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RIL Q1 Results: Net profit rises 46% YoY to Rs 17,955 crore

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) reported a 46.29% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 17,955 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations grew 54.5% YoY to Rs 2,23,113 crore during the same period. RIL’s oil-to-chemical (O2C) business delivered its best-ever performance in Q1 despite the global challenges.

Reliance Jio Infocomm reported a 24% YoY (or 4% QoQ) increase in net profit to Rs 4,335 crore in Q1. The telecom giant’s revenue grew 21.6% YoY to Rs 21,873 crore. The growth in revenues was driven by an increase in average revenue per user (ARPU) and modest addition to its subscriber base.

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Rupee holding up well relative to advanced, emerging market peers: RBI Governor

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said the Indian economy is relatively better placed amidst the grim global scenario. He added that the Indian Rupee is holding up well relative to advanced and emerging market peers. “RBI has been supplying US Dollars to the market to ensure adequate supply of liquidity. Also, it is necessary to look at unhedged forex exposures factually, rather than being alarmed by it,” he said.

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UltraTech Cement Q1 Results: Net profit falls 7% YoY to Rs 1,584 crore

UltraTech Cement Ltd reported a 7.4% YoY (or 39.5% QoQ) decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,584 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). The sharp rise in power and fuel costs had an adverse impact on the company’s profits. Its revenue from operations grew 28.2% YoY to Rs 15,163.98 crore during the same period. UltraTech Cement achieved capacity utilisation of 83% in Q1 FY23, compared to 73% in Q1 FY22.

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Domestic air traffic records 66% growth in January-June period: DGCA

The number of passengers carried by domestic airlines grew 66.73% YoY to 343.37 lakh in the January-July period. The passenger load factor (PLF) or occupancy rates for IndiGo was 78.6% and 84.1% for SpiceJet during this period. IndiGo had the largest market share in the April-June quarter (Q1 FY23) at 56.3%, followed by Go First at 10.4%, and SpiceJet at 9.7%. The data was released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

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Bandhan Bank Q1 Results: Net profit jumps 137% YoY to Rs 887 crore

Bandhan Bank reported a 137% YoY jump in net profit to Rs 886.5 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its net interest income (NII) grew 18.9% YoY to Rs 2,514.4 crore during the same period. [NII is the difference between the interest income a bank earns on loans and the interest it pays depositors.] The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio stood at 7.25% in Q1 FY23, compared to 8.18% in Q1 FY22. Total deposits increased by 20.3% YoY to Rs 77,336 crore.

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Tata Motors wins tender for 1,500 electric buses from DTC

Tata Motors Ltd has received an order of 1,500 electric buses from Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) as part of a larger tender by Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL). The automaker will supply, operate and maintain these buses for 12 years. To date, Tata Motors has supplied over 650 electric buses across multiple cities in India.

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JSW Steel Q1 Results: Net profit falls 86% YoY to Rs 838 crore

JSW Steel Ltd reported an 85.8% YoY (or 75% QoQ) decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 838 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations grew 32% YoY to Rs 38,086 crore during the same period. The rise in the cost of raw materials, power, fuel, and other expenses severely impacted the company’s margins. EBITDA stood at Rs 4,309 crore in Q1, down 58% YoY.

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Olectra Greentech to supply 300 electric buses worth Rs 500 crore to Telangana

Olectra Greentech Ltd has received an order for 300 electric buses from Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC). The value of this order is approximately Rs 500 crore. These 12-metre, low-floor, non-AC buses have a seating capacity of 35 and wheelchair accessibility. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery installed in these buses enables them to travel nearly 200 kilometres on a single charge at 80%.

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Coforge Q1 Results: Net profit rises 21% YoY to Rs 150 crore

Coforge Ltd reported a 21.1% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 149.7 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Net profit declined by 27.9% when compared to the previous quarter. Its gross revenues grew 25.2% YoY (or 5% QoQ) to Rs 1,829.4 crore during the same period. The IT company secured orders worth $315 million (~Rs 2,514 crore) in Q1. Coforge Ltd’s board has declared an interim dividend of Rs 13 per share.

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Hindustan Unilever to invest Rs 700 crore in Uttar Pradesh by 2025

Uttar Pradesh is set to see investments worth Rs 700 crore from Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) by 2025, said the state’s Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The FMCG firm will create lakhs of direct and indirect employment opportunities in the region in the next three years. CEO Sanjiv Mehta and UP CM virtually unveiled HUL’s new spray-dried detergent factory and co-located distribution centre in Hamirpur district.

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RBI Governor Announces Measures to Battle Second Wave Impact – Top Indian Market News

RBI Governor announces relief measures to battle second wave impact

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das announced a set of relief measures to help stakeholders battle the impact of the second wave of Covid-19 infections in the country. The RBI has opened an on-tap liquidity window of Rs 50,000 crore to ramp up Covid-19 related healthcare infrastructure and services. Under the scheme, banks can provide fresh lending support to vaccine manufacturers, suppliers of vaccines and priority medical devices, hospitals, logistics firms, etc. The Governor has also announced loan restructuring facilities for individuals, small businesses, and micro, small & medium enterprises (MSMEs) who have been adversely affected by the pandemic.

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Adani Enterprises Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 282% YoY to Rs 234 crore

Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) reported a 282.2% year-on-year (YoY) jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 233.95 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). On a quarterly basis, net profit has declined 21%. Profit for the quarter was impacted by a one-time exceptional loss of Rs 179 crore. Its total revenue stood at Rs 13,688.95 crore during the same period, compared with Rs 13,698 crore in Q4 FY20. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Re 1 per share.

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Cabinet approves strategic divestment of IDBI Bank

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its in-principle approval for strategic disinvestment, along with the transfer of management control in IDBI Bank. The extent of respective shareholding to be divested by the Government of India (GoI) and Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) will be decided at the time of structuring of the transaction, in consultation with the RBI. Currently, GoI owns 45.48% equity in IDBI Bank, while LIC holds 49.24%.

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Tata Steel Q4 Results: Net profit at Rs 6,644 crore

Tata Steel Limited reported a 79.7% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in net profit to Rs 6,644 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Revenue rose 19% QoQ to Rs 49,977 crore during the same period. Hot-rolled coil prices rose 16.7% during the quarter to Rs 54,856 per tonne. Tata Steel’s consolidated sales volumes rose 0.43% QoQ to 4.67 million tonnes. The company’s board has approved a dividend of Rs 25 per share.

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SRF Q4 Results: Net profit rises 96% YoY to Rs 381 crore

SRF Limited reported a 96% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 381 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Its revenue from operations rose 40% YoY to Rs 2,608 crore during the same period. SRF’s chemical segment posted a 31% YoY increase in revenue to Rs 1,153 crore. Its packaging films segment reported a 63% YoY increase in revenue to Rs 980 crore in Q4. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit has increased by 31% YoY to Rs 1,198 crore. 

SRF’s board has approved the setting up of a multi-purpose plant at Dahej (Gujarat) at an approximate cost of Rs 375 crore.

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Alembic Pharma gets USFDA approval for ophthalmic solution

Alembic Pharmaceuticals has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Dorzolamide Hydrochloride and Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic solution. The drug is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who are insufficiently responsive to beta-blockers. According to IQVIA data, the product had sales of approximately $80 million (~Rs 590 crore) for the 12 months ended December 2020.

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CEAT Q4 Results: Net profit jumps three-fold to Rs 153 crore

CEAT Limited reported a three-fold (195%) YoY increase in net profit to Rs 153 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). The tyre company’s revenue rose 45% YoY to Rs 2,290 crore during the same period. CEAT introduced better inventory efficiency measures to compensate for the rise in raw material costs. The company’s board has approved an investment of Rs 1,205 crore to expand capabilities in the truck and bus radial (TBR) segment. CEAT has also announced a final dividend of Rs 18 per share.

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Wipro partners with Transcell Oncologics to transform vaccine safety assessment strategies

Wipro Limited has partnered with Hyderabad-based Transcell Oncologics to transform vaccine safety assessment strategies using artificial intelligence (AI). The partnership combines Transcell’s innovative stem cell technology with the advanced AI capabilities of Wipro HOLMES. This will enable customers to improve the safety of global vaccine immunization programs.

Kirloskar Ferrous Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 135% YoY to Rs 135 crore

Kirloskar Ferrous Industries reported a 135.4% YoY jump in net profit to Rs 135.33 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). On a quarterly basis, net profit has increased by 27%. Its revenue from operations rose 67% YoY to Rs 748.70 crore during the same period. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit rose 168% YoY to Rs 302.11 crore. The company’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 3 per share.

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Hikal signs multi-year agreement with a global pharma company

Hikal Limited has signed a multi-year contract with a leading global pharmaceutical company. The contract includes the development and supply of a portfolio of niche Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) over a period of 10 years. Hikal and its customer will jointly invest in its plant in Panoli (Gujarat) to set up a multipurpose manufacturing asset to produce the APIs. Commercial supplies will commence after the successful development and plant commercialisation, which is estimated to be from FY 2023-24 onwards.

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Craftsman Automation Q4 Results: Net profit rises 8.7% QoQ to Rs 47.28 crore

Craftsman Automation Ltd reported an 8.74% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in net profit to Rs 47.28 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). On a yearly basis, net profit has jumped 1,064.5%. Its revenue from operations rose 9.47% QoQ to Rs 540.12 crore during the same period. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), net profit has increased by 143% YoY to Rs 97.36 crore.

Adani Green Energy Q4 Results: Net profit rises 8.25% YoY to Rs 105 crore

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) reported an 8.25% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 105 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). On a quarterly basis, net profit has jumped 138.6%. Its total revenue from operations rose 50.5% YoY to Rs 1,082 crore during the same period. AGEL’s revenue from power supply rose 15% YoY to Rs 690 crore. The company added 925 megawatt (MW) of operational capacity in FY21.

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