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Adani Ports Posts 4% YoY Rise in Q2 Profit – Top Indian Market Updates

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Adani Ports Q2 Results: Net profit rises 4% YoY to ₹1,748 crore

Adani Ports Ltd reported a 4% YoY rise in consolidated net profit to ₹1,748 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24). Its revenue from operations rose 28% YoY to ₹6,646 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹3,880 crore, up 19% YoY in Q2. The domestic cargo volumes of the company jumped 13% YoY to 98.12 million metric tonnes (MMT), while the total cargo volumes rose 17% YoY to 101.22 MMT.

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Vedanta working with JPMorgan to advise on business overhaul

Vedanta Group is reportedly collaborating with JPMorgan Chase & Co. to assist with a restructuring plan unveiled in September. The move indicates progress in the conglomerate’s efforts to simplify its financial structure. Vedanta is also in discussions to secure a $1.25 billion private loan to address its refinancing requirements.

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ZEEL Q2 Results: Net profit rises 9% YoY to ₹123 crore

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) reported a 9% YoY rise in consolidated net profit to ₹123 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY24). Its revenue from operations rose 20% YoY to ₹2,437 crore during the same period. Consolidated EBITDA stood at ₹333 crore, up 6% YoY.

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Apollo Hospitals to invest ₹3,435 crore on capacity expansion

Apollo Hospitals will invest ₹3,435 crore in expanding its bed capacity. The private healthcare provider will be adding 2,300 beds across 8 locations to its network over the next three financial years. The capacity expansion will be met through internal accruals and debt financing.

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Ashok Leyland Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 220% YoY to ₹526 crore

Ashok Leyland Ltd reported a 220.7% YoY rise in net profit to ₹526 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24). Its revenue rose 19% YoY to ₹11,429 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹1,871 crore, up 83% YoY. The company’s overall sales rose 10% YoY to 49,846 units.

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ICICI Bank receives RBI nod to make ICICI Securities a wholly owned subsidiary

ICICI Bank received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for making ICICI Securities a wholly-owned subsidiary. The bank on June 26 had said that it would consider a proposal for delisting of its institutional and retail broking arm ICICI Securities. The delisting proposal was approved by the board. The acquisition is likely to be completed in the next 12-15 months after various regulatory approvals.

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Tata Electronics acquires 100% stake in Wistron India

The Tata Group has signed a binding share purchase agreement with SMS InfoComm (Singapore) and Wistron Hong Kong Limited to acquire a 100% equity stake in Wistron Infocomm Manufacturing (India). The acquisition will enable Tata Group to officially join the Apple supply chain as an iPhone assembler. 

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Pidilite to enter lending business

Pidilite Industries is planning to enter the lending business, providing small-value retail loans. To facilitate this, the company will acquire an existing NBFC, Pargro Investments, from its promoter group. Over the next two years, the company expects to invest up to ₹100 crore in multiple rounds in the new business, through a mix of equity and debt.

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Piramal Pharma clears USFDA inspection for US unit

Piramal Pharma announced that it has received an ‘Establishment Inspection Report’ (EIR) from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for one of its manufacturing units located in Pennsylvania. The health regulator, while issuing Form 483, made two observations related to system improvement only. None of the observations were related to data integrity.

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Ashok Leyland to invest ₹1,200 crore in Switch Mobility

Ashok Leyland Ltd’s board has approved an investment of ₹1,200 crore in its electric vehicle (EV) arm Switch Mobility for capital expenditure, research & development (R&D), and meeting operational requirements in the UK and India. The funds will be infused over the next few months after necessary statutory approvals in one or more rounds.

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Tata Power Posts 7% YoY Rise in Net Profit in Q2 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Tata Power Q2 Results: Net profit rises 7% YoY to ₹876 crore

Tata Power Ltd reported a 7% YoY rise in consolidated net profit to ₹876 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24). Its revenue from operations rose 12% YoY to ₹15,738 crore during the same period; largely driven by higher revenue from core businesses of generation, transmission and distribution. EBITDA stood at ₹3,090 crore, up 76% YoY in Q2.

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Lupin launches anesthesia injection in US

Lupin Ltd launched Rocuronium Bromide injection, an anaesthesia medicine, in the United States. The launch came after Lupin’s alliance partner Caplin Steriles received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA). According to the IQVIA MAT August 2023 data, the injection had estimated annual sales of $54 million in the US.

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CAMS Q2 Results: Net profit rises 17% YoY to ₹84.5 crore

Computer Age Management Services Ltd (CAMS) reported a 17.1% YoY rise in net profit to ₹84.51 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY24). Its revenue from operations rose 13.5% YoY to ₹275.08 crore during the same period. The company’s board recommended a dividend of ₹10 per equity share. CAMS acts as a registrar and transfer agent for mutual funds. 

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Voltas to take ₹500 crore term loan for new plants

Voltas Ltd will take up to ₹500 crore in term loans to finance the manufacturing of new plants in Chennai and Waghodia (Gujarat). The board approved the proposal to take an unsecured rupee term loan of up to ₹500 crore from a bank. The board also approved dropping the proposed non-convertible debentures issue through private placement for raising to ₹500 crore.

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Bata India Q2 Results: Net profit falls 38% YoY to ₹34 crore

Bata India reported a 38% YoY fall in net profit to ₹34 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24). Its revenue from operations fell 1.3% YoY to ₹819.1 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹181.6 crore, up 12.9% YoY. Bata India has opened 30 new stores in nearly 25 cities.

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Pidilite Industries Q2 Results: Net profit rises 36% YoY to ₹458 crore

Pidilite Industries Ltd reported a 35.7% YoY rise in net profit to ₹458.5 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY24). Its revenue from operations rose 2.2% YoY to ₹3,076 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹679.6 crore, up 35.9% YoY. The company intends to set up a lending business by acquiring Pargro Investments Pvt. for ₹10 crore.

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US’ DFC to invest $553 million in Adani Group’s Sri Lanka port

US International Development Finance Corporation (IDFC) will fund a project partly owned by the Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ). US IDFC will invest $553 million in the Colombo port terminal project, a consortium of APSEZ, John Keells Holdings (JKH) and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. 

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Gland Pharma gets EIR from USFDA for Visakhapatnam facility

Gland Pharma has received an establishment inspection report (EIR) from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Visakhapatnam facility. The inspection has been closed by the USFDA. The health regulator inspected the company’s Vizag unit from July 20 to July 28.

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DLF to buy residual stakes in entities owning 63 acres of land in Gurugram for ₹40 crore

DLF will acquire residual stakes in certain entities that own 63 acres of land parcels in and around Gurugram for around ₹40 crore. The real estate company acquired development rights for these land parcels in 2009-10. DLF’s board approved the acquisition of around 5.22% stake in Invecon Pvt Ltd and 4.48% and 3.24% stake in its affiliates namely Vikram Electric Equipment and Uni International, respectively.

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Eris Lifesciences acquires Biocon Biologic’s Nerphro, derma units

Biocon Biologics Ltd has signed a definitive agreement with Eris Lifesciences to divest its Dermatology and Nephrology branded formulations business units in India. The total transaction value of the divestment is ₹366 crore. The divestiture is expected to close by the end of November 2023, subject to customary closing conditions.

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Infosys partners with AWS to accelerate cloud transformation of financial institutions

Infosys has entered into a three-year strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate financial cloud transformation in financial institutions. Their customers will receive AWS’ transformative cloud services, Infosys’ domain knowledge & delivery and the expertise of Infosys Capital Markets will transform their business models and modernise their applications. 

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Hero MotoCorp to enter Europe market with EV range next year

Hero MotoCorp has announced its entry into the European market with an electric scooter range next year. The company will introduce the VIDA V1 electric scooter in Spain, France, and the UK by mid-2024. On Tuesday, Hero MotoCorp unveiled three production-ready vehicles and three concept vehicles at EICMA 2023, an auto industry event taking place in Milan, Italy.

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NCLT Approves ZEEL’s Merger With Sony – Top Indian Market Updates

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NCLT approves ZEEL’s merger with Sony

The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the merger scheme between Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) with Culver Max Entertainment (Sony). The tribunal has also dismissed all objections regarding the merger.  This is a key regulatory approval for the mega-merger, aimed at creating a $10-billion media giant.

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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) left the repo rate (key policy rate) unchanged at 6.5%. The central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) also retained its withdrawal of accommodation stance to ensure that the retail inflation remains within the target of 4%. The RBI retained the GDP growth projection for the current financial year (FY24) at 6.5% and raised the inflation projection marginally to 5.4%

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Grasim Q1 Results: Net profit falls 18% YoY to ₹1,576 crore

Grasim Industries reported an 18% YoY fall in consolidated net profit to ₹1,576 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY24). Its consolidated revenue for the quarter stood at ₹31,065 crore, up 10.7% YoY. The decline in net profit could be attributed to an over 14% YoY jump in its total expenses for Q1 at ₹27,923.38 crore. 

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SBI Card enables RuPay credit cards on UPI

SBI Card and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) announced the linking of SBI credit cards on the RuPay platform with UPI. The company’s customers will now be able to make UPI transactions through credit cards issued on RuPay. The facility can be availed of by registering the credit card with third-party UPI apps.

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Samvardhana Motherson Q1 Results: Net profit jumps four-fold to ₹601 crore

Samvardhana Motherson reported a four-fold rise in consolidated net profit to ₹601 crore for the June quarter (Q1 FY24). Its consolidated revenue from operations rose 27% YoY to ₹22,462 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹1,940 crore, up 69% YoY, driven by operating efficiency, and softening of material and energy prices. 

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Pidilite Q1 Results: Net profit rises 32% YoY to ₹474 crore

Pidilite Industries reported a 31.5% YoY jump in net profit to ₹473.7 crore for Q1 FY24. Its consolidated revenue rose 5.6% YoY to ₹3,275.1 crore during the same period. EBITDA rose 33.5% YoY ₹706.8 crore from ₹529.5 crore in the same quarter last year. EBITDA margin also expanded by 450 basis points (bps) from 17.1%, YoY to 21.6%.

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Godrej Cons to build manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state government of Tamil Nadu. The MoU is for building a manufacturing facility near Chennai. The company will make an investment of ₹515 crore over the next five years. It will serve as a manufacturing hub for brands such as Cinthol, Godrej Expert Rich Crème, Godrej Selfie Shampoo Hair Colour, and Goodknight.

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Hero MotoCorp Q1 Results: Net profit rises 32% YoY to ₹825 crore

Hero MotoCorp reported a 32% YoY increase in net profit to ₹825 crore for Q1 FY24. Its consolidated revenue rose 4.5% YoY to ₹8,767.3 crore during the same period. EBITDA grew 28% YoY ₹1,206 crore in Q1. The company incurred a one-time cost of ₹160 crore towards the voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) offered to certain employees.

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NHPC plans to build pumped hydro storage projects of 22,000 MW

NHPC Ltd is planning to develop around 20,000-22,000 MW of pumped hydro energy storage projects in the coming years. The capacities are being explored in Odisha, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. However, the detailed project report and the approvals are likely to take a couple of years for at least some of these capacities to start building.

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Vi seeks time till Dec to clear its statutory dues

Vodafone Idea has sought time till the end of December 2023 to clear its remaining statutory dues. The company hopes to close its fundraising from banks and third-party investors in the “near future” and is reiterating that its promoters are “committed” to supporting the company. Replying to a Department of Telecommunications (DoT) show cause notice, the company cited continuing liquidity challenges due to its delayed fundraising.

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LIC Q1 Results: Net profit jumps 14x to ₹9,544 crore

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) reported a 14x YoY increase in net profit to ₹9,544 crore for Q1 FY24. Its net premium income was flat at ₹98,363 crore during the same period. Income from investments rose 30% YoY to ₹90,309 crore in Q1.

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Hindalco, Texmaco to make aluminium rail wagons, coaches

Hindalco Industries and Texmaco Rail & Engineering have entered into a strategic alliance and announced a ₹200 crore investment to develop and manufacture aluminium rail wagons and coaches that will help the Indian Railways achieve emission goals and boost operating efficiency. Texmaco is the flagship of the Adventz Group.

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RVNL Secures 3 Orders Worth Rs 11,256Cr – Top Indian Market Updates

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RVNL secures 3 orders worth ₹11,256 crore from Chennai Metro Rail

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) has secured three contracts worth ₹11,256 crore from Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL). The contract is for the construction of underground stations in the CMRL’s Phase-2 project. The first contract involves building five underground stations, including KMC, Sterling Road Jn, Nungambakkam, Gemini, and Thousand Lights. The contract duration is 1,725 days.

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HDFC divests stake in HDFC Credila to Baring PE & ChrysCapital for ₹9,060 crore

Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd (HDFC) has announced the sale of 90% of its stake in its subsidiary HDFC Credila Financial Services Ltd. Baring PE and ChrysCapital will buy the stake for ₹9,060 crore. The transaction involves divesting approximately 90% of HDFC Credila’s issued and paid-up share capital, totalling around 13,29,49,207 equity shares. Following the deal, HDFC Credila will no longer be a subsidiary of HDFC.

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Pidilite in JVs with 2 Italian firms for cutting-edge stone fixing solutions

Pidilite Industries has inaugurated its advanced manufacturing facilities in Amod, Gujarat. These facilities are established under the joint ventures (JV) of Pidilite Litokol and Tenax Pidilite. The technology for these ventures has been transferred by Italy-based Litokol SpA and Tenax SpA. This marks a significant milestone in the technology transfer within India’s stone and ceramic solutions industry.

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IIFL Securities to appeal against SEBI order on taking up new clients

IIFL Securities has announced its intention to appeal against the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) order prohibiting the broking house from taking on new clients for two years. However, the ban does not impact the company’s ongoing business with existing clients. The move follows SEBI’s decision to impose the two-year ban on IIFL Securities due to alleged mis-utilisation of client funds.

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Wipro share buyback to open on June 22

Wipro has confirmed that its Rs 12,000 crore share buyback program will commence on June 22 and close on June 29. The company plans to repurchase 26.96 crore shares (~ 4.91%) of its total paid-up equity share capital through a tender offer. The buyback was announced on April 27 at a price of Rs 445 per share, offering a premium to the previous day’s closing price. The current buyback price remains at a 17.4% premium.

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CCI approves HDFC’s acquisition of more shares in HDFC ERGO

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of the additional shareholding of HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd by HDFC. The proposed combination involves HDFC acquiring additional shares of HDFC Life through on-market purchases. HDFC & HDFC Bank will hold over 50% of HDFC Life’s shareholding to comply with Indian banking laws following the amalgamation.

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Piramal Enterprises to sell distressed loan portfolio worth Rs 2,600 crore

According to a CNBC-TV18 report, Piramal Enterprises has attracted interest from two bidders for its distressed loan portfolio with an estimated value of Rs 2,600 crore. The first bidder is Phoenix ARC, backed by Kotak Mahindra Bank and Cerberus Capital. The second bidder is Ares SSG with ACRE. This transaction is significant in the distressed asset space and involves high-value real estate projects. The loans will be sourced from Piramal Capital’s housing book.

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Adani Group looking for more lenders to refinance $3.8 billion loans

The Adani Group is currently in talks with at least five new international banks to refinance $3.8 billion of loans taken for the acquisition of ACC Limited and Ambuja Cement. Most of the existing lenders, including Standard Chartered, Barclays and Deutsche Bank, are expected to participate in the refinancing. In addition, the group is in discussions with two Taiwanese banks and a Malaysian bank to expand the consortium of lenders for syndicating the loan. The refinancing may involve extending the payment tenor by three years.

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Abrdn sells 10.2% stake in HDFC AMC via block deal

UK-based asset management company Abrdn plc has sold its entire 10.2% stake in HDFC Asset Management Co Ltd for about ₹3,547 crore, or about $432 million. Abrdn, a part of HDFC AMC’s promoter group, had proposed to sell the stake in a range of ₹1,800 to ₹1,892.45, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters.

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Dr Reddy’s Labs Profit Jumps 890% YoY to Rs 960Cr in Q4 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Dr Reddy’s Labs Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 890% YoY to Rs 960 crore

Dr Reddy’s Labs reported an 890% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 960 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue rose 15.28% YoY to Rs 5,843 crore during the same quarter. EBITDA also rose 26% YoY to Rs 1,631 crore. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 40 per equity share.

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SEBI grants final approval for proposed change in control of HDFC AMC

HDFC Bank has received final approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for the proposed change in control of HDFC Asset Management Company (AMC). This approval clears the path for the merger of HDFC into HDFC Bank, which is expected to be completed by the third quarter of the next fiscal year.

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Kolte Patil adds new residential projects in Pune worth Rs 1,300 cr

Kolte-Patil Developers has announced two residential projects in Pune with a combined revenue potential of Rs 1,300 crore. The projects span 1.9 million square feet, including a 5-acre land acquisition in Wagholi with a development potential of 7.5 lakh square feet (Rs 400 crore revenue) and a joint venture at NIBM Road with an 11.5 lakh square feet potential (Rs 900 crore revenue).

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L&T Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 10% YoY to Rs 3,987 crore

Larsen & Toubro reported a 10% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,987 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue rose 10.4% YoY to Rs 58,335 crore during the same quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 6,833 crore, up 5% YoY. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 24 per equity share.

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Godrej Consumer Q4 Results: Net profit rises 25% YoY to Rs 452 crore

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd reported a 25% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 452 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue rose 10% YoY to Rs 3,200 crore during the quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 641 crore, down 37% from Q4 FY22. During the quarter, the company’s India business revenue grew 11.5% YoY to Rs 1,823 crore.

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Pidilite Industries forays into the paint industry with Haisha

Pidilite Industries has introduced a range of decorative paints in certain regions, entering the competitive paint market. The paint brand has been named ‘Haisha’. The decision to enter the crowded market was driven by input from Pidilite’s dealers, as well as the company’s existing distribution advantage and familiarity with the category.

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ONGC to get dividends instead of oil from Russia’s Sakhalin-1 field

ONGC is no longer receiving its share of oil from Russia’s Sakhalin-1 field, but it will still receive dividends from the field. A new company formed by Russia now sells all the oil from Sakhalin-1, whereas ONGC used to sell its share independently. ONGC retains a 20% stake in the new operator and will receive dividends based on its ownership. The field is currently producing approximately 200,000 barrels per day.

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Sanofi’s board approves demerger of its consumer healthcare business

Sanofi India’s board has approved the demerger of its consumer healthcare business into a separate entity. The demerger is yet to receive approval from shareholders and regulators. After the demerger is completed, Sanofi will retain a 60.4% stake in both entities and SIL shareholders will receive 1:1 SCHIL equity shares of Rs 10 each for their existing shares.

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JSW Infrastructure files for IPO

JSW Infrastructure has submitted its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) to SEBI for an initial public offering (IPO). The company aims to raise Rs 2,800 crore from the IPO, which will be utilized for debt repayment and capacity expansion. JSW Infrastructure is India’s second-largest commercial port operator based on cargo handling capacity in Fiscal 2022.

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BASF Q4 Results: Net profit falls 45% to 82 crore

BASF has reported a 45% YoY fall in net profit to Rs 82.39 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue also fell 3.25% YoY to Rs 3,249 crore during the same quarter. EBITDA fell 48% YoY to Rs 91.5 crore in the quarter compared to Rs 175.8 crore in Q4FY22.

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Canara Bank to spin off its credit card vertical into a separate subsidiary

Canara Bank is set to spin off its credit card vertical into a separate subsidiary. It has also started preparing a roadmap for the listing of its life insurance and fund management businesses. The bank is taking steps to expand low-cost deposits, thus helping improve margins and profitability. At present, it has 6.5 lakh credit card customers with Rs 1,100 crore in outstanding portfolio.

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Adani Group Sells Stake Worth Rs 15,446Cr to GQG Partners – Top Indian Market Updates

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Adani Group sells stake worth ₹15,446 crore to GQG Partners

Adani Group has sold minority stakes in four of its listed companies to US-based equity investment boutique GQG Partners for Rs 15,446 crore. Shares in Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), Adani Transmission Ltd (ATL), and Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) were sold through secondary market block deals.

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SBI may look to cut stake in Yes Bank once lock-in ends

State Bank of India (SBI) may look to lower its stake in Yes Bank after a lock-in period ends on March 6. SBI, which initially acquired 49% of Yes Bank, now holds a 26.14% stake as of Dec. 31. The state-owned bank is still the largest single shareholder in the Yes Bank. SBI cannot reduce its holding below 26% before the completion of three years from the date of the infusion of capital, as per the reconstruction plan.

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Power consumption up 9% to 118 BU in February

Power consumption in India rose 9% YoY to 117.84 billion units (BU) in February 2023. The peak power demand met (or the highest supply in a day) rose to 209.66 gigawatts (GW) in Feb. The peak power supply stood at 193.58 GW in February 2022 and 187.97 GW in February 2021. The robust growth of power consumption indicates sustained momentum of economic activities last month.

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Reliance, Tata bid for India’s $2.4 billion solar incentives

Solar module makers, including Reliance Industries Ltd. and Tata Power, are among the bidders for $2.4 billion in financial incentives that India is offering to expand domestic manufacturing and curb panel imports from dominant producer China. The government is offering grants to take the country’s module-making capacity to as much as 90 gigawatts, enough to meet its own requirements and serve export markets.

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PVR-Inox draws up Rs 850-crore expansion plan

PVR-Inox is expected to spend ₹800-850 crore for adding new movie screens and retrofitting the existing ones. Nearly ₹700 crore will go towards the expansion of new screens and the rest for retrofitting screens. In the next two years, the merged entity plans to add 200 screens per year. In the current financial year (FY23) to date, the entity has launched 143 screens across 26 properties in 21 cities.

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RVNL emerges lowest bidder for sleeper Vande Bharat trains

A consortium of Russia’s JSC Metrowagonmash and Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) to manufacture, supply, and maintain 200 sleeper Vande Bharat trains. These newly-designed trains will allow the movement of new locomotives on longer routes. The consortium has bid to supply 16 sleeper car trains at a basic rate of ₹120 crore per rake.

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Adani Ports sees 10% growth in cargo volumes in February

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) handled approximately 26.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of total cargo, recording a 10% YoY growth in Feb. During April-February, APSEZ clocked approx. 307 MMT of cargo volumes, up 8.5% YoY. Earlier this week, Adani Ports incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary (HM Agri Logistics) that will develop and operate state-of-the-art silo complexes across India.

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Pidilite to manufacture Jowat’s hot melt adhesives in India

Adhesive manufacturing company Pidilite Industries Ltd will be manufacturing Germany-based Jowat’s range of hot melts in India. The product will be manufactured in Pidilite’s manufacturing facility in Vapi, Gujarat. The adhesive will be made under the brand name Fevicol Jowat.

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Zydus Lifesciences receives final approval from USFDA for healing cream

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd has received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Acyclovir Cream. It is used to treat cold sores on the face and lips. Cold sores are blisters caused by a virus called herpes simplex. The drug will be manufactured at the group’s topical manufacturing facility at Changodar, Ahmedabad. It will be launched in the US market shortly.

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Maruti Suzuki Reports 48% YoY Fall in Net Profit in Q3 – Top Indian Market News

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Maruti Suzuki Q3 Results: Net profit falls 48% YoY to Rs 1,011 crore

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) reported a 47.9% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 1,011 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Its revenue from operations fell 1% YoY to Rs 23,246 crore during the same period. The global chip shortage and high commodity costs continued to affect the automaker’s sales. EBITDA stood at Rs 1,559 crore, down 30% YoY. MSIL’s total sales fell 13% YoY to 4.3 lakh units in Q3.

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BPCL to invest Rs 10,000 crore in six new city gas licenses

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) will invest Rs 10,000 crore over the next five years to set up city gas distribution networks in cities for which it secured licenses in the latest bidding round of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB). The company won licenses to retail CNG to automobiles and piped natural gas (PNG) for cooking purposes in the bid-out of six geographical areas.

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Cipla Q3 Results: Net profit falls 2.6% YoY to Rs 729 crore

Cipla Limited reported a 2.61% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 728.6 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 6% YoY to Rs 5,478.86 crore during the same period. The pharma company’s EBITDA stood at Rs 1,231 crore, up 5.7% YoY. Its India business registered a 13% YoY growth in sales to Rs 2,518 crore in Q3.

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TCS selected as launch partner for Microsoft Cloud for Retail

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced that it is now a partner for the newly-launched Microsoft Cloud for Retail. TCS will help retail clients leverage Microsoft Cloud for Retail to accelerate their growth and transformation journeys. Microsoft Cloud for Retail is an industry-specific cloud that brings together various Microsoft technologies. It connects experiences across the end-to-end shopper journey with integrated and intelligent capabilities.

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Pidilite Industries Q3 Results: Net profit falls 20% YoY to Rs 359 crore

Pidilite Industries Ltd reported a 19.5% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 359.24 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 24% YoY to Rs 2,850.72 crore during the same period. The company’s total expenses stood at Rs 2,372.9 crore in Q3, up 37.98% YoY. Gross margins were affected due to high input costs. Pidilite Industries is a leading manufacturer of adhesives & sealants, construction chemicals, and craftsmen products.

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Sterlite Tech secures Rs 170 crore deal from Power Grid

Sterlite Technologies Ltd (STL) has secured a deal worth ~Rs 170 crore for building a unified network management system (UNMS) for Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL). STL will fulfill PGCIL’s requirement for high-performance and integrated network management systems across their regional communications networks. PGCIL owns and operates 90% of India’s interstate and inter-regional electric power transmission network.

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United Spirits Q3 Results: Net profit rises 27% YoY to Rs 291 crore

United Spirits Ltd reported a 26.6% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 291.1 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 7.6% YoY to Rs 8,854.5 crore during the same period. The company’s total expenses stood at Rs 8,463.8 crore in Q3, up 6.5% YoY. A healthy operating cash flow has enabled the liquor maker to achieve a debt-free status as of December 31, 2021.

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Torrent Pharma Q3 Results: Net profit falls 16% YoY to Rs 249 crore

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd reported a 16% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 249 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 5.7% YoY to Rs 2,108 crore during the same period. The pharma company’s EBITDA stood at Rs 538 crore, up 11.4% YoY. Its US segment revenues fell 20% YoY to Rs 235 crore in Q3, while its India segment revenues rose 15% YoY to Rs 1,072 crore. 

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SRF Q3 Results: Net profit rises 56% YoY to Rs 506 crore

SRF Limited reported a 56% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 506 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 56% YoY to Rs 3,346 crore during the same period. Revenue from its chemical business grew 58% YoY to Rs 1,428 crore in Q3. The operating profit of the chemical business stood at Rs 419 crore, up 121% YoY. SRF’s board has approved an interim dividend of Rs 4.75 per share.

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Federal Bank Q3 Results: Net profit rises 29% YoY to Rs 522 crore

Federal Bank reported a 29% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 521.7 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). Its net interest income (NII) rose 7.1% YoY to Rs 1,538.9 crore during the same period. [NII is the difference between the interest earned on loans and the interest paid on deposits.] The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio stood at 3.06% in Q3 FY22, compared to 3.24 crore in Q2 FY22. Provisions fell 48.3% YoY to Rs 213.98 crore in Q3 FY22.

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Akasa Air plans to commence domestic operations by late May

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed airline Akasa Air is aiming to start flights in late May or early June after getting its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in April. The low-cost airline is looking to own and operate 18 planes in its fleet by the end of March 2023. Akasa Air will initially have services from metros to Tier II and III cities.

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Cadila Health Reports 29% YoY Rise in Net Profit in Q1 – Top Indian Market News

Cadila Healthcare Q1 Results: Net profit rises 29% YoY to Rs 587 crore

Cadila Healthcare Ltd reported a 29.34% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 587.2 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY22). Net profit declined by 13.5% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 14.5% YoY to Rs 4,025.4 crore during the same period. Revenue from its India business grew 43% YoY to Rs 1,943 crore, while US sales declined by 11% YoY to Rs 1,451 crore in Q1.

The pharma company has also applied to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) for its Covid-19 vaccine, ZyCOV-D.

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L&T to divest entire stake in hydroelectric power project to Renew Power

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced the divestment of a 100% stake in the 3×33 megawatt (MW) run of the river hydroelectric power plant owned by L&T Uttaranchal Hydropower Ltd (LTUHPL) to Renew Power Services Pvt Ltd. The sale consideration is Rs 985 crore. This move is in line with the declared L&T focus of divesting non-core assets and improving shareholder value.

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Pidilite Industries Q1 Results: Net profit jumps 721% YoY to Rs 220 crore 

Pidilite Industries Ltd reported a 721.77% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 220 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY22). Net profit declined by 28.13% when compared to the previous quarter. Its total income rose 116.4% YoY (but declined by 13.7% QoQ) to Rs 1,942.91 crore during the same period. Pidilite Industries is a leading manufacturer of adhesives and sealants, construction chemicals, and polymer emulsions in India.

RBL Bank gets accredited as an Agency Bank to RBI

RBL Bank has been empanelled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as an ‘Agency Bank’ to conduct banking business for the Centre and state governments. The authorization will enable the private sector lender to handle a broad range of transactions related to government business, such as distributing subsidies, pension payments, and collecting taxes. With RBI’s accreditation, RBL Bank will be in a position to offer the government cost and time-efficient products and solutions.

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Kitex Garments Q1 Results: Net profit rises 62% YoY to Rs 20.5 crore

Kitex Garments Ltd reported a 62.13% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 20.51 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY22). Net profit jumped 148.3% when compared to the previous quarter. Its total income rose 71.9% YoY (or 39.5% QoQ) to Rs 159.04 crore during the same period. Kitex Garments is a leading manufacturer of fabric and readymade garments in India.

KFC, Pizza Hut operator Sapphire Foods files IPO papers with SEBI

Sapphire Foods India Ltd has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator SEBI to raise funds via an initial public offering (IPO). The company primarily operates KFC and Pizza Hut outlets in India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The IPO will be entirely an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 1.75 crore equity shares by promoters and existing shareholders. Sapphire Foods is the largest franchisee of Yum! Brands in the Indian subcontinent. It is backed by prominent investors such as Goldman Sachs, Samara Capital, and Edelweiss.

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India Cements Q1 Results: Net profit more than doubles to Rs 37 crore

The India Cements Ltd reported a 120% YoY jump in standalone net profit to Rs 37.4 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 35% YoY to Rs 1,022.5 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 165 crore, recording a growth of 3.77% YoY. The company’s cement production rose to 1.88 million tonnes (MT) in Q1 FY22, compared to 1.34 MT in Q1 FY21.

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Zomato divests stake in subsidiary NexTable for $100,000

Food tech startup Zomato has divested its stake in step-down subsidiary NexTable Inc for $100,000 (~Rs 74.2 lakh). The company’s step-down subsidiary, Zomato Inc, had entered into a stock purchase agreement with three individuals— Justin Doshi, Thusith Desilva, and Robert Tyree— for the sale of shares held by it in NextTble. US-based NexTable is a cloud-based restaurant reservation and table management platform.

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Bajaj Electricals Q1 Results: Net loss at Rs 22 crore

Bajaj Electricals Ltd (BEL) reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 21.87 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY22). It had posted a net loss of Rs 15.93 crore in Q1 FY21 and a net profit of Rs 54.6 crore in the previous quarter (Q4 FY21). The company’s total income rose 22.3% YoY (but declined by 26.3% QoQ) to Rs 875.36 crore in Q1 FY22. BEL is a leading consumer electrical equipment manufacturing company based in Mumbai. 

BSE issues clarification on circular regarding additional price surveillance measures

Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has issued a clarification on its circular on additional price surveillance measures that had triggered a major sell-off in midcap and smallcap stocks over the past two days. BSE clarified that the add-on measures that sought to limit movement in stock prices beyond their price-band limit on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis is only limited to X, XT, Z, ZP, ZY, Y group shares exclusively listed on BSE. The new surveillance measure will only be applicable on shares worth Rs 20 or above and having a market capitalisation of less than Rs 1,000 crore. 

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Vedanta Reports 95% QoQ Rise in Net Profit in Q4 – Top Indian Market News

Vedanta Q4 Results: Net profit rises 95% QoQ to Rs 6,432 crore

Vedanta Limited reported a 95% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in net profit to Rs 6,432 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Its net sales rose 24% QoQ to Rs 28,206 crore during the same period. This revenue growth was aided by a rise in volumes of its aluminium, zinc, and iron ore businesses. Operating margins fell to 32%, compared with 34% in the preceding quarter (Q3 FY21). Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) increased by 17% to Rs 9,037 crore.

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Piramal Enterprises Q4 Results: Net loss at Rs 510 crore

Piramal Enterprise Ltd reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 510 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY21). It had posted a net loss of Rs 1,702 crore in the corresponding period last year. The company’s revenue rose to Rs 3,402 crore in Q4 FY21, compared with Rs 3,341 crore in Q4 FY20. In the last two years, the company’s net debt has reduced by 45% to Rs 24,968 crore. The board of Piramal Enterprises has recommended a dividend of Rs 33 per share.

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HCC-KEC JV secures order worth Rs 1,147 crore from Chennai Metro Rail

Hindustan Construction Company (HCC), in a joint venture (JV) with KEC International Ltd, has secured a contract worth Rs 1,147 crore from Chennai Metro Rail. The order includes the construction of a 7.96 km elevated viaduct and 9 elevated stations on Corridor 4 of Phase-II of the Chennai Metro. The scope of work involves civil, architectural, plumbing & drainage, and temporary services. HCC holds a 51% stake in the JV, while KEC International holds 49% stake.

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Lupin Q4 Results: Net profit rises 18% YoY to Rs 460 crore

Lupin Limited reported an 18% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 460 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY21). On a quarterly basis, net profit has risen by 5%. Its revenue from operations declined by 1.6% YoY to Rs 3,783 crore during the same period. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit stood at Rs 1,216 crore. The company had posted a net loss of Rs 269 crore in the previous financial year (FY20). Lupin’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 6.5 per share. 

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Happiest Minds Q4 Results: Net profit falls 14% QoQ to Rs 36 crore

Happiest Minds reported a 14.5% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decline in net profit Rs 36.05 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY21). Net profit has jumped 580% when compared to the corresponding period last year. The IT firm’s revenue declined 14.5% QoQ (up 18.4% YoY) to Rs 220.7 crore during the same period. In US Dollar terms, revenues for the March quarter grew 15.4% QoQ and 18% YoY to $30.2 million. The company added 23 clients during Q4, taking the total number of clients to 173 as of March 31, 2021. The board of Happiest Minds has recommended a final dividend of Rs 3 per share.

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Reliance Jio tops in 4G download speed, Vodafone in upload speed in April: TRAI

According to data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Reliance Jio has topped the 4G speed chart in April 2021 with a data download rate of 20.1 megabits per second (Mbps). Vodafone was ahead of others in upload speed at 6.7 Mbps. Jio has almost three times higher download speed compared to Vodafone. The average speed is computed by TRAI based on the data it collects across India with the help of its MySpeed application on a real-time basis.

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Pidilite Industries Q4 Results: Net profit rises 96% YoY to Rs 307 crore

Pidilite Industries reported a 96.4% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 307.44 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Its sales revenue rose 44.7% YoY to Rs 2,235.52 crore during the same period. Pidilite’s Consumer and Bazaar (C&B) segment posted a 45% YoY volume growth during the quarter. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit rose 0.4% YoY to Rs 1,126.13 crore. The company’s board has announced a dividend of Rs 8.5 per share.

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SBI Cards, Apollo Hospital, 3 Adani Group stocks enter MSCI India index

According to a release by index provider MSCI, Adani Enterprises, Adani Total Gas, and Adani Transmission have entered the MSCI India Domestic Index. SBI Cards and Payment Services and Apollo Hospital have also entered the leading index, which is being tracked widely by global investors. Zee Entertainment Enterprises has been deleted from the MSCI India index. All changes will be implemented as of May 27, 2021. According to Edelweiss Securities, India is expected to see a net inflow of $350 million from Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) following the adjustments made by MSCI in its global standard indices.

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IEX Q4 Results: Net profit rises 33% YoY to Rs 60.85 crore

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported a 33% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 60.85 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Its total income rose to Rs 100.33 crore, compared with Rs 79.59 crore in the corresponding period last year (Q4 FY20). For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit stood at Rs 205.43 crore. This is compared with a net profit of Rs 175.71 crore in FY20.

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Vinati Organics Q4 Results: Net profit declines 5% YoY to Rs 70.85 crore

Vinati Organics Limited reported a 5.06% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 70.85 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Its revenue from operations rose 14.03% YoY to Rs 279.77 crore during the same period. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit declined by 19.32% YoY to Rs 269.32 crore. The company’s board has approved a final dividend of Rs 6 per share. Vinati Organics is a leading specialty chemicals company based in Mumbai.

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Eli Lilly signs licensing agreements with Torrent Pharma, Dr Reddy’s for Covid-19 drug

US-based drug firm Eli Lilly and Company has signed voluntary licensing agreements with Torrent Pharma, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, and MSN Laboratories to expand the availability of Covid-19 drug Baricitinib in India. The drug is used in combination with Remdesivir for the treatment of Covid-19 patients with severe symptoms. On Monday, Eli Lilly had issued voluntary licenses to Cipla, Lupin, and Sun Pharma to manufacture and sell Baricitinib. This will enable the Indian pharma companies to use their existing distribution systems to ensure that the essential drug is accessible across the country.

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Maruti Suzuki Q3 Profit Rises 24% YoY – Top Indian Market News

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Maruti Suzuki Q3 Results: Net profit rises 24% YoY to Rs 1,941 crore

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd reported a 24% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit to Rs 1,941 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3). Its revenue from operations rose 13.3% YoY to Rs 23,458 crore during the same period. The company sold a total of 4.95 lakh units in Q3, up 13.4% YoY. The carmaker said that capacity utilisation in the quarter improved, which reflected in the double-digit volume growth for the company. The operating performance was aided by lower promotional costs and overall cost reduction efforts.

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Bharti Airtel successfully demonstrates live 5G services in Hyderabad

Bharti Airtel Ltd has announced that it has become the first telecom service provider in the country to successfully ‘demonstrate and orchestrate’ live 5G service. The demonstration took place in the city of Hyderabad. The company used a spectrum block in the 1,800MHz band to operate both 5G and 4G simultaneously on its network. Bharti Airtel said that it will be able to roll out the services across several parts of the country as soon as the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) permits the commercial launch of the 5G and auctions spectrum in the mid-size bands (3,300-3,600MHz).

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IndiGo Q3 Results: Net loss at Rs 620 crore

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo) reported a net loss of Rs 620 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3). It had posted a net profit of Rs 496 crore in the corresponding period in FY20. The company’s total revenue declined 50.2% YoY to Rs 5,142.8 crore in Q3 FY21. The airline said that it operated 40.8% less seats during Q3 compared to the same period last year.

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Airtel adds 44 lakh subscribers in November; Vodafone Idea loses 29 lakh: TRAI

Bharti Airtel added more subscribers than market leader Reliance Jio for the fourth straight month in November. According to data collected by telecom regulator TRAI, Airtel gained 43.7 lakh subscribers, while Jio added 19.4 lakh subscribers in November 2020. Vodafone Idea (Vi) lost 28.9 lakh subscribers during the same month. Vi’s market share shrunk to 25.10%, while Bharti Airtel’s expanded to 28.97%. At 35.34%, Reliance Jio remains India’s biggest telecom operator by market share. 

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Laurus Labs Q3 Results: Net profit jumps 271% YoY to Rs 273 crore

Laurus Labs Ltd reported a 271.33% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 272.85 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3). Its revenue rose 76% YoY to Rs 1,288 crore during the same period. The company’s performance in Q3 was led by its Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) division, which recorded a growth of 100%. Laurus Labs’ board has declared an interim dividend of Rs 0.4 per share.

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Dilip Buildcon JV signs pact with NHAI for Rs 1,000 crore highway project in Rajasthan

Dilip Buildcon Limited – Altis Holding Corporation joint venture (JV) has entered into an agreement with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for a Rs 1,000 crore highway project in Rajasthan. The project will be built on an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) mode. The completion period for the 8.30 km project is 30 months.

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TVS Motor Q3 Results: Net profit at Rs 266 crore

TVS Motor Company Ltd reported its highest-ever net profit of Rs 266 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3). Its revenue rose 31% YoY to Rs 5,404 crore during the same period. TVS Motor’s overall two-wheeler sales were up 23% YoY to 9.52 lakh units. The company’s two-wheelers sales in the domestic market have grown by 21% and in the export market by 31% in Q3. The company’s board has declared an interim dividend of Rs 2.10 per share.

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USFDA grants orphan drug designation to Zydus Cadila’s Saroglitazar Mg

The US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) has granted orphan drug designation (ODD) to Zydus Cadila’s Saroglitazar Mg tablets. The tablets are indicated for the treatment of patients with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (a liver disease). The drugmaker stated that the ODD provides eligibility for certain development incentives, including tax credits for qualified clinical testing, prescription drug user fee exemptions, and seven-year marketing exclusivity.

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RBL Bank Q3 Results: Net profit rises 110% YoY to Rs 147 crore

RBL Bank reported a 110% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 147.1 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3). Its total revenue rose 6% YoY to Rs 1,488 crore during the same period. Net interest income (NII) fell 2% YoY to Rs 932 crore. The bank’s gross non-performing assets (NPAs) fell to 1.84% of the gross advances, compared to 3.33% in the corresponding period last year. RBL Bank’s provisions fell by 2% YoY to Rs 609.76 crore.

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Tata Power Solar receives letter of award to build GSECL project

Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd (TPSSL) has received a letter of award (LoA) to build a 95 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic project for Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd (GSECL). The project’s order value is about Rs 460 crore. The commercial operation date for this project is set for April 2022. With this addition, the order pipeline of TPSSL stands at about 4.2-gigawatt peak (GWp) with a value of about Rs 12,500 crore.

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Stove Kraft IPO subscribed 18 times on final day of bidding

The initial public offering (IPO) of Stove Kraft was subscribed 18 times on the final day of bidding (Jan 28). The IPO received bids for 10.59 crore equity shares against an offer size of 58.94 lakh equity shares. The portion set aside for qualified institutional buyers has seen a subscription of 8.02 times, while the reserved portion of non-institutional investors has been subscribed 32.72 times. The portion reserved for retail investors was subscribed 26.4 times.

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