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PVR Plans to Open 125 Screens in FY23 – Top Indian Market Updates

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PVR plans to open 125 screens in FY23 

PVR Limited expects the movie exhibition industry to bounce back “dynamically” in FY23 and plans to open around 125 screens during the year. The multiplex operator expects business to grow in the coming quarters, supported by the growth in the average ticket price (ATP) and spend per head (SPH) already witnessed in Q3 & Q4 FY 2021-22.

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Airtel Payments Bank partners with Axis Bank to digitize last-mile cash collection

Airtel Payments Bank has partnered with Axis Bank to digitise the cash collection system in India’s Tier-III cities and semi-urban regions. The payments bank will leverage the extensive reach of its digital-led neighborhood banking model to support Axis Bank with the digitization of last-mile cash collections. This partnership will help Axis Bank build operational efficiencies in the cash management process.

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Steel prices likely to go up again from July 1 on high input cost: JSPL MD

Steel prices are expected to rise from July due to high input costs, said Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) Managing Director V R Sharma. “The prices have already bottomed out. There is no chance of reducing them further. There will be an upward price correction from Friday, July 1 by primary players mainly on account of higher input costs,” he said. Secondary steel makers have already increased the price of rebars by Rs 2,000 to Rs 55,000 per tonne in the last four days.

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Minda Industries acquires 5.2% stake in FRIWO for €15 million

Minda Industries Ltd (MIL) has acquired a 5.24% stake in Germany-based FRIWO AG by investing 14.99 million euros. FRIWO AG designs, develops, and manufactures power supply systems, chargers, and motor control units. It is a public listed company, and its principal place of business is in Ostbevern, Germany.

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Tata Steel to spend Rs 1,200 crore on new tech development over 4 years

Tata Steel Ltd has announced plans to invest Rs 1,200 crore in new technology development over the next 3-4 years. In the new materials business, the steel maker has been focusing on graphene, which can be mixed with plastic and recycled like brand-new products. Tata Steel has signed a pact with Digital University Kerala and the Centre for Materials for Electronics Technologies (C-MET) to establish the first graphene research and innovation centre in India.

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Hindalco to acquire 26% stake in Cleanwin Energy SIX

Hindalco Industries Ltd will acquire a 26% stake in renewable energy generation company Cleanwin Energy SIX in an all-cash deal worth Rs 71.5 lakh. The proposed deal is part of Hindalco’s approach to reducing energy costs through open access to renewable energy generators. Cleanwin Energy was established in December 2021 with the intention of producing 5 MW of wind power.

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Al Faisal Holding selects Ramco Systems to enhance its HR and payroll systems

Qatar-based Al Faisal Holding has chosen to implement Ramco Systems’ Global Payroll & HR Solution to streamline and automate its HR and payroll operations. It will also implement Ramco’s facial recognition-based time & attendance system for real-time tracking of the employees. 

Innova Captab files DRHP for IPO with SEBI

Innova Captab Ltd has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with markets regulator SEBI to raise ~Rs 900 crore through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The proposed IPO comprises fresh issuance of equity shares worth Rs 400 crore. It also includes an Offer For Sale (OFS) of 96 lakh equity shares by promoters and other shareholders. Innova Captab provides research, product development, and manufacturing services to Indian pharma firms.

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Allied Digital Services secures contract worth Rs 49 crore

Allied Digital Services Ltd (ADSL) has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) for an order worth Rs 49 crore for the Solapur Smart City project. The scope of the project entails the setting up of a city communication network, command control center, and city-wide surveillance system. ADSL will also establish intelligent traffic management systems across the city.

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ICICI Bank Reports 30% YoY Rise in Net Profit in Q2 – Top Indian Market News

ICICI Bank Q2 Results: Net profit rises 30% YoY to Rs 5,511 crore

ICICI Bank reported a 30% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 5,511 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Net profit rose 19% compared to the previous quarter. Its net interest income (NII) rose 25% YoY to Rs 11,690 crore during the same period. [NII is the difference between the interest income a bank receives on loans and the interest paid to depositors]. The bank’s gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio stood at 4.82% in Q2, compared to 5.15% in the previous quarter. Provisions declined by 9% YoY to Rs 2,714 crore in the July-Sept quarter of FY22. 

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Minda Industries to hike stake in Strongsun Renewables to 28.10%

Minda Industries Ltd said the Investment Committee of its Board of Directors has approved the second round of stake purchase in Strongsun Renewables Pvt Ltd. The committee approved the acquisition of 3.07 lakh equity shares (of the face value of Rs 10 each) at Rs 80 per share of Strongsun Renewables, aggregating to Rs 2.46 crore. After completion of the transaction, Minda Industries will hold a 28.10% stake in the special purpose vehicle (SPV).

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Tatva Chintan Pharma Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 811% YoY to Rs 32 crore

Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem reported an 811.5% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 32.41 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Net profit increased by 40% compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 105.8% YoY (or 16% QoQ) to Rs 123.6 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 35.8 crore in Q2, up 477% YoY (or 39% QoQ). 

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Ami Organics Q2 Results: Net profit rises 14% YoY to Rs 17.5 crore

Ami Organics Ltd reported a 14.78% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 17.47 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Net profit increased by 27% compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 33.9% YoY (or 8% QoQ) to Rs 122.31 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 27.3 crore in Q2, an increase of 27% YoY.  Ami Organics is one of the leading research and development (R&D)-driven manufacturers of specialty chemicals. 

Exxon looks to buy stake in ONGC’s Indian deep sea fields

Global oil major ExxonMobil Corp is looking at buying a stake in some of the local deepwater fields of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), said Oil Secretary Tarun Kapoor. India, the world’s third-largest importer and consumer of oil, imports ~85% of its oil needs from overseas. The government has been scouting for partnerships with global oil companies to quickly monetise its reserves. Exxon would either acquire a stake in the Indian fields or form a joint venture with ONGC to operate them.

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Orient Electric Q2 Results: Net profit rises 7% YoY to Rs 34 crore

Orient Electric reported a 7.25% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 34.77 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Net profit jumped 595% compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 37% YoY (or 41% QoQ) to Rs 594.38 crore during the same period. Revenue from its electrical consumer durables segment rose 49.33% YoY to Rs 454.5 crore. The company’s total expenses stood at Rs 549.17 crore in Q2, up 40.38% YoY.

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Whistle-blower alleges related party transactions by Asian Paints promoters

A whistle-blower has red-flagged related party transactions (RPTs) carried out by the promoters of Asian Paints Ltd (APL), which allegedly benefited them at the cost of the company’s shareholders. The whistle-blower informed market regulator SEBI that money to buy a company called Paladin Paints and Chemicals (PPC) went from APL. However, APL’s promoters Ashwin Dani and son Malav now control it in their personal capacity. SEBI has sought further details from the whistle-blower.

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MCX Q2 Results: Net profit falls 44% YoY to Rs 33 crore

Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) reported a 44% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 44 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Net profit fell 18% compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations declined by 30% YoY (or 5% QoQ) to Rs 82 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 34 crore in Q2, a decline of 49% YoY.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for fourth consecutive day

The prices of petrol and diesel soared to new record highs across the country after the rates were hiked for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday. State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) have increased the fuel rates by 35 paise per litre each. Following the latest price revision, petrol is retailing at Rs 107.24 per litre in Delhi. The cost of diesel stands at Rs 95.97 per litre in the national capital.

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Real estate sector to touch $1 trillion by 2030: Niti Aayog

The real estate sector plays a multiplier effect in the development of the economy and is expected to reach a market size of $1 trillion by 2030, said Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant. He further said that the sector will account for 18-20% of India’s gross domestic product (GDP). Kant noted that the real estate sector and its stakeholders also play a critical role in supporting the ‘housing for all’ initiative of the government. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are expected to create opportunities worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore in the coming years.

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Vodafone Idea’s Net Loss Widens to Rs 7,319 crore in Q1 – Top Indian Market News

Vodafone Idea Q1 Results: Net loss at Rs 7,319 crore

Vodafone Idea Ltd (Vi) reported a net loss of Rs 7319.1 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY22). It had posted a net loss of Rs 7,022.8 crore in the previous quarter (Q4 FY21). The telecom operator’s revenue fell 4.7% QoQ (or 14% YoY) to Rs 9,152.3 crore during the same period. Its wireless subscriber base stood at 25.54 crore as of June 2021, as it lost 1.23 crore subscribers since March. The average revenue per user (ARPU) stood at Rs 104 in Q1 FY22, compared to Rs 107 in Q4 FY21.

Vi’s gross debt stands at Rs 1,91,590 crore, including deferred spectrum payment obligations of Rs 1.06 lakh crore and AGR liabilities of Rs 62,180 crore.

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Sobha Q1 Results: Net profit rises 73% YoY to Rs 11 crore

Sobha Limited reported a 73% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 11.4 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY22). Its total income rose 46.1% YoY to Rs 525 crore during the same period. The company’s cash flows remained healthy during the April-June quarter (Q1), which resulted in a reduction in net debt. Bengaluru-based Sobha Ltd is one of the leading real estate developers in India.

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Amara Raja Batteries Q1 Results: Net profit doubles to Rs 167 crore

Amara Raja Batteries Ltd (ARBL) reported a 98.8% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 167 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 63.85% YoY to Rs 1,886 crore during the same period. ARBL said automotive segment revenue grew on the back of strong growth in exports compared to last year. The company’s telecom and UPS applications registered strong year-on-year (YoY) growth in Q1.

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NTPC invites EOI to set up pilot project on hydrogen blending with natural gas

NTPC Limited has floated a global Expression of Interest (EOI) to set up a pilot project on hydrogen blending with natural gas in city gas distribution networks. The project will be the first of its kind in India and will explore the viability of decarbonizing India’s natural gas grid. State-run NTPC is also exploring the production of green ammonia to decarbonize the fertilizer industry. It aims to fulfill the government’s upcoming mandate of using a certain percentage of green hydrogen in the fertiliser and refinery sector.

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SJVN Q1 Results: Net profit rises 13% YoY to Rs 342.13 crore

SJVN Limited reported a 13% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 342.13 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY22). Its total income declined by 1.3% YoY to Rs 704.9 crore during the same period. Currently, SJCN has a portfolio of more than 9,000 MW and is executing 27 projects in the hydro, thermal, solar, and wind sectors in India. The state-run company announced that it has secured a 200 megawatt (MW) grid-connected solar PV power project worth Rs 1,000 crore in Bihar.

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ONGC Q1 Results: Net profit jumps 772% YoY to Rs 4,335 crore

Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) reported a 772% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 4,334.8 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY22). Net profit has declined by 35.6% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 77% YoY (or 8.6% QoQ) to Rs 23,021.6 crore during the same period. ONGC’s net crude realisation (price after the deduction of subsidies) rose 13% QoQ to $65.59 in Q1.

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VLCC Health Care files DRHP to raise funds via IPO

VLCC Health Care Ltd has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator SEBI to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). It is one of the largest players in the wellness and beauty services industry in India. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 300 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 89.2 lakh shares by promoters and shareholders. The proceeds from the IPO will be used to set up VLCC Wellness clinics in India and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. 

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Minda Industries Q1 Results: Net profit at Rs 15.4 crore

Minda Industries Ltd reported a net profit of Rs 15.42 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY22). It had reported a net loss of Rs 134.5 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q1 FY21). The company’s revenue from operations jumped 242.5 YoY to Rs 1,602.55 crore in Q1 FY22. Minda Industries is a leading manufacturer and supplier of automotive solutions to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

India’s exports rise 49.85% to $35.43 billion in July; trade deficit at $10.97 billion 

India’s total exports increased by 49.85% YoY to $35.43 billion (~Rs 2.62 lakh crore) in July 2021. This can be attributed to the recovery in global markets and strong demand. There was healthy growth in the petroleum, engineering, and gems & jewelry segments in July. Imports rose 63% YoY to $46.4 billion (~Rs 3.44 lakh crore) during the same month. The trade deficit stood at (-) $10.97 billion in July 2021, compared to 4.83 billion in July 2020. India’s oil exports jumped 97.45% YoY to $12.89 billion in July 2021. 

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NCLT Approves Jet Airways Revival Plan – Top Indian Market News

NCLT approves Kalrock-Jalan consortium resolution plan for Jet Airways

The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the resolution plan submitted by the Kalrock Capital and Murari Lal Jalan consortium. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has been given 90 days to allot slots to the airline. The Kalrock-Jalan consortium is believed to have offered Rs 1,183 crore as repayment over a period of five years to financial creditors, employees, and other staff of the airline. 

Jet Airways suspended operations in April 2019 due to financial distress. The company has been undergoing a resolution process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) for two years.

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Sobha Q4 Results: Net profit falls 64% YoY to Rs 17.9 crore

Sobha Limited reported a 64.69% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 17.90 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Its revenue from operations declined by 39.19% YoY to Rs 553.40 crore during the same period. Net profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21) declined by 77.87% YoY to Rs 62.30 crore. The real estate developer’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 3.5 per share. 

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Dr Reddy’s Labs launches Icosapent Ethyl Capsules in the US

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories announced the launch of Icosapent Ethyl Capsules in the US market. The drug is used to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia. It is available in 1 gram capsules in bottle count size of 120’s count. The pharma company had received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for Icosapent Ethyl Capsules in August 2020. 

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Minda Industries to acquire 51% stake in UzChasys

Minda Industries Ltd has won a bid for the acquisition of a 51% stake in Uzbekistan-based UzChasys LLC. The cost of the acquisition is 83.1 billion soms (~Rs 58.13 crore). UzChasys is engaged in the manufacturing of automobile headlights and lamps. It is a joint venture (JV) firm of AMS Co. (30% stake) and UzautoComponents LLC (70% stake). The proposed investment in UzChasys will enable the UNO Minda Group to have a significant presence in Uzbekistan as a leading supplier to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

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Avanti Feeds Q4 Results: Net profit declines 19% YoY to Rs 69 crore

Avanti Feeds Limited reported a 19.88% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 69.69 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Net profit has declined by 7.06% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 6.12% YoY to Rs 1,098.11 crore during the same period. Net profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21) rose 3.92% YoY to Rs 360.07 crore. Avanti Feeds’ board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 6.25 per share.

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Subex partners with Spire Solutions to address cyberattacks in the Middle East

Subex Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with Spire Solutions to address the sharp rise in cyberattacks and associated cyber risks in the Middle East and Africa. The companies will ensure that businesses are protected at critical infrastructure level security with the most comprehensive stack of Internet of Things, Operational Technology, and converged environment (IoT-OT & Information Tech) protection solutions. Subex and Spire Solutions have also received a project by a major oil & gas entity in the Middle East to meet its cybersecurity and cyber risk assessment requirements. 

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Shilpa Medicare launches Paracetamol Oral Thin Film

Shilpa Medicare Ltd announced the launch of a pediatric dose Paracetamol Oral Thin Film, under the brand name ‘Molshil’. The drug has been launched in strengths of 60 mg and 120 mg in orange flavour. The pharma company’s Paracetamol Oral Thin Films are patent protected and are the first of their kind in the world. Shilpa Medicare manufactures and sells active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), intermediates, and formulations globally.

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HPL Electric & Power to install NB-IoT technology smart meters in parts of Delhi

HPL Electric & Power Ltd has received approval and production clearance from a leading private distribution company for the implementation of Narrow Band-Internet of Things (NB-IoT)-based smart meters in parts of Delhi. HPL’s new range of smart meters is both 4G and 5G compatible. It offers a dedicated channel for smart metering and avoids any reduction in performance from obstruction due to congestion on the public network. These smart meters have been developed at HPL’s new R&D facility at Gurugram. HPL Electric & Power is a leading meter and electrical equipment manufacturing company.

Hero MotoCorp to hike prices from July

Hero MotoCorp Ltd has announced plans to hike the prices of its two-wheelers by up to Rs 3,000 with effect from July 1. This is to partially offset the impact of the continuous rise in commodity prices. The exact quantum of the increase will depend on the model and the specific market. Hero MotoCorp further said it continues to drive cost-saving programs aggressively to minimize the impact on the final consumer.

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Engineers India receives order worth Rs 111 crore from Numaligarh Refinery

Engineers India Ltd (EIL) has secured an order from Numaligarh Refinery (NRL) for the execution of revamp of a delayed coker unit (DCU). EIL will execute this project as a licensor cum engineering, procurement & construction management (EPCM) consultant. The project involves increasing the capacity of the DCU from 0.306 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) to 0.560 MMTPA. The estimated value of the order is Rs 111 crore.

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Sun Pharma settles patent litigation with Celgene over cancer drug

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has reached an agreement with Celgene Corp to resolve the patent litigation regarding submission of an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for a generic version of Revlimid (lenalidomide capsules) in the US. As per terms of the settlement, Celgene will grant Sun Pharma a license to its patents required to manufacture and sell limited quantities of generic lenalidomide capsules in the US after March 2022. 

Celgene is a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York-based pharma company Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS). Revlimid is a blood cancer drug, which had annual sales of $12.1 billion (~Rs 89,900 crore) in 2020.

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Zydus Cadila to Seek EUA for ZyCoV-D in 7-8 Days – Top Indian Market News

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Zydus Cadila to seek EUA for ZyCoV-D vaccine in 7-8 Days

Zydus Cadila has informed the Centre that it could apply for emergency use authorisation (EUA) for the ZyCoV-D vaccine in the next 7-8 days. ZyCoV-D is a DNA Covid-19 vaccine, which carries the genetic code for that part of a virus that triggers the immune system of the body. It is the second vaccine to be made in India after Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin. The vaccine is being developed with support from the Centre’s National Biopharma Mission. The pharma company has enrolled more than 28,000 volunteers in their Phase-3 study.

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Tata Motors, Tata Power jointly inaugurate solar carport in Pune

Tata Motors and Tata Power Company have announced the inauguration of India’s largest solar carport in Pune. The 6.2-megawatt peak (MWp) solar carport deployed by Tata Power will generate 86.4 lakh kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity per year. It is estimated to reduce 7,000 tons of carbon emissions annually. The carport (spanning over 30,000 square metres) will generate green power and provide covered parking for finished cars at Tata Motors’ car plant in Chikhali, Pune.

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Minda Industries raises Rs 50 crore via issuance of commercial papers

Minda Industries has raised Rs 50 crore through the issuance of commercial papers. The auto components manufacturer said this fund-raising is in line with the management’s efforts to bring down finance costs. In May 2021, the company’s board had approved the acquisition of a 27.55% stake in CSE Dakshina Solar for Rs 27 lakh. This acquisition is for availing solar power from CSE Dakshina for Minda Industries’ units in Tamil Nadu.

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PSP Projects Q4 Results: Net profit rises 22.38% YoY to Rs 41.73 crore

PSP Projects Ltd reported a 22.38% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 41.73 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Net profit has increased by 43.11% when compared to the previous quarter. Its total income rose 8.73% YoY to Rs 504.36 crore during the same period. Net profit for the financial year 2020-21 (FY21) declined by 36.55% YoY to Rs 81.52 crore. The construction company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 4 per share.

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Aster DM Healthcare partners with Dr. Reddy’s to administer Sputnik V vaccine in select locations

Aster DM Healthcare has entered into a partnership with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories to administer the Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine as part of a limited pilot soft launch. The healthcare provider will initially administer the vaccine to beneficiaries in Kochi and Kolhapur (Maharashtra). Aster has trained over a hundred staff at 14 of its hospitals to administer the vaccine jab. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has facilitated the necessary cold storage infrastructure for vaccine storage at the selected hospitals of Aster DM Healthcare.

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Eveready Industries Q4 Results: Net loss at Rs 441 crore

Eveready Industries India reported a standalone net loss of Rs 441.19 crore for the quarter ended March 2021 (Q4 FY21). It had posted a net loss of Rs 63.73 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q4 FY20). Its revenue from operations increased by 21.6% YoY to Rs 272.63 crore in Q4 FY21. Net loss for the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21) stood at Rs 309.13 crore. This is compared to a net profit of Rs 179.57 crore in FY20.

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Hinduja Global Solutions Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 203% YoY to Rs 131.26 crore

Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd reported a 203.3% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 131.26 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Net profit has increased by 74.14% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 21.6% YoY to Rs 1,563.5 crore during the same period. Net profit for the financial year 2020-21 (FY21) increased by 66.41% YoY to Rs 336.05 crore. The IT service provider’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 22 per share.

RBI grants in-principle approval to Centrum Financial Services to set up SFB

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted in-principal approval to Centrum Financial Services Ltd to set up a small finance bank (SFB). The approval has been given to Centrum in accordance with the offer it made in response to the Expression of Interest (EoI) to take over the troubled Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative Bank (PMC). According to reports, both Centrum and BharatPe will hold a 50% stake in the SFB, and assets and liabilities of PMC will be transferred to the SFB.

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Ashoka Buildcon Q4 Results: Net profit rises 6% YoY to Rs 142 crore

Ashoka Buildcon Ltd reported a 5.87% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 142.46 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Net profit has increased by 61% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 9.55% YoY to Rs 1,735.57 crore during the same period. Net profit for the financial year 2020-21 (FY21) increased by 67.08% YoY to Rs 276.22 crore. Maharashtra-based Ashoka Buildcon is an infrastructure development company. It is one of the leading highway developers in India.

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Paytm to raise Rs 12,000 crore via issue of fresh equity shares

One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, has announced plans to raise Rs 12,000 crore by issuing fresh equity shares. Paytm’s founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma may also get declassified as a promoter of the company in accordance with market regulator SEBI’s public listing rules. The company’s much-awaited IPO is expected to launch by November.

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IPO Updates: 

Dodla Dairy

The Rs 520-crore IPO of Dodla Dairy Ltd was subscribed 45.62 times on the final day of bidding. The portion reserved for retail investors was subscribed 11.34 times. The portion set aside for non-institutional investors (NIIs) saw a subscription of 73.26 times and that of qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) 84.88 times. You can learn more about the IPO here.

KIMS 

The Rs 2,144-crore IPO of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd was subscribed 3.86 times on the final day of bidding. The portion reserved for retail investors was subscribed 2.9 times. The portion set aside for non-institutional investors (NIIs) saw a subscription of 1.89 times and that of qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) 5.26 times. You can learn more about the IPO here.

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Adani Transmission to Acquire Warora-Kurnool Transmission For Rs 3,370 crore – Top Indian Market News

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Adani Transmission to acquire Warora-Kurnool Transmission for Rs 3,370 crore

Adani Transmission Ltd (ATL) has signed an agreement with Essel Infraprojects for the acquisition of Warora-Kurnool Transmission Limited (WKTL). ATL said the acquisition is valued at Rs 3,370 crore. With this acquisition, the cumulative network of ATL will reach 17,200 circuit kilometers (ckt km). Out of this, 12,350 ckt km is already operational, and 4,850 ckt km is in various stages of execution. WKTL will develop, operate, and maintain transmission lines aggregating to 1,750 ckt km, which links the western and southern regions of India.

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HCL Tech launches digital acceleration center in Canada

HCL Technologies announced the launch of an innovation center focused on digital acceleration in Mississauga, Ontario. HCL will deliver advanced technology solutions to its global client base to help accelerate their digital transformation journeys. The company will provide digital and analytics solutions, cloud consulting, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure solutions from its new global delivery center. The IT major said it continues its expansion and growth in Canada with plans to hire 2,000 employees in the next three years.

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Mukund completes sale of land in Thane to NTT Global Data Centers Nav2

Mukund Limited has completed the transfer of surplus leasehold land at Thane to NTT Global Data Centers Nav2 Pvt Ltd for Rs 801 crore. The company will utilise the amount for repayment of debts. The specialty steelmaker said it has brought down its overall debt by Rs 975 crore during FY 2020-21. Mukund has also sold its 51% stake in the joint venture, Mukund Sumi Special Steel, to Jamnalal Sons Private Ltd and has received Rs 713.61 crore as the first installment.

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Lumax Industries to set up manufacturing unit at Sanand

The Board of Directors of Lumax Industries has approved capital expenditure (capex) amounting to Rs 80 crore for setting up a manufacturing unit in Sanand, Gujarat. The unit will cater to the orders received from MG Motors and other customers. The total capex will be funded by a mix of debt and internal accruals. The project is expected to be operational by the third quarter (Q3) of FY 2021-22. 

The company’s board has approved the setting up of an office in the Czech Republic to strengthen its technological capabilities.

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BPCL sells entire 61.5% stake in Numaligarh Refinery to Oil India, Engineers India

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd has sold its entire 61.5% stake in Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) to a consortium of Oil India Limited (OIL), Engineers India, and Government of Assam for Rs 9,876 crore. OIL acquired a 54.16% stake from BPCL, while Engineers India bought a 4.4% stake. The sale of NRL clears the way for the privatisation of India’s second-largest fuel retailer.

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Adani Green Energy completes acquisition of 20-MW solar project in UP

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has completed the acquisition of Spinel Energy & Infrastructure Ltd (SEIL) from Hindustan Cleanergy and Peridot Power Ventures. SEIL has a 20 megawatt (MW) operating solar project in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh. The project has a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with UP state discom at Rs 7,54 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). AGEL acquired the entire share capital and securities of SEIL at an enterprise value of Rs 133 crore.

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Minda Industries to expand capacity at Bawal plant

The Board of Directors of Minda Industries has approved the expansion of a production plant of its material subsidiary, Minda Kosei Aluminium Wheel Pvt Ltd. The subsidiary manufactures aluminium alloy wheels for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). A fresh investment of Rs 167 crore has been approved for the expansion of Minda Kosei’s Bawal plant in Haryana from 1,20,000 wheels per month to 1,80,000 wheels per month. 

The company’s board has also approved an investment of Rs 90 crore to set up a plant in Gujarat for manufacturing four-wheeler automotive lighting products.

Vascon Engineers receives LoA for projects worth Rs 515 crore

Vascon Engineers Limited has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from the Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department for two projects worth Rs 515.63 crore. The first project consists of establishing a new medical college (attached with the existing District Hospital) in Bijnor. The second project includes the establishment of a medical college in Kaushambi district. Both projects have to be completed within 18 months.

NBCC (India) secures redevelopment work for Rs 1,356 crore

NBCC (India) Limited has secured an order for the redevelopment of GPRA Colony at Netaji Nagar, New Delhi. This includes the construction of General Pool Office Accommodation (GPOA), SARTAC Office Hostel, and other infrastructure buildings and allied works. The estimated value of the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) order is Rs 1,356.15 crore.