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Coal India to Spend Rs 16,500-18,000Cr Over 5 Years – Top Indian Market Updates

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Coal India to spend ₹16,500-18,000 crore over five years

Coal India Ltd expects to spend ₹16,500 – ₹18,000 crore over the next five years as capital expenditure. For FY25, the company has announced a production target of 850 MT, which is 9% higher than the current year’s target. To support the increase in volumes, Coal India said that it is working on developing sufficient rail infrastructure for the same.

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Welspun Corp arm Sintex to set up ₹479 crore manufacturing unit

Welspun Corp Ltd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Sintex BAPL, has received approval from the Odisha government for its proposal to invest ₹479.47 crore to establish a manufacturing unit. The unit will produce CPVC, UPVC, SWR, agri pipes, PVC fittings, and plastic tanks, boasting an annual capacity of 37,520 tonnes. The company plans to set up the proposed facility in Sambalpur, Odisha.

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SBI’s unsecured lending to see moderation after RBI’s tightening

SBI Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara announced that there will be “moderation” in the bank’s unsecured lending portfolio following the Reserve Bank of India’s tightening of norms. He said the impact of higher risk weights will have a 0.02-0.03% impact on its net interest margins in the December quarter (Q3), but a better picture will emerge in the next quarter.

Earlier this month, the RBI increased risk weights on unsecured lending for banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs).

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Nazara Tech says there will be new gaming IPs in the next six months

Nazara Technologies is looking at more acquisitions to improve its gaming and e-sports business, which together contributed over 86% of its total revenue as of the financial year ending March 2023. The company has built a strong pipeline, especially in core gaming studio intellectual properties (IPs), eSports space, and a little in ad-tech. 

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Bharti Airtel begins IPO process for its subsidiary Bharti Hexacom

According to a CNBC-TV18 report, Bharti Airtel Ltd has begun the process of making its subsidiary Bharti Hexacom public. It will be the first IPO from the Bharti Group after over a decade. Bharti Hexacom’s valuation is likely to be estimated at ₹20,000 crore, and the listing process is likely to be completed by early 2024.

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CG Power seeks approval to set up semiconductor assembly unit

CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd has filed an application with the Central government to set up an Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test facility (OSAT). The estimated investment in the project over five years is $791 million (approximately ₹6,592 crore). The funding for the project is expected to be through a combination of subsidy, joint venture (JV) partners, equity contribution and debt.

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Aurobindo Pharma’s unit gets USFDA nod for Ryzenuta injection

Aurobindo Pharma’s subsidiary, Acrotech Biopharma, and Evive Biotech received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Ryzenuta injection. The injection is used to treat chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (an abnormally low count of a type of white blood cell). The approval was based on the results of the two pivotal Phase 3 studies completed in the United States and Europe. 

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IndusInd Bank promoters deny report of raising funds via share pledge

IndusInd Bank’s promoters have denied claims of raising funds by pledging their stake in the bank. The bank denied the information in a Business Standard article titled “Hindujas raise ₹8000 crores by pledging IndusInd stake”. The lender labelled the article as “malicious and factually incorrect.” IndusInd Bank emphasised that information regarding the pledge of a listed entity is readily available in the public domain and can be verified through official channels.

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GMR Power and Urban Infra buys Malaysian partner’s stake in power subsidiary

GMR Power and Urban Infra Ltd has acquired its joint venture (JV) partner’s 29.14% stake in GMR Energy Ltd (GEL) for $28.5 million (approx. ₹237.37 crore). The company has acquired 105.11 crore equity shares, representing a 29.14% stake, in GEL from Power and Energy International (Mauritius) Ltd. Following the stake purchase, the group’s shareholding in GEL has increased from 57.76% to 86.90%

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Servotech Power Systems bags order for 2,649 EV chargers from Bharat Petroleum

Servotech Power Systems has secured an order for 2,649 electric vehicle (EV) charges from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL). However, the company did not disclose the value of the order in its statement. The company will manufacture, supply and install 2,649 AC EV Chargers strategically across India, equipping petrol pumps in major Indian cities under the BPCL E-drive Project.

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L&T Wins Multibillion-Dollar Order From Saudi Aramco – Top Indian Market Updates

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L&T wins multi-billion-dollar order from Saudi Aramco

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a multi-billion dollar worth contract from Saudi Aramco. The combined value of the order win is estimated at $3.9 billion. According to MEED (formerly Middle East Economic Digest), L&T is one of the three contractors to win different packages for Saudi Aramco’s $10 billion worth expansion at its Jafurah unconventional gas production project in Saudi Arabia. L&T is the selected contractor for package one worth $ 2.9 billion and package three worth $1 billion of the project.

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PM Modi to lay foundation stone for expansion project of BPCL refinery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the expansion of the BPCL’s Bina Refinery. The expansion is at an estimated cost of ₹50,000 crore in the Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh on September 14. The refinery’s capacity (crude distillation/vacuum distillation unit) is 7.7 million metric tonnes per annum and the expansion aims to take this figure to 11 MMTPA.

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ONGC to infuse Rs 15,000 cr in OPaL

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) will infuse about ₹15,000 crore in OPaL as part of a financial restructuring exercise. This will result in GAIL (India) Ltd being edged out of the petrochemical firm. ONGC currently holds a 49.36% stake in ONGC Petro-additions Ltd (OPaL). OPaL operates a mega petrochemical plant at Dahej in Gujarat. GAIL (India) Ltd has 49.21% interest and Gujarat State Petrochemical Corp (GSPC) has the remaining 1.43%.

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Hitachi Energy bags order from Ayana Renewable Power

Hitachi Energy India has secured a contract from Ayana Renewable Power to provide a grid connection solution for their upcoming 300-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic power plant in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The company will provide an engineering, procurement and construction management package that collects all the power generated by the plant and transfers it into the national transmission system. The project is scheduled to be commissioned in March 2024.

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Birla Corp aims to double Mukutban cement plant output

Birla Corporation aims to double the production rate at its Mukutban cement plant in Maharashtra. The move will improve its profitability by as much as a third by the end of the year. The Mukutban cement plant produced 1,00,000 tonnes per month last year. The company plans to produce 2,00,000 tonnes per month this year. The plant has the capacity to produce 3.9 million tonnes per year and is currently operating at about 45-50% of its capacity.

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Vedanta plans to meet investors as it faces $2 billion debt bill

Representatives of Vedanta Resources Ltd are travelling to Singapore and Hong Kong to meet bondholders, as the junk-rated Indian miner faces repayment of about $2 billion of notes next year. JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Standard Chartered Plc are organising the non-deal roadshow . Several of the group’s bonds are trading below 75 cents on the dollar, at levels considered indicative of distress.

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Nazara Tech raises Rs 410 crore from SBI Mutual Fund

Nazara Technologies is raising ₹410 crore from SBI Mutual Fund. This comes just days after a ₹100 crore infusion by Zerodha cofounder Nikhil Kamath. The company’s board approved the issue of 5.7 million equity shares at ₹714 per share to SBI Mutual Fund. The funds will be invested via three schemes of SBI Mutual Fund — SBI Multicap Fund, SBI Magnum Global Fund, and SBI Technology Opportunities Fund.

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Samvardhana Motherson expands operations in UAE

Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd (SAMIL) has expanded its operations in UAE with a new unit in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK). RAK is one of the seven emirates that make up the UAE. UAE Supreme Council Member Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi inaugurated the company’s wiring harness facility in RAK. The facility is located in the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ).  

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Crompton Greaves bags order from Haryana govt for solar pumps

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd has secured a ₹25.44 crore order under the PM Kusum Scheme from the Haryana government for solar pumps. The company will execute the order within 120 days. It has been granted the inaugural work order of supplying, installing, and commissioning 7.5 HP and 10 HP Solar Submersible Water Pumping Systems by the New & Renewable Energy Department Haryana and HAREDA.

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HCL Tech secures multi-year deal from Siemens

HCL Technologies Ltd has signed a multiyear managed public cloud services agreement with Germany’s Siemens AG to modernise its IT landscape worldwide. The company will power cloud-led digital transformation for Siemens. As part of the agreement, HCL Tech will migrate and operate the IT infrastructure of Siemens on AWS and Azure, while ensuring that its cloud resources are optimised, scalable and secure.

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Govt Plans to Sell IRFC Shares – Top Indian Market Updates

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Govt plans to sell IRFC shares through offer for sale

The government is planning to sell a part of its holding in state-owned Indian Railway Finance Corp (IRFC) through an offer for sale (OFS) in the current financial year (FY24). The govt currently holds an 86.36% stake in the financing arm of the Indian Railways. To make the central public sector enterprise compliant with SEBI’s minimum public shareholding (MPS) norm, the government has to dilute its 11.36% stake in IRFC.

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Petrol, diesel sales fall in Aug as rains hit demand

According to preliminary data from state-owned oil firms, India’s petrol and diesel consumption fell in the first half of August compared to the previous month and a year ago as monsoon rains hit mobility and slowed industrial activity. Consumption of diesel fell 5.7% YoY to 2.67 million tonnes from August 1 to 15. Petrol sales fell 8% YoY to 1.19 million tonnes during the same period.

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Coal India capex spending grows 8.5% to Rs 4,700 cr in Q1

Coal India Ltd’s capital expenditure (capex) rose 8.5% YoY during April-July (Q1) to ₹4,700 crore as it continued to invest heavily in evacuation infrastructure, land, and mining machinery. The capex spend during the first four months of FY24 was almost 100% of the target of ₹4,754 crore and 28.3% of the annual target of ₹16,600 crore.

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Lupin gets USFDA approval for Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution

Lupin has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market its generic Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution. The drug is used to treat post-operative inflammation in patients who have undergone cataract surgery. The product will be manufactured at Lupin’s Pithampur facility in Madhya Pradesh

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Amara Raja to expand into 2-wheeler market to power growth

Amara Raja Batteries plans to expand into the two-wheeler electric vehicle (EV) market through chargers and batteries as part of an expansion to triple its lithium-ion business this financial year. The company is also banking on its upcoming lithium cell and battery pack manufacturing units to increase production by Q1 FY25.

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Cabinet approves 7 projects for Indian railways

The Union Cabinet has approved seven multi-tracking projects targeted at Indian Railways with an outlay of ₹32,500 crore. The said projects will add 2,339 kilometres to the existing network of Indian Railways. They will cover 35 districts across Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

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Telecom services industry revenue growth may slow to 7-9% in FY24: ICRA

Ratings agency ICRA said the telecom services industry is expected to report moderate revenue growth of around 7-9% in FY24 due to muted average revenue per user (ARPU) expansion in the absence of tariff hikes. The capital expenditure levels of telecom firms are expected to remain elevated as they expand 5G coverage. This would keep the debt levels of the industry high at around ₹6.1-6.2 lakh crore as of March 2024.

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Nazara Technologies invests ₹4.15 crore in Snax Games

Nazara Technologies Ltd has invested approx ₹4.15 crore (via its wholly owned Singapore subsidiary Nazara PTE Ltd) in Israel-based game developer Snax Games Ltd. The company entered into a publishing agreement with Snax Games through which it has acquired the exclusive rights to publish the games in the Indian subcontinent and the Middle-East region on a revenue-sharing basis for five years.

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GQG picks up 8.1% stake in Adani Power

US-based investment firm GQG Partners has invested $1.1 billion (~₹9,150 crore) in Adani Power for an 8.1% stake. GQG Partners bought 31 crore shares of Adani Power in the largest ever secondary market equity deal, and promoter Adani family sold the stake for over ₹9,000 crore. With this investment, GQG Partners has bought ₹34,000 crore ($4.2 billion) in Adani group companies since March this year.

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L&T Signs Agreement for Submarine Project Worth Rs 43,500Cr – Top Indian Market Updates

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L&T and Spain’s Navantia sign agreement for submarine project worth Rs 43,500 cr

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has signed a teaming agreement with Spanish-based Navantia for the submission of a techno-commercial bid for the Indian Navy’s prestigious P75 (India) submarine programme. P75 (India) Submarine Project is expected to be valued at €4.8 billion (over Rs 43,500 crore) and is India‘s largest defence acquisition project. L&T and Navantia signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the programme on April 11, 2023, in Madrid.

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Nazara Technologies to raise Rs 750 crore via equity issue

Nazara Technologies Ltd’s directors’ board approved fundraising of up to ₹750 crores. The board has approved the fundraising through equity shares having a face value of ₹4/- each of the company or any other equity-linked instruments/securities or any combination thereof.Also, Nazara Technologies has increased authorised share capital from ₹30 crore to ₹50 crore subject to shareholders’ approval.

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Sanghvi Movers gets work orders worth Rs 150 crore from independent power producers

Sanghvi Movers Ltd received work orders worth ₹150 crore from eminent independent power producers (IPPs) in the renewable energy sector. It will provide crane rental services along with allied services comprising WTG surface logistics, inter-carting, installation and pre-commissioning of WTGs, and development of wind farm and storage yard. The crane services account for approximately 50% of the total contract value.

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GPT Infraprojects secures contract worth Rs 64 Crore

GPT Infraprojects Ltd secured an order worth ₹64 crores. The company received the order from the Principal Materials Manager of South Eastern Railway. The order details include the manufacturing and supply of a Mono-Block Pre-Stressed Concrete Sleeper, which confirms to RDSO Drg No 8746.

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HPCL gets bids to lease part of Chhara LNG terminal

Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) has received six or seven bids from industries to lease a part of its Chhara liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal on the west coast. HPCL aims to commission the terminal with a planned capacity of 5 million metric tons per year (tpy) in the December quarter. HPCL was looking to lease a capacity of 3 million tpy to other companies for a period of more than 10 years.

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Tata Communications Singapore arm acquires remaining 41.9% stake in Oasis

Tata Communications Ltd’s Singapore-based subsidiary Tata Communications International Pte Ltd (TCIPL) has acquired the remaining 41.9% equity in Oasis Smart SIM Europe SAS (Oasis). As part of the share purchase agreement, Tata Communications will buy out the remaining stake from the non-controlling shareholders of Oasis. It is expected that the acquisition will be complete within one month, subject to customary legal requirements.

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Aurobindo Pharma subsidiary enters pact with BioFactura for biosimilar ustekinumab

Aurobindo Pharma’s subsidiary CuraTeQ Biologics has entered into an exclusive license agreement with the US-based BioFactura to commercialise BFI-751, a proposed biosimilar to Stelara (ustekinumab). Ustekinumab is used for treating Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. As part of the agreement, BioFactura will receive license fees of a total not exceeding $33.5 million spread across different milestones leading to commercialisation in regulated markets.

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India’s power consumption grows by 4.4% to 139.23 billion units in June

India’s power consumption grew by 4.4% to 139.23 billion units in June this year compared to last year. In the year-ago period, power consumption stood at 133.26 billion units (BU), higher than 114.48 BU in June 2021. The peak power demand met, which is the highest supply in a day, rose to 223.23 GW in June 2023. The peak power supply stood at 211.72 GW in June 2022 and 191.24 GW in June 2021.

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MICL Real Estate acquires development rights of 10 housing societies in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar

Man Infraconstruction Ltd’s (MICL) property development entity MICL Real Estate has acquired development rights for a total of 10 adjoining housing societies in the Ghatkopar suburb of Mumbai. The company has acquired the rights to redevelop these housing societies wherein it holds a 60% partnership interest. The entire project spread over a total of more than 3 acres is estimated to have a total development potential of 1.3 million sq ft and a free-sale component of over 4 lakh sq ft.

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Apollo Tyres Net Profit Jumps 277% YoY to Rs 427Cr in Q4 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Apollo Tyres Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 277% YoY to Rs 427 crore

Apollo Tyres reported a 277% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 427 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue rose 12% YoY to Rs 6,247 crore during the same quarter. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 4 and a special dividend of Rs 0.5 per equity share on the occasion of the company’s  50th annual general meeting.

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Adani Ports to prepay $130 million debt

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) will prepay $130 million of debt to regain investor confidence. The company had floated a tender to buy back as much as USD 130 million of its July 2024 bonds and similar amounts in each of the next four. APSEZ has received an aggregate principal amount of $412.7 million.

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Nazara Tech Q4 Results: Net profit rises 18% YoY to Rs 2.6 crore

Nazara Tech reported an 18% YoY rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 2.6 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue increased 65.2% YoY to Rs 289 crore during the quarter. The total expenses for the quarter rose to Rs 281 crore from Rs 174 crore a year ago. In FY23, gaming made for 37% of Nazara Tech’s total revenue, while 49% came from eSports, and the rest from AdTech.

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Dalmia Cement signs MoU to invest Rs 4,600 crore in Assam

Dalmia Cement Bharat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Assam government to invest about Rs 4,600 crore and create 2500 jobs in the state. The company aims to promote industrial activity and support the overall development of the region, with the government’s assistance. 

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India Bulls Real Estate merger with Nam Estates and Embassy One withheld by NCLT

The merger of Nam Estates Private Limited and Embassy One into India Bulls Real Estate has been withheld by the Chandigarh Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) despite already being sanctioned by the NCLT Bengaluru Bench. The Chandigarh Bench raised concerns based on objections cited by the Income Tax department to the merger.

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Raymond Q4 Results: Net profit falls 26% YoY to Rs 196.5 crore

Raymond Ltd reported a 26% YoY fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 196.5 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue rose 9.8% YoY to Rs 2,150 crore during the same quarter. The total income during the quarter was up 7.89% to Rs 2,192 crore. Total expenses of the company stood at Rs 1,939.27 crore, up 17.34% YoY.

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Venus Remedies gets marketing approval for cancer drugs in Philippines, Iraq

Venus Remedies has obtained marketing authorization for two additional cancer drugs, Bleomycin and Gemcitabine, from the Philippines and Iraq, respectively. Bleomycin is used to treat various types of cancer, while Gemcitabine is used to treat a type of lung cancer. The company has secured marketing approval for 37 products in the Philippines.

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Anupam Rasayan renews long-term contract worth Rs 436 crore

Anupam Rasayan India Ltd has renewed a long-term contract with a German multinational firm worth around Rs 436 crore for the supply of patented life science specialty chemicals exclusively for the next three years. The renewal is in accordance with the automatic clause agreed upon by the parties in the long-term agreement signed three years ago.

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Castrol Q4 Results: Net profit falls 11.3% YoY to Rs 202 crore

Castrol reported an 11.3% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 202.5 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue rose 4.7% YoY to Rs 1,293 crore during the quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 295 crore, down 7% from Q4 FY22.  According to the company, the fall in profit is due to a rise in input costs.

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Kansai Nerolac declares 1:2 bonus issue

Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd. announced a bonus share issue of 1:2. This means that two shares will be issued for every equity share held by eligible shareholders as of the record date. The record date has not yet been determined. The board of Kansai Nerolac also recommended a dividend of Rs 2.70 per share for the financial year 2023. 

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Three Adani firms lose endorsement of UN-backed climate group

Adani Green, Adani Transmission Ltd. and Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd. were removed from the list of “companies taking action” published by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in late April 2023. The UN-backed group helps companies establish concrete plans to reduce emissions consistent with the Paris Agreement’s target of limiting global warming. The SBTi found that the companies are not in conformity with the initiative’s standards and policy requirements.

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Godrej Properties Acquires 28-acre Land Parcel in Bengaluru – Top Indian Market Updates

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Godrej Properties acquires 28-acre land parcel in Bengaluru

Godrej Properties has acquired a land parcel spread over 28 acres in Bengaluru to develop a mixed-use project consisting of apartments and retail development. The land acquisition is in line with the company’s plan of strengthening its presence across key property markets in India. The land parcel is located near Outer Ring Road and Whitefield, a neighbourhood known for technology parks, upmarket apartments, and shopping & entertainment hubs.

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Retail inflation drops to 6.44%

India’s retail inflation for February declined to 6.44% in February, compared to 6.52% in January 2023. Inflation in the food basket in Feb 2023 was at 5.95%, up from 5.94% in January (mainly due to higher cereal and milk prices). The risk of heat waves in India is a concern that could impact food production and prices.

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LIC’s debt exposure in Adani Group companies falls marginally to Rs 6,183 crore

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has informed that its debt exposure to Adani Group of Companies has fallen from Rs 6,347.32 crore on Dec 31, 2022, to Rs 6,182.64 crore as on March 5, 2023. LIC has a debt exposure of Rs 5,388.60 in Adani Ports and SEZ, Rs 266 crore in Adani Power (Mundra), and Rs 81.60 crore in Adani Power Maharashtra Ltd – Phase I.

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Ten more banks to join syndication for RIL’s $3 billion loan

Ten more lenders are set to join the syndication of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Reliance Jio Inforcomm’s $3 billion loans. It is the largest syndicated loan by an Indian corporate house in the last five years. The loan proceeds are to fund RIL’s capital expenditure and the 5G expansion of Jio. 

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Amazon signs deal with DLF Downtown, Jayabheri Properties to acquire 8 lakh sq. ft. of space

Amazon and its affiliates have acquired over 8 lakh square feet of space from DLF Downtown and Jayabheri Properties for 15 years in Gurgaon and Hyderabad for web services, development centres, seller services, and transportation services. The e-commerce giant will be paying a rent of Rs 45-52 per sq. ft. for the Orange Towers property in Hyderabad, while the Downtown property in Gurugram will attract a rent of Rs 110.5 per sq. ft.

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Capacite Infra secures non-fund based limit worth Rs 150 crore from SBI

State Bank of India (SBI) has sanctioned a non-fund based limit of Rs 150 crore to Capacite Infraprojects Ltd. Capacite also announced that it is continuously engaging with members of a lenders’ consortium to expedite the process of sanctioning additional non-fund-based limits. Engineering and construction company Capacite works with almost all major real estate developers in India.

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USFDA completes inspection at Alembic Pharma’s Derma facility

Alembic Pharmaceuticals’ Derma facility at Karakhadi in Vadodara, Gujarat, has successfully undergone inspection by the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) with no observation. The inspection was conducted by the regulator between March 6 to March 10, 2023. The company manufactures and markets generic pharmaceutical products across the globe. 

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Elgi Equipments’ US subsidiary acquires 33.33% stake in CS Industrial Services

Elgi Equipments has announced that its US subsidiary has acquired a 33.33%  stake in CS Industrial Services LLC to expand its reach in the US market. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of air compressors. The total cost to acquire both class A and class B shares is worth $125,000. The all-cash transaction is likely to be executed by the end of this month.

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Nazara Tech’s 2 subsidiaries hold Rs 64 cr in SVB

Nazara Technologies said that its two step-down subsidiaries, Kiddopia Inc and Mediawrkz Inc, hold cash balances at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). However, both subsidiaries continue to be well-capitalised and are generating positive cash flows along with profitability. Nazara Tech also continues to maintain healthy reserves of cash and cash equivalents in excess of Rs 600 crore, excluding the SVB-impacted funds. 

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Indian Navy halts HAL’s ALH Dhruv Helicopter operations after accident

An Indian Navy helicopter manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) met with an accident off the Mumbai coast, triggering the navy to halt operations of the entire fleet of ALH Dhruv choppers. The ALH choppers are flown by all three defence forces (Army, Navy and Air Force), along with the Indian Coast Guard.

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Shriram Finance aims to raise $2.44 billion in FY24 to fund growth

Non-banking finance company (NBFC) Shriram Finance aims to grow its assets under management (AUM) by 15% in the financial year 2024 (FY24) to around Rs 20,000 crore. The company’s total AUM was Rs 1.7 lakh crore as of December 31, 2022. The company will also raise funds from local banks and the domestic capital market among others, alongside external commercial borrowings (ECBs).

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M&M sells over 6% stake in Mahindra CIE Automotive

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has sold 2.29 crore equity shares of Mahindra CIE Automotive Ltd (representing 6.05% of the paid-up share capital). The sale has been executed on the stock exchanges at a gross price of Rs 357.39 per share. Following the sale, M&M’s shareholding in Mahindra CIE Automotive has come down from 9.25% to 3.19%.

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Disney Star Sublicenses ICC Men’s TV Rights to ZEEL – Top Indian Market Updates

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ZEEL, Disney Star sign licensing pact for ICC Men’s TV rights

Disney Star has sub-licensed the television rights of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Men’s tournament to Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) for four years. This association enables ZEEL to be the exclusive TV rights holder of ICC men’s events, including two ICC Men’s T20 World Cups (2024, 2026), ICC Men’s Champions Trophy (2025), ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup (2027), and key ICC Under-19 events.

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Nazara Technologies acquires WildWorks game studio

Nazara Technologies Ltd announced the acquisition of US-based children’s interactive entertainment company WildWorks for $10.4 million (~₹82.75 crore). The company will acquire 100% of WildWorks and its intellectual property (IP) from existing shareholders in an all-cash transaction. WildWorks is a game development studio focused on gamified early learning for 8-12-year-olds. Its mobile apps have attracted over 150 million players in the past decade.

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EoI for IDBI Bank stake sale likely next month: Report

As per a PTI report, the Indian government is likely to issue Expression of Interest (EOIs) for selling a stake in IDBI Bank next month. The discussions between the Centre and RBI are at the final stages. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs had given in-principle approval for strategic disinvestment and transfer of management control in IDBI Bank in May 2021. Currently, the Indian government holds a 45.48% stake in the bank. Life Insurance Corp of India (promoter) owns a 49.24% stake.

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Shriram Transport to raise ₹5000 crore in second half of FY23

Shriram Transport Finance Company Ltd plans to raise an additional ₹5000 crore ($627.20 million) in the second half of the financial year to fund growth opportunities. Most of the fund-raising is likely to be via non-convertible debentures (NCDs) with a maturity of 3 years. In December 2021, the commercial vehicle financier announced a merger with promoter Shriram Capital and Shriram City Union Finance, which is expected to be completed by October.

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OMCs stare at losses in Q2, government unlikely to get any dividend: Report

According to an ET NOW report, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in India are likely to record losses in the July-Sept quarter (Q2), which may affect the government’s share of dividends. During the period of rising international crude oil prices a few months ago, Indian fuel retailers were losing ₹20-25 per litre on diesel and ₹14-18 a litre on petrol. These losses have been cut short by the fall in oil prices.

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Hero MotoCorp launches first Xpulse Xperience centre

Two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp Ltd has inaugurated the first of its ‘Xpulse Xperience Centre’ in India. The centre is designed to provide an off-road bike training experience to Xpulse 200 4V owners and enthusiasts. The Xpulse Xperience Centre will have trainers and a curriculum focused on building the skills, knowledge, and personality required to be an expert off-road rider.

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Granules India gets USFDA approval for diarrhea drug

Granules India Ltd has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for Loperamide Hydrochloride and Simethicone Tablets. The drug is indicated to relieve symptoms of diarrhea, bloating, pressure, and cramps. As per IQVIA MAT data, the generic version of the tablets had sales of $60 million (~₹477.5 crore) during the most recent twelve months.

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Central Bank of India enters into co-lending partnership with Shapoorji Pallonji Finance

Central Bank of India has entered into a strategic co-lending partnership with Shapoorji Pallonji Finance (SPF) to offer loans to micro, small & medium enterprises (MSMEs) borrowers at competitive rates. Under this pact, SPF will originate and process MSME proposals under the priority sector as per jointly formulated credit parameters and eligibility criteria. Central Bank of India will take 80% of the MSME loans into its books under mutually agreed terms. 

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Glenmark Pharma’s partner Hikma launches specialty drug Ryaltris in US

Glenmark Pharma’s partner Hikma Pharmaceuticals has launched its specialty nasal spray Ryaltris in the US. Ryaltris is used to treat symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older. Glenmark developed the drug, while Hikma will commercialise it in the US market.

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JSW Steel’s Crude Steel Output Rises 31% in May – Top Indian Market Updates

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JSW Steel crude steel production rises 31% in May

JSW Steel Ltd’s crude steel production (standalone) increased by 31% year-on-year (YoY) to 17.89 lakh tonnes in May. The production of flat-rolled products also expanded by 29% YoY to 12.84 lakh tonnes. The company’s production of long items stood at 3.86 lakh tonnes, up 25% YoY. Currently, JSW Steel has an installed annual crude steel capacity of 18 million tonnes in India.

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Jio-bp to power Zomato’s 100% electric vehicle fleet

Jio-bp has entered into an agreement with Zomato Ltd to support the food delivery company’s commitment toward a 100% electronic fleet by 2030. The joint venture between Reliance Industries and UK-based bp will provide electric vehicle mobility services to Zomato. It will also offer access to Jio-bp pulse branded battery swapping stations for last-mile delivery.

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UPL’s arm acquires 100% stake in Kudos Chemie

UPL Speciality Chemicals Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of UPL Ltd, has acquired a 100% stake in Punjab-based Kudos Chemie Ltd. Kudos manufactures speciality chemicals used as ingredients in the beverages and pharmaceutical industries. It has a manufacturing facility near Chandigarh. UPL has paid Rs 40 crore as the total consideration for the acquisition.

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SEBI issues demand notices to BSE, NSE in Karvy Stock Broking case

The Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has sent notices to stock exchanges BSE and NSE, asking them to pay over Rs 5 crore in a case related to Karvy Stock Broking Ltd (KSBL). It has warned of attachment of assets and bank accounts if they fail to make the payment within 15 days. In an order dated April 12, SEBI had imposed a penalty of Rs 3 crore on BSE and Rs 2 crore on NSE for failure on their part in detecting misuse of clients’ securities by KSBL.

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Tata Power Solar commissions 66 MW project for Vibrant Energy

Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd (TPSSL) has commissioned a 66 megawatt (MW) EPC project for Vibrant Energy. The project is expected to generate up to 110,029 units of energy per year, resulting in a 9 lakh tonne reduction in carbon emissions. It covers 191 acres and includes 1,27,268 solar modules. TPSSL’s entire utility-scale solar project portfolio now stands at 9.7 gigawatt-peak (GWp).

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Lupin opens first reference laboratory in Patna

Lupin Diagnostics, a subsidiary of Lupin Ltd, has opened its first regional reference laboratory in Patna, Bihar. The lab has the capabilities to conduct a broad spectrum of routine and specialized tests in the fields of molecular diagnostics, microbiology, hematology, immunology, and routine biochemistry. Lupin Diagnostics now operates through more than 280 centers across India.

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Nazara Tech plans to invest and acquire more gaming studios in India and abroad

Nazara Technologies Ltd’s MD Nitish Mittersain said the company is planning to invest and acquire more gaming studios in India and abroad. It aims to scale up the premium business segment rapidly this year and next. Nazara Tech operates a gaming and sports media platform in India and internationally.

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India’s trade deficit at $24.29 billion in May

India’s trade deficit widened to $24.29 billion in May 2022, compared to $6.53 billion a year ago. Total imports rose 62.83% YoY to $63.22 billion, while imports rose 20.55% YoY to $38.94 billion. Petroleum and crude oil imports surged 102.72% to $19.2 billion in May. Imports of coal and coke increased from $2 billion in May 2021 to $5.5 billion in May 2022.

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Cabinet approves 5G spectrum auction

The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to conduct a 5G spectrum auction. Spectrum will be assigned to successful bidders for providing 5G services to the public and enterprises. The government will auction a total of 72097.85 MHz spectrum with 20 years of validity by July end.

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Jio-BP, TVS Motor to Collaborate on EV Charging Solutions – Top Indian Market News

Jio-BP, TVS Motor to collaborate on EV charging solutions

Jio-BP has partnered with TVS Motor Company to establish public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers across India. The customers of TVS electric vehicles will get access to the widespread charging network of Jio-BP. Both companies will bring the best of their global learnings in electrification and apply them to the Indian market to create a differentiated customer experience.

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Tata Power commissions 160 MW solar project in Rajasthan

Tata Power Solar Systems (TPSS) has commissioned a 160 megawatts (MW) AC solar project at Jetstar, Rajasthan. Around 6.75 lakh monocrystalline photovoltaic (PV) modules were used in this installation. The project will produce 387 million units (Ms) of energy per year. The Jetstar project was completed within 15 months. TPSS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power.

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L&T secures orders under its transportation infra biz

The construction arm of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured significant orders (in the range of Rs 1,000-2,500 crore) for its transportation infrastructure business. The business has secured an order from the Tamil Nadu Road Infrastructure Development Corp. to construct the Chennai Peripheral Ring Road EPC-02 Package of Section-II. It has also received an order from the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRCL) Ltd.

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Dr. Reddy’s launches generic Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate for injection in US

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd has launched its generic Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate for injection in the US market. The drug is indicated for various conditions, including arthritis, blood disorders, and severe allergic reactions. As per IQVIA data, the generic version of the drug had sales of $144 million (~Rs 1,083 crore) in the US during the twelve months ended Feb 2022.

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Adani Power receives Rs 3,000 crore dues from Rajasthan discoms

Adani Power Ltd has received Rs 3,000 crore dues with interest from state-owned power distribution companies (discoms) of Rajasthan as compensation for higher fuel costs. On February 25, the Supreme Court ordered the Rajasthan discoms to pay Rs 3,048.63 crore along with interest within four weeks. It also ruled that the discoms would otherwise be liable for contempt of court.

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Nazara Tech to invest Rs 19 crore in US-based Bitkraft Ventures

Nazara Technologies Ltd plans to invest $2.5 million (~Rs 18.81 crore) in a US-based game fund, Bitkraft Ventures. The investment was made by Nazara Tech’s Singapore arm. Two-thirds of the amount will be deployed over a period of three years. Bitkraft Ventures is an early-stage investment firm that backs startups in gaming, Web3, and immersive technology.

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Tata Steel uses inland waterways to ship heavy machinery for Kalinganar project

Tata Steel Ltd has used inland waterways in Odisha to bring in heavy machinery for its ongoing Kalinganagar plant expansion project. Development of inland waterways for the steel industry is a focus area of the government as transporting goods through this route is cheaper compared to rail and road. The move will pave the way for a sustainable logistics model with a potential cost advantage.

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Ramkrishna Forgings secures export order worth Rs 135 crore 

Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd has received an export order worth Rs 135 crore from a Euroasian original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The order is for the supply of heavy-duty commercial vehicle crankshafts to be executed over the next five years. The company’s management is confident of rapid growth on the back of higher capacity and improving utilization.

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Karur Vysya Bank’s business turnover crosses Rs 1.25 lakh crore in FY21

Karur Vysya Bank’s total business crossed Rs 1.25 lakh crore by the end of the previous financial year (FY22). Total business constitutes the total deposits and advances of the bank. Total deposits of the lender stood at Rs 68,676 crore as of March 31, 2022, while the total advances stood at Rs 58,086 crore.

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TCS signs multi-year contract with US company

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has signed a material multi-year contract with a large US company, expanding its long-standing partnership to accelerate its cloud transformation journey. The transformation will serve as a platform for the company’s future growth to enable business expansion, incubate new business models, improve customer experience, and other strategic benefits. The cloud-enabled operating model will be powered by advanced cognitive automation capabilities.

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Suven Pharma to acquire Casper Pharma for $20.5 million

The Board of Directors of Suven Pharmaceuticals Ltd has approved the acquisition of Hyderabad-based Casper Pharma for $20.5 million (~Rs 155 crore). Casper has an installed manufacturing capacity of 120 crore for solid oral dosage forms such as tablets or capsules. The acquisition is expected to be completed within 30 days.

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Bajaj Finance’s Net Profit Rises 85% YoY in Q3 – Top Indian Market News

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Bajaj Finance Q3 Results: Net profit rises 85% YoY to Rs 2,125 crore

Bajaj Finance Ltd reported an 85% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,125 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Its net interest income (NII) rose 40% YoY to Rs 6,000 crore during the same period. The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio stood at 1.73% in Q3 FY22, compared to 2.45% in Q2 FY22. Bajaj Finance’s assets under management (AUM) rose 26% YoY to Rs 1,81,250 crore in Q3 FY22.

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Reliance Retail acquires 54% stake in Addverb Technologies for $132 million

Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd has acquired a 54% stake in robotics startup Addverb Technologies for $132 million (~Rs 984.4 crore). The deal will provide Addverb Technologies an opportunity to deploy robots at scale in omnichannel distribution centres across different segments. The company is planning to deploy its robots across hospitals and airports.

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L&T Tech Q3 Results: Net profit rises 34% YoY to Rs 249 crore

L&T Technology Services Ltd (LTTS) reported a 34% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 248.8 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Net profit rose 8% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 21% YoY (or 5% QoQ) to Rs 1,687.5 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 314 crore, up 48% YoY. LTTS has declared an interim dividend of Rs 10 per share.

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Tata Motors to hike prices of passenger vehicles from Jan 19

Tata Motors Ltd will increase the prices of its passenger vehicles by an average of 0.9%, with effect from January 19. The steep rise in overall input costs has compelled the automaker to pass on some proportion to customers through a minimal price hike. At the same time, Tata Motors has introduced a reduction of up to Rs 10,000 on specific variants in response to customer feedback.

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EaseMyTrip signs pact with Flybig to sell tickets exclusively on its platform

Easy Trip Planners Ltd has partnered with regional airline Flybig to sell its tickets exclusively on the EaseMyTrip platform. All bookings of Flybig by any other online travel portals will also go through and be processed by EaseMyTrip. With this partnership, Flybig aims to explore new avenues for growth and widen its network. Flybig plans to induct five aircraft by the end of March 2022.

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DCM Shriram Q3 Results: Net profit rises 38% YoY to Rs 350 crore

DCM Shriram Ltd reported a 38% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 349.57 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Net profit jumped 122% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 26.5% YoY to Rs 2,790 crore during the same period. EBITDA rose 46% YoY to Rs 588 crore in Q3. The chemical manufacturer has declared an interim dividend of Rs 5.2 per share. 

IndusInd Bank sells Rs 4,050 crore distressed loans to ARC in last 9 months

As per a report from the Economic Times, IndusInd Bank sold more than Rs 4,050 crore of distressed loans to asset reconstruction companies (ARC) in the last nine months to clean its books. The bank sold Rs 2,552 crore loans to Edelweiss ARC and Rs 1,500 crore to Omkara ARC in separate pools, comprising retail and corporate loans. The report further states that IndusInd Bank’s aim to maintain its net non-performing assets (NPAs) below 1% could have prompted it to sell the distressed loans.

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Tata Elxsi Q3 Results: Net profit rises 43% YoY to Rs 151 crore

Tata Elxsi Ltd reported a 43.5% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 151 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Net profit rose 20.4% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 33.2% YoY (or 6.7% QoQ) to Rs 635.4 crore during the same period. EBITDA grew 46.8% YoY to Rs 210.8 crore in Q3.

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Dixon Tech enters into JV with Imagine Marketing

Dixon Technologies Ltd has entered into a 50:50 joint venture (JV) with the makers of Boat brand of electronics, Imagine Marketing. The JV will undertake the design and manufacturing of wireless audio solutions in India. The partners will also co-invest in the evolving Indian mobile accessory market as part of the Make in India initiative. The joint venture will invest Rs 40 crore over the next four years.

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Nazara Tech acquires 55% stake in adtech firm Datawrkz

Nazara Technologies Ltd has acquired a 55% stake in programmatic advertising and monetisation company Datawrkz. The transaction will value the company at around Rs 225 crore. The acquisition will help enhance Nazara Tech’s in-house capabilities to optimise its customer acquisition spending. It will also help the company enhance yields on ad monetisation of its large consumer base.

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Jio adds 20.1 lakh mobile subscribers in November; Airtel adds 13 lakh users

Reliance Jio Infocomm gained 20.1 lakh mobile subscribers in November 2021. Jio’s total subscriber base rose to 42.86 crore during the same month. Bharti Airtel added 13.1 lakh users, taking its overall mobile user base to 35.52 crore at the end of November. Vodafone Idea (Vi) lost 18.9 lakh subscribers in November and its user base shrunk to 26.71 crore. The subscription data was released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

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Trident Q3 Results: Net profit rises 88% YoY to Rs 211 crore

Trident Ltd reported an 88% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 211.09 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Net profit fell 10% when compared to the previous quarter. Its total income rose 51.6% YoY to Rs 1,983.65 crore during the same period. The textile firm’s EBITDA stood at Rs 406 crore in Q3, up 68% YoY.

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JSW Energy to Rejig Renewable, Thermal Businesses – Top Indian Market News

JSW Energy’s board approves rejig of renewable, thermal businesses

The Board of Directors of JSW Energy Ltd has approved the reorganisation of its green (renewable) and grey (thermal) businesses. All existing and upcoming renewable energy businesses will be housed under JSW Energy Neo Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. This move will help JSW Energy in building and streamlining its renewable portfolio. It will also help in setting up a holding structure that is efficient for fund-raising and unlocking value for shareholders.

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ITC starts clinical trials of nasal spray for Covid-19 prevention: Report

According to a report from Economic Times, ITC Limited has initiated clinical trials for a nasal spray for Covid-19 prevention. Developed by scientists at ITC Life Sciences and Technology Centre, Bengaluru, the company plans to market the nasal spray under the Savlon brand once it gets the requisite regulatory approvals. The product has the potential to be effective and safe in preventing infection and transmission of Covid-19, along with the existing measures of hygiene recommended by health authorities.

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TCS secures deal from South32 for mining-related IT infra management

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has won a contract from Australia-based mining company South32 to enhance its IT infrastructure. Under the new contract, the management of critical infrastructure has been consolidated with TCS for end-to-end accountability. TCS will leverage its Machine First Delivery Model to assist South32 in reaching its strategic objective of simplifying and streamlining its IT operations.

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Bosch partners with GIZ for promoting sustainable mobility solutions in Indian cities

Bosch Ltd has partnered with Deutsche Gesellschaft fur International Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH to jointly launch a green urban mobility innovation initiative for implementing sustainable and smart mobility solutions across several Indian cities. GIZ is a German government-owned enterprise that provides support to achieve objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. The partnership aims to enhance the green urban mobility and transportation system in India.

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L&T Infotech, IBM set up Innovation & Experience Centre in Bengaluru

L&T Infotech (LTI) has opened an Innovation & Experience Centre at LTI Whitefield campus in Bengaluru that focuses on IBM technologies. The centre will assist enterprises in modernising their operations and accelerating digital transformation journeys. It will also allow customers to engage with LTI and IBM technical resources for in-depth technology briefings, solution demos, software, tool access, and solution workshops.

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Piramal Capital, API Holdings to offer health finance solutions

Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Ltd (PCHFL) has announced a strategic partnership with API Holdings through its digital healthcare platform, Retailio. The partnership aims to provide efficient and seamless financing solutions to consumers, retailers, and merchants in API Holdings’ healthcare ecosystem. PCHFL will offer solutions such as multi-collateral loans for retailers, supply chain financing, and hospital financing.   

Siemens Q4 Results: Net profit falls 2.6% YoY to Rs 321 crore

Siemens Ltd reported a 2.6% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 321.6 crore for the quarter ended September (Q4). The company follows the October-September financial year cycle. Its total revenue rose 20.75% YoY to Rs 4,358.3 crore during the same period. New orders from continuing operations increased 4.9% YoY to Rs 3,378 crore in Q4. The Board of Directors of Siemens Ltd has recommended a dividend of Rs 8 per share.

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Aurionpro Solutions secures order worth Rs 60 crore from Govt of UP

Aurionpro Solutions Ltd has received an order in the smart transit segment from the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The company will be the system integrator for implementing Internet of Things (IoT) based Integrated Bus Ticketing System for the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC). The order is worth Rs 60 crore.

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Nazara Tech completes acquisition of OpenPlay

Nazara Technologies Ltd has completed the acquisition of skill-based gaming company OpenPlay for Rs 186 crore. The company has acquired 7,670 equity shares of Rs 10 each of OpenPlay Technologies. Nazara Tech has paid the consideration by way of issue and allotment of 6.48 lakh equity shares of Rs 4 each of the company to Unnati Management Consultants LLP.

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Bharti Airtel conducts India’s first 5G trial in the 700 MHz band with Nokia

Bharti Airtel has successfully conducted India’s first 5G trial in the 700 MHz band in partnership with Nokia. The demonstration, which was conducted on the outskirts of Kolkata, also marked the first 5G trial in eastern India. Bharti Airtel has been allotted test spectrum in multiple bands by the Department of Telecommunications for the validation of 5G technology and its use cases.

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Cabinet Approves Scheme For Setting Up 7 Mega Textile Parks – Top Indian Market News

Cabinet approves scheme for setting up 7 mega textile parks

The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of seven textile parks under the Prime Minister Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM-MITRA) scheme with a total outlay of Rs 4,445 crore over five years. The scheme will help in setting up world-class industrial infrastructure that will attract cutting-edge technology and boost foreign direct investment (FDI) in the textile sector. PM-MITRA will offer an opportunity to create an integrated textile value chain right from spinning, weaving, dyeing, and printing to garment manufacturing at one location.

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SBI extends contract with TCS for 5 years

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has extended its partnership with State Bank of India (SBI) for another five years to drive innovation and tech solutions. As part of the new contract, TCS will continue to maintain and enhance SBI’s application estate across core banking, trade finance, financial reporting, and financial inclusion with new features and functionality. The IT firm will support the bank’s ability to launch newer offerings and respond to business and regulatory changes.

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SAIL’s Rourkela Steel Plant registers best-ever H1 production in key areas

Rourkela Steel Plant has registered its “best-ever” production performance for the April-September period (H1 FY22) in three key segments: hot metal, crude steel, and saleable steel. The plant produced 21.01 lakh tonnes of hot metal, 19.53 lakh tonnes of crude steel, and 17.72 lakh tonnes of saleable steel during H1. The figures are a significant improvement of 42.9%, 38%, and 37.8%, respectively, over H1 of the previous financial year. Rourkela Steel Plant is a unit of Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL).

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Equitas Small Finance Bank launches ASBA facility

Equitas Small Finance Bank has announced the launch of the ASBA facility on its Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, and UPI interface for its customers. Applications Supported by Blocked Amount (ASBA) is a process developed by market regulator SEBI for applying to IPOs and Follow on Public Offers (FPOs). With the ASBA facility, customers can avail the benefit of high savings account interest until the date of allotment of shares. 

Tata Power partners with renewable energy AI firm BluWave-ai

Tata Power has signed a three-year commercial agreement with BluWave-ai to operationalise artificial intelligence (AI) in day-to-day power distribution in Mumbai. Canada-based BluWave-ai is the world’s first renewable energy AI company. The agreement was signed after a successful trial project, in which Tata Power evaluated the performance of BluWave-ai’s cloud platform to generate intra-day and day-ahead dispatches for use in its power scheduling operations.

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Tata Steel reports 3% YoY growth in crude steel production

Tata Steel India crude steel production grew 2% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and 3% year-on-year (YoY) to 4.73 million tonnes (MT) in Q2 FY22. The company’s Europe devision recorded a 4% QoQ decline in steel production to 2.56 MT in Q2. Despite seasonal weakness, overall delivery volumes grew 12% QoQ on the back of economic recovery after the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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ZEEL moves NCLAT against NCLT order on Invesco’s plea for EGM

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) has approached National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) against National Company Law Tribunal’s (NCLT) order that asked it to file a reply to a petition filed by Invesco and OFI Global China by Thursday. On Tuesday, NCLT asked ZEEL to file a response by October 7 in a case filed by its major shareholders, who want the company to call an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). To learn more about the boardroom battle at ZEEL, click here.

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Dept of Revenue selects CAMS as Central Record Keeping Agency for NPS

The Department of Revenue has selected Computer Age Management Solutions (CAMS) as a Central Record Keeping Agency (CRA) for the National Pension Scheme (NPS). The company has received permission to use Aadhaar-based eKYC services as Authentication User Agency (AUA). CAMS is a mutual fund transfer agency, which provides services for investors, distributors, asset management companies, and demat account holders in India.

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Govt notifies 100% FDI in telecom under automatic route

The Centre has notified its decision to permit 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) under automatic route in the telecom services sector. Any non-resident entity can invest in India, subject to the FDI Policy (except in those sectors or activities which are prohibited). Only 49% FDI was allowed through the automatic route till now, and anything beyond that needed to be through the government route. 

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Nazara Technologies raises Rs 315 crore from marquee investors

Nazara Technologies’ board has approved a preferential allotment of fresh equity to raise Rs 315.3 crores from marquee institutional investors. The company will issue 14.29 lakh equity shares of the face value of Rs 4 each at Rs 2,206 per equity share. The marquee investors include Gamnat Pte Ltd and Ahmedabad-based Plutus Wealth Management.

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