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ONGC to Invest USD 7 Billion to Boost Output – Top Indian Market Updates

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ONGC to invest $7 billion to boost output

Oil & Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) will invest $7 billion (~Rs 57,500 crore) over the next 3-4 years to reverse the decline in oil and gas production. The majority of ONGC’s fields are old and have experienced a natural decline, but the company is heavily investing in technology to raise recovery and tap isolated reservoirs. Up to 24 field development, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), and improved oil recovery (IOR) projects are currently in progress that will help to reverse the declining trend in oil and gas production. 

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WagonR, Alto K10 score low safety rating in Global NCAP crash test

Maruti Suzuki’s popular models, WagonR and Alto K10, have received one- and two-star safety ratings for adult occupant protection, respectively, from vehicle safety group Global NCAP after conducting crash tests. Both models scored zero stars for child occupant protection. The automaker claimed that its vehicles meet India’s crash safety regulations, which are almost similar to the standards in Europe and are duly tested and certified by the Indian govt.

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HDFC Bank records loan growth of 17% at end of March

HDFC Bank reported a 16.9% increase in credit growth at Rs 16 lakh crore at the end of the March quarter. The bank’s outstanding credit was Rs 13.6 lakh crore at the end of March 31, 2022. The bank’s deposits grew around 20.8% YoY to Rs 18.83 lakh crore as of March 31, 2023. Domestic retail loans grew by around 21%, while commercial and rural banking loans grew 30% YoY.

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Vedanta produces record aluminium, high refined metal in FY23

Vedanta Ltd’s aluminium production reached its highest-ever level of 22.91 lakh tonnes in 2022-23, up slightly from 22.68 lakh tonnes in FY22. Meanwhile, its high refined metal production increased by 7% to 10.32 lakh tonnes in FY23. The company also recorded a 22% YoY increase in zinc production from its international business to 2.73 lakh tonnes.

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Adani Group JV in talks for first offshore loan since Hindenburg

An Adani Group joint venture (JV) with EdgeConneX is in talks with several banks for a loan of about $220 million. This would be the group’s first offshore borrowing since it was targeted by short-seller Hindenburg Research. The loan would be used by data center provider AdaniConneX Private Ltd. for capital expenditure. The loan may be signed in the coming weeks.

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Bank of Baroda stops clearing payment for above-cap Russian oil: Report

As per an Economic Times report, Bank of Baroda has stopped clearing payments for Russian oil sold above the $60 per barrel price cap set by the West, which could accelerate the shift to a rupee trade mechanism. Some Indian refiners have been paying in United Arab Emirates dirham currency for Russian low-sulphur crude priced above the $60 a barrel cap using Bank of Baroda. 

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India’s GDP growth to slow down to 6.3 % in FY24: World Bank

The World Bank has revised its forecast for India’s GDP growth in FY24 to 6.3 %, down from its earlier forecast of 6.6 % in December 2022. The slower consumption growth and challenging external conditions are expected to constrain India’s GDP growth. The Indian government’s consumption is also projected to grow slower due to the withdrawal of pandemic-related fiscal support measures. 

The World Bank’s latest India Development Update notes that the Indian economy continues to show strong resilience to external shocks.

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India cuts windfall tax on crude production to nil

The Indian govt has cut all windfall tax on crude oil from 3,500 rupees ($42.56) per tonne effective from Tuesday. The windfall tax on diesel was cut to Rs 0.50 per litre from Rs 1 previously. As of April 4, only diesel carries a windfall tax while crude. Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) and petrol will not attract any such levies.

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Maruti Suzuki to Hike Prices in April – Top Indian Market Updates

"Bangalore, India - January 29, 2013: Signage at a car showroom belonging to Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. in Bangalore, India. The company is a subsidiary of Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation, and has been the leader in the Indian car market for two and half decades with a capacity of 1.7 million cars annually."

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Maruti Suzuki to hike prices in April

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd will hike prices in April 2023 due to increased cost pressure which will be passed on through the price increase. The company continues to witness increased cost pressure driven by overall inflation and regulatory requirements. India is also implementing Bharat Stage 6 regulations from next month that require automakers to fit their vehicles with a device to check emissions, leading to extra costs.

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Glenmark gets USFDA nod for generic drug with 180-day exclusivity

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for Calcipotriene & Betamethasone Dipropionate Foam (CBDF). The medication is used to treat plaque psoriasis (a condition in which skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches). with this approval, Glenmark is eligible for 180 days of generic drug exclusivity for CBDF.

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Jio-bp to install EV charging stations at Piramal’s residential projects in Mumbai

Jio-bp, a joint venture between Reliance Industries and bp, is set to install EV charging stations in all of Piramal Realty’s residential projects in Mumbai. Customers and visitors to Piramal’s residential projects will be able to charge their electric vehicles seamlessly at Jio-bp pulse EV charging stations at sites with the Jio-bp pulse mobile app. The company will provide battery-swapping services through its extensive network of stations.

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Vedanta denies media reports of Agarwal planning stake sale worth $630 million

News agency Bloomberg reported that chairman Anil Agarwal is weighing a stake sale in Vedanta as a last-resort option and is studying the possibility of selling less than 5% of the company. However, representatives of the company have denied it. Shares of Vedanta fell as much as 6.3% on Thursday after the report to their lowest since early March.

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TotalEnergies says investments in Adani entities comply with Indian laws

French oil major TotalEnergies said its investments in three subsidiaries of Indian conglomerate Adani were undertaken in full compliance with Indian laws and with TotalEnergies’ own governance processes. It was responding to a Le Monde report detailing allegations of financial irregularities that short-seller Hindenburg Research has levelled against Adani. TotalEnergies said that at current market prices, its interests in Adani entities would be worth $5.1 billion.

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TVS Motor’s social arm allocates ₹10 crore investments towards water conservation

Srinivasan Services Trust, the social arm of automobile major TVS Motor Company, has invested more than Rs 21 crore over the last six years towards water conservation efforts in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. It has also planned to invest over Rs 10 crore in the next three years in water conservation initiatives. 

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ITC to go for climate risk modelling for food business: Chairman

ITC Limited’s Chairman Sanjiv Puri said the conglomerate is going for climate-risk modelling to identify the hotspots owing to extreme weather conditions. Puri said that a team of experts is engaged in this job of modelling comprising big data analytics. This practice will also reduce the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs).

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NSE, BSE to put Adani Power under short-term additional surveillance measure again

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will include Adani Power under the short-term additional surveillance measure (ASM) framework from Thursday. The move comes after the two exchanges moved Adani group stocks Adani Green Energy and NDTV from the second stage of the long-term ASM framework to Stage I on Monday.

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Udayshivakumar Infra IPO subscribed 32.49 times on final day

The ₹66 crore initial public offering (IPO) of Udayshivakumar Infra was subscribed 32.49 times on final day of bidding. The portion reserved for retail investors was subscribed 14.95 times. Non-institutional Investors (NIIs) bid 64.08 times against their reserved portion, while Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) subscribed 42.92 times.

Reliance Jio announces pre-paid plans for Indian Premier League

Reliance Jio has introduced new prepaid packs with a 3GB daily data allowance ahead of the start of this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL). In addition to the high data allowance base packs, it also launched data add-on packs with up to 90-day validity and a data allowance of 150 GB. Competitors Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are yet to announce offers around the IPL.

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WPI Falls to Over Two-Year Low of 3.85% in Feb – Top Indian Market Updates

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Wholesale inflation falls to over two-year low of 3.85% in Feb

India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation fell to a 25-month low of 3.85% in February 2023. WPI stood at 4.73% in Jan. The government has attributed the decline in inflation rate to a fall in prices of crude petroleum & natural gas, food products, minerals, computers, electronic and optical products, chemicals and chemical products, electrical equipment & motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers. 

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Mahindra unit in Bangladesh winds up operations, ceases to exist

Mahindra & Mahindra has shut down its wholly-owned unit Mahindra Bangladesh Pvt Ltd (MBPL). MBPL convened the final extraordinary general meeting of its shareholders on March 14, 2023, and approved the final voluntary winding up. It had zero income from operations as on March 31, 2022. The net worth of MBPL stood at Rs 3.18 crore as of March 31, 2022.

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Coal India ready to meet dry fuel demand from power sector

Amidst a rise in industrial demand for electricity, state-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) has geared up to meet the demand for dry fuel from the power sector. CIL is hoping to supply 156 million tonnes of coal to the power sector during the April-June quarter of FY24. This would be 25.6% of the enhanced annual dispatch target of 610 million tonnes (MT) slated for the sector in 2023-24.

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Jaguar Land Rover partners with Tata Technologies to accelerate its digital transformation

Jaguar Land Rover is partnering with Tata Technologies to accelerate the digital transformation of its industrial strategy. The first phase will include UK core production facilities, with solutions subsequently deployed to other global locations. Tata Technologies will deliver end-to-end integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to transform Jaguar Land Rover’s manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, finance and purchasing modules.

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L&T Finance invites bids for ₹880 crore Xrbia loans

L&T Finance is seeking buyers for a distressed real estate portfolio comprising loans given to the Pune-based Xrbia Group. The company has invited offers for a loan book of ₹880 crore given to five Xrbia Group companies. The five accounts comprise Xrbia Developers with a debt of ₹435 crore, Xrbia Chakan Developers with ₹164 crore, Xrbia Warai Developers with ₹156 crore, Xrbia Ambience Realty LLP with ₹107 crore, and Eiffel Lifespaces with ₹18 crore.

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HPCL signs pact to manufacture Chevron’s lubricants

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) has entered into a long-term licensing agreement to manufacture, distribute and market lubricants of global supermajor Chevron in India. This collaboration encompasses the licensing, production, distribution, and marketing of Chevron’s lubricant products under the Caltex brand, including Chevron’s proprietary Havoline and Delo branded lubricant product.

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Jindal Stainless plans sale of green bonds to repay debt: Report

Jindal Stainless (JSL) is planning a sale of green bonds to repay existing debt of around ₹2,800 crore. The stainless steel producer has initiated discussions with consultants to arrive at sustainability-oriented targets that could make it eligible for availing cheaper financing through the green bond route. However, it has not mandated banks or started investor roadshows.

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Glenmark Pharma receives USFDA approval for generic antibiotic drug

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for Clindamycin Hydrochloride Capsules. The product will be distributed by its subsidiary, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc, in the US. According to IQVIA sales data for the 12 months ended Jan 2023, Cleocin Hydrochloride Capsules achieved annual sales of around $33.6 million.

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Suzuki Motor increases stake in Maruti Suzuki via open market transactions

Japanese auto major Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) has increased its stake in Indian subsidiary Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) to 56.48% by purchasing shares from the open market. Suzuki purchased 3.45 lakh equity shares during March 10-13. Currently, MSIL has a cumulative production capacity of 15 lakh units per annum.

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PNC Infratech bags new highway project worth Rs 1,260 crore from NHAI

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has declared PNC Infratech Ltd as the lowest bidder for a highway project worth Rs 1,260 crore. The project includes the construction of the 6-lane Varanasi-Ranchi-Kolkata Highway from Pachmon village to Anarbansalea village under the Central govt’s Bharatmala Pariyojana project. The project is to be constructed in 24 months and operated for 15 years.

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Tata Motors to Supply 25,000 Electric Sedans to Uber – Top Indian Market Updates

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Tata Motors to supply 25,000 XPRES-T electric sedans to Uber

Tata Motors said it would supply 25,000 XPRES-T electric vehicle units to Uber in one of the largest deals in the green mobility space to date. As per a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the companies, Uber will utilise electric sedans in its premium category service. The electric fleet would be operational across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad

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Adani Ports to prepay $121 million short-term debt due in March

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd. will prepay the debt raised through commercial paper after it repaid 15 billion rupees of similar debt due on Monday as scheduled, the company’s spokesperson said. India’s largest-private-sector ports operator used its cash balance and funds generated from business operations to pay its short-term debt due on Monday.

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Maruti Suzuki to focus on local manufacturing and reducing carbon footprint

Maruti Suzuki India said it will continue to work on all kinds of technologies in order to reduce its carbon footprint. The auto major will also focus on local manufacturing to achieve its green goals. It also noted that Maruti Suzuki has the least amount of fleet carbon emission among all car manufacturers in India.

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Bank of Baroda CEO says willing to keep lending to Adani Group

Bank of Baroda CEO says that it is willing to consider lending additional money to the Adani Group, including for a project to remodel a slum that is among the world’s largest. The bank will extend loans to the conglomerate if it meets the lender’s underwriting standards. He also added that he’s not concerned about the market volatility around Adani stocks.

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Adani said to decide against a bid for stake in power trader PTC

Gautam Adani has decided against bidding for a stake in state-backed electricity trader PTC India Ltd as the company looks to preserve cash amidst the Hindenburg issue. In January, Adani was among the possible bidders reviewing preliminary information on the Mumbai-listed company, Bloomberg News reported. The company will not proceed with any offer for the energy trading firm, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is private.

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Gland Pharma to invest Rs 400 crore to expand its Telangana plant

Gland Pharma will invest Rs 400 crore to create additional capabilities in its existing facility at Genome Valley in Hyderabad to manufacture biologicals, biosimilars, antibodies, and recombinant Insulin. The expanded site is envisaged to meet the national and international regulations to be followed in the manufacturing of biological products as applicable, and shall be built under the GMP guidelines applicable for the respective product lines, it said.

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Domestic aviation traffic continues growth, Jan records 1.25 cr passengers with 95.72% rise

Domestic aviation traffic has continued to witness massive growth. Passengers carried by domestic airlines during January 2023 were 1.25 crore, registering an annual growth of 95.72% and monthly growth of 95.72%. According to data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the passenger load factor or occupancy of the airlines remained on the higher side in the range of 80 to 90%.

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Centre opposes Hindustan Zinc’s $2.98 billion deal for Vedanta zinc assets

The Central government has opposed Hindustan Zinc’s proposed $2.98 billion acquisition of zinc assets from Vedanta Ltd. The govt will oppose any further resolutions on the deal and explore all legal avenues available to it. The Centre holds nearly 30% stake in Hindustan Zinc, while Vedanta is the company’s largest shareholder.

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Govt May Delist MTNL to Merge With BSNL – Top Indian Market Updates

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Government may delist MTNL to merge with BSNL

The Central government is looking into the process of delisting state-run telecom carrier Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) ahead of the merger with another state telecom firm Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL). The merger for both ailing telecom units has been delayed for more than a decade now with the department exploring synergies between the two entities.

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Maruti Suzuki partners with SMAS Auto to enhance its vehicles subscription program

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has partnered with SMAS Auto Leasing India Pvt Ltd to enhance its vehicle subscription program. SMAS is the fifth partner to offer a range of the company’s vehicles on white plate subscription, wherein the vehicle is registered under the user’s name and pledged to the subscription partner. Maruti Suzuki Subscribe with SMAS is now available across Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai.

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Vedanta cuts debt by $2 billion in FY23

Vedanta Ltd has reduced net debt by $2 billion (~₹15,500 crore) in the current financial year as it seeks to soothe investor concern over its liquidity and ability to repay upcoming obligations. Meanwhile, Vedanta Resources Ltd. has achieved half of its three-year planned reduction commitment of $4 billion in the first year. It will continue to deleverage from net debt of $7.7 billion in the next two financial years.

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Aditya Birla Group in talks with global banks for Vi equity infusion: Report

According to an Economic Times report, Aditya Birla Group has initiated an exercise to raise funds at the promoter level for an equity infusion into Vodafone Idea (Vi) Ltd. They are also in discussions with global banks for raising term debt to subscribe to a preferential allotment of shares. These funds will be used to part-finance the planned ₹5,000-crore equity infusion by the promoters into Vi, following the Indian government’s decision to convert dues worth ₹16,133 crore into equity.

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HAL signs pact with RPM for cooperation in helicopter emergency medical services

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Response Plus Holding PJSC (RPM) will explore new opportunities for cooperation in the areas of emergency medical services, medical evacuation, helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), and other mutually-beneficial fields in India, the Gulf, and the MENA (Middle East & North Africa) regions. RPM is a leading healthcare provider of emergency medical services & remote healthcare services.

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CAMSPay receives RBI authorisation to operate as payment aggregator

Computer Age Management Services Ltd’s (CAMS) payment platform, CAMSPay, has received in-principal authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a payment aggregator. CAMSPAy has been supporting mutual fund investors, insurance policyholders, and loan borrowers for over a decade in enabling them to move from a paper-based mandate process to offering digital payment solutions.

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Vedanta declared preferred bidder for bauxite block in Odisha

Vedanta Ltd has been declared as preferred bidder for a bauxite block in Odisha. Sijimali bauxite block is located in the Rayagada and Kalahandi districts of Odisha. The mine is a strategic fit for Vedanta, given its size, location, and bauxite quality. The block has an estimated reserves of 311 million tonnes of bauxite.

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Adani Group’s debt servicing ratio at comfortable level

According to a credit note released by Adani Enterprises, the group’s total debt is expected to remain stable at ₹2.3 lakh crore for FY23 compared with that in the 12 months to September 2022. This reflects the reduced focus on debt-funded capital expenditure (capex) amid efforts to improve the group’s debt profile. The group’s debt was ₹1.9 lakh crore in FY22.

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Maruti Suzuki’s Net Profit Doubles in Q3 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Maruti Suzuki Q3 Results: Net profit jumps two-fold to ₹2,351 crore

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd reported a 132% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to ₹2,351.3 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). Its net sales rose 25.51% YoY to ₹27,849.2 crore during the same period. The carmaker sold a total of 4,65,911 vehicles in Q3. However, the shortage of electronic components impacted production by about 46,000 vehicles. 

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EaseMyTrip acquires majority stake in hotel booking marketplace cheQin

EaseMyTrip has acquired a 55% majority stake in cheQin, a real-time marketplace that allows travellers to bargain possibilities with hoteliers. The bargaining algorithm of cheQin brings in the top five lowest offers by hoteliers. The company can use the cheQin application to give hoteliers access to real-time booking requests and the ability to take control of their own bookings.

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TVS Motor Company Q3 Results: Net profit rises 22% YoY to ₹353 crore

TVS Motor Company Ltd reported a 22.5% YoY increase in net profit to ₹353 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 14.7% YoY to ₹6,545.42 crore during the same period. EBITDA rose 16% YoY to ₹659 crore in Q3. The company has also declared an interim dividend of ₹5 per share.

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IndiGo launches its ‘Super 6E’ with special offerings on 14 international routes

IndiGo has launched its ‘Super 6E’ fares on fourteen new routes, effective January 20, 2023. With these additions, IndiGo now offers Super 6E fares on flights to 23 international destinations. In May 2022, IndiGo launched an exclusive fare category called “Super 6E”, which will provide special services like extra 10 kg baggage, free seat selection, reduced cancellation fee, and in-flight meals.

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HDFC AMC Q3 Results: Net profit rises 3% YoY to ₹369.5 crore

HDFC Asset Management Company (AMC) reported a 3% YoY increase in net profit to ₹369.5 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 2% YoY to ₹559.6 crore during the same period. Its operating profit from the core asset management business was flat at ₹397.4 crore. The company said it had a market share of 12.8% of the individual monthly average assets under management (AUM) in the industry.

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Granules India gets USFDA approval for Amphetamine capsules

Granules India has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) filed by its US subsidiary for Amphetamine capsules. Mixed salts of Amphetamine ER Capsules are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The current annual US market for Amphetamine mixed salts ER capsules is approximately $1.56 billion.

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PNB Housing Finance Q3 Results: Net profit rises 43% YoY to ₹269 crore

PNB Housing Finance reported a 43% YoY increase in net profit to ₹269 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). Its net interest income (NII) rose 67% YoY to ₹734 crore during the same period. The total loan book increased from Rs 57,845 crore in Q3 FY22 to ₹58,034 crore in Q3 FY23. The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio improved from 6.06% in Q3 FY22 to ₹4.87% in Q3 FY23.

[NII is the difference between the interest income a bank earns from its lending activities and the interest it pays depositors.]

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BPCL to set up 1 GW renewable energy plant in Rajasthan

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) will set up 1 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy capacity in Rajasthan. The nation’s second-largest state oil refiner is gradually changing its path to achieving a net zero emission target by 2040. It plans to expand its renewable portfolio to reach 1 GW of generating capacity by 2025 and 10 GW by 2040. BPCL plans to offer electric vehicle charging stations at around 7,000 petrol pumps over the next 5 years.

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SBI Cards Q3 Results: Net profit rises 32% YoY to ₹509 crore

SBI Cards & Payment Services Ltd reported a 32% YoY increase in net profit to ₹509 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). Its interest income rose 26% YoY to ₹1,609  crore during the same period. Total income stood at ₹3,656 crore in Q3, up 16% YoY. Impairment and bad losses of the company fell 15% YoY to ₹533 crore in Q3

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Delhivery secures contract to manage pan-India supply chain for air cooler business from Godrej

Delhivery Ltd has secured a contract from Godrej Appliances for managing its end-to-end supply chain of the air cooler business across India. The company will implement its integrated warehousing & distribution solution to increase market penetration of Godrej air coolers. The two companies have also jointly opened a warehouse in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

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

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

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

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​​Maruti Suzuki announces price hike across all models

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

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

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

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

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Bharti Airtel launches 5G services in five UP cities

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

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RIL suspends latest auction of gas from east coast block

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

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HG Infra secures project from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

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

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

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

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GPT Infraprojects secures order worth ₹216 crore

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

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Leading European airline selects RateGain to expand to new markets

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

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

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

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Banks Face a Highly Uncertain Outlook, Says RBI – Top Indian Market Updates

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Banks face a highly uncertain outlook: RBI report

Indian banks may have weathered the pandemic with high capital buffers and improved asset quality, but going forward, they face a highly uncertain outlook, said the Reserve Bank of India in a report. The caution is on account of continuing geopolitical tensions, tighter monetary & liquidity conditions, and potential adverse spillover effects on profitability and asset quality, the report said.

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Maruti Suzuki gears up for record SUV production in FY24

Maruti Suzuki is aiming for record production for the next financial year (FY24) as it seeks to retail four SUV models, which would help the automaker gain back its market share further in the fastest-growing segment of the passenger car market. The company has asked its vendors to prepare to produce 2.5 million units of cars in FY24. The production target is likely to translate into a volume growth of more than 25%.

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Deepak Fertilisers’ revamp to help compartmentalise segments: MD Shailesh Mehta

Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals expects its planned business restructuring to help compartmentalise its various segments like fertilisers, industrial chemicals, and mining services into separate entities. This move allows investors to track individual businesses easily and paves the way for raising funds and partnerships. The restructuring will also allow for dedicated management teams for all the businesses, said Managing Director Shailesh Mehta.

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Cipla’s higher automation spending to continue for 3 more years: CTO

Cipla Ltd expects elevated capital expenditure (capex) on automation to continue for three more years, said Chief Technological Officer Geena Malhotra. The company started its investment journey on the automation front two years ago and has already been recognised for its work by multiple bodies, she added. Cipla’s work on the automation side has helped the company save power, be more sustainable, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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India plans $2 billion incentive for green hydrogen industry: Report

According to a Reuters report, India is planning a $2 billion incentive program for the green hydrogen industry to cut emissions and become a major export player in the field. The $2.2 billion incentive aims to reduce the production cost of green hydrogen by a fifth over the next five years. Indian companies such as Reliance Industries, Indian Oil Corp, NTPC, Adani Enterprises, and JSW Energy have big plans for green hydrogen. To learn more about green hydrogen in India, click here.

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Indowind Energy to allot 3.58 crore shares worth ₹43 crore under rights issue

Indowind Energy’s board has approved a rights issue of 3.58 crore equity shares for ₹43.07 crore. The right issue will open on January 27, 2023, and close on February 10, 2023. The record date for the issue will be January 13, 2023, to determine the names of the equity shareholders who would be eligible to receive the rights entitlement in the issue. Two equity shares will be allotted for every five shares held by the eligible equity shareholders.

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Reliance Jio launches 5G in Andhra Pradesh with ₹6,500 crore investment

Reliance Jio has launched its 5G services in Andhra Pradesh, starting with the cities of Tirumala, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada & Guntur. Jio users in these cities will be invited to the Jio Welcome Offer from December 26 onwards. Apart from their existing investment of ₹26,000 crore, Jio has invested over ₹6,500 crore additionally for deploying its 5G network in the state.

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LIC Housing Finance hikes lending rate by 0.35%

Mortgage lender LIC Housing Finance Ltd. has hiked its lending rate by 0.35%. The minimum rate of interest will now get revised to 8.65% for the best-rated borrower. “The increase in rates is in tune with the market conditions,” said the company’s managing director and chief executive Y Viswanatha Gowd. He added that there is good sustenance in the home-buying activity in the real estate sector at present.

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Frauds fall nearly 50% at banks: RBI data

Instances of financial fraud are falling in the banking system as institutions have become more aware of the cyber threats, said an RBI report. According to data shared by the central bank, the quantum of frauds fell 46% YoY to ₹19,485 crore between April to September 2022. The number of fraud cases reported by private sector banks outnumbered those by public sector banks for the second consecutive year in FY22.

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Jio to Provide Managed Services for IOCL for 5 years – Top Indian Market Updates

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IOCL selects Jio’s managed network services for its petrol pumps

Indian Oil Corp Ltd (IOCL) has selected the enterprise arm of Reliance Jio Infocomm, JioBusiness, to deploy and manage Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solutions across its 7,200 retail outlets for five years. Jio’s SD-WAN solutions will be used to power IOCL’s retail automation and critical business processes. This includes payment processing, daily price updates, remote desktop protocol (RDP) software, and network monitoring.

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Maruti Suzuki signs 5-year pact with Kamarajar port for PV exports

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) has signed a five-year pact with Kamarajar Port Ltd in Chennai for exporting its passenger vehicles (PVs) to international markets. Under this agreement, Kamarajar Port will be used to export cars to Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, ASEAN, Oceania, and SAARC regions. A car-cum-general cargo berth has been developed and commissioned by Kamarajar Port for handling automobile units.

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JK Cement buys controlling stake in Acro Paints for ₹153 crore

JK Paints & Coatings, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JK Cement Ltd, has acquired a controlling stake in Acro Paints for ₹153 crore. Acro Paints is a leading manufacturer of architectural, high-performance paints and coatings in north India. This acquisition is a step towards fast-tracking JK Cement’s entry into the paints segment, expanding its product offerings, and potentially foraying into new markets.

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Reliance Retail acquires Metro AG’s India business for ₹2,850 crore

Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) has signed definitive agreements to acquire a 100% equity stake in Metro Cash and Carry India Pvt. Ltd, which operates under the ‘Metro India’ brand, for ₹2,850 crore. Through this acquisition, RRVL will get access to a network of Metro India stores located in prime locations across key cities, a large base of registered kiranas & institutional customers, and a strong supplier network.

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Viacom18 acquires media rights to Olympic Games 2024 for $31 million

Viacom18 Media has secured exclusive media rights to broadcast the Olympic Games Paris 2024 in the Indian subcontinent. It has also bagged the non-exclusive rights to the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon 2024. According to reports, Viacom18 is believed to have paid roughly $31 million (~₹256.6 crore) to secure the rights. The company will provide multi-platform coverage of the games and ensure free-to-air television coverage within the region.

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Tata Communications to acquire US-based Switch Enterprises for ₹486 crore

Tata Communications Ltd will acquire New York-based end-to-end live video production company The Switch Enterprises (TSE) in an all-cash deal for ₹486 crore. With both companies coming together, Tata Communications will support TSE’s customers with global reach to over 190 countries and territories. Meanwhile, TSE will bring live production capabilities to help organisations produce high-quality immersive content faster and more efficiently.

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Jio deposits ₹3,720 crore in SBI escrow account to buy Reliance Infratel: Report

As per an Economic Times report, Reliance Jio has deposited ₹3,720 crore in an SBI escrow account, marking another step towards completing the acquisition of Reliance Infratel Ltd (RITL). RITL is the tower business of Reliance Communications, which is under an insolvency process. 

In November 2022, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Mumbai approved the acquisition of RITL by Reliance Project & Property Management Services Ltd (RP&PMSL), a subsidiary of Reliance Jio that looks into the tower business.

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CIL can pursue overseas acquisition of coal mines after detailed study of blocks: Parliamentary Panel

The Standing Committee on Coal, Mines, and Steel said Coal India Ltd (CIL) can still pursue the overseas acquisition of mines after a detailed study and analysis of the blocks, especially for low ash coking coal. The committee is of the view that this will not only reduce the import of fossil fuels but also open new avenues of mining abroad. 

[In 2009, CIL had acquired prospecting licences for coal blocks in Mozambique through one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. However, it was found that the quality of coal in the allocated blocks was inferior and extraction was commercially unviable.]

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NTPC, GE Power signs pact to enable more usage of low carbon fuel in plants

NTPC and GE Power India Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reduce the amount of coal used in power plants and replace it with low-carbon fuels like methanol, agriculture waste, biomass, and ammonia. The two entities will also develop, test, and demonstrate technologies that allow total co-firing with lower carbon fuels in coal-fired power plants.

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Maruti Suzuki to Recall 9,125 Vehicles – Top Indian Market Updates

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Maruti Suzuki to recall 9,125 vehicles to fix possible defects in seat belts

Maruti Suzuki India will recall 9,125 units of Ciaz, Brezza, Ertiga, XL6, and Grand Vitara models to fix possible defects in a part of the front row seat belts. The affected vehicles were manufactured between November 2-28, 2022. The automaker has decided to recall the suspected vehicles for inspection and replacement of the faulty part, free of cost.

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Global airline industry to post $6.9 billion loss in 2022: IATA

The global airline industry is projected to report a lower loss of $6.9 billion in 2022, according to International Air Transport Association (IATA). There were stronger passenger yields and cost control measures by airlines amid rising fuel prices. The industry registered a loss of $42 billion and $137.7 billion in 2021 and 2020, respectively. IATA said the global airline industry is expected to return to profitability in 2023 and post a small net profit of $4.7 billion.

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Bharti Airtel launches WorldPass, a data pack for roaming across 184 countries

Bharti Airtel has revamped its international roaming (IR) offerings under the newly launched WorldPass, which offers IR services in 184 countries. A customer with a layover at an international airport or travelling to two or more countries can use one plan for the entire trip. The pass also gives customers access to 24×7 call centre support from any corner of the world free of cost on call and WhatsApp.

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ABFRL leads race to acquire TCNS Clothing

Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd (ABFRL) is now the frontrunner to acquire TCNS Clothing Co, owner of the listed women’s branded apparel retailer that owns brands such as W, Elleven, and Aurelia. This could well be the largest branded apparel buyout by the $60-billion Aditya Birla Group. Promoters of the retailer (New Delhi-based Pasricha family) and private equity investor TA Associates together own 61.24% of TCNS Clothing.

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World Bank upgrades India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.9% for FY23

The World Bank cut India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for FY23 from 7.5% to 6.5% in October. Now, it has upgraded the projection to 6.9% for FY2022-23 (April 2022-March 2023). A senior economist at the WB said that India is better positioned than its peers to weather external financial shocks this financial year.

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India’s thermal power generation rises 16% YoY in Nov

India’s thermal power generation rose 16.28% year-on-year (YoY) to 87,687 million units (MU) in November. The country’s overall power generation increased by 14.63% YoY to 1,18,029 MU last month. Power utilities’ despatch rose 3.55% YoY to 62.34 million tonnes (MT) during November 2022. Total coal output also rose 11.66% YoY to 75.87 MT.

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Gravita India begins production at recycling plant in West Africa

Gravita India Ltd (GIL) has started commercial production of aluminium cast alloys from a new recycling plant in Togo, West Africa. The plant is operated by Gravita Togo SAU, a step-down subsidiary of GIL. With an annual capacity of 4,000 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), it can produce aluminium cast alloys in Phase 1. The company forecasts an additional revenue of ₹60 crore per annum from the new capacity.

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Adani Green raises Japanese Yen-denominated refinancing facility

Adani Green Energy Ltd, through its subsidiary Adani Solar Energy AP Six Pvt Ltd, has raised Japanese Yen-denominated facility to refinance its existing debt. The facility comprises JPY 27,954 million (or $200 million) amortising project loan facility. The project loan facility is supported by AGEL’s strong relationship with MUFG Bank Ltd and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp, with equal participation.

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IDFC First partners with Sa-Dhan to provide digital microfinance solutions

IDFC First Bank has partnered with the association of microfinance institutions (MFI) Sa-Dhan and Delhi-based fintech solutions provider NextGen to provide digital microfinance solutions to feature phone users. This partnership will help in developing a new payment and collection system by using feature phones. It will provide additional benefits for entities in the MFI ecosystem, including UPI, banking & wallets, bill payment systems, and individual & merchant money transfers. 

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Maruti Suzuki to Hike Vehicle Prices from Jan – Top Indian Market Updates

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Maruti Suzuki to hike vehicle prices from January

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) will increase the prices of its vehicles ‘substantially’ from next month (Jan 2023). The automaker aims to offset the impact of rising input costs and make provisions to update the model range to conform to stricter emission norms which kick in from April 2023. MSIL continues to witness increased cost pressure driven by overall inflation and recent regulatory requirements.

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RIL buys Russian naphtha, increases fuel oil imports

According to data from Refinitiv, Reliance Industries Ltd is purchasing Russian refined fuels, including rare purchases of naphtha (used for making petrochemicals), after some Western buyers stopped Russian imports. Western sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine have led to the rise of rare trade routes for Russian crude and refined products that were mainly sold to European countries. 

So far, RIL’s fuel oil imports from Russia have surged to a record 3 million tonnes (MT) since April-Dec of FY23, compared to 1.6 million for all of FY22.

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Godrej Properties acquires an 18.6-acre land parcel in Mumbai’s Kandivali

Godrej Properties Ltd has acquired an 18.6-acre land parcel in the Kandivali suburb of Mumbai. It is the company’s 8th project in its development portfolio in the current financial year (FY23). The new project will have a developable potential of around 3.72 million sq. ft. with an estimated revenue potential of nearly ₹7,000 crores.

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Adani Group seeks central forces protection at Vizhinjam port

The Adani Group moved the Kerala High Court, seeking the assistance of central forces to continue with construction at the Vizhinjam seaport in Thiruvananthapuram. There have been violent protests at the site recently, which are halting construction work. Justice Anu Sivaraman asked the state and central governments to discuss the possibility of deploying the central forces.

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RBI gives approval to Carlyle, Advent to acquire a 9.99% stake each in Yes Bank

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given conditional approval to private equity investors Carlyle Group and Advent to acquire a 9.99% stake each in Yes Bank. Both investors will infuse ₹8,898.4 crores into the bank. Each investor will first acquire 1,848 million shares (or 5.9% equity) of Yes Bank at ₹13.78 per share. Separately, the bank will issue convertible warrants at ₹14.82 per share after 18 months.

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Tata Power to invest ₹6,000 crores in Odisha in five years

Tata Power CEO and MD Praveer Sinha announced a ₹6,000 crore capital investment by the company in Odisha. The company will also set up 1,000 electric vehicles (EV) charging points, 1,00,000 solar pumps, microgrids, and rooftop & floating solar plants in the next five years. The company has been engaged in power distribution across Odisha and is committed to ensuring ease-of-doing business through quality power supply.

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Amara Raja Batteries to invest ₹9,500 crore in Telangana

Amara Raja Batteries Ltd plans to invest ₹9,500 crores over the next 10 years in Telangana to set up research and manufacturing facilities for lithium-ion batteries. The initial facilities would include an energy research and innovation center in Hyderabad, called the Amara Raja E-hub. It will be equipped with advanced laboratories and testing infrastructure for material research, prototyping, and product life cycle analysis.

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Bank credit grows nearly 17% for the fortnight ended Nov 18: RBI

As per RBI data, the Indian banking system’s outstanding credit grew by 16.96% YoY to ₹133.29 lakh crore for the two weeks ended November 18. The current financial year (FY23) has seen a steady rise in credit growth in FY23 driven by a variety of reasons, including strong economic growth and borrowers’ shift to banks as against other credit substitutes amid rising interest rates. In FY 2021-22, bank credit rose by 8.59% and deposits by 8.94%.

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NTPC coal mining output jumps 48% to 12.24 MMT in April-Nov

NTPC recorded 48% YoY growth in coal mining output at 12.24 million metric tonnes (MMT) for April-November 2022. The four operational coal mines, Pakri-Barwadih & Chatti Bariatu (Jharkhand), Dulanga (Odisha), and Talaipalli (Chhattisgarh) contributed to accomplishing the highest ever monthly coal production of 20.47 lakh metric tonne in November.

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Tata Motors to Supply 1,000 Buses to Haryana Govt – Top Indian Market Updates

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Tata Motors to supply 1,000 buses to Haryana govt

Tata Motors Ltd has secured an order for 1,000 buses from Haryana Roadways. The company will supply 52-seater fully-built diesel buses in a phased manner. The buses offer superior passenger comfort, high fuel efficiency, reliability, and low total cost of ownership. The bidding process was carried out through the state government’s e-tender process.

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Ashok Leyland delivers 150 vehicles to Tanzania Police Force

Ashok Leyland Ltd has delivered 150 trucks and buses to the Tanzania Police Force. The supplies are part of a contract signed between Ashok Leyland and the Ministry of Home Affairs, Tanzania. It is financed through a long-term soft loan extended by the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of India. Currently, the Tanzania Police Force has a fleet of 625 Ashok Leyland vehicles.

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Kolte Patil Developers raise ₹206Cr from Marubeni Corporation for new residential project

Kolte Patil Developers Ltd has raised ₹206 crore from Japan-based Marubeni Corporation for its upcoming residential project located in Pimple Nilakh micro market, Pune. Based on the agreement, Marubeni Corporation will be entitled to 2.85 lakh sq. ft. of saleable area. The Pimple-Nilakh residential project has a total development potential of nearly 8 lakh sq. ft.

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Maruti Suzuki partners with IIT Bombay to drive innovation programs for startups

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay to drive innovation programs for startups. MSIL and the Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SNIE) at IIT Bombay will jointly shortlist startups for some of the complex business problems identified by the automaker. SNIE will also support outreach and incubation of potential startups who can be part of MSIL’s innovation programs.

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Govt hikes windfall tax on domestically produced crude

The Indian government has raised the windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil from ₹9,500 per tonne to ₹10,200 per tonne. [A windfall tax is a higher tax rate levied by governments against certain industries when economic conditions allow those industries to experience above-average profits.] The Centre has also reduced the special additional excise duty on the export of diesel from ₹13.00 per litre to ₹10.50 per litre. The duty on aviation turbine fuel exports remains unchanged at ₹5 a litre.

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Jewellery industry estimated to register 60% growth in Q2 FY 2023: ICRA

According to rating agency ICRA, the domestic jewellery industry is estimated to have registered a healthy growth of 60% in Q2 FY23 compared to pre-Covid levels (Q2 FY20). On a year-on-year basis, the demand recorded a contraction of 2% in Q2 due to a high base. The industry grew 70% YoY in Q2 FY22 due to pent-up demand after easing of Covid-19-related restrictions.

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Blackstone acquires majority stake in R Systems for ₹2,904 crore

Global investment fund Blackstone has acquired a majority stake in R Systems International Ltd for $359 million (~Rs 2,904 crore). R Systems is a leading provider of IT services, specializing in digital product engineering. It serves over 250 customers in the technology, media, telecom, and financial services sectors globally. Blackstone acquired the stake from founder Satinder Singh Rekhi and other current promoters.

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RateGain partners with Booking.com for AI-powered solutions

RateGain Travel Technologies Ltd’s Content AI platform has established a new and improved integration with online travel agency Booking.com. The integration will help in seamless content distribution and easier property management. The Content AI platform will save customers’ time and allow travellers to see up-to-date content and images from the accommodation on Booking.com.

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TCS expands deal with HR services company Randstad

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has expanded an existing deal from Dutch multinational human resource consulting firm Randstad. The IT company will modernize Randstad’s application estate on the cloud, strengthen the security posture, and accelerate its transformation journey. Randstad selected TCS as a strategic transformation partner in 2016 to digitise its sourcing solutions.

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Bharti Airtel launches 5G services at Pune airport

Bharti Airtel has deployed its Airtel 5G Plus service at Pune Lohegaon Airport, making it the first airport in Maharashtra to enjoy ultrafast 5G services. Airtel customers with 5G smartphones will enjoy high-speed 5G service on their existing data plans. With this launch, Airtel has deployed its 5G network in 11 cities. 

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ABFRL to bring French Galeries Lafayette stores to Delhi, Mumbai

Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd (ABFRL) and Galeries Lafayette have entered into a partnership to open stores of the French luxury retailer in India in the next 2-3 years. They will also open a dedicated e-commerce platform. Galeries Lafayette is known for its luxury store at Boulevard Haussmann in Paris. The flagship stores in India will bring more than 200 luxury and designer brands under one roof.

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