

The Ramco Cements Ltd reported a 45.2% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 118.27 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 4.94% YoY to Rs 1,722.68 crore during the same period. Total expenses rose 20.34% YoY to Rs 1,559.77 crore in Q4. The cement manufacturer’s board has declared a dividend of Rs 3 per share.

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Zomato Q4 Results: Net loss widens to Rs 360 crore

Zomato Limited reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 359.7 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). It had posted a net loss of Rs 134.2 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q4 FY21). Revenue from operations rose 75% YoY to Rs 1,211.8 crore in Q4 FY22. Zomato launched operations in 300+ new cities during the same period.

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