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Jio to Complete Pan-India 5G Rollout by 2023 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Jio to complete pan-India 5G rollout by 2023: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Jio will complete the rollout of its 5G services in India by 2023, said Reliance Industries (RIL) chairman Mukesh Ambani at the company’s ‘Family Day’ celebrations. Jio Platforms will now develop digital solutions for the Indian and overseas markets. Ambani stressed the importance of 5G in bridging the urban-rural divide in India. Jio started a phased rollout of its 5G services under the Jio True 5G branding in Oct 2022.

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Mamaearth’s parent company Honasa Consumer files for IPO

Honasa Consumer Ltd, the parent company of personal care brand Mamaearth, has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO will include a fresh issue of shares aggregating to ₹400 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 4.68 crore shares. Honasa was valued at $1.2 billion when it raised $52 million in January 2022.

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Vedanta invites bids for natural gas from its Rajasthan block

Vedanta has invited bids for natural gas from its Rajasthan block at a floor price of $9.57 per metric million British thermal units (mmBtu). The company plans to sell 3 million metric standard cubic meters per day (mmscmd) of gas in an auction scheduled for January 18. The supply will be offered for a year beginning April 1 from the Raageshwari gas terminal at Barmer, Rajasthan.

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JK Tyre aims to become carbon neutral by 2050

JK Tyre & Industries Ltd is working on becoming a carbon-neutral company by 2050. The company has commenced efforts to reduce energy consumption and has achieved 53% of energy through renewable sources. JK Tyre targets to increase this proportion to cross 75% in the next five years. It is also extensively evaluating greener and more sustainable materials and processes.

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Proposed investments under PLI scheme in automobile sector overshoot target estimate

The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for automobile and auto components has managed to attract a proposed investment worth ₹67,690 crore against the target estimate of investment of ₹42,500 crore (over five years). Out of 115 applicants, a total of 85 have been approved— 18 applicants for the Champion Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) incentive scheme and 67 under the Component Champion Incentive Scheme.

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IT hardware makers seek tax clarity on routers after raids, duty demands

IT hardware makers have sought clarity on customs taxation of imported routers after six major companies were raided and issued show-cause notices by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) demanding differential duties of over ₹1,000 crore. The companies allege that the actions have led to business disruptions. IT hardware manufacturers say a lack of clarity on router classification has resulted in the authorities sending letters, emails, and summons.

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India’s current account deficit rises to 4.4% of GDP in Q2

India’s current account deficit widened to 4.4% of the GDP in the quarter ended September 2022 (Q2) due to a higher trade gap, as per data released by the Reserve Bank of India.  The current account deficit stood at 2.2% of GDP during Q1. Services exports reported a growth of 30.2% year-on-year (YoY) on the back of rising exports of software, business, and travel services.

[A current account deficit occurs when the total value of goods & services a country imports exceeds the total value of goods & services it exports.]

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Tata Consumer acquires 23% stake in South Africa-based Joekels

Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) has acquired a 23.3% additional stake in South Africa-based Joekels Tea Packers for ₹43.65 crore through a step-down subsidiary. As a result of the acquisition, the subsidiary’s holding in Joekels will increase from 51.7% to 75% of the equity share capital. Joekels is the 3rd largest tea business in South Africa.

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Banks’ bad loans likely to remain stable by Sept 2023: RBI

The gross non-performing asset (NPA) ratio of domestic banks is likely to remain stable at 4.9% by September 2023, compared to 5% in September this year. “If all macroeconomic indicators remain stable, gross bad loans are unlikely to rise or fall much from current levels,” according to projections presented in the RBI’s latest Financial Stability Report. 

RBI said banks’ gross NPA ratio has fallen to a seven-year low of 5%, and the banking system remains sound and well-capitalised.

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Tata Steel Posts 87% YoY Fall in Q2 Net Profit – Top Indian Market Updates

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Tata Steel Q2 Results: Net profit falls 87% YoY to ₹1,514 crore

Tata Steel reported an 87% YoY (or 80% QoQ) decline in consolidated net profit to ₹1,514 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations fell 0.8% YoY to ₹59,877.52 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹6,060.4 crore in Q2, down 62% YoY. The company’s consolidated production fell 3% YoY to 7.56 million tonnes in Q2.

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L&T secures orders worth ₹1,000-2,500 crore in Saudi Arabia

Larsen & Toubro’s Power Transmission & Distribution business has secured multiple orders worth ₹1,000-2,500 crore to build transmission lines and substations in Saudi Arabia. L&T Construction will undertake engineering, design, procurement, and construction of more than 400KM of 380 kilovolts (kV) overhead transmission lines and a new 230kV gas-insulated substation with associated automation and protection systems.

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India’s April-Sept fiscal deficit touches $74.91 billion

India’s federal fiscal deficit in the first half of the financial year (April-Sept) rose to ₹6.20 lakh crore ($74.91 billion) from ₹5.27 lakh crore a year earlier. [Fiscal deficit is the difference between the total revenue and total expenditure of a government.] The fiscal deficit for the period touched 37.3% of the annual estimate as the govt spent more on fertiliser, food, and fuel subsidies.

Meanwhile, net tax collections during April-September rose to ₹10.12 lakh crore, up 10% YoY.

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L&T Q2 Results: Net profit rises 22.5% YoY to ₹2,229 crore

Larsen & Toubro Ltd reported a 22.5% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated net profit to ₹2,229 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 23% YoY to ₹42,763 crore during the same period. Consolidated order intake rose 23% YoY during the quarter to ₹51,914 crore. L&T’s total order book stood at ₹3.72 lakh crore at the end of Q2.

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DoT approves 42 firms for telecom products under PLI scheme

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has given approval to 42 companies under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for telecom and networking products. Global firms like Samsung, Nokia, Rising Star, Flextronics, and local players like HFCL, ITI, and Tejas Networks are the companies selected under the scheme. These firms have committed investments of ₹4,115 crore in the sector.

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Bharti Airtel Q2 Results: Net profit rises 89% YoY to ₹2,145.2 crore

Bharti Airtel reported an 89% YoY rise in consolidated net profit to ₹2,145.2 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 22% YoY (or 5.3% QoQ) to ₹6,332 crore during the same period. The telecom company’s average revenue per user (ARPU) grew 23.7% YoY or 3.6% QoQ to ₹190. Its customer base stood at 50.1 crore across 16 countries, up 4.8% YoY.

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ONGC plans 1 GW solar power plant in Rajasthan

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is planning to set up a 1 gigawatt (GW) solar power plant in Rajasthan in a key move aimed at securing a foothold in the green energy space. The company has approached the state government, seeking 5,000 acres of land to house its proposed plant. The project may require an investment of ₹5,000 crore and take about three years to finish.

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Jindal Saw set to acquire Sathavahana Ispat under IBC for ₹530 crore

Jindal Saw Ltd emerged as the highest bidder at ₹530 crore to acquire Sathavahana Ispat (SI), which is undergoing corporate insolvency. J C Flower Asset Reconstruction Company is the sole creditor of SI with an admitted claim of ₹1,747 crore. SI has a 50 megawatt captive power plant and one plant each in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka for producing pig iron and ductile iron pipe.

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Mahindra Finance raises ₹275 crore by issuing bonds

Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services has raised ₹275 crore by issuing bonds on a private placement basis. The company’s board had approved the allotment of 2,750 secured redeemable non-convertible market-linked debentures. The face value of the bond is ₹10 lakh each, aggregating to ₹275 crore.

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RBI launches first pilot of wholesale Digital Rupee

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will commence a pilot project for a wholesale central bank digital rupee on Nov 1. The digital rupee will be initially used to settle transactions in government securities. State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Yes Bank, IDFC First Bank, and HSBC have been identified for participation in the pilot. 

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Adani Ports Secures $3 billion Port Project in West Bengal – Top Indian Market Updates

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Adani Ports secures $3 billion port project in West Bengal

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) will develop the Tajpur deep sea port in West Bengal at a planned investment of $3.1 billion (~₹24,775 crore). The local government expects to create 25,000 direct jobs and over 100,000 indirect jobs through this port. APSEZ has a 30% domestic market share and has been securing global contracts, including the Haifa port project in Israel and a port terminal in Sri Lanka.

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DGCA extends flight caps on SpiceJet till October 29

SpiceJet Ltd will continue to operate only 50% of approved flights till October 29, said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in an order. During the period, the airline will be subject to enhanced surveillance by the DGCA. The move comes after SpiceJet flights were involved in several incidents, which the DCGA said were due to “poor internal safety oversight and inadequate maintenance actions”.

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Govt approves ₹19,500-crore PLI scheme for manufacturing solar PV modules

The Union Cabinet approved a ₹19,500 crore Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme on the ‘National Programme on High-Efficiency Solar PV Modules’.  The scheme aims to bring direct investment of ~₹94,000 crore and lead to direct employment of about 1,95,000 people. It will enable the installation of ~65,000 megawatts (MW) per annum manufacturing capacity of fully and partially integrated solar photovoltaic (PV) modules.

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Tata Group evaluating options to consolidate AirAsia India, Vistara under Air India: Report

According to an ET Now report, the Tata Group is evaluating options to consolidate AirAsia India and Vistara under Air India to bring operational synergies among the three airlines under its umbrella. Air India CEO & MD Campbell Wilson has set up a team to will look into the synergy between Air India Express and AirAsia India and also between Air India and Vistara and how to achieve the merger. He has reportedly asked the team to submit its plan within 1 year.

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KPIT Tech acquires 4 Technica Group companies for ₹640 crore

KPIT Technologies Ltd’s board has approved the acquisition of four Technica Group companies for ₹640 crore. The target entities specialise in production-ready system prototyping (combination of network system architecture, hardware prototyping, integration), automotive ethernet products, and tools for validation. The deal is expected to be closed by the end of October 2022.

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Reliance Retail in talks for rights of beauty retailer Sephora: Report

Economic Times reported that Reliance Retail is in advanced talks to acquire the rights for beauty retailer Sephora in India. Sephora’s operations will transfer from Arvind Fashions Ltd to Reliance Retail if an agreement is reached. Owned by French luxury goods group LVMH, Sephora has 25 stores in 13 cities across India. It has brands in categories such as cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, makeup, and hair care.

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Sonder Holdings selects RateGain to strengthen its presence in global distribution system

US-based hospitality company Sonder Holdings Inc. has selected RateGain Travel Technologies to strengthen its presence on the Global Distribution System (GDS). Sonder has connected with RateGain’s Connectivity Switch Platform and introduced its own dedicated chain code, SS. This makes it faster and easier for agents to search for Sonder’s availability on travel reservation systems.

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KEC International wins new orders worth ₹1,123 crore

KEC International Ltd has secured new orders worth ₹1,123 crore across its various businesses in India. Its Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business has received orders for building substations in India. KEC’s railways business has secured an order for the construction of bridges and associated works for railway lines. Meanwhile, its civil business bagged an order for infrastructure works in the hydrocarbon segment.

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Wipro fires 300 employees found moonlighting with rival company

IT major Wipro Ltd terminated the services of 300 staff members who it discovered were working for its competitors while still being on the company’s payroll (also called moonlighting). Chairman Rishad Premji asserted that he stands by his recent comments on moonlighting being a complete violation of integrity “in its deepest form”.

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DoT Extends Telecom PLI Scheme by One Year – Top Indian Market Updates

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DoT extends telecom PLI scheme by one year

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has extended the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for telecom networking products by one year. It has raised the incentive rate by an additional 1%. The DoT has also amended the existing PLI scheme to include design-led manufacturing based on the proposal in the Union Budget 2022.

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Apollo Hospitals to manage tertiary hospital in Bangladesh

Apollo Hospitals has entered into a partnership with Imperial Hospital Ltd (IHL) to operate and manage a 375-bed multi-specialty tertiary care hospital in Chittagong, Bangladesh. The state-of-the-art facility in Chittagong was built with support from the World Bank. It will be rebranded as Apollo Imperial Hospital.

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Bajaj Finance partners with Worldline India for POS payments

Bajaj Finance Ltd (BFL) has partnered with France-based Worldline to develop point-of-sales (POS) payment solutions for its merchant network. BFL aims to enhance its relationship with both existing and new networks of merchant partners by providing POS terminals. The partnership will provide services like billing integrations, EMI offerings, data analytics, and fraud management services.

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Adani Wilmar slashes edible oil prices by Rs 10 to pass on the benefit to its consumers

Adani Wilmar Ltd has cut edible oil prices by Rs 10 to pass on the benefit to its consumers. The maximum retail price (MRP) of Fortune refined sunflower oil’s 1-litre pack was reduced from Rs 220 to Rs 210. The MRP of Fortune Soyabean and Fortune Kachi Ghani (mustard oil) oil 1-litre pack has been slashed from Rs 205 to Rs 195. The steep decline in oil prices comes after the central government reduced the import duties on edible oils, making them cheaper.

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Birlasoft partners with Google Cloud to help enterprises accelerate digital transformation 

Birlasoft Ltd has entered into a global partnership with Google Cloud to help enterprises accelerate their digital transformation journey. The two entities will fast-track cloud-enabled digital transformation strategy for Bestseller India, a part of Denmark-based fashion company BESTSELLER. Birlasoft will bring end-to-end cloud adoption capabilities, which will be complemented by Google Cloud’s engineering capabilities and domain expertise. 

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Hinduja Global Solutions to launch a new delivery centre in Mysuru

Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd (HGS) has announced plans to open a new delivery centre in Mysuru, Karnataka. The company plans to hire up to 400 people in the area by October 2022 to scale up its operations at the new facility. In the initial stage, the Mysuru centre will provide international non-voice operations and back-office services to a US client. HGS is a business process management (BPM) firm based in Bengaluru.

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India faces slow growth, but low risk of stagflation: Finance Ministry

In its monthly economic report, the Finance Ministry said the Indian economy faces a low risk of stagflation than other nations due to cautious stabilisation policies. [Stagflation is a period of low growth and high inflation.] However, there is an upside risk to the gross budget deficit due to recent cuts in excise duties and spending on welfare subsidies. The report further states that the monetary policy of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is fully dedicated to taming inflationary pressures in the economy. 

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Vedanta puts on sale its Sterlite copper smelting plant in Tamil Nadu

Vedanta Ltd has placed its Sterlite copper smelting plant at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, on sale after facing a lot of hurdles in reopening the unit. The plant was forced to close in 2018 following a Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board’s order over environmental concerns. The Tuticorin plant has been catering to 40% of the national demand for copper and has played an integral role in India’s self-sufficiency in copper.

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KEC International secures new orders worth Rs 1,092 crore

KEC International Ltd has received new orders worth Rs 1,092 crore across its various businesses. Its transmission and distribution (T&D) business has bagged orders for projects in India, the Middle East and the Americas. The civil business has also secured an order for residential, industrial, and defence segments in India.

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Reliance, Ola Wins Support for Battery Manufacturing – Top Indian Market News

Reliance, Ola selected for incentives under PLI scheme for battery manufacturing

Reliance New Energy Solar, Ola Electric Mobility, Hyundai, and Rajesh Exports have been selected to receive incentives under a PLI scheme for manufacturing Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage in India. Hyundai and Ola Electric have been awarded support for setting up 20 Gigawatt Hour (GWh) of manufacturing capacity each. Reliance and Rajesh Exports will be getting PLI for setting up 5 GWh of manufacturing capacity.

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Invesco supports ZEEL-Sony merger deal; decides not to pursue EGM

Invesco Developing Markets Fund, the largest shareholder of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL), said it will support the Zee-Sony merger deal. It has also decided not to pursue the call for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to remove ZEEL Managing Director and CEO Punit Goenka and two independent directors. ZEEL has welcomed the move and said it will continue to seek the required valuable support from all its stakeholders. 

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IDBI Bank’s board to consider Rs 8,000 crore resource for FY23

IDBI Bank’s board is planning to consider a proposal for approving a Rupee Bond borrowings limit of about Rs 8,000 crore for FY 2022-23. The board will meet on March 29 to consider the proposal. The resources will be borrowed in one or more tranches. IDBI Bank Ltd is an Indian private sector lender and a subsidiary of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC).

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India’s domestic aviation sector set to recover fully by mid-2022: Airbus official

India’s civil aviation sector is likely to rebound quickly from the Covid-19 crisis, even as the rising oil prices and the war in Ukraine will have an impact on the overall aviation market, said Remi Maillard, President of Airbus India & South Asia. He believes that domestic traffic in India will fully recover by the middle of the current year, while international traffic will rebound by the next year. Airbus has forecast that India will require 2,210 new aircraft over the next 20 years.

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NTPC commissions additional 42.5 MW capacity at Ramagundam solar project

NTPC Ltd has started commercial operations of an additional 42.5 MW of power generation capacity at Ramagundam floating solar project in Telangana. Earlier, the company had commissioned 17.5 MW (Part-I) and 20 MW (Part-II) of the solar project. The total commercially operational power generation capacity of the Ramagundam project has now reached 80 MW. The NTPC group’s installed and commercial capacity stands at 68,609.68 MW and 67,949.68 MW, respectively.

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IIFL Home Fin partners with SBI for affordable housing loans

IIFL Home Fin has entered into a co-lending partnership with State Bank of India (SBI) to accelerate effective and affordable credit to small home buyers in India. IIFL HFL will manage loan sourcing and servicing. Under the arrangement, 80% of the loan will be provided by SBI. IIFL HFL will service the customers throughout their entire loan cycle, from sourcing, documentation, disbursal to collection.

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Adani Enterprises, L&T among firms keen to build satellite launchers: Govt

The Government said Adani Enterprises Ltd and Larsen & Toubro are part of two consortia led by state-run enterprises that have shown interest in building Polar Satellite Launch Vehicles (PSLVs), ISRO’s rocket that put satellites in orbit. New Space India Ltd, a company under the Department of Space, had invited proposals from companies to build five PSLVs. State-run Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd has also submitted a techno-commercial proposal for building PSLV.

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Motherson Sumi secures order from Boeing

Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd (MSSL) has secured an order from Boeing to manufacture and supply aftermarket molded polymer parts for commercial airplane interiors. The production will commence from the third quarter of FY23. It will be manufactured at MSSL’s plant situated in Noida. MSSL said it is scaling its capabilities to provide integrated solutions to the aerospace industry.

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L&T board approves long term borrowings up to Rs 10,000 crore

Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) board has approved long-term borrowings up to Rs 10,000 crore. Long-term borrowings include refinancing through external commercial borrowings, term loans, or non-convertible debentures. In other news, L&T has won a ‘significant’ order to construct hi-tech IT parks at eight locations across Bangladesh.

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Cabinet Clears Rs 30,600 crore Govt Guarantee for Bad Bank – Top Indian Market news

Cabinet approves Rs 30,600 crore govt guarantee for bad bank

The Union Cabinet has cleared a proposal to provide a Rs 30,600 crore government guarantee for security receipts issued by the National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (or bad bank) as part of the resolution of bad loans. NARCL will aggregate the non-performing assets (bad loans) from banks’ balance sheets and manage and dispose of them professionally. The bad bank will pay up to 15% of the agreed value for the bad loans in cash, and the remaining 85% would be government-guaranteed security receipts. Nearly 90,000 crore worth of NPAs will be transferred to NARCL in the first phase.

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BHEL commissions India’s largest floating solar PV plant

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has commissioned India’s largest floating solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Andhra Pradesh. Located at NTPC Simhadri, the 25 megawatt (MW) floating SPV project covers an area of 100 acres. BHEL’s scope of work in the project included design, engineering, procurement, and construction of the solar project. The project will help in saving valuable land resources and conserving water by reducing evaporation. 

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Easy Trip Planners to expand presence to Philippines, Thailand, and the US

Easy Trip Planners has expanded its international footprint by incorporating wholly-owned subsidiaries in the Philippines, Thailand, and the United States. The company has forayed into these countries as part of the second phase of a global expansion strategy. They are anticipating a huge pent-up global demand for the travel and tourism sector in the coming months. The new subsidiaries will replicate the cost-effective operating model that EaseMyTrip has successfully adopted in India for over 13 years. 

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Dilip Buildcon secures order worth Rs 1,060 crore from NHAI

Dilip Buildcon Ltd has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for a road project in Andhra Pradesh. The scope of work includes the construction of a four-lane Bangalore-Chennai Expressway from Bangarupalem to Gudipala section in Andhra Pradesh. The bid project cost is Rs 1,060 crore. Dilip Buildcon has to complete the project within two years.

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NCLT approves amalgamation of Lincoln Pharma and Lincoln Parenteral

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)-Ahmedabad Bench has approved the scheme of amalgamation of Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Lincoln Parenteral Ltd. This move will boost synergies in terms of operational efficiency, enhance competitive strength, cost-effectiveness, and productivity for the combined entity. The scheme will be effective upon the filing of a certified copy of the order of NCLT with the Registrar of Companies, Gujarat.

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M&M Finance enters vehicle leasing, subscription business

Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd has forayed into the vehicle leasing and subscription business. The new vertical will operate under the brand name ‘Quiklyz’. Consumers can pay a monthly fee to access the vehicle of their choice across all car brands at a lower price point when compared to regular car ownership. Mahindra Finance said Quiklyz will add substantial value to its existing business portfolio as it aspires to tap all emerging opportunities in the vehicle leasing space.

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Saregama India’s board approves raising up to Rs 750 crore

The Board of Directors of Saregama India Ltd has approved the raising of funds by issuing securities for an aggregate amount not exceeding Rs 750 crore. The securities will be issued by way of a private placement, preferential issue, or public issue. The board has also approved the appointment of Deepak Jain as interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company. Saregama India is India’s oldest music label owned by the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group of companies. 

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Centre receives investment proposal of Rs 6,000 crore for PLI scheme for AC, LED lights

Nearly 52 companies have applied for availing production linked incentives (PLI) for white good makers, proposing an investment of ~Rs 6,000 crore in the manufacturing of components for ACs and LED lights. The Centre has received applications from firms such as Daikin, Blue Star, Panasonic, Dixon Tech, Amber Enterprises, and Lloyd. This PLI scheme will help save foreign currency, as a majority of the components in AC and LED lights are now imported from China and Taiwan. It will also create job opportunities in the country.

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Aptech enters edtech segment with ‘ProAlley.com’ 

Aptech Limited has entered the educational technology (edtech) segment with its latest brand— ‘ProAlley.com’. The brand intends to reach out to a new set of users that are self-paced learners who want to learn and make a career in the growing media & entertainment industry. ProAlley.com comes with hi-tech features and a quick, user-friendly interface. Mumbai-based Aptech is a pioneer in the non-formal vocational training business in India. 

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Cabinet Approves Relief Package for Telecom Sector – Top Indian Market News

Cabinet approves 4-year moratorium on AGR dues, 100% FDI in telecom sector

The Union Cabinet has approved a four-year moratorium on payment of spectrum dues by telecom companies. The government has also decided to allow 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in the telecom sector. The Centre has decided to rationalise the definition of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR). These measures are aimed at providing relief to companies such as Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel, who have to pay thousands of crores in unprovisioned past statutory dues. 

In other news, the Cabinet has also approved a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the automobile and auto components sector with a budgetary outlay of Rs 25,929 crore. They have also approved a PLI scheme for the drone industry.

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Tata Consumer signs pact with IIMR to strengthen R&D efforts on millets

Tata Consumer Products (TCP) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Millet Research (IIMR)-Hyderabad to unlock the full potential of millets as a healthier and more sustainable alternative to traditional grains. The two entities will combine research and development (R&D) expertise and drive the innovation of millets. This partnership will help TCP strengthen its product portfolio in the area of millets. TCP has identified pantry and mini-meals segments as some of the key areas of focus in its growth strategy.

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Lupin launches generic Duexis tablets in the US

Lupin Limited has launched generic Duexis (ibuprofen and famotidine) tablets in the US market. The drug is used to treat symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis (inflammation or swelling of the joints). Duexis is also used to decrease the risk of developing upper gastrointestinal ulcers. According to IQVIA data, the generic version of the drug had sales of $765 million (~Rs 5,620 crore) in the US market for the 12-months ended July 2021.

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SpiceJet to launch 38 new domestic and international flights

SpiceJet Limited will start 38 new domestic and international flights between September 15-25. The airline has launched flights on the Delhi-Surat, Bengaluru-Varanasi, Mumbai-Jaipur, Mumbai-Jharsuguda, Chennai-Pune, Chennai-Jaipur routes. Spicejet will also resume flights to and from Dubai, connecting Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Kozhikode, Amritsar, and Mangaluru.

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USPTO approves Subex’s patent application that seeks to maximise revenue of telecom firms

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has approved a patent application of Subex Ltd. The new patent extends the revenue maximisation capabilities of telecom firms, helping operators and subscribers to take proactive actions. Subex will set standards for telecom operators to identify monetisation opportunities. It will also help in detecting risks such as digital fraud to prevent damage before it occurs. Subex is a leading telecom analytics solutions provider.

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Dabur hikes prices of hair oil brands by 2-7.5%

FMCG major Dabur Limited has hiked the prices of its hair oils across brands by 2.3-7.5% within the past 1-2 months. According to sources in trade and distributors, the hikes have been seen in the Amla, Vatika, and Anmol Gold Coconut hair oil brands. The maximum retail price (MRP) of the 275 ml Dabur Amla hair oil bottle has been hiked by 2.9% to Rs 138, while the MRP of the 450 ml bottle is costlier by 5% at Rs 209. The price hikes come on the back of rising raw material prices, especially of crude oil and crude derivatives such as Light Liquid Paraffin (LLP).

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NCC declared lowest bidder for all 3 packages of Bangalore Metro’s Airport Line

NCC Limited was declared as the lowest (L-1) bidder to construct all three packages of Bangalore Metro’s 37 km Airport Line (Blue Line). The Airport Line will link Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) with KR Puram. The ORR-Airport Metro project will comprise two new metro lines (with a total length of 56 km) along Outer Ring Road (ORR) and National Highway 44— between Central Silk Board and KIA. It includes 30 new metro stations that will offer multimodal facilities, including bus bays, taxi stands, pedestrian walkways, and bridges.

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KNR Constructions receives LoA for order worth Rs 1,041.5 crore 

KNR Constructions Ltd has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for an order worth Rs 1,041.5 crore. The order includes the development of a six-lane Chittor-Thatchur Highway in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM). The project is expected to be completed within two years. KNR Construction will also be in charge of operation and maintenance for 15 years from the date of commercial operation.

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Clean Science And Technology IPO: All You Need To Know

The story of this chemical company started on November 7, 2003 in Pune. Back then, it was called ‘Sri Distikemi Private Limited’, a very traditional name compared to what we know it today as. The name was changed to ‘Clean Science and Technology Private Limited’ in 2006 after its shareholders decide to adopt a more ‘sustainable’ and ‘clean’ method to manufacture chemicals.

Clean Science and Technology has come up with an IPO, starting on July 7, 2021. In this piece, we analyze the company’s business model and its financial health to determine if it has potential in the markets. 

Business Model

Clean Science and Technology is a speciality chemical manufacturer that produces chemicals used for ‘special’ purposes. These chemicals can be used in manufacturing a sunscreen lotion, medicine, or even a bag of chips. Based on segmental revenue, the company manufactures the following chemicals: 

Performance Chemicals (~69% of total revenue) – Mequinol (MEHQ), Beta-Hydroxy Acid (BHA).

Pharmaceutical Intermediates (~16% of total revenue) – Guaiacol, DCC

FMCG Chemicals (~12% of total revenue) – 4 MAP, Anisole

Other Products (~3% of total revenue)

The company has two manufacturing facilities near Kurkumbh (Maharashtra) and is all set to open the third one very soon. The company has already bought land for setting up a fourth facility, which is expected to be operational by 2023-24. Currently, it has a capacity of 29,900 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), with utilization at 71.94%.

Based on the table above, we get to know that the company is one of the LARGEST manufacturers of the list of speciality chemicals that they manufacture. The company earns most of its revenue from the sale of MEHQ, which is used in manufacturing acrylic fibres, paints and inks, adhesives, and super absorbent polymers. 

Close to 69% of the company’s revenue comes from exports, and China is its largest customer. The company exports its products globally to Europe, the USA, China, Korea, Japan.

The top 10 customers contribute nearly 50% to the company’s total revenue.  Key customers include Bayer AG, SRF Limited, Gennex Laboratories Limited, Nutriad International NV, and Vinati Organics Limited. 

Financial Performance

The company has shown a healthy increase in revenue, profits, and asset value. Apparently, it seems that COVID-19 had a rather small impact on the company’s business, unlike other sectors. Rightly so, because the company manufacturers essential components used in the pharmaceutical industry, which saw a growth opportunity during the pandemic. 

All Amount In Rupees Crore

Looking at the vital financial ratios of the company, we know that the company saw a healthy rise in EBITDA Margins. It is also using its resources more efficiently as shown by the Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) figures. The company has given a healthy Return on Equity (ROE), which saw a decline during FY21 due to the impact of COVID-19

While comparing its performance with that of peers, we found that the company had the highest EBIDTA margin and Return on Net Worth (RoNW). Even though competitors such as SRF, Navine Flourine, and PI Industries have high revenue figures, they have not able to optimize costs and turn the figures into profit. Meanwhile, Clean Science and Technology has managed to give a bang for the buck (a good value for money), despite having a small market cap compared to its peers. Its business model seems rather sustainable and apt for international expansion. 

IPO Details

The company traded at a Grey Market Premium of Rs 450 a day before its listing. Clearly, the company has caught the keen eye of investors, rightly so because of its attractive revenue model. Have you subscribed to the issue? Do you think the company can hit listing gains? Is it the right choice for long-term investment?  Let us know in the comment section available on the marketfeed app.

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