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ED Flags Suspicious Activities by 16 Entities in Adani Case – Top Indian Market Updates

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ED flags suspicious activities by 16 entities in Adani case

According to reports, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has investigated links of an Indian private bank and 15 more entities in the case related to short selling of shares of Adani Group companies. This comes days after market regulator SEBI submitted the status of its probe in the Adani-Hindenburg Research matter to the Supreme Court. 

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SAT to hear Punit Goenka’s appeal against SEBI order on Sept 8

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) directed market regulator SEBI to file its response by September 4 in an appeal filed by Punit Goenka, the promoter of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL). The tribunal will now hear the matter on September 8. Goenka aims to contest SEBI’s order that prevents him from taking up directorship or managerial roles in listed companies or their subsidiaries.

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Titagarh Rail Systems secures ₹350-crore contract for Ahmedabad metro project

Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRL) has received a letter of acceptance for a ₹350-crore contract from Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) for the design, manufacturing, supply, testing, commissioning and training of 30 standard gauge cars. The gauge cars are for the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Phase-II project. TRL is also involved in several other Metro rail projects in India.

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YES Bank goes live with UPI interoperability on CBDC

YES Bank has gone live with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) interoperability on the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) app. With this move, users will now be able to scan any UPI QR code through the YES Bank Digital Rupee app and undertake transactions seamlessly.

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Ramkrishna Forgings bags €8.25 million order in South America

Ramkrishna Forgings has secured an order worth €8.25 million (₹73.65 crore) to supply equipment to a client in the South American market. The company will supply front and rear axle components for the next five years. The Kolkata-based company is a leading supplier of rolled, forged, and machined products.

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Strides Pharma arm gets USFDA nod for generic Mycophenolate Mofetil oral suspension

Strides Pharma Science’s wholly-owned arm, Strides Pharma Global Pte. Ltd, Singapore, has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for generic Mycophenolate Mofetil for oral suspension. The drug is indicated for organ transplant patients to avoid rejection. The product will be manufactured at the company’s facility in Bengaluru.

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DGCA carrying out technical evaluation of two incidents involving IndiGo planes

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is coordinating with IndiGo to carry out the technical evaluation of engine issues faced by the airline’s two aircraft. Two flights of IndiGo (one from Kolkata to Bengaluru and another from Madurai to Mumbai) suffered engine issues on Tuesday. IndiGo’s fleet is powered by Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines, and several aircraft are on the ground.

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Tata Power-DDL gets 3-year extension from DSIR for in-house R&D unit

Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL) has received a three-year extension till 2026 from the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) for its in-house R&D unit. TP-DDL is a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of NCT of Delhi. DSIR is a part of the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Government of India.

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NTPC approves Rs 15,530-crore investment for Lara Super Thermal Power Project Stage-II in Chhattisgarh

NTPC Ltd’s board has approved an investment of ₹15,529.99 crore for the Lara Super Thermal Power Project, Stage II. The power station is situated in the vicinity of Lara village within the Pussore Taluk of Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district. It boasts a combined installed capacity of 1,600 megawatts (MW).

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Fortis Healthcare expands footprint with Rs 225-crore acquisition of Medeor Hospital Manesar

Fortis Healthcare Ltd will acquire Medeor Hospital Manesar for ₹225 crore. The acquisition involves the procurement of both the Medeor Hospital Manesar asset and all moveable assets housed within the facility. This strategic move is aimed at expanding Fortis’ presence in key geographic clusters. The Medeor Hospital Manesar is a multi-speciality healthcare facility in Sector 5 of IMT Manesar, Gurgaon, Haryana.

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RIL May Sell 8-10% More in Rel Retail Ventures to Fund Expansion – Top Indian Market Updates

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RIL may sell 8-10% more in Rel Retail to fund expansion

Reliance Industries is likely to sell another 8-10% stake in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) to fund expansion, retire debt, and prepare for the initial public offering of its retail business. This process will likely happen in over 12-15 months and will be critical for the proposed IPO by the holding company of Reliance’s retail operations.

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PFC to provide ₹4,528 crore loan for DVC project in West Bengal

Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has entered into a pact with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to provide ₹4,527.68 crore loan to set up a 1,320 MW project at Raghunathpur, West Bengal. The Raghunathpur Phase-II project will contribute significantly to the power generation capacity in the state. With a combined capacity of 1,320 MW, the project marks a key milestone in the region’s energy landscape.

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Suzlon secures 201.6 MW wind energy project order

Suzlon has secured a large order for a 201.6 megawatts (MW) wind energy project from Teq Green Power XI, a part of O2 Power. The company will supply the wind turbines (equipment supply) and execute the project, including erection and commissioning. The project is expected to be commissioned in 2025.

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NCLT approves Ramkrishna Forgings’ bid to acquire Amtek Group arm

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved Ramkrishna Forgings’ bid to acquire Amtek Group’s listed subsidiary JMT Auto through the corporate insolvency resolution process. Ramkrishna Forgings agreed to offer ₹125 crore to acquire JMT Auto against its admitted financial liabilities of over ₹165 crore. The resolution plan was not objected to by any of the stakeholders.

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Garden Reach partners with DEMPO Group to build commercial vessels

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DEMPO Group to build commercial vessels in three premier shipyards of DEMPO at Goa and Bhavnagar. This is GRSE’s first attempt to diversify in a big way in commercial shipbuilding to capture a large market share in the construction of commercial vessels, both domestic and international.

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HPCL meets up to 23% of oil needs with Russian grades

Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) is meeting up to 23% of its oil needs through discounted Russian grades. HPCL’s Russian oil intake is limited by the configuration of its refineries. The company is maximising the use of these cheaper so-called opportunity crudes. HPCL operates a 190,000 barrel per day (bpd) Mumbai refinery in Maharashtra and a 300,000 bpd Vizag refinery in Andhra Pradesh. 

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Indian Oil to invest $30 billion to achieve 2046 net-zero target

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) plans to spend $30 billion to achieve its net-zero operational emissions target by 2046. The company also plans to invest over ₹1 lakh crore to expand its refining capacity by a third to 107 million metric tonnes per annum. Indian Oil is partnering with Italy-based Snam to explore the possibility of converting the existing natural gas pipelines for hydrogen transportation.

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Lupin gets USFDA approval to market Pirfenidone tablets

Lupin has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Pirfenidone tablets in the American market. The drug is used in the treatment of lung disease. As per IQVIA MAT data, generic versions of Pirfenidone tablets had estimated annual sales of USD 218 million in the US.

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L&T, HAL could potentially bid on privatisation of India’s SSLV

According to a Reuters Report, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) are among companies expected to potentially bid in India’s efforts to privatise its small satellite launch rocket. The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) was developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as a low-cost means to launch satellites weighing up to 500 kg into low-earth orbit. They serve a booming market to launch clusters of satellites for communications and data that SpaceX and rivals compete in.

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Bata in Partnership Talks With Adidas For Indian Market – Top Indian Market Updates

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Bata in partnership talks with Adidas for Indian market

According to a CNBC-TV18 report, Bata India is in talks with Adidas for a strategic partnership for the Indian market. This anticipated partnership is focused specifically on the Indian market. The primary objective of this strategic collaboration is to leverage Bata’s extensive and impressive retail network across India. With around 2,100 stores spread across 700 cities throughout the country, Bata India’s retail reach has captured the attention of Adidas India.

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SJVN signs two agreements to supply 1,200 MW solar power to Punjab

Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Ltd has signed two pacts with Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) to supply 1,200 MW of solar power from its projects. SJVN signed two power purchase agreements (PPAs) for 1,200 MW of solar power recently. SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), SJVN’s arm, proposed the rate of ₹2.53 per unit for the supply of 1,000 MW and ₹2.75 per unit for another 200 MW.

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SBI offers relief to loan borrowers in Manipur

The State Bank of India (SBI) has offered to extend relief on loans to its customers in Manipur, who have been affected by the ongoing unrest in the state. The relief package includes a moratorium of up to 12 months on equated monthly instalments (EMIs), interest payments, and other instalments. It will be available to borrowers whose accounts had not turned into non-performing assets (NPAs) as on May 3, 2023.

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NCLT allows GE Power to withdraw insolvency petition as BHEL offers settlement

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) allowed GE Power to withdraw its insolvency petition against Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd with the liberty to revive if the operational debt is not settled. Counsels for GE Power Akshay Sapre, along with Abhijit Swarup and Aneesha Rastogi from The Guild, a law firm, informed the tribunal that BHEL had sent a letter to GE Power to settle ₹25 crore of debt amount owed to GE Power.

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JSW Steel may pick majority stake in Teck Coal unit

JSW Steel Ltd is looking to form a consortium to bid for a majority stake in Teck Resources Ltd.’s steelmaking coal business. The company’s offer potentially rivals an $8 billion offer from commodities giant Glencore Plc. JSW is seeking partners for an offer to acquire a 75% interest in the asset, known as Elk Valley Resources Ltd. That’s a marked shift in approach from July when Bloomberg News reported JSW was interested in up to 20% of Teck’s coal business.

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ChrysCapital still in race to buy controlling stake in Glenmark Life Sciences

Private equity (PE) firm ChrysCapital remains firmly in the race to acquire Glenmark Pharma’s stake in Glenmark Life Sciences (GLS), with reports about Nirma closing on the deal doing the rounds. Glenmark Pharma’s stake sale is a procedural requirement as per the listing guidelines. Glenmark Pharma’s shareholding in GLS, which is 83% currently, needs to come down to 75% no later than August 2024.

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USFDA’s concerns in Lupin’s Goa, Pithampur units are resolved

Lupin Ltd has received correspondence from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) that it has now addressed the concerns raised in the warning letter for its facilities in Goa and Pithampur Unit-2, Indore. This comes after the satisfactory evaluation of the corrective actions taken by the company in response to the warning letter that was issued on November 6, 2017. On July 12, the USFDA inspected its Nagpur oral solid dosage facility from July 3-11. The inspection closed with the issuance of Form 483, with two observations.

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Inox Wind’s promoters infuse Rs 500 cr for debt repayment

Inox Wind’s promoter and promoter group entities have infused ₹500 crore in the company for debt repayment. The funds were raised by way of equity share sale of Inox Wind through block deals on the stock exchanges. The company will utilise the funds for the repayment of IWL’s existing debt. The company’s strategic move marks a significant milestone in Inox Wind’s journey towards financial sustainability.

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Ramkrishna Forgings secures Rs 145 cr order from European OEM

Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd secured ₹145 crore worth of orders in the European Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) sector. The business contract valued at 16 million euros under a long-term agreement will span four years. The new business marks a key achievement for the company as it leverages its proven track record and expertise to venture into a new realm of automotive components.

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India’s Retail Inflation Surges to 7.44% in July – Top Indian Market Updates

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India’s retail inflation surges to 7.44% in July

India’s retail inflation (measured by the Consumer Price Index) surged 7.44% on an annual basis in July, compared to 4.81% in June. The consumer food price index (CFPI) rose from 4.49% in June to 11.51% in July. The sharp rise can be attributed to a steeper-than-expected increase in vegetable prices (especially tomatoes) over the past month.

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ITC Q1 Results: Net profit rises 17.5% YoY to ₹4,902 crore

ITC reported a 17.5% YoY rise in net profit to ₹4,902.74 crores for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY24); beating street estimates. Its revenue from operations fell 7.23% at ₹16,995.4 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹5,083 crore in Q1, up 10% YoY. Revenue from ITC’s core cigarette business grew 13% to ₹7,465.27 crore.

In other news, ITC’s board has approved the scheme of arrangement for the demerger of its hotels business into a separate listed subsidiary. Shareholders of ITC will get 1 share in the demerged hotels business for every 10 shares held in the parent company.

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Axis AMC launches private credit fund

Axis Asset Management (the mutual fund arm of Axis Bank) has launched a private credit alternative investment fund (AIF) and is aiming to raise nearly ₹1,250 crore from investors. The private credit fund is part of Axis Mutual Fund’s alternative assets business, which includes late-stage private equity and real estate AIFs on the private markets side and portfolio management services and long-only equity AIFs on the public markets side.

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Divi’s Labs Q1 Results: Net profit falls 49% YoY to ₹356 crore

Divi’s Laboratories reported a 49% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to ₹356 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY24). Its revenue from operations fell 21% YoY to ₹1,778 crore during the same period. Total expenses stood at ₹1,367 crore in Q1, down 8% YoY. 

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SEBI seeks 15-day extension to complete probe in Adani-Hindenburg case

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has requested the Supreme Court to grant 15 more days to conclude the investigation into allegations made by US short-seller Hindenburg Research against the Adani Group. SEBI has completed investigating 17 out of the 24 transactions it had taken up for probe. The regulator has sought more information from other regulators and foreign jurisdictions to plan a further course of action.

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SpiceJet Q1 Results: Net profit at ₹198 crore

SpiceJet Ltd reported a consolidated net profit of ₹197.64 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY24). The airline reported a loss of ₹783.72 crore in Q1 FY23. its revenue from operations fell 19% YoY to ₹2,371.53 crore during the same period. The company’s profit was on the back of a 36% Yoy decline in total expenses to ₹2,069.24 crore in Q1.

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Domestic air passenger traffic rises 25% in July

According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India’s domestic air passenger traffic volume rose 25% year-on-year (YoY) to 1.21 crore passengers in July. IndiGo carried 76.75 lakh passengers, securing a market share of 63.4% during July. SpiceJet flew 5.04 lakh passengers in July, with a market share of 4.2%.

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Ramkrishna Forgings secures $13.65 million order in North America

Ramkrishna Forgings has secured a $13.65 million (~₹107 crore) order from clients in the North American region. The order is for the supply of rear axle and transmission components. The company said it is strategically expanding its footprint in North America and strengthening its position within the light vehicle sector.

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Ashok Leyland to fully acquire OHM India

Ashok Leyland will fully acquire OHM Global Mobility Pvt Ltd from OHM International Mobility Ltd. The automaker will invest ₹300 crore into the acquired entity. The acquisition is a part of the company’s EV strategy to engage in the business of e-Mobility as a Service (eMaaS). OHM India is envisaged to operate in transportation, logistics operation and management and eMaaS.

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L&T secures contract to build international cricket stadium

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Construction has secured an order from the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association to construct a cricket stadium in Varanasi on a Design & Build Turnkey basis. The scope of work for L&T includes the main ground as per ICC standards, display scoreboard, flood lights, corporate boxes, VIP lounges, office areas, broadcasting, press conference areas, kitchen & dining areas, and a practice ground.

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RIL’s Net Profit Falls 11% YoY to ₹16,011Cr in Q1 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Reliance Industries Q1 Results: Profit falls 11% YoY to Rs 16,011 crore

Reliance Industries (RIL) reported an 11% YoY fall in consolidated net profit to ₹16,011 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY24). Its consolidated revenue also fell 5.3% YoY to ₹2.11 lakh crore during the same period. However, its EBITDA rose 0.25 % to ₹38,093 crore compared to Q1 FY 23. EBITDA stood at ₹37,997 crore in Q1 FY23. The board has recommended a dividend of ₹9 per equity share.

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Ramkrishna Forgings to acquire Multitech Auto for Rs 212 crore

Ramkrishna Forgings is set to acquire 100% ownership of Multitech Auto Pvt. Ltd along with its wholly-owned subsidiary Mal Metalliks Pvt. Ltd. The deal is valued at ₹212 crore. The acquisition process is anticipated to conclude within the next six months, subject to obtaining approval from the Adityapur Industrial Area Authority. This strategic acquisition is aimed at facilitating the expansion and growth of Ramkrishna Forgings’ business operations.

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JSW Steel Q1 Results: Net profit rises 179% YoY to ₹2,338 crore

JSW Steel reported a 179% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹2,338 crore for the June quarter (Q1 FY24). The company’s operating revenue for the quarter rose 10.8% YoY to ₹42,213 crore. Additionally, its EBITDA stood at ₹7,046 crore in Q1, up 63.5% YoY.

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Jayaswal Neco in talks with funds to refinance its debt of Rs 3,200 crore

Jayaswal Neco Industries is in talks with special situations and private credit funds to refinance a debt of ₹3,200 crore. This high-yield loan is likely to be priced at 18-20%, which will be 600 basis points lower than the current borrowing rate. The company is in talks with funds including Kotak Special Situations Fund and Edelweiss Special Situations Funds.

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Vedanta Q1 Results: Net profit falls 40% YoY to ₹2,640 crore

Vedanta reported a 40% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹2,640 crore for the June quarter (Q1 FY24). Its operating revenue also fell 13% YoY to ₹33,342 crore in Q1. Vedanta’s EBITDA stood at ₹6,029 crore, down 38.6% YoY from Q1 FY23.

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Lupin unit introduces inhaler for asthma patients in Germany

Lupin has launched a pressurised metered dose inhaler for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Germany. Lupin’s German subsidiary Hormosan Pharma GmbH introduced Luforbec in the European nation. With a significant portion of the population (5% of adults and 10% of children) currently undergoing asthma treatment, Luforbec aims to provide comprehensive support to patients and healthcare professionals.

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UltraTech Cement Q1 results: Net profit rises 7% to ₹1,688 crore

UltraTech Cement reported a 7% YoY rise in consolidated net profit to ₹1,688 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY24). Its revenue from operations rose 17% YoY to ₹17,737 crore during the same period. However, its EBITDA fell 1.5% to ₹3,049 crore compared to Q1 FY 23.

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DLF to develop a residential project in Mumbai, ties up with Trident Realty

DLF will enter the Mumbai property market with a project in Andheri West. The company will develop around 2.5 million sq ft in the first phase of the project. DLF will allot 9800 equity shares (₹10 face value) at par to Trident Buildtech Pvt Ltd through its subsidiary Pegeen Builders $ Developers Pvt Ltd. Trident realty is already executing projects in Delhi-NCR and Panchkula.

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ICICI Securities Q1 Results: Net profit falls 1% YoY to ₹271 crore

ICICI Securities reported a 1% YoY fall in net profit to ₹271 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY24). However, the company’s total revenue rose 18% YoY to ₹934 crore, compared to ₹795 crore in Q1 FY23. The decline in the profit could be attributed to higher expenses, as its total expenses shot up by 33% to ₹570 crore in Q1. 

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SJVN inks initial pact with REC to secure Rs 50,000 crore for projects

SJVN Ltd has inked an initial pact with REC Ltd for securing finance of ₹50,000 crore for projects of its subsidiaries and joint ventures. REC will provide financial assistance to set up new power-generating stations based on conventional and renewable sources of energy. Furthermore, REC will assist financially in setting up new technology projects like battery storage, E-vehicles, green hydrogen/ammonia, hydrogen cells storage and manufacturing units for green projects.

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Union Bank to sell 8 NAP accounts worth Rs 3,000 cr to NARCL

Union Bank of India has identified eight troubled accounts worth ₹3,000 crore to be sold to the national bad bank NARCL this fiscal. The bank has more than doubled its net income at ₹3,236 crore in the June 2023 quarter on improved asset quality and recoveries. Union Bank had already sold three accounts worth ₹900 crore last fiscal to the national bad bank at a recovery of 33%.

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Power Finance Corporation to lend Rs 2.37 lakh crore to 20 clean energy projects

Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has entered into loan agreements worth more than ₹2.37 lakh crore with 20 companies. These firms include Adani Group, Greenco, ReNew Power, Continuum, Avaada, JBM Auto, Rajasthan Renewable Energy and Megha Engineering & Infrastructure, among others. These agreements are part of the company’s plan to position itself as the focal funding agency for the energy transition.

PFC is looking to fund projects like offshore wind, pumped hydro storage, solar modules and cells, among others in the clean energy space.

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WPI Inflation Eases to -3.48% in May – Top Indian Market Updates

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May WPI inflation falls to -3.48%, lowest since November 2015

According to the Ministry of Commerce, India’s wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation fell from -0.92% in April to -3.48% in May. WPI is at its lowest level since November 2015, marking the second consecutive month of negative wholesale inflation in India. Food wholesale inflation declined to -1.59%, while inflation in the fuel and power category reached -9.17%. Additionally, inflation in manufactured products decreased from -2.42% to -2.97% in May.

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Indian Oil Corp to set up aviation fuel plant with LanzaJet in Haryana

Indian Oil Corp Ltd (IOCL) plans to establish an 80,000 tonnes sustainable aviation fuel plant in partnership with LanzaJet in Haryana. The project is estimated to require an investment of approximately $280.1 million (~Rs 2,300 crore). IOCL is currently undertaking a pilot project for green fuel in collaboration with Praj Industries in Maharashtra.

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Ipca Labs receives 11 observations from USFDA for MP facility

The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has raised concerns about Ipca Laboratories’ manufacturing facility in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. During an inspection conducted from June 5 to June 13, the USFDA issued 11 observations about the facility. These observations pertain to compliance with cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) regulations. This is crucial for ensuring the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products.

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Gujarat Pollution Control Board revokes closure order to Heranba Industries

Heranba Industries announced that the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has lifted the order for the closure of its Vapi’s Pant units. The company had previously received an order from the GPCB instructing the prohibition and closure of operations at Unit-I and Unit-II located in Vapi. This development allows the company to resume its operations at the Vapi’s Pant units.

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SpiceJet’s financial woes deepen with $15 million judgment in UK court

SpiceJet is facing new troubles as two aircraft leasing companies, GASL Ireland and VS MSN, have obtained a summary judgment of $15 million against the airline in the London High Court. This judgment adds to the existing legal challenges faced by SpiceJet, as three more cases have been filed against the airline in the commercial courts in London. GASL Ireland and VS MSN are expected to seek enforcement of the UK court’s judgment through the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in India.

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Ramkrishna Forgings bags order worth 4.5 million euros in Europe

Ramkrishna Forgings has secured a contract worth 4.5 million euros from a well-known European passenger rail coach manufacturer. The contract entails supplying undercarriage parts, and the company expects the contract to be completed within a two-year timeframe. Kolkata-based Ramkrishna Forgings is a manufacturer and supplier of closed-die forgings of carbon and alloy steel, micro-alloy steel, and stainless steel forgings.

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KEC International secures orders worth Rs 1,373 crore

KEC International Ltd has secured orders worth Rs 1,373 crore across multiple business segments. The orders include projects in the railways vertical, transmission and distribution (T&D), cable, and civil businesses. In the T&D segment, the company received orders for transmission projects in India and the United States, including a 400 KV transmission line order in India and the supply of towers, hardware, and poles in the US through its subsidiary, SAE Towers.

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USFDA concludes inspection at Ahmedabad facility of Zydus Lifesciences with zero observation

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd has received a “Nil observation” from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Zydus Biotech Park in Ahmedabad. This indicates that the facility complies with the current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ensuring the production of safe and effective products. In addition, Zydus Lifesciences has obtained final approval from the USFDA for Varenicline tablets, used to treat smoking addiction.

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Anupam Rasayan secures Rs 2,195 crore supply deal from Japanese firm

Anupam Rasayan has secured a supply contract worth Rs 2,186 crore from a prominent Japanese specialty chemical company. The contract involves the supply of a life science active ingredient for five years. The supply is scheduled to begin in 2025. It is subject to successful product validation, which is expected to take place over the next 18 months. Anupam Rasayan will produce the active ingredient in its existing multipurpose manufacturing facilities.

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Maruti Suzuki to launch its most expensive car in India

Maruti Suzuki is preparing to launch its most expensive car, ‘Invicto,’ with a starting price of over Rs 20 lakh. The three-row, seven-seater MPV is considered a twin of Toyota’s Hycross. Maruti Suzuki aims to capture a significant portion of the market with the Invicto, which will be available in petrol and hybrid variants. The three-row SUV/MPV segment stood at around 2.58 lakh units in FY22, with vehicles priced over Rs 20 lakh accounting for approximately 1.2-1.25 lakh units.

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Vedanta Repays $100M to Standard Chartered Bank – Top Indian Market Updates

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Vedanta repays $100 million to Standard Chartered Bank

Vedanta Ltd said it has repaid $100 million (~Rs 828 crore) to Standard Chartered Bank via release of encumbrance on March 10, 2023. Earlier, Vedanta Resources said it has enough means to meet debt repayment liabilities in the coming quarters as it looked to ease investor concerns surrounding its financial position. The company has pre-paid all of its debt that was due for repayment till March 2023, deleveraging by $2 billion in the past 11 months.

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Reliance Jio launches 5G services in 34 cities

Reliance Jio Infocomm has added 34 more cities to its True 5G network, taking the total number of the service offering to 365. Ambur, Chidambaram, Namakkal, Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Sivakasi, Tiruchengode and Villupuram in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry were covered in the latest round. In Jan, the company said that it has invested ₹40,446 crore in Tamil Nadu.

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Mindpsace REIT raises ₹550 crore through green bonds to refinance loans

Mindspace Business Parks REIT (Mindspace REIT) has raised Rs 550 crore through an issue of green bonds. Executive Committee of the manager (K Raheja Corp Investment Managers LLP) has approved the allotment of 55,000 green debt securities in the form of listed, rated, secured non-convertible debentures of Rs 1 lakh each by way of the private placement. The proceeds will be used towards refinancing loans availed by one of the asset special purpose vehicles (SPVs) to fund eligible green projects.

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IOC floats new unit for clean energy business

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) has floated a new subsidiary under low-carbon, clean and green energy business as the company pivots a transition plan to achieve net zero emissions from its operations by 2046. IOCL also plans to set up green hydrogen plants at all its refineries as part of a Rs 2 lakh crore green transition plan.

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Engineers India looks at new sectors, overseas for new phase of growth

Engineers India Ltd (EIL) is looking to diversify in new areas such as nuclear energy and tap overseas markets in regions such as the Middle East to drive the next phase of growth. In recent times, EIL has also added biofuels and green hydrogen to the list of industries where it provides consultancy right from design and feasibility studies to engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance.

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Ramakrishna Forgings secures order to supply 80,000 wheels to Indian Railways

Ramakrishna Forgings has emerged as the lowest bidder in the tender for manufacturing and supplying up to 80,000 wheels annually to the Indian Railways. This will help in import substitution and the establishment of greenfield wheel manufacturing facilities in India. At Rs 1.88 lakh per tonne, Ramakrishna Forgings’ bid was significantly lower than the Rs 2.75 lakh per tonne bid by Bharat Forge.

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Future Retail executive chairman Kishore Biyani withdraws resignation letter

Debt-ridden Future Retail Ltd said Kishore Biyani has withdrawn his resignation as the executive chairman and director of the company. Future Retail is currently under insolvency proceedings. Biyani had tendered his resignation on Jan. 23.

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KEC International bags orders worth Rs 1,028 crore

KEC International Ltd secured multiple new orders worth Rs 1,028 crore across its various businesses. The company has secured new orders in the transmission and distribution project segment in East Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and the Americas. The new orders include a 500/230 kV GIS substation order in Thailand, a 110 kV transmission line order in Saudi Arabia, and a supply of towers in the Middle East.

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Dixon Tech to receive ₹150 crore under PLI Scheme

The Central government has cleared another tranche of the PLI scheme worth Rs 765 crore. Out of this, Dixon Technologies Ltd. will be receiving nearly Rs 150 crore. The amount received by Dixon will be for its subsidiary Padget Electronic. A large portion of the total amount released on the PLI scheme will go to Wistron, Apple’s contract manufacturer in India.

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Wipro Secures Multi-million Dollar Deal From Mazda – Top Indian Market Updates

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Wipro secures multi-million dollar deal from Mazda

Mazda Motor Logistics Europe has selected Wipro Ltd for a five-year, multi-million dollar managed services contract for its entire application landscape. The partnership will help industrialize Mazda IT, digitize processes, and infuse tools to drive automation. Mazda is currently transforming itself into a more centralized organization with standardized business capabilities to reduce costs.

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KPTL wins new orders worth ₹1,397 crore in India, abroad

Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (KPTL) has secured new orders in India and overseas markets worth ₹1,397 crore in the transmission and distribution (T&D) segment. With these new orders, the year-to-date (YTD) FY23 order intake has reached ₹15,784 crores at a consolidated level.

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Ramkrishna Forgings to buy up to 51% stake in TSUYO

Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd’s (RFL) board has approved a proposal to acquire up to 51% stake in TSUYO Manufacturing. This proposed investment will help TSUYO enhance its product portfolio and expand its facilities for manufacturing motors, controllers, e-axles, and differentials. The acquisition will significantly improve RFL’s capabilities and expand its market share in the evolving EV segment.

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Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency to lend ₹4,444 crore to SJVN Green Energy

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has signed a loan pact with SJVN Green Energy Ltd (SGEL) for financing ₹4,444.71 crore for its 1,000 megawatts (MW) solar power project at Bikaner, Rajasthan. SGEL is a subsidiary of SJVN Ltd. The IREDA-funded project will connect to the 400/220 KV substation Bikaner-II (near Bikaner).

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Reliance Retail arm launches FMCG brand ‘Independence’ in Gujarat

Reliance Consumer Products, the FMCG arm of Reliance Retail, announced the launch of its made-for-India consumer packaged goods brand ‘Independence’ in Gujarat. The company will sell products ranging from staples to processed foods and other daily essentials. The company plans to step up the launch to cover FMCG retailers across Gujarat in the coming months.

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IDBI Bank approaches bankruptcy court against Zee Entertainment Enterprises

IDBI Bank has filed an insolvency resolution petition against Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) for the default of over ₹149 crore. The bank, claiming to be a financial creditor, filed the petition before the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The development comes at a time when ZEEL is in the process of a merger with Sony Pictures Network India (SPN).

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Air Senegal picks RateGain for accurate and real-time intelligence

Senegal’s national carrier Air Senegal has selected RateGain Travel Technologies Ltd’s product ‘AirGain’ for real-time market insights. The product will enable Air Senegal to track movements on all important routes 80% faster to stay on top of market changes and give the most competitive offer to its customers. It will help the airline’s revenue managers adapt to the post-pandemic world by offering critical market insights and making the right pricing decisions.

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L&T wins two orders for its hydrocarbon business

L&T Energy Hydrocarbon (LTEH) has secured two significant orders (in the range of ~₹1,000-2,500 crore) for its asset management and AdVENT business verticals. It has received a five-year contract for integrated operations and maintenance of the upstream oil & gas processing facility at Rageshwari gas terminal. They have also received an order for the construction of a hydrogen generation unit (HGU) from Matheson Tri Gas, Inc.

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Hinduja Global Solutions to consider share buyback on Monday

Hinduja Global Solutions’ board will meet on December 19 to consider a share buyback. Earlier in January 2022, the company said as the sale of its healthcare business has enhanced free reserves substantially, the allowable limit of the share buyback can be about ₹1,000 crore.

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Raw sugar hits near 6-year high on lack of Indian supplies

Raw sugar futures on Intercontinental Exchange Inc hit their highest in nearly six years as flows from #2 exporter India declined. Mills in India are reportedly producing almost no raw sugar at the moment because white sugar is currently more lucrative (profitable), leaving the market short at a time when top exporter Brazil is in between harvests.

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Dabur Posts 3% YoY Fall in Net Profit in Q2 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Dabur Q2 Results: Net profit falls 2.8% YoY to ₹490 crore

Dabur Ltd reported a 2.85% year-on-year (YoY) decline in consolidated net profit to ₹490.86 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 6% YoY to ₹2,986.49 crore during the same period. The company’s total expenses stood at ₹2,471.28 crore in Q2, up 8.94% YoY. Dabur India’s board has declared an interim dividend of ₹2.5 per share.

The FMCG major will acquire a 51% stake in Badshah Masala Pvt. Ltd for ₹587.52 crore. Badshah Masala manufactures, markets, and exports ground spices, blended spices, and seasonings.

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Hero MotoCorp partners with Terrafirma Motors to enter Philippines market

Hero MotoCorp announced plans to enter the Philippines, for which it has partnered with Terrafirma Motors Corp (TMC) for the assembly and distribution of its vehicles. TMC will set up an assembly facility of 29,000 sq. metres in its existing principal manufacturing facility in Laguna City. It will start operations in the second half of FY24.

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Gland Pharma Q2 Results: Net profit falls 20% YoY to ₹241 crore

Gland Pharma Ltd reported a 20.14% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to ₹241.24 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations fell 3.33% YoY to ₹1,044.4 crore during the same period. The pharma company’s revenue from the Indian market fell 42% YoY to ₹72.6 crore in Q2.

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Ahluwalia Contracts secures orders worth ₹103 crores

Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd has secured an order worth ₹60 for construction work of Amity Campus Hyderabad (Telangana) from Ritnand Salved Education Foundations. The company has secured another order worth ₹43 crore for the civil, structural, and external development work of a hospital from Muthoot Hospital Pvt. Ltd. The total order inflow during the current financial year (FY23) stands at ₹3,114.72 crore.

Century Textiles Q2 Results: Net profit rises 60% YoY to ₹70 crore

Century Textiles & Industries Ltd reported a 69.38% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹69.97 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its total income grew 20% YoY to ₹1,242.11 crore during the same period. Total expenses stood at ₹1,125.25 crore in Q2, up 15.75% YoY. 

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Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA approval to market generic Micafungin injection

Zydus Lifesciences has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration to market its generic Micafungin injection. The drug is also used to prevent fungal infections in patients who are having a stem cell transplant. It will be produced at the pharma company’s injectable manufacturing facility at Jarod, near Vadodara. 

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Tata Power Solar Systems launches off-grid solar solutions in three states

Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd (TPSSL) announced the launch of cost-efficient solar off-grid solutions in West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand. The off-grid solutions provide a combination of high-efficient solar modules, inverters, and batteries. They are engineered to provide an efficient integrated power system to consumers for their power backup requirements during grid supply shortages.

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Ramkrishna Forgings Q2 Results: Net profit rises 27% YoY to ₹64 crore

Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd reported a 27% YoY increase in net profit to ₹64 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 31.7% YoY to ₹762.55 crore during the same period. Overall capacity utilization stood at 82.24% in Q2. The company will raise around ₹100 crore through the preferential issue of convertible warrants. The proceeds will be utilised to reduce debt.

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ZEEL, Sony agree to sell 3 Hindi channels to address anti-competition concerns

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) and Sony India have voluntarily agreed to sell three Hindi channels (Big Magic, Zee Action, and Zee Classic) to address possible anti-competition concerns arising out of their proposed merger. They submitted their merger proposal to the Competition Commission of India (CCI), which cleared the deal subject to certain modifications on Oct. 4. To learn more about the ZEEL-Sony merger, click here.

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Reliance Industries Posts Q2 Results – Top Indian Market Updates

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RIL Q2 Results: Net profit flat at ₹13,656 crore

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) reported a 0.17% YoY (or 24% QoQ) decline in consolidated net profit to ₹13,656 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 33.7% YoY to ₹2.32 lakh crore during the same period. RIL’s revenues from the oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business increased by 33% to ₹1.41 lakh crore.

Reliance Jio’s net profit increased by 28% YoY to ₹4,518 crore in Q2. The telecom major’s revenue from operations rose 20% YoY to ₹22,521 crore.

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CIL starts 17 more first-mile connectivity projects worth Rs 11,000 crore

State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) has started 17 more first-mile connectivity projects worth ₹11,000 crore under the third phase. First-mile connectivity (FMC) refers to the transportation of coal from pitheads to dispatch points. CIL is preparing a rollout plan to float tenders for the latest projects by FY25, and the projects would be commissioned by FY27.

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JSW Steel Q2 Results: Net loss at ₹915 crore

JSW Steel Ltd reported a consolidated net loss of ₹915 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). It posted a net profit of ₹7,179 crore in Q2 FY22. Its revenue from operations rose 29% YoY to ₹41,778 crore in Q2 FY23. Total expenses stood at ₹43,354 crore in Q2, up 29% YoY. The company’s consolidated crude steel output fell 3% QoQ to 5.68 million tonnes (MT).

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IEX trade volume falls 11% to 23.1 billion units in Q2

The total trade volume of the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) fell over 11% to 23.1 billion units (BU) in the July-September quarter (Q2). The volume comprised 19.7 BU in the conventional power market, 1.5 BU in the green market segment, and 1.9 BU in the Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) market. The average Day Ahead Market prices increased to ₹5.40 per unit during Q2 FY23, compared to ₹4.14 in Q2 FY22.

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Bajaj Finserv Q2 Results: Net profit rises 39% YoY to ₹1,557 crore

Bajaj Finserv Ltd reported a 39% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹1,557 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its total income grew 16% YoY to ₹20,803 crore during the same period. Total expenses rose 8.7% YoY to ₹16,545.23 crore. Its subsidiary, Bajaj Finance, recorded its highest-ever quarterly consolidated profit of ₹2,781 crore in Q2, up 88% YoY.

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Ramkrishna Forgings secures export order worth ₹121.5 crore

Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd received a long-term supply contract worth ₹121.5 crore for two electric vehicle components from a Swedish original equipment manufacturer (OEM). This is the company’s third order in nearly two months. Last week, it received an order worth ₹131.50 crore from a Tier-1 axle maker for a component used in North American heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs).

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IDBI Bank Q2 Results: Net profit rises 46% YoY to ₹828 crore

IDBI Bank reported a 46% YoY increase in net profit to ₹828.09 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its net interest income (NII) rose 48% YoY to ₹2,738 crore during the same period. The gross non-performing assets ratio (GNPA) improved to 16.51% in Q2, compared to 19.9% in Q1. The bank’s provisions rose 77% YoY to ₹1,380 crore in Q2 FY23.

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HAL concludes contract with Indian Air Force for indigenous trainer aircraft

The Indian Air Force and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) concluded a contract for 70 HTT-40 indigenous trainer aircraft worth Rs 6,800 crore. The aircraft has state-of-the-art contemporary systems and has been designed with pilot-friendly features. Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled HAL’s HTT-40 at the 12th DefExpo organised in Gujarat.

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HUL Q2 Results: Net profit rises 20% YoY to ₹2,616 crore

Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) reported a 19.6% YoY (or 14% QoQ) increase in net profit to ₹2,616 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 16% YoY to ₹14,751 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹3,479 crore, up 8% YoY. HUL’s board has declared an interim dividend of ₹17 per share.

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UPL restructures business into four units

Fertiliser manufacturer UPL Ltd. will restructure its major businesses into four separate units to simplify the group structure. The company will transfer its crop protection business on a slump-sale basis to UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions. The global crop protection platform (excluding India) will be housed under UPL Ltd., Cayman. The seed business will be transferred to a new company named Advanta Enterprises Ltd. 

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Ambuja Cements Q2 Results: Net profit falls 94% YoY to ₹51 crore

Ambuja Cements Ltd reported a 94.24% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to ₹51.3 crore in Q2, mainly due to rising fuel prices and related inflationary impact. Its revenue from operations rose 7.46% YoY to ₹7,143.17 crore during the same period. Total expenses stood at ₹7,179.9 crore in Q2, up 29.5% YoY.

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RBI Raises Repo Rate to 4.9% – Top Indian Market Updates

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RBI raises repo rate to 4.9%

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised its key repo rate by 50 basis points (bps) to 4.90% to curb the rising inflation in our country. It is the second hike by the RBI in two months and is expected to hike borrowing costs for corporates and individuals. The government has entrusted RBI to ensure that retail inflation remains at 4%, with a margin of 2% on either side. 

Repo rate is the interest rate at which a central bank lends money to all the other banks in the country. A hike in repo rates makes bank loans costlier, leading to lower circulation of money in the economy.

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Ramkrishna Forgings secures order worth Rs 115 crore

Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd (RFL) has received an export order worth Rs 115 crore from a European Tier-1 supplier for a new differential housing case business. This order win will provide a boost to RFL’s geographical diversification strategy and strengthen its European order book. RFL supplies rolled, forged, and machined products.

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India’s coal production rises 34% YoY to 71.3 MT in May

India registered a 33.8% YoY increase in coal production to 71.30 million tonnes (MT) in May. Out of the top 37 coal-producing mines, 23 produced at more than 100% capacity. The performance of 10 mines stood between 80-100%. Coal-based power generation declined by 3.82% YoY to 98,609 million units (MUs) in May.

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Yes Bank to seek another term for CEO, restructure board

Yes Bank will seek shareholder approval for another three-year term for CEO Prashant Kumar and reconstitute the board by adding five new members. Three board members, including chairman and former AIG executive Sunil Mehta, will leave the bank. All three members were appointed by a government notification under a special scheme of restructuring after the bank nearly collapsed due to its failure to raise capital in March 2020.

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Wipro, TCS to work at IBM’s Kochi centre to co-create AI-based automation tech

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Wipro will work at IBM’s new automation innovation centre in Kochi to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-based solutions. The new centre will allow IBM and its ecosystem partners to build automation solutions through their lifecycle— product design, engineering, and support. It will help clients in the areas of business automation, Artificial intelligence for IT Operations (AIOps), and integration.

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Tata Power Solar commissions 450 MW project in Rajasthan

Tata Power Solar has commissioned a 450 megawatt (MW) capacity solar plant for Brookfield Renewable India in Rajasthan. The project will produce over 800 gigawatt-hour (GWh) of clean energy annually and help reduce up to 600,000 tons of annual CO2 emissions. With the commissioning of this project, the company’s total utility-scale solar project portfolio touches 9.7 gigawatt-peak (GWp).

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BLS International’s arm to acquire Zero Mass

BLS E-services Pvt. Ltd (BEPL) will acquire a 100% stake in Zero Mass Pvt. Ltd (ZMPL) for Rs 120 crore. ZMPL undertakes business correspondent services for various banks for last-mile connectivity. BEPL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BLS International Services, a trusted global tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens.

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Ujjivan SFB’s board to raise Rs 1,500 crore via NCDs

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd’s board has approved a proposal to raise up to Rs 1,500 crore through the issue of non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The issue will be on a private placement basis in one or more tranches (rounds).

Lupin gets USFDA approval for cystic fibrosis drug

Lupin Ltd has received tentative approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Ivacaftor tablets in the U.S. The drug is used to treat cystic fibrosis (a disorder that damages the lungs, digestive tract, and other organs). As per IQVIA March 2022 data, Ivacaftor tablets had estimated annual sales of $109 million in the US.

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Titan’s Net Profit Falls 7% in Q4 – Top Indian Market News

Titan Q4 Results: Net profit falls 7% YoY to Rs 491 crore 

Titan Company Ltd reported a 7.2% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 491 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations fell 3.46% YoY to Rs 6,749 crore during the same period. Titan’s jewellery business posted a 4% YoY decline in revenue to Rs 6,132 crore in Q4. Revenue from its watches & wearables segment stood at Rs 622 crore, up 12% YoY. The eyecare business registered a 6% YoY growth in revenue to Rs 134 crore. Titan’s board has declared a dividend of Rs 7.5 per share.

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L&T Finance explores exiting realty projects lending business

L&T Finance Ltd is exploring inorganic structures to exit the real estate projects lending business. It may also consider reducing its exposure in the segment by partnering with other financiers. The company is also looking to partner with dedicated funds to create a platform that will commit funds to infrastructure projects. This move will help L&T Finance eventually bring down its loan book in the segment.

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Godrej Properties Q4 Results: Net profit at Rs 260 crore

Godrej Properties Ltd (GPL) reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 260.47 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). It had posted a net loss of Rs 191.57 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q4 FY21). Its total income jumped 164.3% YoY to Rs 1,522.57 crore in Q4 FY22. GPL is likely to add at least ten new residential projects across India to its existing development portfolio in FY23. 

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Adani Wilmar acquires Kohinoor rice

Adani Wilmar Ltd (AWL) has strengthened its presence in the food segment with the acquisition of Kohinoor rice. AWL will get exclusive rights over the brand ‘Kohinoor’ basmati rice along with ‘Ready to Cook’, ‘Ready to Eat’ curries, and meals portfolio under the Kohinoor brand umbrella in India. The company is looking to cement its presence in the staples segment, which contributes ~11% to its overall revenue.

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Adani Green gets shareholders’ nod for Rs 3,850 crore investment by Green Energy Investment Holding RSC

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has received shareholders’ approval for the issuance of over two crore shares worth ~Rs 3,850 crore on a preferential basis to Green Energy Investment Holding RSC Ltd (GEIH RSC). IHC Capital Holding LLC is the current principal shareholder of GEIH RSC. The deal is a part of UAE-based International Holding Company’s (IHC) $2 billion investment in three Adani Group companies.

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Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA approval for generic version of Bortezomib

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd has received the final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market its generic version of Bortezomib injection. The drug is used to treat certain types of cancers like multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma. As per IQVIA data, the injection had a market size of $1.172 billion in the US during the twelve months ended March 2022.

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Newgen Software Q4 Results: Net profit rises 9% YoY to Rs 57 crore

Newgen Software Ltd reported an 8.8% YoY (or 20% QoQ) increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 57.4 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations grew 15.7% YoY to Rs 231.42 crore during the same period. The company’s board has approved the merger of Gurugram-based Number Theory Software Pvt. Ltd with itself.

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RailTel Corp secures order worth Rs 97.6 crore

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd has secured a work order worth Rs 97.64 crore from Madhya Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation Ltd. The company will act as a System Integrator for the expansion of a data centre and the establishment of a Disaster Recovery Cente. RailTel provides broadband, telecom, and multimedia networks & services in India and internationally.

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Ramkrishna Forgings Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 147% YoY to Rs 83.93 crore

Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd reported a 147.6% YoY (or 85% QoQ) jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 83.93 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 38% YoY to Rs 718.72 crore during the same period. The company’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 0.2 per share.

Tata Steel Q4 Results: Net profit rises 46% YoY to Rs 9,756 crore

Tata Steel Ltd reported a 46.83% YoY (or 2% QoQ) increase in net profit to Rs 9,756.2 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 38.6% YoY to Rs 69,323.5 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 15,029 crore in Q4, up 6% YoY. The company’s board has announced a stock split in the ratio 10:1. [One equity share of the company having a face value of Rs 10 each will be split into 10 equity shares of the face value of Rs 1 each.]

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