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U.S. Market Recovers. NIFTY to Open Strong – Pre-Market Analysis Report

The U.S. market fell yesterday as a reaction to Moody’s rating agency downgrading the outlook on 10 banks in the country.

Here are some of the major updates that could move the markets today:

Stocks

Coal India reported a fall in consolidated profit of 10.1% on-year to Rs 7,941.4 crore, but still beating street estimates.

Oil India reported a standalone profit of Rs 1,613.4 crore, down 9.78% YoY.

Prestige Estates reported consolidated profit at Rs 267 crore, up 30.3% YoY despite lower revenue.

Aarti Industries reported a 48.5% YoY fall in consolidated profit at Rs 70 crore, as revenues also fell.

Major results today: Tata Power, ZEEL, Trent, Sula Vineyards, IRCTC, Kalyan, Berger Paints.

What to Expect Today?

NIFTY started the day at 19,630, with a small gap-up. But a quick fall was seen. Support was taken at yesterday’s low and a small bounce was seen. NIFTY closed the day at 19,570, down by 26 points or 0.13%. 

BANK NIFTY started the day at 44,926 and had another day of consolidation. It tried to break out in the morning but took resistance at Friday’s high. BANK NIFTY closed the day at 44,964, up by 127 points or 0.28%. 

The U.S. markets closed in the red but recovered heavily from day-lows. The European markets closed in the red.

The Asian markets are trading mixed.

The U.S. Futures are trading flat.

GIFT NIFTY is trading in the green at 19,601.

All the factors combined indicate a flat to gap-down opening in the market.

NIFTY has supports at 19,566, 19,530 and 19,438. We can expect resistances at 19,617, 19,658, and 19,720. PCR is at 0.82.

BANK NIFTY has supports at 44,794, 44,600, 44,277 and 44,000. Resistances are at 45,229, 45,472, and 45,635. PCR is at 0.84.

NIFTY has the highest call OI build-up at 19,600. The highest put OI build-up is at 19,500. PCR is at 0.82.

BANK NIFTY has the highest call OI build-up at 45,000. The highest put OI build-up is also at 45,000. Interesting to see the high straddle buildup at this level. PCR is at 0.84.

Foreign Institutional Investors net-sold shares worth Rs -711 crores. Domestic Institutional Investors net-bought worth Rs 537 crores.

INDIA VIX jumped 2% up to 11.32.

U.S. markets had an amazing recovery through the day, even though they still closed in the red. It went from 1.3% in the red to just 0.45% in red.

NIFTY technicals indicate consolidation with a bearish bias. There are once again heavy call sellers in the market.

The 45,000 strike is turning into a straddle for Bank Nifty with a high pu selling yesterday. This means that an up move in Bank Nifty will NOT immediately trigger short-covering moves, it would take some time.

China’s inflation is down 0.3% YoY with disappointing trade data. Global markets look unreactive to the news.

Just two more trading sessions to expiry and surely it will be a dhamaka. Tomorrow, we have both RBI policy meeting and U.S. inflation data coming out.

I expect markets to trade inside our ranges for today like FinNifty yesterday. Do keep in mind the supports and resistances marked above for further levels in case of big moves.

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India’s GDP Grows 6.1% in Q4 – Top Indian Market Updates

Here are some of the major updates that could move the markets tomorrow:

India’s GDP grows 6.1% in Q4

India’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew at 6.1% in the last quarter of the previous financial year (Q4 FY23)— beating street estimates. In FY23, the economy grew at 13.1%, 6.2% and 4.5% in Q1, Q2 and Q3, respectively, on an annual basis. However, economists warned that the global slowdown and volatility in financial markets pose a risk to exports and the growth outlook in coming quarters.

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Civil aviation ministry comes out with draft aircraft bill

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has come out with a draft bill for putting in place a simplified approach to regulations pertaining to the aviation sector. The Draft Aircraft Bill, 2023, has been prepared after reviewing the existing Aircraft Act of 1934. It aims for better provisions for regulation and control of the design, manufacture, possession, use, operation, sale, import and export of aircraft.

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Vedanta Resources pays $400 million debt

Vedanta Resources Ltd (Vedanta), the parent company of Vedanta Ltd, has repaid loans worth $400 million, cutting gross debt to $6.4 billion. The company is targeting further debt reduction during the balance of FY24 and ultimately intends to lower gross debt towards zero.

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Manappuram Finance launches digital money lending app

Manappuram Finance Ltd has launched Ma-Money, a new digital lending platform. The objective of introducing the app is to provide customers with all the financial products offered by the company under one umbrella. The app is primarily targeted at customers in tier 2 and tier 3 cities

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PTC India signs two long-term agreements for 215 MW power purchase

PTC India has signed two agreements for the purchase of 215 megawatts (MW) of electricity on a long-term basis. While an agreement has been signed with Brookfield Renewables for purchase of 100 MW solar power, another pact is with V S Lignite for purchase of 115 MW thermal power. PTC India will market the power to various utilities and industrial consumers.

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Centre to offload stake in Coal India via OFS on June 1: Report

According to a CNBC-TV18 report, the Central Government will sell a stake in Coal India Ltd (CIL) through an offer for sale (OFS) on the BSE and NSE on Thursday (June 1). The size of OFS is likely to be around Rs 4,000 crore. The floor price has been fixed at Rs 225 a share, at a discount of nearly 7% as compared to Wednesday’s closing price of Rs 241.2.

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Dixon Tech to partner with Xiaomi India for manufacturing phones

Dixon Tech has partnered with Xiaomi India for manufacturing and exporting mobile phones from India. The company is also looking to enhance the component ecosystem in India through its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Earlier, Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi had partnered with homegrown Dixon Tech to locally manufacture Mi LED TVs.

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IPL final watched by 12 crore viewers on JioCinema: Viacom18

Reliance’s Viacom18 said the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 became the most-watched digital event globally as 12 crore unique viewers tuned in to watch the final match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans on JioCinema. JioCinema set a new world record as the final match had a peak concurrency of 3.21 crore viewers. Moreover, it registered over 1700 crore video views through the 16th edition of IPL.

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Prestige Estates expects 25% pre-sales growth in FY24

Prestige Estates recorded a 19% year-on-year (YoY) increase in total sales to Rs 3,888 crore in Q4, while collections rose 12% to Rs 2,763 crore. The company delivered 1.3 million sq. ft. of projects during the quarter. The real estate firm has exceeded its target of Rs 12,000 crore in pre-sales in FY23 and is expecting 20 to 25% growth in pre-sales in FY24.

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Adani Ports’ Net Profit Rises 5% YoY to Rs 1,159Cr in Q4 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Adani Ports Q4 Results: Net profit rises 5% YoY to Rs 1,159 crore

Adani Ports reported a 5% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,159 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY23). Its consolidated revenue rose 40% YoY to Rs 5,797 crore during Q4 FY23. EBITDA stood at Rs 3,270.7 crore, up 59% YoY. The company’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 5 per equity share.

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Inox Wind receives 150 MW order from NTPC Renewable Energy

Inox Wind secures a 150 MW wind power project order from NTPC Renewable Energy. The project will be located in Gujarat and Inox Wind will supply and install Wind Turbine Generators, as well as handle operation and maintenance services. This brings Inox Wind’s total orders from NTPC to 550 MW. The addition will expand Inox Wind’s O&M fleet and contribute to overall profitability.

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India’s growth momentum likely to be sustained in FY24: RBI

India’s growth momentum is likely to be sustained in 2023-24 in an atmosphere of easing inflationary pressures, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its Annual Report 2022-23. The central bank added that the economy will be supported by sound macroeconomic policies, softer commodity prices, a robust financial sector, continued fiscal policy thrust on quality of government expenditure, and new growth opportunities stemming from global realignment of supply chains.

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Jubilant Pharmova’s Canada unit gets OAI status

Jubilant Pharmova’s Canadian unit gets Official Action Indicated (OAI) status from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA). The USFDA might not approve applications or supplements for Jubilant Pharmova’s Montreal facility. The regulator inspected the facility in February 2023 and found objectionable conditions. Jubilant HollisterStier, a subsidiary of Jubilant Pharmova, is working with the USFDA to address the observations within the given timeframe.

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Mankind Pharma Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 50% YoY to Rs 285 crore

Mankind Pharma reported a 50% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 285 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY23). Its operating revenue rose 19% YoY to Rs 2,053 crore during Q4 FY23. For FY23, the company reported an 11% fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,282 crore, despite a 12.4% growth in revenue to Rs 8,749 crore.

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Triveni to expand capacity of its existing plants

Triveni Engineering & Industries will invest Rs 85 crore in expanding its sugar business. The company plans to increase the capacity of its sugar unit in Uttar Pradesh by 2,000 tonnes of cane per day, raising it from 7,000 Tonnes of Cane per Day (TCD) to 9,000 TCD. This expansion will bring the company’s total crushing capacity to 63,000 TCD according to the company.

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Sun Pharma signs pact with Philogen to commercialise skin cancer drug

Sun Pharma has partnered with Philogen SpA to commercialize an under-development skin cancer drug called Nidlegy in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Nidlegy, currently in Phase III clinical trials, is being developed by Philogen for the treatment of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. Sun Pharma will hold exclusive rights to commercialize the product and will share post-commercialization economics with Philogen in a 50:50 ratio.

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Apollo Hospitals Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 50% YoY to Rs 146 crore

Apollo Hospitals reported a 50% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 146 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY23). Its operating revenue rose 21% YoY to Rs 4,303 crore during Q4 FY23. EBITDA stood at Rs 488 crore, up 5% YoY. The company’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 9 per equity share.

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Prestige Estates acquires DB Group’s balance stake in 2 Mumbai projects for Rs 1,176 crore

Prestige Estates Projects has acquired the remaining stake in two projects located in Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Mahalaxmi locality from DB Group. The total cost of the acquisitions amounts to over Rs 1,176 crore. The projects are expected to be completed within the next 3-4 years. These strategic acquisitions will allow Prestige Estates Projects to strengthen its ownership in these prime assets and significantly enhance the value of its annuity rental portfolio.

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V-Guard Q4 Results: Net profit falls 41% YoY to Rs 53 crore

V-Guard Industries reported a 41% YoY fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 52.73 crore in Q4 FY23. However, its operating revenue rose 7% YoY to Rs 1,140 crore during Q4 FY23. EBITDA stood at Rs 99 crore, down 12% YoY. The company’s board has announced a dividend of Rs 1.3 per equity share.

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Shriram Properties reports highest-ever sales volumes of in FY23

Shriram Properties Ltd (SPL) has reported the highest-ever sales volumes of 4.02 million sq. ft (msf) in FY23 with sales value reaching a new high of Rs 1,846 crore, up 25% YoY, supported by higher volumes, better realisation, change in product mix and the impact of seven launches. Gross collections stood firm at Rs 1,200 crore. SPL completed seven projects with an aggregate development area of 3.8 msf during the year.

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Patanjali Foods Q4 Results: Net profit rises 13% YoY to Rs 264 crore

Patanjali Foods Ltd reported a 13% YoY rise in standalone net profit to Rs 264 crore in Q4 FY23. The profit stood at Rs 234 crore in the same period last year. Its operating revenue also rose 18% YoY to Rs 7,873 crore during Q4 FY23. The company’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 6 per equity share.

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HCL Tech’s Net Profit Rises 11% YoY to Rs 3,983Cr – Top Indian Market Updates

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HCL Tech Q4 Results: Profit rises 11% YoY To Rs 3,983 Crore

HCL Technologies reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 3,983 crore for the quarter ended March, up 11% YoY. The company’s revenue from operations for the quarter increased by 18% YoY to Rs 26,606 crore. HCL’s EBIT also rose by 19% YoY to Rs 4,836 crore. For the full year ending March 2023, the company’s revenue has crossed the Rs 1 lakh crore mark, up 18% YoY. The company also declared an interim dividend of Rs 18 per equity share.

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HDFC, Nabard & NHB set to raise debt of up to Rs 14,000 crore

HDFC, National Housing Bank (NHB) and the National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD) are planning to raise debt capital in the form of bond sales on Friday. NHB and NABARD are set to sell three-year bonds of up to Rs 2,000 crore and Rs 5,000 crore, respectively, while HDFC plans to sell up to Rs 7,000 crore one-year-ten-month bonds.

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ZEEL begins talks with creditors for settlement of Sony merger

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) is in settlement talks with its creditors to pay off debts and complete its merger with the Sony Group. Creditors had been approaching the bankruptcy court seeking repayments, but ZEEL has already repaid one creditor, IndusInd Bank Ltd., and the lender will now withdraw its objections against the merger. The merger will create a $10 billion media company with the largest viewership and pricing power in India. 

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Fortis acquires Gurugram-based Medeor Hospital for Rs 225 crore

Fortis Healthcare will acquire Medeor Hospital in Manesar, Gurugram, from VPS Group for Rs 225 crore. The acquisition will be funded through a mix of debt and internal accruals and is expected to close by end of July 2023. The hospital has a potential bed capacity of 350 beds and can be operationalized in a phased manner within nine months. This will be Fortis’ largest acquisition following its controlling stake acquisition by Malaysia-based IHH Healthcare.

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ICICI Securities Q4 Results: Net profit falls 23% to Rs 337 crore 

ICICI Securities reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 263 crore for Q4 2023, a 23% YoY decline. Revenue from operations also fell from Rs 892 crore in Q4 FY22 to Rs 885 crore in Q4 FY23.  However, income from interest for the quarter rose 35% YoY to Rs 287 crore. The brokerage income was Rs 310 crore. The company has recommended a final dividend of Rs 9.25 per equity share.

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Tata Communications Q4 Results: Profit down 11% to Rs 326 crore

Tata Communications has reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 326 crore for the quarter ended March, down 11% YoY. However, revenue from operations for the quarter stood at Rs 4,568 crore, up 7.1% YoY. For the full year (FY23), consolidated revenue was Rs 17,838 crore, while profits grew 21% to Rs 1,796 crore. The board has recommended a dividend of Rs 21 per share.

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HDFC Bank appoints Kaizad Bharucha as deputy managing director

HDFC Bank has appointed Kaizad Bharucha as Deputy Managing Director and Bhavesh Zaveri as Executive Director, with approval from the Reserve Bank of India. Both appointments will be for a term of three years and take effect from April 19. A meeting of the Board of Directors will be convened to formalize the appointments.

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TTK Healthcare to delist from NSE, BSE

TTK Healthcare has received approvals to voluntarily delist its equity shares from the National Stock Exchange and BSE. The delisting is due to the company’s own decision and not due to involuntary reasons such as bankruptcy or merger. The floor price for delisting has been set at Rs 1,051.31 per share.

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Vedanta pledges additional 2.4% shares of Hindustan Zinc

Vedanta has pledged an additional 10 crore shares (2.44% of its equity) in Hindustan Zinc, bringing the total pledged to 91% of its 64.92% stake. The move will allow Vedanta to use the proceeds for general business purposes, including debt repayment, capital expenditures, and operating expenses. The shares were pledged as part of a term loan agreement, which includes Hindustan Zinc as a security cover.

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Prestige Estates signs deal for 1M sq ft redevelopment project in Mumbai

Prestige Estates Projects has signed an agreement to redevelop the Shivshahi housing society project in Mumbai’s Worli locality. It spans over 1 million sq. ft. and involves 192 tenements spread over 3.3 acres. It has a revenue potential of almost Rs 6,000 crore. The company has repaid a loan of Rs 170 crore raised by the previous developer against the project’s development potential. It will invest over Rs 578 crore towards the construction cost.

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Piramal Pharma’s US Facility Passes USFDA Inspection – Top Indian Market Updates

Here are some of the major updates that could move the markets tomorrow:

Piramal Pharma’s Sellersville facility clears USFDA inspection

Piramal Pharma has passed an inspection by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) of its manufacturing facility in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, and issued an Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) for the unit. The inspection took place between December 19, 2022, and January 13, 2023. The Sellersville facility is involved in manufacturing and packaging solid oral dosage forms, liquids, creams, and ointments.

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Foxconn to bring in technology partners for semiconductor manufacturing in JV with Vedanta

The Vedanta-Foxconn semiconductor joint venture (JV) has shared its technology partners with the Indian government.Vedanta will take the lead on the construction of the Gujarat factory, with revenue expected by 2027. The consortium plans to begin manufacturing chips of 40 nm on a factory line with a capacity of 40,000 wafers per month. The Indian govt has promised to cover half of the project cost and provide other incentives as part of a $10 billion package to promote domestic semiconductor manufacturing.

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NMDC explores lithium reserves for mining in Australia

NMDC Ltd is exploring lithium reserves in Australia. The company is the majority owner of a mine located in Mt. Bevan, and hopes to begin mining within two years. NMDC is seeking to secure supplies of lithium to support the production of electric vehicle batteries as part of India’s push to promote green vehicles.

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IndusInd Bank signs $100 million loan deal with JBIC to aid Japanese OEMs in India

IndusInd Bank has signed a long-term loan agreement with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to provide credit facilities to companies in the supply chain of Japanese origin equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in India. The funds raised will be used to provide need-based credit facilities to upstream and downstream companies of Japanese construction equipment firms in India, including component suppliers, dealers, and final buyers of the machinery. The $100 million loan is the first of its kind by JBIC through an IFSC Banking unit at GIFT City. 

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Prestige Estates quarterly sales surge to Rs 3,889 crore

Prestige Estates has reported the highest-ever sales of Rs 12,930.9 crore, up 25% YoY, and collections of Rs 9,805.5 crore, up 31% YoY during FY23. Quarterly sales were up 19% YoY to Rs 3,888.8 crore and quarterly collections up 12% YoY to Rs 2,763.3 crore in Q4 FY23. The company sold over 9,600 homes in FY23 and launched 26.38 million square feet, up 57% YoY.

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RBI grants AU Small Finance Bank permission to deal with foreign exchange

AU Small Finance Bank has received permission from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to act as an Authorised Dealer (Category-I (AD-I) under section 10 of FEMA, 1999). The permission is subject to compliance of applicable regulations. In addition, the RBI has approved the re-appointment of Sanjay Agarwal as managing director and CEO of the bank and Uttam Tibrewal as whole-time director for a period of three years.

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Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA approval to manufacture generic anti-inflammatory drug

Zydus Lifesciences has received final approval from the USFDA to manufacture and market generic Roflumilast Tablets used to reduce inflammation in the lungs that leads to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The drug will be manufactured at the group’s formulation manufacturing facility in SEZ Ahmedabad. Roflumilast Tablets had annual sales of USD 34 million in the United States in FY23.

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Shakti Pumps gets pending $1 million for Ugandan Water Project from EXIM Bank

Shakti Pumps has received a pending USD 1 million from EXIM Bank on behalf of the Government of Uganda for a project aimed at providing safe and sustainable water supply to half a million people in 20 rural districts. The project involves the supply of a solar-powered water pumping system, for which Shakti Pumps was awarded a contract worth USD 35.30 million in March 2021 by the Ministry of Water and Environment of the Ugandan government.

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NBCC gets project worth Rs 208 crore from PWD Puducherry

NBCC (India) Limited has been awarded a project worth Rs 208 crore from PWD Puducherry. The project involves providing comprehensive design, engineering, and project management consultancy services for a range of infrastructure works, including the construction of a disabled accessible platform, iconic cycle track, and sewage system remodeling. NBCC has also recently received orders worth Rs 448 crore from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the NCLT nod to dissolve its subsidiary, NBCC Engineering & Consultancy Limited (NECL).

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UltraTech Cement commissions 2.2 MTPA cement grinding unit in Bihar

UltraTech Cement has commissioned a 2.2 MTPA Brownfield expansion at its grinding unit in Patliputra, Bihar, increasing its grinding capacity to 4.7 mtpa. The expansion will allow the company to meet growing demand for cement in the East region and increase its blended cement ratio. UltraTech Cement’s total grey cement manufacturing capacity in India is now 129.15 mtpa. The company reported a 12% YoY increase in consolidated sales volume to 105.7 million tonnes in FY23. A 14% YoY increase in grey cement volumes to 100.1 mt was also reported.

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HDFC Bank Hikes Lending Rates by 35bps – Top Indian Market Updates

Here are some of the major updates that could move the markets tomorrow:

HDFC Bank hikes lending rates by 0.35%

HDFC Bank has raised its lending rate by 35 basis points (bps) across the board to over 7.5%. This will increase the interest rates on all personal loans by the banks that are dependent on their marginal cost of funds. The move comes ahead of widespread anticipation that the Reserve Bank of India will raise interest rates sharply on June 8.

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Axis Bank, Indian Oil launch co-branded RuPay contactless credit card

Axis Bank and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) have launched a co-branded contactless INDIANOIL AXIS BANK RuPay Credit Card in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). The card offers 100% cashback up to Rs 250 on all fuel spends within the first 30 days of card issuance. It also offers waiver of a 1% fuel surcharge on fuel spends between Rs 200 to Rs 5000.

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Aurobindo Pharma unit gets USFDA nod for prostate cancer drug

Eugia Pharma Specialties, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma Ltd, has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to manufacture and market Leuprolide Acetate injection. The drug is used to treat the symptoms associated with advanced prostate cancer. As per IQVIA data, the product had an estimated market size of $83 million for the twelve months ended April 2022.

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AMD takes 500,000 sqft leased space in Prestige Group’s commercial property in Bengaluru

US-based semiconductor manufacturer Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has leased ~500,000 sq. ft. office space in Prestige Group’s commercial property in Bengaluru. It is one of the largest office deals in the southern market in 2022. AMD will use the new office space to expand its operations in the city. The office is expected to be operational by the end of 2022.

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Neelachal Ispat Nigam acquisition crucial for Tata Steel’s growth trajectory: Official

Tata Steel said winning the bid for acquiring a majority stake in Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd (NINL) was “crucial” for its growth trajectory. In January 2022, Tata Steel Long Products Ltd won the bid to acquire a 93.71% stake in NINL at an enterprise value of Rs 12,100 crore. Tata Steel will begin work immediately to build a 4.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) state-of-the-art long products complex in the next few years.

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Aster DM Healthcare partners with Skye Air Mobility for deliveries via drones

Aster DM Healthcare has commenced drone delivery trials with drone technology-based logistics firm Skye Air Mobility in Kerala. Several drones transported essential medicine and critical lab samples from Aster MIMS Hospital to Aster Mother Hospital Areekode. Aster DM Healthcare will leverage Skye Air’s drone technology for the delivery of diagnostic samples and medicines initially in Calicut and further across Kerala.

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Jio launches 4G mobile service near Pangong Lake in Ladakh

Reliance Jio has launched its 4G voice and data services in Spangmik village near Pangong Lake in Ladakh. The lake is one of the most popular tourist locations in Ladakh. This launch is expected to provide a boost for the local economy besides providing seamless connectivity to the tourists and the troops in the area.

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IEX achieves 16% growth in electricity volumes in May

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) achieved 7,596 million units (MU) of electricity volume in May 2022, registering a 16% YoY growth. The Day-Ahead Market volume stood at 3,173 MU in May, a decline of 27% YoY. The Real-Time Market volume at 2,319 MU grew 61% YoY.

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SBI Cards to raise Rs 2,500 cr via NCDs

SBI Cards & Payment Services Ltd’s board has approved a proposal to raise Rs 2,500 crore by issuing non-convertible debentures (NCDs) to fund business growth. The fund would be raised in one or more tranches (rounds) on a private placement basis.

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Infosys Reports 12% YoY Rise in Net Profit in Q4 – Top Indian Market News

Infosys Q4 Results: Net profit rises 12% YoY to Rs 5,686 crore 

Infosys Ltd reported a 12% YoY rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 5,686 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Net profit fell 2.12% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 23% YoY (or 1.28% QoQ) to Rs 32,276 crore during the same period. The IT company secured new deals worth $2.3 billion in Q4, taking the total order book to $9.5 billion for FY22. Infosys’ board has declared a final dividend of Rs 16 per share. 

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Auto sales fell 6% in FY22 due to supply-side disruptions: SIAM

The automobile industry saw a 6% decline in sales in FY22 as supply-side disruptions persisted. The segment comprising passenger cars, utility vehicles, and vans sold 2.79 lakh units in March, a 3.93% YoY decline. However, sales rose 6.28% when compared to February. Total two-wheeler sales fell 13.31% over Feb and ~20.88% YoY to 11.84 lakh units in March. The data was released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

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Prestige Estates registers highest ever sales at Rs 10,382.2 crore in FY22

Prestige Estates Projects Ltd registered the highest ever sales of Rs 10,382.2 crore in FY22, up 90% YoY. It also recorded the highest ever collections of Rs 7,466.4 crore, up 47% YoY. During the year, the Group launched 16.77 million sq. ft. of realty projects across geographies. Prestige has lined up launches over 15 million sq. ft. across Bengaluru, Mumbai, NCR, Hyderabad, and Chennai.

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DGCA bars 90 SpiceJet pilots from flying 737 Max planes

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has barred 90 SpiceJet pilots from operating Boeing 737 Max aircraft after finding them not properly trained. The regulator will take strict action against those found responsible for the lapse. The pilots will have to undergo training again on the 737 Max simulator.

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Blue Star doubles production capacity on inaugurating new unit in Wada

Blue Star has doubled its production capacity of deep freezers by opening its new manufacturing facility at Wada, Maharashtra. The new facility aims to cater to the production of the company’s commercial refrigeration products and solutions. It has the capacity to produce around 2 lakh deep freezers and 1 lakh storage water coolers per annum. The facility was built with a capital expenditure of Rs 130 crore. 

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Fino Payments Bank to acquire 12.19% stake in Paysprint

Fino Payments Bank Ltd’s board has approved a strategic investment in New Delhi-based fintech startup Paysprint. The company will acquire a 12.19% stake in Paysprint by subscribing to its shares. The move will enable Fino to leverage Paysprint’s technology to offer API (application programming interface) plugins for the bank’s digital platform. 

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Tata Motors adds 160 service workshops to its network

Tata Motors Ltd has added 160 new service workshops for passenger vehicles, taking the total number of operational workshops across India to 705. The automaker now provides extensive service coverage across 485 cities. They have also launched a new mobile servicing option called EzServe. The platform allows customers to get basic service work and quick repairs done on their vehicles at their preferred location. 

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Man Infra secures order worth Rs 938 crore

Man Infraconstruction Ltd has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal (BMCTPL) for a contract worth Rs 937.89 crore. The contract is for supplying materials for the reclamation works being done under Phase-II at JNPT, Navi Mumbai. The order will be executed in a time frame of two years.

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HCL Tech expands global partnership with Avaloq

HCL Technologies Ltd has expanded its global partnership with Zurich-based Avaloq, a leading provider of digital banking solutions. The IT major will develop a world-class lifecycle management center for Avaloq clients. It will also invest in ongoing training and development for HCL teams working with Avaloq products.

In other news, HCL Tech is extending its strategic partnership with Microsoft to bring security capabilities to clients worldwide. HCL has joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA). It is an integrated ecosystem of independent software vendors and managed security service providers. 

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Adani Green Energy becomes 8th most valued firm

With a market valuation of Rs 4.49 lakh crore, Adani Green Energy Ltd has become the eighth most valued firm in India after overtaking Bajaj Finance and HDFC. The company’s shares have rallied ~55% over the past month. AGEL is developing a renewable portfolio of 25 GW by 2025, which includes wind power, solar power, and hybrid power projects.

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JSW Steel’s Crude Steel Production Rises 29% YoY in Q2 – Top Indian Market News

JSW Steel reports 29% YoY rise in crude steel production in Q2

JSW Steel Ltd reported a 29% YoY increase in crude steel production at 5.07 million tonnes (MT) for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY22). The capacity utilisation at the standalone level was at 91% during the quarter. For the six months ending September 30, 2021, the company recorded crude steel production growth of 21% on a standalone basis and 45% at the steel group level.

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Rakesh Jhunjhuwala-backed Akasa Air to start operations by 2022

Akasa, the new airline backed by ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, has received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. SNV Aviation Pvt Ltd will fly under the brand name “Akasa Air” with Vinay Dube as CEO. The airline will now seek a license from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to commence operations in the summer of 2022. Akasa Air aims to be India’s most dependable, affordable, and greenest airline.

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Power Mech Projects secures orders worth Rs 448.6 crore

Power Mech Projects Ltd has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) for orders worth Rs 448.60 crore. The project includes the operation and maintenance of 2×660 megawatt (MW) Mutiara Thermal Power Plant in Melamaruthur Village, Tuticorin. The company has also received a miscellaneous civil works order for Screening Plant-III in Kirandul, Chattisgarh, from NMDC Ltd.

Prestige Estate Projects registeres highest quarterly sales in Q2

Prestige Estates Projects registered its highest-ever quarterly sales of Rs 2,111.90 crore and collections of Rs 1,551.50 crore during Q2 FY22. The company’s sales rose 88% YoY and collections jumped 35% YoY during the same period. In terms of volume, the real estate developer sold 3.54 million square feet area in Q2, compared to 1.77 million sq. ft. area in the corresponding period last year.

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Macrotech Developers signs 5 JVs in H1 to build projects worth Rs 4,500 crore

Macrotech Developers has formed five joint ventures (JVs) since April 2021 to develop projects that have a sales potential of Rs 4,500 crore. The company is aiming to enter into five more such tie-ups with landowners by the end of the current financial year (FY22). The development potential in five joint development agreements (JDAs) is around 4 million square feet in various micro-markets of Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and Pune. Mumbai-based Macrotech Developers markets its properties under the ‘Lodha’ brand.

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Saregama India Q2 Results: Net profit rises 19.9% YoY to Rs 33.8 crore

Saregama India Ltd reported a 19.9% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 33.8 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY22). Net profit increased by 24.31% when compared to the previous quarter. Its total revenue from operations rose 34.21% YoY to Rs 145.09 crore during the same period. The revenue from Saregama India’s music business rose 21% YoY to Rs 121.58 crore in Q2. Revenue from the TV & film division surged 238% YoY to Rs 22.35 crore.

Tata Motors reports 24% rise in group global wholesales in Q2

Tata Motors Ltd reported a 24% YoY increase in group global wholesales (including Jaguar Land Rover) to 2,51,689 units in Q2 FY22. Global wholesales of all Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles and Tata Daewoo range during the quarter stood at 89,055 units, up 57% YoY. The global wholesales of all passenger vehicles in Q2 rose 11% YoY to 1,62,634 units. JLR’s global sales stood at 78,251 units during the same period.  

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Glenmark Pharma launches Tavulus for COPD treatment in Spain

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has launched the Tiotropium Bromide dry powder inhaler (DPI) under the brand name Tavulus in Spain. The drug is used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the lungs, damaging the lung tissue and narrowing the airways, all of which make breathing difficult. Tavulus helps to open the airways and makes it easier for air to get in and out of the lungs. 

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Ramkrishna Forgings Q2 Results: Net profit rises 78.45% QoQ to Rs 44.05 crore

Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd reported a 1,934.97% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 44.05 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY22). Net profit rose 78.45% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 129.67% YoY to Rs 578.82 crore during the same period. Total income and net profit have surged 172.39% YoY and 345.30% YoY, respectively, for the half-year ended Sept 2021. The company has declared an interim dividend of Rs 0.5 per share.

Alembic Pharma gets EIR from USFDA for Karakhadi facility

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd has received an Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its new injectable facility at Karakhadi, Gujarat. The USFDA has indicated that a compliance verification would be performed during the re-inspection of the facility in the next review cycle. Vadodara-based Alembic Pharma is a leading provider of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and generic formulations.

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Adani Ports Gets Approval to Acquire 10.4% Stake in Gangavaram Port – Top Indian Market News

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Adani Ports gets approval to acquire 10.4% stake in Gangavaram Port

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has received approval from the Andhra Pradesh government to acquire a 10.4% stake in Gangavaram Port. The consideration to be paid for the acquisition is Rs 644.78 crore. The transaction is expected to be completed within a month. Gangavaram Port is a multi-cargo facility that has a capacity of 64 million metric tonnes (MMT). It handled cargo volumes of 32.81 MMT in FY21.

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FM launches EASE 4.0; reviews performance of public sector banks

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman undertook the annual performance review of public sector banks (PSBs) and launched EASE 4.0 or Enhanced Access and Service Excellence. EASE 4.0 is a common reform agenda for PSBs aimed at institutionalising clean and smart banking. PSBs have been requested to interact with export promotion agencies and chambers of commerce to understand and address the requirement of exporters in a timely manner. The Finance Ministry also urged banks to extend assistance to the fintech sector. 

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Cipla forms JV with Kemwell Biopharma for developing, manufacturing biosimilars

Cipla Ltd and Kemwell Biopharma Pvt Ltd have announced the execution of a joint venture (JV) agreement to develop, manufacture, and commercialise biosimilars for global markets. A joint venture company will be incorporated with an aim to enter the respiratory biosimilars space. The JV will leverage Cipla and Kemwell’s complementary strengths for end-to-end product development, regulatory filings, manufacturing, and commercialisation of biopharmaceutical products.  

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PGCIL commissions 765 kV Vindhyachal-Varanasi transmission line

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has commissioned the 765 kilo-volts (kV) Double Circuit (D/C) Vindhyachal –Varanasi Transmission Line. The project was undertaken by its wholly-owned subsidiary POWERGRID Varanasi Transmission System Limited (PVTSL). This transmission line corridor will provide strong connectivity between Northern Region (NR) and Western Region (WR) and facilitate the reliable flow of power to industries and households.

JSPL plans to spend $2.4 billion to double output

Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) has announced plans to spend $2.4 billion (~Rs 17,800 crore) over the next six years to ramp up production capacity. The company aims to raise total crude steel capacity from the existing 8.6 million tonnes (MT) to 15.9 MT by March 2025. JSPL also has plans to more than double pellet production capacity to 21 million tons by 2024.

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UPL’s nature.farm launches program to end stubble burning

UPL’s agri-services subsidiary nature.farm has announced a program to end stubble burning practices in Punjab and Haryana by replacing the matchstick with a spray service for the PUSA decomposer, a bio-enzyme developed by the Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI). It decomposes the stubble within 20-25 days after spraying and turns it into manure, which further improves the soil quality. nature.farm has signed up over 5 lakh acres in this program and onboarded more than 25,000 farmers who will be availing this sustainable agriculture practice free of cost. 

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Kaveri Seed board approves Rs 120 crore share buyback plan

The Board of Directors of Kaveri Seed Company Ltd has approved the buyback of equity shares of the company for an aggregate amount of Rs 120 crore. The buyback price has been fixed at Rs 850 per share. The shares of Kaveri Seed closed at Rs 579.15 on the NSE today. Telangana-based Kaveri Seed is engaged in the production and marketing of hybrid seeds.

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Prestige Estates Projects acquires 70% stake in Shipco Infrastructure

Prestige Office Ventures, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Prestige Estates Projects, has acquired a 70% equity stake in Shipco Infrastructure Pvt Ltd for creating logistics and warehousing space. The transaction was valued at Rs 22.68 crore. Incorporated in 2006, Shipco Infrastructure is engaged in the business of real estate development.

Allied Digital Services secures 6-year contract worth $88 million from automotive company 

Allied Digital Services Ltd has secured a six-year contract worth $88 million (~Rs 650 crore) from a global automotive giant. The order consists of transforming the IT operating model and infrastructure landscape across the automotive firm’s workplace management. The transformation will establish a fully scalable on-demand digital IT anytime-anywhere workplace and empower the end-customer to drive business growth.

Centre hikes sugar FRP to Rs 290 per quintal; rules out raising sugar selling price

The Central government has hiked the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane by Rs 5 per quintal to Rs 290/quintal for the 2021-22 marketing year. FRP is the minimum price that mills have to pay sugarcane growers. However, the Centre has ruled out any immediate increase in the selling price of sugar. The decision to hike FRP will benefit around 5 crore sugarcane farmers and their dependents. It will also support ~5 lakh workers employed in sugar mills and related ancillary activities.

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HDFC Bank Reports 18% YoY Rise in Net Profit in Q4 – Top Indian Market News

HDFC Bank Q4 Results: Net profit rises 18% YoY to Rs 8,186 crore

HDFC Bank reported an 18.2% year-on-year (YoY) rise in standalone net profit to Rs 8,186.5 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). On a quarterly basis, net profit has declined 6.5%. Net interest income (NII) increased by 12.6% YoY to Rs 17,120 crore during the same period. The bank’s gross non-performing assets (NPAs) ratio stood at 1.32% in Q4, compared to 1.38% in the October-December quarter (Q3). Total deposits grew 16.3% YoY to Rs 13.35 lakh crore. 

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Glenmark Pharma’s subsidiary files paperwork for IPO with SEBI

Glenmark Life Sciences Limited (GLSL) has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). GLSL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited. The IPO will consist of a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 1,160 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 73.05 lakh shares. 

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ICICI Lombard Q4 Results: Net profit rises 22% YoY to Rs 345.68 crore

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd reported a 22.6% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 345.68 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Total revenue rose 22.4% YoY to Rs 3,489.39 crore during the same period. Its gross direct premium income (GDPI) rose 9.4% YoY to Rs 3,478 crore in Q4 FY21. The company’s board has proposed a final dividend of Rs 4 per share.

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Adani Green Energy secures 15 MWac solar power project in Gujarat

Adani Renewable Energy Holding Fifteen Ltd (AREHFifteenL) has secured an order to establish a 150 MWac (megawatt, alternating current) solar power project in Gujarat. AREHFifteenL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL). The fixed tariff for this project capacity is Rs 2.22 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for a period of 25 years. The project is expected to be commissioned by Q3 of FY 2022-23.

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India’s pharma exports grew 18% to $24.4 billion in FY21

According to the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India, pharma exports increased by 18% year-on-year (YoY) to $24.44 billion (~Rs 1.82 lakh crore) during the financial year 2020-21. The figure stood at $20.58 billion in FY20. Exports grew by 48.5% YoY to $2.3 billion in March, the highest ever in FY21. Country-wise exports to the US, Canada, and Mexico have recorded a growth of 12.6%, 30%, and 21.4%, respectively.

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DoT allocates 4G spectrum to Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has completed the process of allocating spectrum to successful bidders of the auctions conducted in March. Reliance Jio Infocomm has paid Rs 2,149.59 crore for its share of airwaves, while Bharti Airtel has deposited Rs 157.38 crore. Thus, the government has received Rs 2,306.97 crore from the telecom spectrum auctions so far.

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Coforge Limited’s board approves issue of NCDs for Rs 340 crore

The Board of Directors of Coforge Limited has approved the issuance of up to 3,400 listed, redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of the face value of Rs 10 lakh each— aggregating to Rs 340 crore. The NCDs will be issued on a private placement basis. Coforge is a leading global IT solutions provider based in Noida.

Indiamart’s subsidiary to acquire 22% stake in Truckhall

Tradezeal Online Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indiamart Intermesh Limited, will acquire a 22% stake in Kolkata-based TruckHall Pvt Ltd. The total cost of the acquisition is Rs 9.68 crore. TruckHall is engaged in the business of creating an online marketplace and software development for the logistics industry. This investment is in line with Indiamart Group’s long-term objective of offering various Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)-based solutions for businesses.

Prestige Estates acquires stake in partnership firms with land parcels in North Bengaluru

Prestige Estates Projects Limited said it has acquired a 45% stake in Century Megacity and a 55% stake in Century Landmark. Century Megacity is a partnership firm that holds land parcels in North Bangalore, which will be developed into an office space soon. Century Landmark is also a partnership firm holding land parcels in North Bangalore, which will be developed into a commercial space in the near future. 

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SC Rules in Favour of Tata Group, Sets Aside NCLAT Order – Top Indian Market News

Supreme Court upholds Tata Sons’ decision to sack Cyrus Mistry as chairman

The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday upheld the Tata Group’s decision to sack Cyrus Mistry as chairman of the group.  A three-judge bench of SC, led by CJI Justice S A Bobde, set aside the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) order that had reinstated Mistry on Tata Sons’ board and had termed current Chairman N Chandrasekaran’s appointment as ”illegal”. The SC also refused to entertain Shapoorji Pallonji Group’s plea for fair compensation of their equity shares in Tata Sons. 

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JSW Steel pays Rs 19,350 to complete acquisition of Bhushan Power & Steel

JSW Steel, on Friday, paid Rs 19,350 crore to the financial creditors of Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL) towards implementation of the resolution plan for acquiring the insolvent company. With this move, Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Steel has closed the acquisition of BPSL. This marks JSW Steel’s entry into mineral-rich eastern India, which has so far been dominated by Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) and Tata Steel.

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Bajaj Auto, Pierer Mobility to strengthen e-mobility cooperation

Bajaj Auto Limited said it is strengthening its strategic cooperation with Pierer Mobility AG for developing electric products in the two-wheeler sector. Both companies have decided to jointly explore zero tailpipe emissions, low maintenance, and long-lasting benefits of light electric vehicles (EVs) in urban settings and dense metropolitan areas. The first of these electric two-wheelers are set to hit the market in 2022.

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Barbeque Nation IPO subscribed 5.98 times on final day of bidding

The Rs 452-crore initial public offering (IPO) of Barbeque Nation Hospitality Limited was subscribed 5.98 times on the final day of bidding. The IPO has received bids for 2.99 crore equity shares against an offer size of 49.99 lakh shares. The portion reserved for retail investors was subscribed 13.13 times. The portion set aside for non-institutional investors (NIIs) saw a subscription of 3.1 times and that of qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) 5.11 times.

Godrej Properties sells over 275 flats worth Rs 475 crore at housing project in Noida

Godrej Properties Ltd said it has sold around 275 residences worth Rs 475 crore within one day at the launch of its housing project, Godrej Woods, in Noida. Located in Sector 43, Godrej Woods offers homes set amidst a lush green development with over 600 trees. The realty firm claims to have added 17 projects across five cities in the National Capital Region (NCR). Out of this, six projects have already been delivered.

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M&M board approves consolidation of Mahindra Electric Mobility

The Board of Directors of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has granted in-principle approval for the consolidation of Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd (MEML) into the company. The consolidation will categorize electric vehicle (EV) operations into two focused verticals— Last-Mile Mobility and Electric Vehicle Tech Centre. M&M said simplifying the structure will drive improvements through innovation, execution excellence, efficiencies, and economies of scale.

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Tata Motors signs MoU with SBI for financing light commercial vehicles

Tata Motors has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with State Bank of India (SBI) to offer financial assistance for the purchase of the company’s range of small and light commercial vehicles. The collaboration with SBI will allow Tata Motors’ commercial vehicle (CV) customers to avail of loans in a hassle-free manner as well as access SBI’s unique technology-laden offerings.

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Power Grid acquires Bikaner-II Bhiwadi Transco from PFC

Power Grid Corporation of India said it has acquired Bikaner-II Bhiwadi Transco Ltd (BBTL), from Power Finance Corporation (PFC). BBTL is the special purpose vehicle (SPV) to establish a transmission system strengthening scheme for evacuation of power from solar energy zones in Rajasthan. The transmission company was acquired for an aggregate value of about Rs 20.50 crore, including 10,000 equity shares at Rs 10 per share, along with its assets and liabilities.

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Confidence Petroleum signs agreement with GAIL Gas to set up CNG stations in Bengaluru

Confidence Petroleum India Ltd has signed an agreement with GAIL Gas for setting up 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) stations in Bengaluru. The CNG stations will be set up on a Build-Operate (BO) basis over the next three years. This will significantly improve the accessibility of CNG auto fuel for cars, autorickshaws, buses, and heavy vehicles of Bengaluru.

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Prestige Estates acquires 50% stake in JV partnership with DB Realty

Prestige Estate Projects, through its subsidiary- Prestige Falcon Realty Ventures, has invested through capital account contribution in Turf Estate Joint Venture LLP as a new partner with an equal share of profit/losses with DB Realty. The joint venture (JV) firm aims to develop a 2.6 million sq. ft. commercial project in Worli, Mumbai. The project would consist of two office towers.

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Barbeque Nation IPO Subscribed 1.33 Times on Day 1 – Top Indian Market News

Barbeque Nation IPO subscribed 1.33 times on first day of bidding

The Rs 452.87-crore initial public offering (IPO) of Barbeque Nation Hospitality Limited was subscribed 1.33 times on the first day of bidding. The IPO has received bids for 66.46 lakh equity shares against an offer size of 49.99 lakh shares. The portion reserved for retail investors was subscribed 6.14 times. The portion set aside for non-institutional investors (NIIs) saw a subscription of 7% and that of qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) 37%.

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Adani Green to acquire 75-MW solar projects from Sterling & Wilson

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) said it will acquire 75 megawatt (MW) operating solar projects of Sterling & Wilson for Rs 446 crore. The company has signed definitive agreements with Sterling & Wilson for acquiring a 100% stake in two special purpose vehicles (SPVs) that own the 75 MW solar projects in Telangana. With this acquisition, AGEL’s operating renewable capacity will increase to 3,470 MW, with a total renewable portfolio of 15,240 MW.

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Rajya Sabha returns Finance Bill 2021; Parliamentary approval for Budget completed

The Rajya Sabha, on Wednesday, returned the Finance Bill 2021 without any new amendment. This marks the completion of the Parliamentary approval for Union Budget 2021-22. The Upper House debated and amended Finance Bill 2021 that was approved by the Lok Sabha (Lower House) on Tuesday. The two houses of Parliament had previously approved the Appropriation Bill, which authorizes the spending (or expenditure) of government funds.

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Prestige to take over $1.4 billion Mumbai housing project from bankrupt Ariisto Developers

Prestige Estates Projects Ltd will take over a Mumbai housing project from bankrupt Ariisto Developers Pvt Ltd, following a court decision on Tuesday. The company estimates revenues of more than $1.4 billion (~Rs 10,162 crore) from the 7.5 million square feet under development. Prestige Estates plans to launch the first phase of the project by May and the second phase towards the end of the year. It will be the developer’s largest project in Mumbai.

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Adani Enterprises’ subsidiary secures Rs 1,040 crore road project from NHAI

Adani Road Transport Ltd (ARTL) has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for a road project in Telangana. The project consists of four-laning the Kodad-Khammam section of NH-365A in Telangana on a Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM). The company’s bid project cost is Rs 1,039.90 crore. ARTL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited.

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IndiGo pays Rs 1,030 crore as refund for flight cancellations during lockdown

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo) said it has paid out refunds worth Rs 1,030 crore to customers, following a Supreme Court order that asked airlines to refund fares for flight bookings made during the government-imposed lockdown last year. The airline has processed 99.95% of the total money owed to its customers.

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L&T-built offshore patrol vessel ICGS Vajra commissioned into Indian Coast Guard

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced the commissioning of ICGS Vajra, its sixth vessel in the series of seven offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) being built by the company under a contract with the Defence Ministry. ICGS Vajra was delivered by L&T ahead of schedule. The seventh vessel, ICGS Vigraha, was launched in October 2020 and will soon undergo sea trials.

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Escorts to hike prices of tractors from April 1

The Agri Machinery division of Escorts Limited has announced a hike in prices of all its tractors with effect from April 1, 2021. The increase in prices would vary across models and variants. Escorts stated that the rising commodity prices necessitate a price hike to offset the impact of inflation. 

On Tuesday, two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp said it will increase the prices of its motorcycles and scooters by up to Rs 2,500 from next month. 

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Infibeam Avenues’ board approves allotment of 66.55 crore bonus shares

The Board of Directors of Infibeam Avenues has approved the allotment of 66.55 crore equity shares by way of a bonus issue in the ratio of 1:1. The company’s total paid-up equity share capital after the bonus issue will increase to 133.10 crore shares of Re 1 each. [A bonus issue of 1:1 means that existing shareholders will get one extra share for every one share held]

RBI entends validity of authorization issued to Vakrangee for setting up White Label ATMs

Vakrangee Ltd said that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the validity of authorization issued to the company to set up, own, and operate White Label ATMs (WLAs) in India. The validity has been extended till March 31, 2022. The central bank had assigned a target of a minimum of 1,000 ATMs to be deployed by Vakrangee for every calendar year starting 2020 for an initial period of three years. [WLAs are ATMs owned and operated by non-banking firms]

ICICI Bank launches instant EMI facility on its internet banking platform

ICICI Bank has announced the launch of an instant EMI (Equated Monthly Instalments) facility on its internet banking platform. The bank’s “EMI @ Internet Banking” facility aims to offer increased affordability to millions of pre-approved customers. It enables customers to convert their high-value transactions up to Rs 5 lakh into easy monthly installments. The facility has been enabled for over 1,000 merchants in categories like online shopping portals, insurance, travel, etc.

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