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RIL Posts 30% YoY Rise in Net Profit to Rs 19,878 Cr in Q2- Top Indian Market Updates

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

Reliance Industries Q2 Results: Net profit rises 30% YoY to ₹19,878 crore

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) reported a 29.7% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit to ₹19,878 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY24). RIL’s gross revenue rose 1.2% YoY to ₹255,996 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹44,867 crore, up 30.2% YoY.

Reliance Jio’s net profit rose 11.9% YoY to ₹5,058 crore, while revenue from operations grew 3% YoY to ₹24,750 crore in Q2.

Reliance Retail’s net profit rose 21% YoY to ₹2,790 crore in Q2. Its revenue from operations increased 19% YoY to ₹68,937 crore during the same period.

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Mahindra Lifespace Developers records ₹455 crore pre-sales in Q2

Mahindra Lifespace Developers has recorded pre-sales of ₹455 crore for 0.68 million sq. ft. saleable area in residential business for the quarter ended September (Q2). The company’s collections in residential business during the quarter stood at ₹311 crore. The developer launched 0.47 mn sq. ft. of saleable area as part of its phase 3 at Tathawade in Pune.

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Maruti Suzuki Q2 Results: Net profit rises 80% YoY to ₹3,716.5 crore

Maruti Suzuki reported an 80% YoY increase in net profit to ₹3,716.5 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24). Its revenue rose 24% YoY to ₹35,535 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹4,784 crore, up 73% YoY. Sales volumes grew 6.7% YoY to 5.52 lakh units from 5.17 lakh units last year. This is the highest-ever volumes reported by the automaker during a quarter.

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Cipla Q2 Results: Net profit rises 45% YoY to ₹1,131 crore

Cipla reported a 45.4% YoY increase in net profit to ₹1,131 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY24). The pharma company posted a net profit of ₹789 crore in the same quarter a year ago. Its revenue from operations grew 14.6% YoY to ₹6,678 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹1,734 crore, up 33.1% YoY.

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Oberoi Realty sells 31.67% stake in JV Sangam City Township

Oberoi Realty sold its entire 31.67% shareholding in a joint venture, Sangam City Township. The company has sold its stake comprising 9,500 equity shares in the joint entity to Balewadi Tech Park for ₹3.6 crore. The deal marks Oberoi Realty’s complete exit from the project and the joint venture entity. The JV is planning to develop a township project in Pune.

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Dr Reddys Labs Q2 Results: Net profit rises 33% YoY to ₹1,480 crore

Dr Reddy’s Labs reported a 33% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit to ₹1,480 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24). Its revenue rose 9% YoY to ₹6,880 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹2,181 crore, up 13% YoY. 

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Tata Power arm to build 43.75 MW solar project for Mukand Ltd

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) signed an agreement for building a 43.75 MW captive solar project for Mukand Ltd in Jamkhed, Maharashtra. The project will generate 99.82 MUs (million units) annually and is expected to offset 54,687 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year. TPREL will construct, operate and maintain the captive solar power plant. The project is scheduled for commissioning by March 2024.

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Adani Energy Solutions commissions Karur Transmission project

Adani Energy Solutions has successfully commissioned the Karur Transmission project with a transformation capacity of 1,000 MVA. The project includes the establishment of the 400/230 kV, 1000 MVA Karur Pooling Station and an associated transmission line spanning 8.51 circuit kilometers (CKM) in Tamil Nadu. This project will facilitate the evacuation of power from renewable sources in the Karur/Tiruppur Wind Energy Zone. 

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HDFC bought office space from NBCC for ₹1,130 crore

HDFC bank has bought 284,567 sq. ft. of premium office space for ₹1,130 crore from NBCC (India) Ltd at South Delhi’s Nauroji Nagar. In total, NBCC has sold about 3.9 lakh sq. ft. for ₹1557.51 crore and will use it to fund the construction of seven colonies of Delhi. This is the highest sale realisation in a single auction since the launch of the World Trade Center (WTC) in New Delhi in 2017.

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Bajaj Finance’s Net Profit Rises 28% YoY in Q2 – Top Indian Market Updates

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

Bajaj Finance Q2 Results: Net profit rises 28% YoY to ₹3,551 crore

Bajaj Finance Ltd reported a 28% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹3,551 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY24). Total revenue from operations grew 34% YoY to ₹13,378.26 crore during the same period. Net Interest Income (NII) rose 26% YoY to ₹8,059 crore. The gross non-performing assets (NPAs or bad loans) rose from 2.46% in Q2 FY23 to 2.51% in Q2 FY24.

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L&T Tech Q2 Results: Net profit rises 5% YoY to ₹315 crore

Larsen & Toubro Tech reported a 5% YoY rise in net profit to ₹315 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24). Net profit stood at ₹300 crore in Q2 last year. Its revenue from operations rose 5% YoY to ₹2,387 crore during the same period. The company’s board also declared a dividend of ₹17 per equity share. 

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Titan to raise ₹2,500 crore via NCDs

Titan Company Ltd’s board has approved the proposal to raise funds through multiple avenues, with a fundraising target of up to ₹2,500 crore. The proposal is to issue rated, listed, redeemable, and unsecured non-convertible debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis. Additionally, the board has approved availing long-term unsecured loans of ₹1,000 crore.

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Dabur gets GST tax demand notice of ₹321 crore

Dabur India Ltd has received a notice to pay Goods and Services Tax (GST) of ₹321 crore along with interest and penalty. The company said that there will be no impact on the financial, operation or other activities of the company due to this intimation of tax being payable. 

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TRF signs pact to sell Sri Lankan subsidiary

TRF Ltd is planning to sell its Sri Lankan subsidiary, Dutch Lanka Trailer Manufacturers Ltd, to United Motors Lanka Plc at a valuation of ₹19 crore. TRF Singapore Pte Ltd and a wholly-owned subsidiary of TRF Ltd have signed a share purchase agreement to sell its entire stake in the Sri Lankan subsidiary. 

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Indian govt to divest up to 7% in HUDCO

The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) announced that the Indian government will divest up to 7% equity in Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) through an offer for sale (OFS). The offering includes a base size of 3.5% and an additional 3.5% greenshoe option, providing flexibility to meet investor demand.

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Ajmera Realty secures residential redevelopment project in Mumbai

Ajmera Realty secured the redevelopment project of a housing society in Versova, Mumbai. The project will primarily comprise 3 BHK residential apartments and is estimated to generate sales of around ₹360 crore. The emerging area, benefitting from redevelopment efforts and convenient metro access, is poised for substantial growth in both demand and property values.

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Bajaj Finance to acquire up to 26% stake in Pennant Technologies

Bajaj Finance Ltd has entered into a binding term sheet to acquire up to 26% stake in Pennant Technologies Pvt. Ltd. The consideration for this acquisition will be ₹267.5 crore and will be paid entirely in cash. Bajaj Finance will acquire 5,71,268 Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) of the face value of ₹100 each and another 4,22,738 equity shares from promoters and existing shareholders of Pennant Technologies.

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IT Dept moves Bombay High Court against Mahindra & Mahindra

The Income Tax Department (IT) has filed an appeal before the Bombay High Court against an Income Tax Tribunal order that gave relief to Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) in a ₹194.73 crore tax dispute. M&M received an intimation from the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-2, informing of the appeal under the provisions of Section 260A of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The appeal is against reliefs provided on various disallowances and additions made by the IT Department.

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CCI approves IDFC’s merger plan with IDFC First Bank

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the merger plan of IDFC with IDFC First Bank. The merger plan is still subject to clearances from the Stock Exchanges, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The proposal also needs approval from shareholders and creditors.

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Maruti Suzuki to issue shares worth ₹12,800Cr to Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki has received board approval to acquire 100% equity capital of Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG) from parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC). The acquisition will be executed through a share purchase agreement, with Maruti Suzuki issuing shares to SMC as consideration. Suzuki Motor Gujarat will later become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Maruti Suzuki.

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Coal India, partners to invest ₹3,095 crore in fertiliser JV

According to a Reuters report, Coal India, GAIL, and Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (RCF) will invest ₹3,095 crore in their fertiliser joint venture in Odisha. GAIL and RCF will put in 17.3 billion rupees, while Coal India will invest 13.64 billion rupees in Talcher Fertilizers to maintain their current stakeholding. Each of the three firms holds a 31.85% stake in Talcher Fertilizers.

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

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

Infosys Q2 Results: Net profit rises 3% YoY to ₹6,212 crore

Infosys Ltd reported a 3% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹6,212 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24). Its consolidated revenue rose 7% YoY to ₹38,994 crore. Infosys adjusted its revenue guidance for FY24. The company now anticipates revenue growth in the range of 1-2.5% in constant currency terms. The IT major has announced a dividend of ₹18 per equity share.

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India’s CPI inflation eases to three-month low at 5.02% in Sept

India’s retail inflation eased to a three-month low in September, led by lower vegetable prices. The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation stood at 5.02% in September, compared to 6.83% in August. Food inflation fell to 6.56% in September, against 9.67% in August.

Meanwhile, India’s industrial output as measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) stood at 10.3% in August 2023.

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RBI likely to complete vetting bidders for IDBI Bank by Oct-end

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to accelerate a key process of vetting IDBI Bank’s potential buyers and complete it by October end, helping speed up the sale of a majority stake in the lender. The Central Govt, which holds 45.48% of IDBI Bank, and LIC, which owns 49.24%, plan to sell 60.7% of the lender. RBI began the vetting process known as ‘fit and proper criteria’ in April.

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HCL Tech Q2 Results: Net profit rises 9.8% YoY to ₹3,832 crore

HCL Technologies Ltd reported a 9.8% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹3,832 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24). Its consolidated revenue rose 8% YoY to ₹26,672 crore. In USD terms, HCL Tech’s revenue grew to $3,225 million, up 0.8% QoQ and 4.6% YoY. The IT major’s board has declared an interim dividend of ₹12 per share.

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JLR sales grew two-fold to 2,356 units in H1 FY24

JLR India reported a 105% year-on-year (YoY) increase in total sales to 2,356 units in the first half of the financial year 2023-24. Of these, 1,000 units were of the Defender which is currently the brand’s best-selling model. The strong half-yearly growth was driven by record sales in both quarters, with Q2 witnessing a 108% YoY growth and retails of 1,308 units.

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Maruti Suzuki to consider equity issue to parent Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd will consider issuing equity shares on a preferential basis to its parent company, Suzuki Motor Corp., in a board meeting on October 17. The move is for acquiring a 100% stake in Suzuki Motor Gujarat Pvt Ltd, subject to the approval of the members through postal ballot and all regulatory compliance. At present, Suzuki Motor Corp. holds 100% of the Gujarat manufacturing facility.

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Ircon granted ‘Navratna’ status

Ircon International Ltd. was granted the status of a ‘Navratna’ by the Department of Public Enterprises on Thursday. It’s the 15th central public sector enterprise to receive the status of a ‘Navratna’. Ircon is a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, with an annual consolidated turnover of ₹10,750 crore and a net profit of Rs 765 crore for FY23.

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RBI imposes ₹5.39 cr penalty on Paytm Payments Bank

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of ₹5.39 crore on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd for non-compliance with certain provisions, including Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. RBI also found non-compliance with certain provisions related to ‘RBI Guidelines for Licensing of Payments Banks’, ‘Cyber security framework in banks’ and ‘Securing mobile banking applications including UPI ecosystem’.

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Maruti Suzuki Plans Capex of Rs 1.25 Lakh Cr Till FY31 – Top Indian Market Updates

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

Maruti Suzuki plans total capex of ₹1.25 lakh crore till 2030-31

Maruti Suzuki India is planning capital expenditure (capex) of up to Rs 1.25 lakh crore until 2030-31. The company’s strategy involves expanding its current product lineup from 17 models to 28 while increasing its production capacity. The automaker aims to have a total production capacity of 40 lakh units annually by 2030-31.

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Prepared with business continuity plan for Haifa port: Adani Ports

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) said it is closely monitoring the conflict concentrated in south Israel, whereas its Haifa Port is situated in the north. The overall contribution of Haifa in APSEZ’s numbers is relatively small at 3% of the total cargo volume. We remain fully alert and prepared with a business continuity plan that will enable us to respond effectively to any eventuality,” APSEZ’s spokesperson said in a statement.

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Inox Green Energy to divest 100% stake in Gujarat wind farm

Inox Green Energy Services (IGESL) has signed a term sheet to sell its 100% stake in Nani Virani Wind Energy Pvt Ltd (NVWEPL) as part of a strategy to become debt-free. NVWEPL owns a 50MW operational wind farm in Gujarat. The wind farm was commissioned in May this year.

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ITC Hotels brand ‘Storii’ to set up presence in West Bengal

ITC Hotels announced the signing of its first ‘Storii’ property in Kolkata, West Bengal. The property will be located near the metropolis and is expected to open in early 2024. It will have 30 keys/rooms. ITC Hotels has three ‘Storii’ properties present in Goa and Dharamshala.

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Magenta Mobility partners with Tata Motors to deploy EVs

Magenta Mobility has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Motors to deploy 500 Ace EVs for last-mile delivery services. With Tata Motors, Magenta aims to drive sustainability in intra-city logistics in India by reducing the carbon footprint in the last-mile and mid-mile freight segment. 

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Paytm introduces guest checkout solution

Paytm Payments Services Ltd (PPSL) has introduced an Alternate ID (ALT ID)-based Guest Checkout solution for merchants, enhancing cardholder safety and streamlining transactions.  With this solution, customers can make purchases as guests without storing sensitive card information on e-commerce/merchant websites. PPSL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of One97 Communications Ltd (which operates Paytm). 

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SC to hear Jet Airways lenders’ plea against JKC on Oct 12

The Supreme Court (SC) indicated it would hear the plea by grounded airline Jet Airways’ lenders on October 12. The lenders are challenging the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal’s (NCLAT) order granting Jalan Kalrock Consortium (JKC) more time to make payments to them. JKC is the successful bidder for Jet Airways.

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Premium collection falls for life insurers in August

Premiums in the life insurance sector witnessed a drop of 13% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹30,716 crore in September 2023. Life Insurance Corporation’s (LIC) premium collection in September dropped by 27% YoY. The life insurer’s premium collection fell 25% YoY in the first half of FY24. LIC has lost 9.7% market share in the first six months of FY24 over last year.

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Fitch upgrades Tata Steel rating to ‘BBB-‘

Tata Steel Ltd’s (TSL) long-term issuer default rating was upgraded to investment grade by Fitch Ratings with a stable outlook, following less uncertainty and financial risk from its UK operations. Fitch Ratings upgraded the issuer default rating from BB+ to BBB -. It also raised the rating on Tata’s $1 billion notes due July 2024 issued by unit ABJA Investment Co. to BBB- from BB+. 

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Cipla stake sale plan faces hurdle as promoters differ on valuation: Report

According to an ET report, the stake sale plan of Cipla Ltd has come across a hurdle as the promoters are reportedly not aligned with the common valuation. Differences among founders may lead to a delay in the deal until a common consensus is reached over the valuation. Cipla’s promoter group currently controls around 33% of the company’s shares. Reports have said that the family members could sell some or all of their stakes in Cipla.

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Extreme Volatility! Negative Closing for Nifty – Post-Market Analysis

NIFTY started the day flat at 19,744. The index was highly volatile in a 140-point range throughout the day. After opening, the index tried moving up, but faced rejection at the 19,800 level. It then gave a sharp fall of 130 points, recovered back up to the same day’s high, and again fell to the day’s low at 19,650 levels. Nifty closed at 19,742, down by 68 points or 0.34%.

Nifty chart Sept 22 - post-market analysis | marketfeed

BANK NIFTY (BNF) started the day at 44,707 with a gap-up of 83 points. It initially tried moving up, but took rejection at the 45,000 round levels. Then, the index fell sharply by nearly 400 points to 44,600 levels. It again gave a rebound to the day’s high, but eventually fell again. BNF closed at 44,612, down by 11 points or 0.03%.

Bank Nifty chart Sept 22 - post-market analysis | marketfeed

All indices except Nifty PSU Bank (+3.51%) and Nifty Auto (+0.21%) closed flat-to-red. Nifty Pharma (-1.5%) fell the most.

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

Today’s Moves

IndusInd Bank (+2.95%) was NIFTY50’s top gainer.

Maruti Suzuki (+2.4%) moved up after brokerages Citi and Morgan Stanley maintained their bullish stance on the stock.

HUDCO (+18.84%) hit a 5-year high of ₹85.8 on the back of a positive outlook. The stock has surged nearly 95% since April 2023.

All 12 stocks in NIFTY PSU Bank closed in the green, with Central Bank of India (9%), Union Bank (5.4%) and Canara Bank (4.6%) emerging as top gainers.

Dr Reddy’s Labs (-2.67%) was NIFTY50’s top loser. 

Shares of Wipro (-2.4%) fell following the resignation of Jatin Pravinchandra Dalal as Chief Financial Officer of the company.

Glenmark Pharma (-3.01%) declined up to 6% after the firm received board approval to sell a 75% stake in subsidiary Glenmark Life Sciences to Nirma.

Markets Ahead

Markets are extremely volatile and every uptick is getting sold with a lot of strength. As discussed in yesterday’s post-market report, a sell-on-rise market was expected, and we are seeing it in action.

Nifty: The immediate resistance to watch out for is near 19,720 levels. For a proper uptrend, the index has to cross the resistance at 19,800. The major support is near 19,650. And if this level is breached, we can expect Nifty to hit 19,630 and 19,560.

Bank Nifty: The index is near its round-level support zone of 44,500. A breakdown from this level could give us targets of 44,300 and 44,000. The immediate resistance to look out will be 45,000. Wait for BNF to cross 45,000 if you’re looking for buying opportunities.

On a weekly time frame, the indices are looking weak. But they have taken support from trendlines. So, if those trend lines are breached, we can expect bearishness in the coming months!

PSU bank stocks outperformed today as India’s inclusion in JP Morgan’s Government Bond Index led to a decline in bond yields. 

How did this week go? Are you in net profit or loss? Let us know in the comments section!

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WPI Inflation Rises to -0.52% in August – Top Indian Market Updates

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

WPI inflation rises to -0.52% in August

India’s wholesale inflation remained in the negative territory for the fifth month in a row in August. The wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation increased slightly to -0.52% in August, compared to -1.36% in July. This continued decline in wholesale prices can be attributed to the comparison with a higher base period. It is also mainly due to a fall in prices of mineral oils, basic metals, chemicals, textiles, and food products compared to the same month last year

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Oil India to invest ₹25,000 crore for net zero by 2040

Oil India Ltd plans to invest ₹25,000 crore in clean energy projects that will help it achieve a net zero carbon emission goal by 2040. The company’s net zero plan includes a combination of cutting down the flaring of gas and commercialisation of stranded gas. It also consists of setting up renewable electricity generation capacity, building green hydrogen plants, and constructing biogas & ethanol plants.

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Tata Motors to set up separate sales network for EVs

Tata Motors is planning to create a distinct sales network for its electric passenger vehicles (EVs) in the current financial year (FY24). The move aims to offer a specialised experience to customers opting for eco-friendly models. Tata Motors recently unveiled updated versions of its Nexon EV and Nexon with an internal combustion engine.

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Maruti Suzuki partners with Indian Bank to provide financing solutions

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has partnered with Indian Bank to provide financing solutions to its dealers. The two parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will empower over 4,000 Maruti Suzuki dealerships across the country with comprehensive inventory funding options for their working capital requirements.

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DGCA raises concerns with P&W about issues in IndiGo plane engines

Following engine failure incidents with IndiGo aircraft, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked Pratt & Whitney (P&W) to issue a service bulletin in the next 60 days with the fleet management action plan. IndiGo’s fleet of A320 planes is powered by P&W engines. A total of 11 engines were impacted due to the high-pressure turbine (HPT) hub issues, which were flagged by the engine maker in July.

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Hamleys opens first store in Italy

Reliance Brands-owned Hamleys has opened its first exclusive retail store in Italy, in collaboration with franchisee GIOCHI PREZIOSI S.P.A (GP). GP holds the exclusive rights to operate Hamleys outlets throughout Italy. In 2019, Reliance Brands (a subsidiary of Reliance Industries) acquired the British toy retailer for approx. ₹620 crore then.

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Paper industry revenue may dip 8-10% in FY24: Crisil

As per rating agency Crisil, Indian paper manufacturers’ revenue may decline 8-10% in FY24 despite gains in volume, as the average realisations are likely to soften on lower raw material prices and intense competition. The industry’s total volume is expected to rise 5-7% in FY24, similar to the last financial year. The operating margin will remain healthy at 18-19%, ensuring a stable cash flow generation.

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Axis Finance approaches NCLAT against NCLT approval of Zee-Sony merger

Axis Finance has filed an appeal in the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) against the National Company Law Tribunal’s (NCLT) approval of the Zee-Sony merger. This comes just over a month after the NCLT’s Mumbai bench approved the merger on August 10 by dismissing all applications against it.

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India’s air traffic rose 22% in August

According to data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Indian airlines carried 124.23 lakh passengers in August, a rise of 22.8% compared to July. IndiGo continued to hold the largest market share at 63.3%, followed by Air India and Vistara with a 9.8% share each. 

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Markets to Open Lower with U.S. Ratings Downgrade – Pre-Market Analysis Report

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

Rating agency Fitch downgraded the US credit rating by one step to AA+, citing expected fiscal deterioration over the next three years and growing general government debt burden.

Stocks

Maruti Suzuki produced 1.86 lakh vehicles in July, up 1% YoY. Maruti is also going to acquire a 100% stake in Suzuki Motor Gujarat(SMG) from the Japanese parent company – Suzuki Motor Corporation. This was one of the major issues with long-term investment in the stock – Why You Should NOT Invest in Maruti Suzuki.

TVS Motors has announced sales volume at 3.26 lakh units for July 2023, up 4% YoY. This was majorly contributed by domestic business, while exports fell. Electric scooter sales doubled from last year.

Hero Motocorp’s 2 offices and the residence of the executive chairman were raided yesterday by the Enforcement Directorate. 

DLF promoter and chairman emeritus sold his entire stake of 0.59% in the company for Rs 730 crores.

Royal Enfield reported total sales growth of 32% year-on-year to 73,117 motorcycles. Contributed by domestic growth, exports dropped 20%.

Major results today: Titan, Ambuja Cements, HPCL, Indigo, Mankind Pharma, Godrej Properties, IOB

What to Expect Today?

NIFTY started the day at 19,784 with a small gap-up. It tried to move up but failed, and eventually consolidated with a bearish bias. NIFTY closed at 19,733, down by 20 points or 0.1%.

BANK NIFTY started the day at 45,740 and consolidated. But after 1 hour, it lost strength and moved down. BANK NIFTY closed at 45,592, up 58 points or 0.13%.

US markets closed mixed. The European markets closed in the red.

The Asian markets are mostly trading in the red.

The U.S. Futures are trading in the red.

GIFT NIFTY is trading in the red at 19,747.

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

NIFTY has supports at 19,760, 19,660, 19,617 and 19,566. We can expect resistances at 19,784, 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 and 19,700. PCR is at 0.79.

BANK NIFTY has the highest call OI build-up at 46,000. The highest put OI build-up is at 45,500. Call sellers in the 45,500 straddle running away. PCR is at 0.76. 

Foreign Institutional Investors net-sold shares worth Rs -92 crores. Domestic Institutional Investors net-bought worth 1,035.69 crores.

INDIA VIX is at 10.28.

Reliance dragged the market down yesterday, while HDFC Bank and Infy moved it up.

The market was trying to stay up and consolidate near this zone before a breakout. But looks like the global markets are not playing along!

A gap-down of 50 points is expected and you know the major levels to watch out for from above. The put sellers at 19,700 will be okay, as they are mostly straddle positions. If the market moves towards 19,600 levels, the sellers there will cover their positions and drag NIFTY down to 19,500 zones.

Global markets which were consolidating near their all-time highs, might see a small correction, but not expecting huge reactions as we can see from U.S. futures.

So watch out for initial weakness, but a rebound towards the second half of the day if European markets move to green.

Tomorrow is the first expiry of the August series. Hope you have a strong 2 days of trading ahead!

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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Maruti Suzuki Posts 2.5x Jump in Net Profit in Q1 – Top Indian Market Updates

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

Maruti Suzuki Q1 Results: Net profit jumps 2.5x to ₹2,485 crore

Maruti Suzuki India reported a 2.5x YoY jump in consolidated net profit to ₹2,485 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY24). Its revenue from operations rose 22% YoY to ₹32,327 crore during the same period. The automaker sold 498,030 units during the quarter, registering a growth of 6.4% YoY.

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SAIL awards ₹30,483 crore mine development project to Power Mech

Power Mech Projects has secured a mine development and operation (MDO) project of ₹30,438 crore by state-owned steel maker SAIL. The duration of the contract is 28 years, which includes two years of development period. The contract will primarily comprise mine infrastructure development, removal of overburden and extraction of coking coal, crushing, transportation, and setting up of coal washery of 3.5 MTPA capacity.

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UPL Q1 Results: Net profit falls 81% to ₹166 crore

UPL Limited reported an 81% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to ₹166 crores for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY24). Its revenue from operations fell 17% YoY to ₹8,963 crore during the same period. UPL has significantly cut its earnings guidance for FY24. The company now sees revenue growing 1-5% in FY24, compared to 6-10% earlier.

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Nirma closes in on Glenmark’s API subsidiary

The Nirma Group is the frontrunner to acquire Glenmark Life Sciences (GLS), an 82.84% subsidiary of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals. The conglomerate emerged as the sole bidder late last week. Nirma is using healthcare subsidiary Aculife Healthcare as the likely vehicle for the acquisition. GLS is a leading active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) platform.

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Adani Green Q1 Results: Net profit rises 51% YoY to ₹323 crore

Adani Green Energy Ltd reported a 51% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹166 crores for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY24). Its revenue from operations rose 33% YoY to ₹2,176 crore during the same period. Revenue from power supply was up 55% YoY to ₹2,059 crore in Q1. The sale of energy has increased by 70% YoY to 6,023 million units.

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DGCA renews Jet Airways flying permit

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has renewed Jet Airways’ flying permit till September as the fate of the airline still remains uncertain. The company’s air operator’s certificate (AOC) lapsed after it shut operations in April 2019. The airline has been undergoing insolvency proceedings in India’s bankruptcy court (NCLT).

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GAIL Q1 Results: Net profit falls 51% YoY to ₹1,412 crore

GAIL (India) Ltd reported a 51.5% YoY decline in net profit to ₹1,412 crores for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY24). Its revenue from operations fell 14% YoY to ₹32,227.47 crore during the same period. The company’s board has approved a proposal to increase the cost of its new petrochemical plant in the Raigad district of Maharashtra from ₹7,823 crore to ₹11,256 crore.

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Laxmi Organic board approves ₹710 crore capex to set up manufacturing site

Laxmi Organic Industries Ltd’s board has approved a capital expenditure of ₹710 crore for setting up a manufacturing site in Dahej, Gujarat. The proposed capacity addition of the site in Dahej will be more than 1 lakh tonnes every year. The first phase of the product portfolio at this new site will include speciality items like Diketene and Ketene derivatives.

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Vi partners with TSSC to launch IoT Centre of Excellence

Vodafone Idea Foundation has partnered with the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) to launch the IoT Centre of Excellence at Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW) in Delhi. The centre will provide hands-on training in new age and emerging technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), IoT (internet of things), security, and surveillance to build a skilled workforce for the future.

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India’s core sector growth output at 5-month high of 8.2% in June

Growth of eight key infrastructure sectors slowed down to 8.2% YoY in June 2023 due to a decline in the production of crude oil, natural gas, and electricity, as against 5% in May. The coal sector saw a growth of 9.8% YoY in June after growing 32.1% in the same month a year ago. Natural gas grew 3.6% YoY, while crude oil saw a dip of 0.6% YoY.

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Technicals Indicate Market-Wide Consolidation. SBI to Breakout This Week? – Post-Market Analysis

Post-Market Analysis for July 31, 2023:

NIFTY started the day at 19,666 with a small gap-up of 20 points. The index formed a 75-point red candle at opening (5-min time frame) and took support at 19,597 levels. From there, Nifty gradually moved up to 19,700 zone, consolidated for over 3 ½ hours, and made a sharp up-move at 3 PM to 19,770 levels. Nifty closed at 19,753, up by 107 points or 0.55%.

Nifty chart - July 31, 2023

BANK NIFTY (BNF) started the day at 45,546 with a gap-up of 78 points. The index formed a 190-point red candle at opening and took support at 45,360. Then, it slowly moved up, consolidated between 45,450 and 45,580 levels for nearly 3 ½ hours, and broke out of the consolidation to hit the day’s high at 45,695. BNF closed at 45,651, up by 183 points or 0.4%. 

Bank Nifty chart - July 31, 2023

All indices except Nifty FMCG (-0.6%) closed in the green. Nifty Metal (+1.7%) moved up the most. 

Major Asian markets closed up to 1.3% in the green. European markets are currently trading flat-to-green.

Today’s Moves

NTPC (+3.9%) was NIFTY50’s top gainer. The company’s net profit fell 6% YoY to ₹4,871 crore in Q1 FY24, with revenue up 19%. 

BLS International (+14.2%) surged on the back of strong volumes.

Natural gas distributor GAIL (+1.36%) rose to a near five-year high after UBS double-upgraded the stock.

Maruti Suzuki (+1.56%) posted its Q1 results after market hours today. Net profit jumped 2.5x YoY to ₹2,485 crore; revenue rises 22%.

Apollo Hospital (-3.2%) was NIFTY50’s top loser.

Piramal Enterprises (-5.7%) fell sharply after posting poor financial performance in Q1 FY24. The company has also announced a ₹1,750 crore stock buyback.

Markets Ahead

A smart ending to the month, which indicates stability in the upcoming days. Let’s dive into technical analysis this week.

Nifty will continue its strength till it falls below the 19,560-600 zone, in which Friday’s day low lies. There is a high chance of consolidation this week in the 19,560-860 region.

I will be watching only three levels in Bank Nifty tomorrow, 45,200 (support), 45,750 and 45,920 (resistance). It has been in a stellar rally recently— 13% in 5 months!

Keep an eye on SBI’s ₹620 level as technicals indicate a super breakout.

I will be watching 20,200 as an expiry day support in FIN NIFTY for tomorrow.

Look out for important economic data like India’s manufacturing & services PMI, auto sales data, and others this week!

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WPI Inflation Eases to -3.48% in May – Top Indian Market Updates

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

May WPI inflation falls to -3.48%, lowest since November 2015

According to the Ministry of Commerce, India’s wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation fell from -0.92% in April to -3.48% in May. WPI is at its lowest level since November 2015, marking the second consecutive month of negative wholesale inflation in India. Food wholesale inflation declined to -1.59%, while inflation in the fuel and power category reached -9.17%. Additionally, inflation in manufactured products decreased from -2.42% to -2.97% in May.

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Indian Oil Corp to set up aviation fuel plant with LanzaJet in Haryana

Indian Oil Corp Ltd (IOCL) plans to establish an 80,000 tonnes sustainable aviation fuel plant in partnership with LanzaJet in Haryana. The project is estimated to require an investment of approximately $280.1 million (~Rs 2,300 crore). IOCL is currently undertaking a pilot project for green fuel in collaboration with Praj Industries in Maharashtra.

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Ipca Labs receives 11 observations from USFDA for MP facility

The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has raised concerns about Ipca Laboratories’ manufacturing facility in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. During an inspection conducted from June 5 to June 13, the USFDA issued 11 observations about the facility. These observations pertain to compliance with cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) regulations. This is crucial for ensuring the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products.

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Gujarat Pollution Control Board revokes closure order to Heranba Industries

Heranba Industries announced that the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has lifted the order for the closure of its Vapi’s Pant units. The company had previously received an order from the GPCB instructing the prohibition and closure of operations at Unit-I and Unit-II located in Vapi. This development allows the company to resume its operations at the Vapi’s Pant units.

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SpiceJet’s financial woes deepen with $15 million judgment in UK court

SpiceJet is facing new troubles as two aircraft leasing companies, GASL Ireland and VS MSN, have obtained a summary judgment of $15 million against the airline in the London High Court. This judgment adds to the existing legal challenges faced by SpiceJet, as three more cases have been filed against the airline in the commercial courts in London. GASL Ireland and VS MSN are expected to seek enforcement of the UK court’s judgment through the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in India.

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Ramkrishna Forgings bags order worth 4.5 million euros in Europe

Ramkrishna Forgings has secured a contract worth 4.5 million euros from a well-known European passenger rail coach manufacturer. The contract entails supplying undercarriage parts, and the company expects the contract to be completed within a two-year timeframe. Kolkata-based Ramkrishna Forgings is a manufacturer and supplier of closed-die forgings of carbon and alloy steel, micro-alloy steel, and stainless steel forgings.

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KEC International secures orders worth Rs 1,373 crore

KEC International Ltd has secured orders worth Rs 1,373 crore across multiple business segments. The orders include projects in the railways vertical, transmission and distribution (T&D), cable, and civil businesses. In the T&D segment, the company received orders for transmission projects in India and the United States, including a 400 KV transmission line order in India and the supply of towers, hardware, and poles in the US through its subsidiary, SAE Towers.

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USFDA concludes inspection at Ahmedabad facility of Zydus Lifesciences with zero observation

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd has received a “Nil observation” from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Zydus Biotech Park in Ahmedabad. This indicates that the facility complies with the current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ensuring the production of safe and effective products. In addition, Zydus Lifesciences has obtained final approval from the USFDA for Varenicline tablets, used to treat smoking addiction.

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Anupam Rasayan secures Rs 2,195 crore supply deal from Japanese firm

Anupam Rasayan has secured a supply contract worth Rs 2,186 crore from a prominent Japanese specialty chemical company. The contract involves the supply of a life science active ingredient for five years. The supply is scheduled to begin in 2025. It is subject to successful product validation, which is expected to take place over the next 18 months. Anupam Rasayan will produce the active ingredient in its existing multipurpose manufacturing facilities.

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Maruti Suzuki to launch its most expensive car in India

Maruti Suzuki is preparing to launch its most expensive car, ‘Invicto,’ with a starting price of over Rs 20 lakh. The three-row, seven-seater MPV is considered a twin of Toyota’s Hycross. Maruti Suzuki aims to capture a significant portion of the market with the Invicto, which will be available in petrol and hybrid variants. The three-row SUV/MPV segment stood at around 2.58 lakh units in FY22, with vehicles priced over Rs 20 lakh accounting for approximately 1.2-1.25 lakh units.

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Torrent Power’s Net Profit at Rs 484Cr in Q4 – Top Indian Market Updates

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

Torrent Power Q4 Results: Net profit at Rs 484 crore

Torrent Power reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 483.93 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY23). The company had posted a net loss of Rs 487 crore last year. However, its total revenue rose 60% YoY to Rs 6,133 crore during Q4 FY23. The company’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 4 per equity share.

The board also approved a proposal to issue non-convertible debentures worth up to Rs 3,000 crore in one or more tranches by way of private placement.

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Baring EQT set to buy HDFC’s education loan unit for up to $1.5 billion

Baring Private Equity Asia EQT plans to purchase HDFC’s education loan unit, Credila Financial Services, for approximately $1.3-1.5 billion. ChrysCapital and Baring have formed a consortium for the transaction. HDFC will retain a 10% stake in the company and may sell it within the next two years. An official announcement is expected by the end of June before HDFC and HDFC Bank’s merger.

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ICICI Bank to raise stake in ICICI Lombard

ICICI Bank has decided to raise its stake in ICICI Lombard, the general insurance joint venture with Lombard. With this transaction, its ownership will increase beyond 50%, officially making ICICI Lombard a subsidiary. The Board of Directors approved the increase, with ICICI Bank purchasing 2.5% of the shares. As of March 2023, ICICI Bank’s stake in ICICI Lombard was 48.02%.

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RVNL Q4 Results: Net profit falls 5% YoY to Rs 359 crore

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) reported a 5% YoY fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 359.3 crore in Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue fell 11% YoY to Rs 5,719 crore during Q4 FY23. EBITDA stood at Rs 374.4 crore, down 8.3% YoY. The company’s board has announced a dividend of Rs 0.36 per equity share.

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Viacom18 signs multi-year content deal with NBC Universal

Reliance’s Viacom18 has entered into a multi-year content agreement with NBCUniversal (NBCU) to enhance its premium content library. Through this partnership, JioCinema will gain access to a vast collection of NBCU films and TV series for distribution in India. The content offering includes titles from various entities under NBCU, such as Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios, DreamWorks Animation, Universal Pictures, and more.

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Federal Bank picks investment banks for Rs 4,000 crore fundraising

Federal Bank has chosen Kotak Mahindra Capital, Axis Capital, BofA Securities, and JP Morgan as advisors for its plan to raise up to Rs 4,000 crore. The capital raise aims to support retail growth and inorganic activities and may be executed through debt, equity, or a combination of both.

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Adani Transmission & Adani Total Gas to be removed from MSCI Global Standard Index

Adani Transmission and Adani Total Gas will be removed from the MSCI Global Standard Index. This is due to changes in MSCI’s index calculation regarding free float market cap. The removal is anticipated to trigger outflows of $189 million for Adani Transmission and $167 million for Adani Total Gas. MSCI’s rejig is expected to see the inclusion of stocks like Max Healthcare Institute, Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Sona BLW Precision Forgings.

In other news, the Adani Group unveiled a new multimedia advertising campaign highlighting the conglomerate’s emphasis on infrastructure development.

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ONGC to invest Rs 1 lakh cr in energy transition, targets net-zero by 2038

ONGC has announced plans to invest Rs 1 lakh crore by 2030 on energy transition projects. The company aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2038. It also plans to increase its electricity generation from renewable sources from 189 MW to 1 GW by 2030. ONGC is also exploring opportunities in offshore wind farms and the establishment of a 1 million tonne per annum green ammonia plant in Mangalore.

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BPCL partners with BARC to scale up alkaline electrolyzer tech for green hydrogen production

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) is collaborating with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) to develop a 1 MW electrolyzer manufacturing capacity in India by 2025. The research and development division of BPCL is focusing on scaling up alkaline electrolyzer technology for green hydrogen production. The company intends to involve a third party in establishing the electrolyzer manufacturing facility, and the resulting alkaline electrolyzers are expected to be 20-30% cheaper than the current market rate of approx. $800 per kW.

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Maruti Suzuki expects production loss in Q1

Maruti Suzuki India expects continuing production loss in the first quarter due to the shortage of electronic components, with relief anticipated in July-September. The company has been facing a shortage of chips for a while, which has impacted its supplies to cater to the market demand. In FY23, the automaker lost 1.7 lakh units due to chip shortage. It has an order backlog of over 4 lakh units, with Ertiga leading the pack with close to 1 lakh bookings.

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

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

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

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

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Patel Engineering JV bags irrigation projects worth Rs 841 crores

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

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

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

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

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

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KEC International bags orders worth  ₹ 1,017 crore

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

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

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

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Dalmia Bharat executes definitive agreements with JAL to acquire cement assets

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

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

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

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

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

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