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Zomato Posts Rs 36Cr Net Profit in Q2- Top Indian Market Updates

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Zomato Q2 Results: Net profit at ₹36 crore

Zomato Ltd reported a net profit of ₹36 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY24). The food delivery platform posted a net loss of ₹251 crore in the same period a year ago. Its revenue from operations rose 71% YoY to ₹2,848 crore in Q2 FY24. EBITDA stood at ₹41 crore against a loss of ₹192 crore in Q2 last year.

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Reliance Retail to acquire beauty business of Arvind Fashions

Reliance Retail will acquire Arvind Fashions Ltd’s (AFL) wholly-owned subsidiary, Arvind Beauty Brand Retail Ltd (ABBRL), in an all-cash transaction. Reliance Beauty & Personal Care Ltd will run the Sephora India business after the deal. The transaction has been done at an enterprise value of ₹216 crore towards the sale of the entire equity stake and repayment of loans.

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RBI imposes monetary penalty on PNB, Federal Bank, others

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed monetary penalties on Punjab National Bank, Federal Bank, Kosamattam Finance, and Mercedes-Benz Financial Services India for rule violations. The central bank has imposed a penalty of ₹72 lakh on Punjab National Bank, ₹30 lakh on Federal Bank, ₹13.38 lakh on Kosamattam Finance, and ₹10 lakh on Mercedes-Benz Financial Services.

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Titan Q2 Results: Net profit rises 10% YoY to ₹940 crore

Titan Company Ltd reported a 10% YoY increase in net profit to ₹940 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24); beating estimates. Its revenue from operations increased 34% YoY to ₹11,660 crore during the same period. EBIT rose 13% YoY to ₹1,367 crore in Q2. The jewellery segment recorded a 19% YoY growth in revenue to ₹8,575 crore.

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L&T to divest 100% stake in subsidiary LTIEL

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) will sell its entire stake in L&T Infrastructure Engineering Ltd (LTIEL) to STUP Consultants Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of France-based Assystem SA. This transaction aligns with L&T’s commitment to focus on its core businesses and assets. LTIEL provides standalone engineering consultancy services for the infrastructure sector. The transaction is expected to be finalized before January 15, 2023, pending certain conditions.

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MRF Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 361% YoY to ₹572 crore

MRF Ltd reported a 361% YoY jump in net profit to ₹571.9 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24). Its revenue rose 6% YoY to ₹5,719 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹1,129 crore, up two-fold YoY. The company’s board declared a dividend of ₹3 per equity share.

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Raymond picks stake in MPPL

The Raymond Group will foray into the aerospace, defence and electric vehicles (EV) components business with the acquisition of a 59.25% stake (worth ₹682 Cr) in Maini Precision Products Ltd (MPPL). The company expects the transaction to be completed in the ongoing financial year. The acquisition will be funded by a mix of debt and internal accruals. Raymond also expects the acquisition to strengthen its existing engineering business.

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IndiGo Q2 Results: Net profit at ₹188 crore

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo) reported a consolidated net profit of ₹188 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY24). The airline posted a net loss of ₹1,583 crore in Q2 last year. Its consolidated revenue from operations grew 20% YoY to ₹14,944 crore in Q2 FY24. Earnings before interest tax depreciation, amortisation and restructuring or rent costs (EBITDAR) stood at ₹2,446 crore, up 968% YoY.

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Lupin, Zydus Lifesciences signs licensing, supply pact for Saroglitazar Mg

Lupin Ltd and Zydus Lifesciences Ltd have entered into a licensing and supply agreement to co-market Saroglitazar Mg. The drug is used to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in India. Lupin will have semi-exclusive rights to co-market the product in India under the brand name LINVAS. Zydus launched the drug under the brand names Lipaglyn and Bilypsa and will continue to market them.

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Sterlite Power Transmission to demerge its transmission infra business

Sterlite Power Transmission (SPTL) will demerge its electricity transmission infrastructure business spread across India and Brazil. The demerged entity will continue to hold the global products and specialised engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services business and the convergence – fiberco business. Through this demerger, SPTL intends to create ‘pure play’ business verticals based on end-customer base, investor class and returns.

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MOIL ore production grew 45% to 9.26 LT in April-October

MOIL reported a 45% YoY rise in manganese ore production to 9.26 lakh tonnes (LT) during April-October 2023. It had produced 6.38 LT manganese ore during the year-ago period. The cumulative sales were 8.44 LT, up 57% from 5.37 LT in the first seven months of the previous fiscal. MOIL meets about 46% of the total requirement of dioxide ore in India.

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Adani Ports delivers record cargo volumes in October

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) handled 37 million metric tonnes (MMT_ of total cargo in October 2023, a growth of 48% YoY. The Haifa Port in Israel handled over 1.1 MMT of cargo in October, marginally better than the average cargo volume run rate of the last six months.

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PV Wholesales Rise 13.54% in May – Top Indian Market Updates

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Passenger vehicle wholesales rise 13.54% in May at 3.3 lakh units

According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), wholesale domestic passenger vehicle (PV) sales in May increased by 13.54% YoY to 3,34,247 units, compared to 2,94,392 units in May FY22. Domestic two-wheeler sales rose 17.42% YoY to 14,71,550 units in May FY23. Overall, total vehicle dispatches across categories in May were recorded at 18,08,686 units, up from 15,32,861 units in May 2022.

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MRF hits Rs 1 lakh per share

Tyre major MRF Ltd. saw its share price climb above the ₹1 lakh mark in intraday trading on the BSE and NSE today, making it the first Indian stock to trade above the six-figure mark. On the NSE, MRF touched an intraday peak of ₹1,00,439.95. As of Tuesday, the market capitalisation of MRF stood at ₹42,390 crore.

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Adani Group’s wind power project in Sri Lanka to be ready by Dec 2024

Adani Group is set to complete its renewable energy project in Sri Lanka, generating 500 MW in the north and eastern regions by December 2024. Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara discussed the project’s progress with Adani Group’s MD & CEO and project management team, focusing on challenges, roadmaps, and timelines. The Adani Group received approval in August last year to commence wind power projects in Pooneryn.

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India set to start mega hydropower project near China border

India is all set to commence the Subansiri Lower hydropower project in July. NHPC Ltd will conduct trial runs, with the first unit expected to be commissioned in December. By the end of 2024, all eight units will be operational. This 2-gigawatt project is crucial for grid stability as solar and wind power generation increases. Despite facing environmental concerns and protests, the project will help India tap into its significant hydropower potential.

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Granules India gets USFDA approval for hypertension drug

Granules India Ltd has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets. These tablets are bioequivalent to Toprol-XL Tablets and are used for the treatment of hypertension to reduce blood pressure. According to IQVIA, the present annual market for Metoprolol Succinate ER Tablets in the US is around $321 million.

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L&T secures orders for hydrocarbon business

Larsen & Toubro’s subsidiary L&T Energy Hydrocarbon (LTEH) has secured contracts worth Rs 1,000-2,500 crore. The contracts involve engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of new offshore structures. LTEH focuses on executing offshore projects domestically and internationally with a commitment to strengthening regional presence through investments in local skills, procurement from local vendors, and collaboration with local contractors for sustainable growth.

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Adani Group in talks for major debt refinancing: Report

According to a CNBC-TV18 report, Adani Group is planning to refinance a loan facility of up to $3.8 billion taken for the acquisition of Ambuja Cements Ltd. The group is considering converting the original loan into longer-term debt and has initiated individual discussions with banks. Adani expects to conclude the process within 3-4 months, and most of the existing lenders are expected to participate.

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Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA approval to manufacture generic version of Varenicline

Zydus Lifesciences has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to manufacture and market the generic version of Varenicline tablets, used to treat smoking addiction. The company plans to manufacture the product at its formulation manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad SEZ, India. According to IQVIA MAT data 2023, Varenicline tablets had annual sales of $501 million in the US.

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HFCL receives Rs 80 crore order from DMRC for three priority corridors

HFCL Ltd has secured a new order worth Rs 80.92 crore from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). The order is for the implementation of a fibre optics transmission system in three priority corridors of Phase IV of the Delhi metro rail project. The contract includes the design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the system. The project timeline is 156 weeks from the date of notice to proceed (NTP).

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Aircastle files fresh plea against SpiceJet

Aircraft lessor Aircastle has escalated its legal battle against SpiceJet by filing a new plea on June 13. The plea accuses SpiceJet of unpaid dues and seeks insolvency proceedings. This comes after Aircastle’s earlier attempt to initiate insolvency proceedings against SpiceJet. The NCLT has scheduled a hearing on July 17 to assess the validity of the new plea. Aircastle persists in its efforts to recover the unpaid dues from the struggling airline.

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IndiGo gets DGCA nod to operate flight services to Nairobi

IndiGo has received permission from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to operate flights to Nairobi in Kenya. This marks IndiGo’s entry into the African region. The airline had previously announced its plans to expand internationally, including destinations like Nairobi and Jakarta. According to a DGCA official, the approval for IndiGo’s operations in Nairobi will be effective from July 24.

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Coal India’s Profit Falls 18% YoY to Rs 5,528Cr in Q4 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Coal India Q4 Results: Net profit falls 18% YoY to Rs 5,528 crore

Coal India reported an 18% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 5,528 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue rose 17% YoY to Rs 38,152 crore during the same quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 6,898 crore in Q4 FY23, down 24% YoY. The company’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 4 per equity share.

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ITC Hotels signs three more Storii properties

ITC Hotels has signed agreements for three new properties under its boutique Storii brand in Goa, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. The Storii brand is becoming popular in the experiential segment, offering travellers unique local experiences. The Storii Moira Riviera in North Goa features Mediterranean-style architecture and 15 boutique rooms with plunge pools and spa facilities.

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Canara Bank Q4 Results: Net profit rises 90% YoY to Rs 3,175 crore

Canara Bank reported a 90% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 3,175 crore for Q4 FY23. The bank’s Net Interest Income (NII) stood at Rs 8,616 crore, up 23% YoY. Its Net non-performing assets (NNPA) ratio fell from 2.65% in Q4 FY22 to 1.73% in Q4 FY23. The bank’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 12 per equity share.

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Happiest Minds Technologies Q4 Results: Net profit rises 11% YoY to Rs 58 crore

Happiest Minds Technologies reported an 11% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 58 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue rose 26% YoY to Rs 378 crore during the quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 101 crore, up 23% YoY from Q4FY22. The company’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 3.4 per equity share.

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ITC launches first millet cookies as part of Sunfeast Farmlite

ITC Foods has launched its first millet cookies under the Sunfeast Farmlite brand as part of the ITC Mission Millet initiative, which aims to develop a “good-for-you” product portfolio, implement sustainable farming systems, and enhance consumer awareness of millets. The cookies come in two variants – Multi Millet & Choco-chip Multi Millet.

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

UPL reported a 43% YoY fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 792 crore for Q4 FY23. However, its revenue increased 4% YoY to Rs 16,569 crore during the quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 3,033 crore in Q4 FY23, down 16% YoY. The company’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 10 per equity share.

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Aditya Birla Fashion to raise up to ₹800 crore for TCNS acquisition

Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail (ABFRL) plans to raise ₹700-800 crore in external debt to finance its acquisition of a 51% stake in TCNS Clothing. ABFRL will also fund the acquisition through internal accruals. The remaining stake in TCNS will be acquired from the founder promoters, and the public shareholders will receive 11 shares of ABFRL for every six shares held in TCNS. The two companies will be merged after the transaction.

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IOL Chemicals gets approval to export paracetamol in European market

IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals has received certification from the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare, allowing it to export paracetamol to Europe. The Punjab-based company is a manufacturer of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and specialty chemicals and has a total capacity of 3,600 tonnes for producing paracetamol.

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Pennar Industries secures orders worth Rs 682 crore

Pennar Industries has received orders worth Rs 682 crore across various business verticals. The company won orders from leading players across industries such as Tata Steel, Ashok Leyland, Hindalco, Tata Power, and Kirloskar Toyota, among others. It is expected to execute the orders within the next two quarters.

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Indirect taxes department to soon adjudicate MRF, Bombay Dyeing, and Vedanta for evasion on imports

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is reportedly planning to adjudicate show-cause notices issued to importers for Integrated GST (IGST) evasion. The affected importers include Bombay Dyeing, BALCO, Vedanta, JSW Steel, and MRF. In addition, the CBIC has ordered Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) field formations to begin adjudication in cases of misuse of pre-import and physical export conditions.

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India coal imports surge to 162 MT in FY23

India’s coal imports increased by 30% YoY to 162.46 million tonnes (MT) in the 2022-23 financial year. The import of coking coal rose 5.44% YoY to 54.46 MT in FY23. India is among the top five coal-producing countries in the world. However, some parts of its coal requirement are met through imports as the country is also among the major consumers of the dry fuel.

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Titan’s Net Profit Rises 50% YoY to Rs 734Cr in Q4 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Titan Q4 Results: Net profit rises 50% YoY to Rs 734 crore

Titan reported a 50% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 734 crore for Q4 FY23. Its total revenue rose 33% YoY to Rs 9,704 crore during the quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 1,044 crore in Q4 FY23, up 33% YoY. The company’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 10 per equity share.

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ED searches premises linked to Manappuram Finance

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is carrying out searches at multiple locations on premises linked to Manappuram Finance Ltd in Thrissur, Kerala. Searches are also carried out at the headquarters and residence of promoter VP Nandakumar on allegations of illegal collection of deposits of more than Rs 150 crore from the public without the approval of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). They are also suspected of doing large-scale cash transactions without following KYC norms. 


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JSW Steel USA Ohio to invest USD 145 mn to upgrade operations

JSW Steel’s US subsidiary, JSW Steel USA Ohio Inc., plans to invest $145 million to enhance its manufacturing operations in Mingo Junction, Ohio. The move aims to meet the demand for high-quality steel products melted and manufactured in the US. These new projects are expected to be completed & commissioned in FY26.

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Adani Wilmar Q4 Results: Net profit falls 60% YoY to Rs 94 crore

Adani Wilmar reported a 60% YoY fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 94 crore for Q4 FY23. Operating revenue stood at Rs 13,872 crore, down 7% YoY. EBITDA fell 30% YoY to Rs 2,407 crore from Rs 3,425 crore in Q4FY22. Meanwhile, the company crossed 5 million metric tonnes of sales during FY23.

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Tata Chem Q4 Results: Profit rises 62% YoY to Rs 709 crore

Tata Chemicals reported a 62% YoY increase in net profit at Rs 709 crore for Q4 FY23. Total revenue stood at Rs 4,407 crore, a 26.6% increase from Q4 FY22. EBITDA rose 47% YoY to Rs 965 crore in Q4FY22. The company’s board approved a dividend of Rs 17.5 per equity share.

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Godrej Consumer to consider raising Rs 5,000 crore via NCDs

Godrej Consumer is planning to raise up to Rs 5,000 crore through non-convertible debentures (NCDs), with the proposal set to be considered by its board next week. The board will also approve the company’s audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ending March 31, 2023, on May 10.

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MRF Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 161% YoY to Rs 410 crore

MRF reported a 161% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 410 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue for the quarter increased 10.1% YoY to Rs 5,725 crore. EBITDA rose 60% YoY to Rs 843 crore. The company’s board announced a dividend of Rs 169 per share.

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NTPC Group’s total installed capacity touches 72,304 MW

NTPC Ltd has achieved an installed capacity of 72,304 MW after the addition of unit 1 of the Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant (MSTPP) in Bangladesh. This marks the first overseas capacity addition for NTPC, which executed the project in collaboration with the Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company Pvt Ltd (BIFPCL), a foreign joint venture company.

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Gravita India’s subsidiary secures long-term loan of 34 million euros

Gravita India’s step-down subsidiary Gravita Netherlands BV has secured a long-term loan of 34 million euros from two European developmental financial institutions in the form of an ESG (environmental, social and governance) loan. The loan is guaranteed by parent company Gravita India and enables the subsidiary’s offshore businesses to gain financial independence for their capex and working capital requirements.

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Strides Pharma partners with Orbicular to develop nasal sprays

Strides Pharma Science Ltd. has formed a partnership with Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies to jointly develop four nasal sprays for global markets with a combined market size of over $400 million. The products will be manufactured at Strides Pharma’s facility in Chestnut Ridge, New York, which has comprehensive capabilities for nasal spray manufacturing, including for controlled substances.

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India’s coal production rises 22.6% in 5 years to 893.08 MT in FY23

India’s coal production has registered a growth of about 23% in the last five years to 893.08 million tonnes (MT) in FY23. In the last five years, the production of Coal India Limited (CIL) has increased from 606.89 MT in FY19 to 703.21 MT, registering a growth of 15.9%. Contribution from captive and other mines to the total coal output also increased to 122.72 MT in FY23, up 113.7%.

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India’s GDP Growth Slows to 4.4% in Q3 – Top Indian Market Updates

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India’s GDP growth slows to 4.4% in Q3

India’s gross domestic product (GDP) for the October-December quarter (Q3 FY23) slowed down to 4.4%. The GDP had moderated to 6.3% in Q2 from 13.5% in Q1. GDP at Constant (2011-12) prices in Q3 2022-23 is estimated at ₹40.19 lakh crore in Q3, as against ₹38.51 lakh crore in Q3 2021-22. The Indian economy is expected to grow at 7% in FY23.

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Geological Survey of India finds Gold Deposits in Odisha

Surveys from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) have found gold deposits in three districts of Odisha. State Steel and Mines Minister Prafulla Mallik said that the gold reserves were found in Deogarh, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj.

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SBI enters social loan market

State Bank of India has concluded a landmark $1 billion (~₹8,200 crore) syndicated social loan, making it the largest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) loan raised by a commercial bank in the Asia Pacific market. The loan is of $500 million of the primary issue and an equal amount in greenshoe (or overallotment) option. It is also the first issue of such kind from the bank. 

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IDFC, Federal Bank partner with Sa-Dhan on UPI123PAY

IDFC First and Federal Bank will partner with association of microfinance institutions Sa-Dhan and Delhi-based fintech solutions provider NextGen to promote digital payments by feature phone users. The banks will help in developing a new payment and collection system by using feature phones with the technological intervention being provided by them.

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India approves $3.9 billion hydropower project near China border

India has approved its largest-ever hydropower project in the mountainous northeastern region bordering China as it seeks to build renewable generation to meet rising power demand. The govt approved the estimated investment of $3.9 billion for the 2,880-megawatt Dibang project in Arunachal Pradesh. The project is estimated to take nine years to build.

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India’s passenger vehicle sales to grow 9-10% in 2024: CRISIL

Rating agency CRISIL has forecast that India’s passenger vehicle sales are expected to grow about 9-10% in the next financial year (FY24), which is 20% more than the pre-pandemic levels. The forecast is owed to strong demand and easing chip shortages. India is currently the world’s fourth-largest car market.

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Zydus Lifesciences receives USFDA approval to market generic drug

Zydus Lifesciences has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Apixaban tablets. The drug blocks the activity of certain clotting substances in the blood. It is used to lower the risk of stroke or a blood clot in people with a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation.

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Indian Bank ties up with Toyota Kirloskar Motor to offer vehicle financing

Indian Bank has signed a pact with automaker Toyota Kirloskar Motor to offer vehicle financing options to its customers. The tie-up would offer various initiatives including 90% on-road funding with no processing fee, foreclosure, and party payment charges to prospective customers.

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Bharti Airtel outpaces Jio in revenue market share growth in Q3

For the second time in a row, Bharti Airtel has grabbed more revenue market share (RMS) than Reliance Jio Infocomm in the third quarter of FY23. This is mainly due to the sharp hike in base prepaid rates Airtel took last November in Odisha and Haryana along with share gains in rural markets. Loss-making Vodafone Idea (Vi) continued to lose RMS share in Q3.

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PNC Infratech bags ₹771 crore railway project in Haryana

PNC Infratech has secured a ₹771.46 crore railway project from the Haryana Orbital Rail Corporation Ltd. The scope of work includes construction design and construction of civil works at Sultanpur station in connection with the laying of a new double railway line. The construction is to be completed in 30 months.

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MRF raises ₹150 crore through NCDs via private placement

MRF Ltd has raised ₹150 crore via non-convertible debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis. The NCDs have been listed on the debt segment of the National Stock Exchange of India with effect from February 2023. The date of maturity of these debentures is February 24, 2026.

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Zomato’s Net Loss Widens in Q3 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Zomato Q3 Results: Net loss widens to ₹347 crore

Zomato Ltd reported a consolidated net loss of ₹347 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). It posted a net loss of ₹63 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q3 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 75% YoY to ₹1,948 crore in Q3 FY23. The gross order value (GOV) grew 22% year-on-year (YoY), driven by growth in both order volumes and average order value.

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IRCTC Q3 Results: Net profit rises 22% YoY to ₹256 crore

Indian Railways Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) reported a 22% YoY increase in net profit to ₹256 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 70% YoY to ₹918 crore during the same period. IRCTC’s total expenses jumped 121% YoY to ₹607 crore in Q3. The company’s board has declared an interim dividend of ₹3.5 per share.

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India’s finished steel exports fall 52% during April-January

India’s finished steel exports fell 52.2% YoY to 5.33 million tonnes (MT) between April 2022 and January 2023 due to sluggish global demand. The removal of an export tax in November failed to revive exports. Between April and January, India’s finished steel output increased by 5.2% YoY to 98.3 MT, and consumption went up by 10.8% to 96.4 MT.

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Devyani International Q3 Results: Net profit rises 8% YoY to ₹71 crore

Devyani International Ltd (DIL) reported an 8% YoY increase in net profit to ₹71 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). The revenue from operations grew 27% YoY to ₹790 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹173.9 crore in Q3, up 18% YoY. DIL opened 81 net new stores in Q3, taking the total operational stores to 1,177 as of December 31, 2022.

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Adani Wilmar’s Himachal warehouse raided by the State Excise & Taxation Dept

Officials of the Himachal Pradesh State Excise Department inspected the carrying and forward (C&F) unit of Adani Wilmar. The inspection was carried out after the company failed to deposit goods & service tax (GST) collection for multiple years. The officials went through the unit’s documents and other goods in the facility. They will prepare a report following which the next course of action will be decided.

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Hindalco Q3 Results: Net profit falls 65% YoY to ₹1,362 crore

Hindalco Industries Ltd reported a 65% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to ₹1,362 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 6% YoY to ₹53,151 crore during the same period. The copper business reported a 40% YoY growth in quarterly operating profit at ₹546 crore.

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NCLT approves merger of six wholly-owned subsidiaries with Adani Power

The Ahmedabad bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the amalgamation scheme for the merger of Adani Power’s six wholly-owned subsidiaries with itself. The subsidiaries are Adani Power Maharashtra Ltd, Adani Power Rajasthan Ltd, Adani Power (Mundra) Ltd, Udupi Power Corporation Ltd, Raipur Energen Ltd, and Raigarh Energy Generation Ltd.

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Voltas Q3 Results: Net loss at ₹110 crore

Voltas Ltd reported a consolidated net loss of ₹110.49 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). It posted a net profit of ₹96.56 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q3 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 11.8% YoY to ₹2,005.61 crore in Q3 FY23. The company’s expenses on exceptional items stood at ₹137.39 crore. Its total expenses stood at ₹1,946.72 crore in Q3, up 17.89% YoY.

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Antony Waste Handling Cell receives order worth ₹1,024 crore from BMC

Antony Waste Handling Cell Ltd (AWHCL) has received an order worth ₹1,024 crore from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for the disposal of construction and demolition waste in Mumbai. The total contract period is for 21 years, including the mobilization period of 12 months. The contract would involve the collection and processing of around 600 tonnes per day of debris waste. 

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MRF Q3 Results: Net profit rises 17% YoY to ₹174 crore

MRF Limited reported a 17% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹174.83 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 14% YoY to ₹5,644.55 crore during the same period. Total expenses stood at ₹5,484.72 in Q3, up 14.5% YoY. The tyre manufacturer’s board has declared an interim dividend of ₹3 per share.

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Macrotech Developers to Launch 16 Projects Worth ₹10,300Cr – Top Indian Market Updates

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Macrotech Developers to launch 16 projects worth ₹10,300 crore in H2 FY23

Realty firm Macrotech Developers Ltd (Lodha) plans to launch 16 new projects in the second half (H2) of FY23 with an estimated sales potential of ₹10,300 crore as it seeks to tap rising housing demand. These projects would be a mix of fully-owned and joint development with landowners. The company has delivered more than 89 million square feet of real estate and is developing around 100 million sq. ft. under its ongoing and planned portfolio.

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MRF Q2 Results: Net profit falls 32% YoY to ₹130 crore

MRF Ltd reported a 32% year-on-year (YoY) decline in consolidated net profit to ₹130 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 18.7% YoY to ₹5,826 crore during the same period. The tyre manufacturer’s total expenses stood at ₹5,730 crore, up 21% YoY. MRF’s board has declared an interim dividend of ₹3 per share.

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Arvind Q2 Results: Net profit rises 79% YoY to ₹125 crore

Textile manufacturer Arvind Ltd reported a 79% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹125.02 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 2.9% YoY to ₹2,169.81 crore during the same period. The company’s total expenses stood at ₹2,072.45 crore in Q2, up 3.5% YoY. Revenue from its textiles segment rose 1.8% YoY to ₹1,758.98 crore.

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Godrej Properties acquires 12-acre land parcel in Pune

Godrej Properties Ltd has acquired a 12-acre land parcel in the Mundhwa locality of Pune. The company is planning to develop a premium group housing project in this land parcel. The project will have a developable potential of around 2.2 million sq. ft. with an estimated revenue potential of around ₹2,000 crore based on the current business assumptions.

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Bajaj Electricals Q2 Results: Net profit flat at ₹62 crore

Bajaj Electricals Ltd reported a net profit of ₹62 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). It posted a net profit of ₹62.55 crore in Q2 FY22. Its revenue from operations fell 6.41% YoY to ₹1,201.14 crore in Q2 FY23. The company’s revenue from the consumer products segment fell 2.45% YoY to ₹882.87 crore. Total expenses stood at ₹1,159.22 crore in Q2, down 6.81% YoY.

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Aurobindo Pharma units recall products in US market for manufacturing issues

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd’s units are recalling different products in the US market for manufacturing lapses. According to the latest Enforcement Report by the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA), New Jersey-based Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is recalling 9,504 bottles of Quinapril and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets. The tablets (used to treat high blood pressure) were manufactured in India.

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Bosch Q2 Results: Net profit flat at ₹372 crore

Bosch Limited reported a net profit of ₹372.4 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). It posted a net profit of ₹372 crore in Q2 FY22. The auto component manufacturer’s revenue from operations rose 25.5% YoY to ₹3,662 crore in Q2 FY23. Total expenses stood at ₹3,324.2 crore, up 25.7% YoY.

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Two IPOs to hit the markets tomorrow

Five Star Business Finance Ltd’s IPO is set to open for subscription tomorrow. The company provides secured business loans to micro-entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals. The IPO only consists of an offer for sale (OFS) aggregating to ₹1,960 crore. The company has fixed ₹319-336 as the price band of the IPO.

Archean Chemical Industries Ltd is also launching its IPO tomorrow. The company is a leading speciality marine chemical manufacturer in India. The IPO consists of a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating to ₹805 crore and an OFS aggregating to ₹657.31 crore. The company has fixed ₹386-407 as the price band of the IPO.

Jubilant FoodWorks Q2 Results: Net profit rises 9.8% YoY to ₹131.5 crore

Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd reported a 9.8% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹131.5 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 16.6% YoY to ₹1,301.48 crore during the same period. Total expenses stood at ₹1,153.92 crore, up 19.76% YoY. The company opened 76 new Domino’s stores in Q2, taking the total number to 1,701.

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Godrej Consumer Q2 Results: Net profit falls 25% YoY to ₹359 crore

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) reported a 25% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to ₹358.86 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 7% YoY to ₹3,364.45 crore during the same period. GCPL’s total expenses rose 14.41%Y YoY to ₹2,951.38 crore in Q2. Revenue from the Indian market stood at ₹1,985.03 crore, up 8% YoY.

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India’s Coal Output Rises 29% in April – Top Indian Market News

India’s coal output rises 29% in April

India’s coal output rose 29% YoY to 66.58 million tonnes (MT) in April. Dispatch of coal to power utilities grew 18.15% YoY to 61.81 MT last month. The Ministry of Coal has been observing a decline in the prices of imported coal since the end of October 2021. India is witnessing a power crisis as coal reserves in several states are running out amid high electricity demand. 

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Asian Paints Q4 Results: Net profit at Rs 850 crore

Asian Paints Ltd reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 850.42 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). The company had posted a net profit of Rs 852.13 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q4 FY21). Its revenue from operations grew 20.6% YoY to Rs 7,889.94 crore in Q4 FY22. Asian Paints faced an exceptional loss of Rs 115.70 crore towards its Sri Lanka business and expected delay in receivable subsidy from the govt. The paint manufacturer’s board has declared a dividend of Rs 15.5 per share.

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Polycab India Q4 Results: Net profit rises 14% YoY to Rs 322 crore

Polycab India Ltd reported a 14.47% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 322.15 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Net profit rose 2.4% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 35% YoY to Rs 3,979 crore during the same period. Polycab India’s board has declared a dividend of Rs 14 per share.

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ICICI Bank partners with Santander for India-UK business ease

ICICI Bank has announced a strategic partnership with Santander UK to facilitate the banking requirements of corporates operating across India and the UK. The private sector bank will provide banking solutions across trade, cross-border payments, supply chain, treasury solutions, and retail banking to the UK corporates operating in India. Santander UK will support Indian corporates and new-age businesses with their banking requirements in the UK.

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Ajanta Pharma Q4 Results: Net profit falls 5% YoY to Rs 151 crore

Ajanta Pharma Ltd reported a 5% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 151 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 15% YoY to Rs 870 crore during the same period. The pharma company’s board has approved the issue of bonus shares in the ratio 1:2. [One equity share (of the face value of Rs 2) will be issued for every 2 shares (of Rs 2 each) held in the firm.]

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Cipla signs pact with Genes2Me to launch Covid-19 RT-PCR test kit

Cipla Ltd has launched a Covid-19 RT-PCR testing kit in partnership with diagnostics firm Genes2Me. The pharma company will be responsible for the distribution of ‘RT Direct’ kits in India and has commenced supply of the same. The test protocol does not require any RNA extraction process and delivers results in just 45 minutes. 

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MRF Q4 Results: Net profit falls 50% YoY to Rs 165 crore

MRF Limited reported a 50.26% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 165.21 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Net profit rose 10.6% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 10.1% YoY to Rs 5,304.82 crore during the same period. The tyre manufacturer’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 144 per share.

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Wipro renews IT transformation deal with Crédit Agricole

Wipro Ltd has extended its strategic agreement with Crédit Agricole CIB to fuel the next stage of growth. The IT major will help Crédit Agricole CIB to adopt cloud technologies and agile practices to achieve faster speed-to-market on new products and services. Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of France-based Crédit Agricole Group.

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Vodafone Idea Q4 Results: Net loss at Rs 6,563 crore

Vodafone Idea reported a net loss of Rs 6,563.1 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). The company had posted a net loss of Rs 7,022.8 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q4 FY21). Its revenue from operations rose 6.46% YoY to Rs 10,271.8 crore in Q4 FY22. The average revenue per user (ARPU) stood at Rs 124 in Q4 FY22, compared to Rs 115 in the previous quarter (Q3 FY22). Vi’s average daily revenue growth stood at 7.7% QoQ.

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Mutual Funds see Rs 72,847 crore net inflows in April: AMFI

The Indian mutual fund industry witnessed net inflows of Rs 72,847 crore in April 2022, compared to a net withdrawal of Rs 69,883 crore in March. Equity mutual funds attracted net inflows of Rs 15,890 crore in April, compared to Rs 28,463 crore in March. The monthly Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contribution dropped to Rs 11,863 crore in April compared to Rs 12,328 crore in March. The data was released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).

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Vedanta to Invest up to $20B in Semiconductor Biz – Top Indian Market News

Vedanta to invest up to $20 billion in semiconductor business in India

Vedanta Ltd has earmarked $15 billion for its foray into the electronic chip and display manufacturing space. The conglomerate plans to scale up the investment to as much as $20 billion (~Rs 1.49 lakh crore). Vedanta’s group firm Avanstrate will spearhead the semiconductor business. It expects to roll out electronic chips and displays from Indian manufacturing plants by 2025.

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Mahindra Holidays & Resorts to sell entire 10.76% stake in Nreach Online Services

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd will sell its entire 10.76% stake in Nreach Online Services Pvt Ltd to Gift Management Asia Pte Ltd (GMAPL) for a consideration of Rs 29.31 crore. The company has entered into an agreement with GMAPL for the sale of its entire investment consisting of 5,738 equity shares in Nreach Online Services. The transaction is expected to be completed on or before July 31, 2022.

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Coal India’s fuel supply stands at 575 MT so far in FY22

Coal India Ltd (CIL) has supplied 575 million tonnes (MT) of coal so far this financial year (FY22), surpassing the total dispatch of dry fuel in 2020-21. The company had dispatched 574.5 MT of coal in FY21. Meanwhile, coal imports were down to a nine-year low due to a sharp increase in international coal prices. 

CIL has warned that the production of coal may fall if the company is not able to raise prices. It is facing cost pressures from a looming rise in salaries and on higher prices of diesel used to power mining equipment.

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IndiGo takes delivery of A320 neo plane powered with sustainable aviation fuel

IndiGo has taken delivery of its first aircraft from Airbus (A320 neo) that operated on a blend of sustainable aviation fuel and normal fuel. The airline’s CEO, Ronojoy Dutta, said they are also talking to a lot of manufacturers on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Over a period from 2016 to 2023, IndiGo is aiming at a 16% reduction in carbon emissions.

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Domestic air traffic falls 43% to 64.08 lakh passengers in Jan: DGCA

Domestic air traffic fell around 43% to 64.08 lakh passengers in January 2022. The passenger load factors (or occupancy rates) fell for all Indian carriers last month. SpiceJet reported the highest seat occupancy of 73.4% in Jan, compared to 80.2% in December. IndiGo registered a load factor of 66.6% in Jan, compared to 78.1% in Dec. The data was released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

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Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank announce subscription to IDRCL shares

Canara Bank has picked up a 14.9% stake in India Debt Resolution Company Ltd (IDRCL), while Bank of Baroda bought 12.3% in it. IDRCL is an asset management company set up by the government. It will work in association with the National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL) to clean up the banking sector’s bad loans (NPAs). IDRCL will provide management and resolution of assets acquired by NARCL.

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Indian Oil sets up 1,000 EV charging stations

India’s largest oil refiner Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) has set up 1,000 electric vehicle charging stations. Now, IOCL has EV charging points in more than 500 towns and cities, including multiple state and national highways. It has collaborated with Tata Power PowerGrid, NTPC, Tech Mahindra, Ola, and BHEL for setting up EV chargers at its fuel stations. The company is targeting to provide EV charging facilities at 10,000 fuel stations in the next three years.

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MRF lines up Rs 1,000 crore expansion plan in Telangana

MRF Limited has announced an investment of Rs 1,000 crore for expansion of its facility and creating a new specialty assembly line at Sangareddy, Telangana. The company’s officials also offered Rs 4 crore to the state government’s ‘Mana vooru – Mana badi’ program under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative.

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M&M Reports 8-Fold Jump in Net Profit in Q2 – Top Indian Market News

Mahindra & Mahindra Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 785% YoY to Rs 1,432 crore

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd reported a 785% YoY jump in net profit to Rs 1,431.7 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Net profit increased 67% compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 14.7% YoY (or 13% QoQ) to Rs 13,305.4 crore during the same period. The automaker sold 99,334 vehicles in Q2, an increase of 9% YoY. Tractor sales fell 5% YoY to 88,920 units. The surge in profit was aided by strong export volumes and by mitigating some impact from the severe global semiconductor shortage.

M&M has announced plans to launch 16 electric vehicles (EVs) by 2027 across SUV and light commercial vehicle categories to strengthen its position in India’s electric mobility segment. The automaker will invest Rs 3,000 crore into EV development. 

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Praj Industries partners with Indian Oil to produce cleaner fuel

Praj Industries Ltd and Indian Oil Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities in the production of alcohol to jet (ATJ) fuels, 1G & 2G ethanol, compressed bio-gas (CBG), and related opportunities in the biofuels industry. This MOU will boost ATJ fuel production capacity and its use in India to curb emissions emanating from the airplanes as per the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) mandate. Indian Oil and Praj will also collaborate to set up biofuel production facilities, including biodiesel, and ethanol.

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MRF Q2 Results: Net profit falls 54% YoY to Rs 189 crore

MRF Limited reported a 53.9% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 189.06 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 15.62% YoY to Rs 4,907.81 crore during the same period. The tyre manufacturer’s board has declared an interim dividend of Rs 3 per share.

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BHEL Q2 Results: Net loss narrows to Rs 46 crore

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 46.58 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). It had posted a net loss of Rs 552.38 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q2 FY21). Its revenue from operations rose 42.6% YoY to Rs 4,910.62 crore in Q2 FY22. Total expenses stood at Rs 5,275.39 crore during the July-Sept quarter of FY22, an increase of 16.2% YoY.

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Tata Motors partners with Bank of India for vehicle financing

Tata Motors has partnered with Bank of India (BOI) to offer finance options to all its passenger vehicle customers. BOI will provide loans to Tata Motors’ customers at an interest rate starting from as low as 6.85%. The scheme will offer a maximum of 90% financing on the total cost of the vehicle, which includes insurance and registration. The offers through the partnership will be applicable on the ‘New Forever’ range of conventional cars, SUVs, and EVs for personal segment buyers.

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Indraprastha Gas Q2 Results: Net profit rises 30% YoY to Rs  crore

Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) reported a 30% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 400.54 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). The company’s turnover rose 39% YoY to Rs 2,005.07 crore during the same period. IGL registered an average daily sale of 7.24 million metric standard cubic meters per day (mmscmd) in Q2 FY22 compared to 5.50 mmscmd in Q2 FY21, recording a growth of 32%.

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IRCON International emerges lowest bidder for order worth Rs 5,142 crore

IRCON International has emerged as the lowest (L-1) bidder in a tender valuing approximately Rs 5,142 crore floated by National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL). The order involves the design, supply, and construction of track and track-related works (including testing and commissioning) for the double-line high-speed railway between Zaroli village and Vadodara in Gujarat. The completion period of the project is approx. 6.5 years.

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IDFC Q2 Results: Net profit at Rs 262 crore

IDFC Limited reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 262.55 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). During the quarter, the company had received Rs 200 crore as its share of profit from its associates and joint ventures. It had posted a net loss of Rs 146.68 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q2 FY21). 

The Board of Directors of IDFC Ltd has approved the merger scheme of IDFC Alternatives Ltd, IDFC Trustee Company Ltd, and IDFC Projects Ltd (wholly-owned subsidiary companies) into IDFC.

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PowerGrid Q2 Results: Net profit rises 9% YoY to Rs 3,376 crore

Power Grid Corporation of India reported a 9% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,376.38 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY22). Its total income rose 7% YoY to Rs 10,514.74 crore during the same period. During the quarter, 2,100 circuit kilometers (ckm) of transmission lines and 14,000 megavolt-ampere (MVA) transformation capacity were added. 

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Mazagon Dock delivers 4th Scorpene Submarine ‘Vela’ to Indian Navy

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) has delivered the fourth Scorpene Submarine of Project P-71 to the Indian Navy. It will be commissioned as INS Vela. With the delivery of Vela, MDL has lived up to its reputation as one of the country’s leading shipyards and reaffirmed India’s membership in the exclusive club of submarine-building nations.

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MRF Q1 Results: Net profit rises 12-fold YoY to Rs 166 crore

MRF Limited reported a 1,130% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 165.58 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY22). However, net profit has declined by 50.15% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 70% YoY to Rs 4,184 crore during the same period. EBITDA grew 49.2% YoY to Rs 2,460.7 crore in Q1. The tyre manufacturer’s total expenses increased by 63.5% YoY to Rs 4,054.24 crore during the April-June quarter of FY22.

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Amara Raja Batteries to acquire 11.36% stake in Log 9 for Rs 37 crore

Amara Raja Batteries Ltd (ARBL) will invest ~Rs 37 crore for acquiring an 11.36% stake in Log 9 Materials Scientific Pvt Ltd, a Bengaluru-based battery-tech and deep-tech startup. ARBL is expected to be the primary partner for scaling up the manufacturing operations of Log 9’s battery and fuel cell technologies. The investment is part of ARBL’s ‘Energy & Mobility’ strategy, which focuses on entering into green technologies and solutions.

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AstraZeneca Pharma Q1 Results: Net profit falls 45% YoY to Rs 10.24 crore

AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd reported a 45.62% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 10.24 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY22). Net profit has declined by 62.45% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations fell 9.3% YoY to Rs 175.4 crore during the same period. The pharma company’s board has declared an interim dividend of Rs 2 per share.

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Govt looks to cut import duties on electric cars to as low as 40%: Report

According to a report from Reuters, India is considering slashing import duties on electric cars to as low as 40%. The government plans to cut the tax rate from 60% to 40% for electric cars under $40,000 (~Rs 29.69 lakh). For EVs valued at more than $40,000, the Centre is looking at cutting the rate from 100% to 60%. This comes days after Tesla Inc appealed for a cut in India’s import duties. The EV giant argued that lowering import duties on EVs to 40% would make them more affordable and boost sales. 

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Subex Q1 Results: Net profit falls 11% YoY to Rs 13.48 crore

Subex Ltd reported an 11.08% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 13.48 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY22). Net profit has declined by 13.6% when compared to the previous quarter. Its total income fell 2.62%% YoY (or 10.8% QoQ) to Rs 87.31 crore during the same period. Subex is an enterprise software company that provides digital trust products to communication service providers.

Equity mutual fund inflows surge more than three-fold in July

Investment into equity mutual funds surged more than three-fold in July amidst optimism about the economy, as restrictions eased after the second wave of Covid-19. Net inflows into equity and equity-linked schemes jumped ~277% over the preceding month to Rs 22,583.5 crore in July 2021. This is the fifth-straight month of inflows into the category and is the highest since April 2018. The data was released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).

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Balrampur Chini Mills Q1: Net profit falls 44% YoY to Rs 77 crore

Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd reported a 44.7% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 77.92 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY22). Net profit has declined by 67.34% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations fell 20.2% YoY to Rs 1,140.44 crore during the same period. The company’s board has approved a proposal to buy back up to 52.5 lakh equity shares at a maximum price of Rs 410 per share. The Board of Directors has also approved a further expansion of ethanol production from 840-kilo litre per day (KLPD) to 1,050 KLPD.

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Shree Cements Q1 Results: Net profit rises 91% YoY to Rs 630 crore

Shree Cements Ltd reported a 91.11% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 629.9 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY22). Net profit has declined by 21.1% when compared to the previous quarter. Its total income rose 44.5% YoY (but declined by 13.3% QoQ) to Rs 3,775.9 crore during the same period.

Clean Science and Tech Q1 Results: Net profit rises 30% YoY to Rs 54 crore

Clean Science and Technology Ltd reported a 30.3% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 54.6 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY22). Net profit has increased by 2.7% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 29.62% YoY (or 9.2% QoQ) to Rs 146.4 crore during the same period. Clean Science and Tech is a specialty chemical manufacturer based in Pune, Maharashtra.

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CarTrade Tech IPO subscribed 41% on first day of bidding

The Rs 2,998.5 crore initial public offering (IPO) of CarTrade Tech was subscribed 41% on the first day of bidding. Retail investors have subscribed 0.8% against their reserved portion. Non Institutional investors (NIIs) and Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) have subscribed 3% and 1%, respectively, against their reserved portions. To learn more about the IPO, click here.

Meanwhile, the Rs 5,000 crore initial public offering (IPO) of Nuvoco Vistas Corp was subscribed 16% on the first day of bidding. Retail investors have subscribed 31% against their reserved portion. Non Institutional investors (NIIs) have subscribed 1% against their reserved portion. 

Indian Hotels Q1 Results: Net loss at Rs 277 crore

The Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 277 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY22). It had posted a net loss of Rs 279.9 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q1 FY21). Its revenue from operations jumped 139% YoY to Rs 344.55 crore in Q1 FY22. IHCL is a hospitality company that manages a wide portfolio of hotels, resorts, spas, etc. It is a subsidiary of the Tata Group.

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MRF Reports 51% YoY Decline in Net Profit in Q4 – Top Indian Market News

MRF Q4 Results: Net profit declines 51% YoY to Rs 332 crore

MRF Limited reported a 51.1% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 332.15 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Net profit has declined by 36.2% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 30.7% YoY to Rs 4,816.46 crore during the same period. Net profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21) declined by 10.2% YoY to Rs 1,277.07 crore. The tyre manufacturer’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 94 per share and a special dividend of Rs 50 per share.

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Centre to provide free Covid-19 vaccines to all adults from June 21: PM Modi

In his address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the Centre will take over the task of vaccination from state governments and provide Covid-19 vaccines free of cost to all adults from July 21. Out of the total vaccine being produced in India, the Centre will buy 75% and give it to states for free. Private hospitals will continue to have access to 25% of all vaccines. The government has also decided to extend the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (free ration scheme) till Diwali in November. 

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L&T Construction wins significant orders for various businesses

The construction arm of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured significant orders (in the range of Rs 1,000-2,500 crore) for its various businesses. Its water and effluent treatment business has received an order from Bangalore Water Supply & Sewerage Board to design, build, and operate sewage treatment plants and pumping stations in the city. The buildings and factory business of L&T Construction has secured an order for the construction of sports infrastructure facilities at Kalinga Stadium in Odisha. 

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Central Bank of India Q4 Results: Net loss at Rs 1,349 crore

Central Bank of India reported a standalone net loss of Rs 1,349.21 crore for the quarter ended March 2021 (Q4 FY21). It had posted a net loss of Rs 1,529.07 crore in the corresponding period last year (Q4 FY20). The bank’s total income declined by 14% YoY to Rs 5,779.84 crore in Q4 FY21. The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio fell to 16.55%, compared with 18.92% in the year-ago period. Net profit for the entire financial year 2020-21 fell 20.84% YoY to Rs 887.58 crore.

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Lupin launches Digital Asthma Educator platform

Lupin Limited announced the launch of its Digital Asthma Educator platform for guiding patients on the correct technique of using inhalers. The platform is part of the pharma company’s long-running umbrella program, Joint Airways Initiative (JAI), for patients suffering from respiratory ailments. 

In a separate filing, Lupin announced it has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market generic Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate tablets in the US market. The drug is used for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 infection.

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ED transfers UBL shares worth over Rs 5,600 crore to recovery officer’s demat account

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has transferred 4.13 crore equity shares of United Breweries Ltd (UBL) to the Demat account of the recovery officer of the Debt Recovery Tribunal. The shares are worth over Rs 5,600 crore. In March 2019, UBL had informed the exchanges that the Debt Recovery Tribunal in Bengaluru had transferred a 2.80% stake worth over Rs 1,025 crore held by United Breweries (Holdings) Ltd in the company in its name. UBL and United Breweries (Holdings) Ltd are promoted by Vijay Mallya.

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Union Bank of India Q4 Results: Net profit rises 83% QoQ to Rs 1,330 crore

Union Bank of India reported an 83% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) rise in standalone net profit of Rs 1,330 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Net interest income (NII) declined by 18% QoQ to Rs 5,403 crore during the same period. The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio stood at 13.74%, compared with 13.49% in Q3. The bank stated that the results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2021, include operations of Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank. The two banks were amalgamated into Union Bank of India on April 1, 2021. Hence, the results are not comparable.

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Average spot power price rises 10% to Rs 2.83 per unit in May at IEX

The average spot power price (or market clearing price) in the day-ahead market (DAM) increased over 10% YoY to Rs 2.83 per unit in May 2021 at the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX). The day-ahead market traded 4,364 million units (MU) volume in May with the average monthly price at Rs 2.83 per unit. The average spot power price saw a decline of 24% on a month-on-month basis, as the average monthly price was Rs 3.70 per unit in April. IEX traded 6,540 MU of electricity volume in May, achieving 9% YoY growth.

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NCLT approves Piramal Group’s resolution plan for DHFL

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved Piramal Capital & Housing Finance’s resolution plan for the stressed mortgage lender Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DHFL) with a few conditions. The Mumbai bench of NCLT has rejected former DHFL promoter Kapil Wadhawan’s plea to consider his offer for settlement. The tribunal has asked DHFL’s Committee of Creditors (CoC) to consider giving more money to small fixed deposit holders under the resolution plan. The Piramal Group has offered Rs 37,250 crore to DHFL’s creditors.

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Mrs. Bectors Food Q4 Results: Net profit rises 41% to Rs 12.77 crore

Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities reported a 41% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 12.77 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Net profit has declined by 38.3% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 15.26% YoY to Rs 223.98 crore during the same period. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit jumped 138.47% YoY to Rs 72.28 crore. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 2.40 per share.

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Infosys partners with Archrock for digital technology integration

Infosys Limited has collaborated with Archrock Inc to integrate digital technologies and mobile tools for its field service technicians. Archrock is a leading provider of natural gas compression services in the US. As part of the agreement, Infosys will leverage its pre-configured accelerator for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service Application. This will help streamline and enhance Archorck’s field services and operational efficiencies.

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