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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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SpiceJet Settles $24 million Dispute With Credit Suisse – Top Indian Market News

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SpiceJet settles $24 million financial dispute with Credit Suisse

SpiceJet Ltd has reached an in-principle commercial settlement with Credit Suisse AG over pending dues of $24 million. The Swiss firm had moved the Madras High Court against SpiceJet after the airline availed the services of SR Technics, Switzerland, for maintenance, repair, and overhauling of aircraft engines and components. SpiceJet had failed to make the required payments for the services.

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Exide Industries to invest Rs 6,000 crore in lithium-ion cell unit in Bengaluru

Exide Industries Ltd will invest around Rs 6,000 crore in a state-of-the-art lithium-ion cell manufacturing unit in Karnataka. The battery maker has proposed one of India’s largest giga factories for advanced cell chemistry technology. It has sought 80 acres of land in Haraluru industrial area near the Bengaluru International Airport.

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Prices of EVs to be equal of petrol cars in 2 years: Nitin Gadkari

Prices of electric vehicles (EVs) will be equal to the cost of petrol vehicles in India within two years, said Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari in Lok Sabha. MPs can buy electric vehicles once a charging station is installed on Parliament premises. The minister said the government’s policy is import substitute, cost-effectiveness, pollution-free and indigenous production.

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Adani Road Transport receives LoA for NHAI road project in Maharashtra

Adani Road Transport (ARTL) has received a Letter of Award (LOA) from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for a road project in Maharashtra. The order consists of six-laning the Kagal-Satara section of NH-48. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 2,008.47 crore. ARTL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd. 

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Bharat Dynamics, UAE firm signs MoU to explore new business opportunities 

Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UAE’s Tawazun Economic Council (TEC) for exploring new business opportunities in the field of defence. The two entities will explore the possibility of exporting products to cater to global demand. Tawazun is the defense and security acquisition authority for the UAE armed force.

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Britannia plans to raise prices by up to 7%

Britannia is planning to hike the prices of its biscuits and cookies by 7% this year. Managing Director Varun Berry said the last two years have been pretty bad for the business. The latest blow delivered by the Russia-Ukraine war has affected the food supply chain. The company had initially assumed a 3% inflation this year. However, inflation is now seen at 8-9%.

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GAIL announces Rs 1,083 crore buyback plan

GAIL (India) Ltd has announced a share buyback plan worth Rs 1,084.72 crore. The state-run company will buy back nearly 5.69 crore fully paid-up equity shares (of the face value of Rs 10 each) at Rs 190 per share. The buyback price is at a 24% premium over Wednesday’s closing price of Rs 153.40. GAIL has fixed April 22 as the record date for ascertaining the eligibility of shareholders for buyback of shares.

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Bharti Airtel partners with Tech Mahindra to co-develop 5G use cases

Bharti Airtel Ltd has entered into a strategic partnership with Tech Mahindra to co-develop and market 5G use cases in India. They will jointly set up a 5G innovation lab for developing ‘Make in India’ use cases for the Indian and global markets. Airtel has been spearheading 5G demos and testing in the country, while Tech Mahindra has developed world-class 5G applications and platforms. 

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IOCL to release 6,000 MT diesel to ease power crisis in Sri Lanka

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) will release 6,000 metric tonnes of diesel to Sri Lanka as it pitches in to mitigate the spike in power cuts in the island nation. Sri Lanka is facing an unprecedented economic and energy crisis caused due to shortage of foreign exchange. India recently announced to extend a $1 billion line of credit to Sri Lanka as part of its financial assistance to the country. 

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Indian govt more than doubles gas price

The government more than doubled the domestic price of natural gas, increasing it for the second time in a row amid rising global prices. Gas under the administrative price mechanism will cost 110.3% more at $6.1 a million metric British thermal units for the first half of FY23. As per reports, such a hike may benefit Oil & Natural Gas Corp., Oil India Ltd, and Reliance Industries Ltd.

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Bharti Airtel to Acquire 4.7% Stake in Indus Towers – Top Indian Market News

Bharti Airtel to acquire 4.7% stake in Indus Towers from Vodafone Plc

Bharti Airtel Ltd has entered into an agreement to acquire a 4.7% stake in Indus Towers Ltd from British telecom giant Vodafone Plc. The block deal would be executed through Euro Pacific Securities, a Vodafone Group entity that holds a 7.59% stake in Indus Towers. Currently, Vodafone holds ~28% stake in Indus Towers, while Bharti Airtel holds 42%. Vodafone Group will infuse the proceeds from the stake sale into the cash-strapped Vodafone Idea.

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PNC Infratech secures order worth Rs 885 crore from NHAI

PNC Infratech Ltd has secured a new hybrid annuity highway project worth Rs 885 crore from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The order consists of four-laning of Mathura Bypass-Gaju Village section of NH-530B in Uttar Pradesh. The completion time of the project is 24 months.

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NMDC raises lump ore prices by Rs 400 per tonne

State-owned NMDC Limited has increased prices of lump ore by Rs 400 per tonne and that of fines by Rs 300 per tonne. The company has fixed prices for lump iron ore at Rs 5,600 per tonne and iron fines at Rs 4,560 a tonne with effect from February 25, 2022. NMDC is India’s largest iron ore producer. Currently, it produces ~35 million tonnes of iron ore a year from 3 fully mechanized machines.

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SC orders Rajasthan discoms to pay Rs 4,200 crore compensatory tariff to Adani Power

The Supreme Court (SC) ruled in favour of Adani Power Ltd, saying three Rajasthan discoms were in contempt of the apex court’s 2020 order directing payment of compensatory tariff to the company. The power distribution companies (discoms) have not paid the dues despite their review petition having been dismissed earlier this year. The SC has directed discoms to pay Rs 4200 crore as compensatory tariff to Adani Power within four weeks. 

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Dr. Reddy’s Labs to acquire German medical cannabis firm Nimbus Health GMBH

Dr. Reddy’s Labratories Ltd has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Germany-based Nimbus Health GmbH. Nimbus is a privately owned and licensed pharmaceutical wholesaler that focuses primarily on medical cannabis. The consideration for this acquisition will be an upfront payment plus performance and milestone-based earnouts over the next four years. The company will be operating under its own brand Nimbus but as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dr. Reddy’s Labs.

Tata Power to set up 4 GW manufacturing facility in next 18 months

Dr. Praveer Sinha, MD & CEO of Tata Power, said the company plans to set up a 4 gigawatts (GW) manufacturing facility of cells and modules over the next 18 months. The company is targeting to add 2GW of utility-scale renewable projects every year, which requires ~Rs 8,000-10,000 crore of investment. Going ahead, the CEO expects the distribution and renewables business to contribute 40% each towards EBITDA.

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SpiceJet to start six direct flights to Bangkok from March 10

SpiceJet Ltd will start six flights between India and Bangkok from March 10 onwards under an air bubble agreement. The airline will introduce daily direct flights connecting Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata with the Thai capital. It will be deploying Boeing 737 aircraft to operate all India-Bangkok flights.

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IIFL Securities pays over Rs 2 crore to settle case with SEBI

IIFL Securities Ltd has paid over Rs 2 crore to market regulator SEBI to settle a case. The company was alleged to have violated stock brokers regulation and the Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices regulation. It was alleged that IIFL Wealth Management Ltd and IIFL Securities knowingly manipulated the reference price of Alkem Laboratories for a block deal.

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‘Himalayan Yogi’ in market manipulation case is ex NSE officer: Report

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday night arrested Anand Subramanian, former chief operating officer of NSE, in connection with the market manipulation case. The CBI has unearthed that Subramanian was the faceless ‘yogi’ who was communicating with Chitra Ramkrishna, the former chief of NSE. Chitra Ramakrishna allegedly brought in Subramanian without following the rules and procedures.

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SpiceJet Posts Net Profit of Rs 23 crore in Q3 – Top Indian Market News

SpiceJet Q3 Results: Net profit at Rs 23 crore

SpiceJet Ltd reported a net profit of Rs 23.28 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). It had posted a net loss of Rs 59.96 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q3 FY21). Its revenue from operations rose 33.95% YoY to Rs 2,259.3 crore during the same period. The airline’s capacity in terms of seat kilometers increased by 78% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), while flight departures increased 59% QoQ. 

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ACC commission grinding unit in Tikaria

Cement manufacturer ACC Limited has commissioned a 1.6-million tonnes per annum (MTPA) grinding unit at Tikaria in Uttar Pradesh. With this addition, the total capacity at Tikaria will increase to 3.91 MTPA. The new facility will manufacture environment-friendly cement products with low carbon emissions.

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IndusInd Bank to facilitate digital transactions on e-NAM for agri-value chain participants

The Small Farmers Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC) has selected IndusInd Bank to facilitate digital collection and settlement services on National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) portal for transactions between farmers and traders across India. The bank will offer a range of transaction services via digital modes to the buyer and seller of agricultural produce. This includes multi-net banking, debit card, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, and UPI.

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Info Edge to acquire 25% stake in Juno Learning

Info Edge (India) Ltd has acquired a 25% stake in Gurugram-based Juno Learning for Rs 11 crore. The company has agreed to acquire 4,331 compulsorily convertible preference shares of the face value of Rs 10 each as the primary acquisition of shares. Juno Learning is building an interactive online school that teaches sales techniques, processes, and tools to entry-level professionals and students to enhance employability. 

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Spandana Sphoorty Q3 Results: Net profit at Rs 45 crore

Spandana Sphoorty Financial Ltd reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 45.1 crore for the quarter ended December (Q3 FY22). It had posted a net loss of Rs 29.7 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q3 FY21). Its revenue from operations rose 2.4% YoY to Rs 346.1 crore in Q3 FY22. The company’s board has approved a proposal to raise Rs 300 crore via preferential allotments of shares and warrants to support future growth plans.

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Ansal Properties to invest Rs 46 crore for faster completion of projects

Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd (APIL) will invest Rs 46 crore through warrants for reducing debt and speeding up the development of existing projects. The company’s board has approved the issue and allotment of 2.70 crore warrants to promoter group entity and non-promoter (public) investors. APIL has been focusing on reducing debt in the past 12-18 months by settling debts with various lenders. 

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SC allows Future Retail to approach Delhi HC on Reliance Retail deal

The Supreme Court (SC) has allowed Future Retail Ltd (FRL) to approach the Delhi High Court to seek permission for the continuation of proceedings in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) regarding the sanction for its merger with Reliance Retail. The SC bench said that the high court should consider the plea of FRL on the issue without being influenced by the observations made in its order. 

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ABG Shipyard floated 98 companies to divert funds: CBI

The probe into the alleged fraud caused by ABG Shipyard Ltd (ABGSL) by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has revealed that at least 98 companies were floated by the accused to divert funds. The diverted funds were then used to create personal assets and for evergreening loans. Last week, the CBI booked ABGSL and its directors for allegedly defrauding a consortium of banks of over Rs 22,8482 crore.

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India’s exports jump 25.28% to $34.5 billion in January

India’s exports rose 25.28% to $34.50 billion in January 2022. This was on account of healthy performance by the engineering, petroleum and jewellery sectors. The trade deficit during the month widened to $17.42 billion. Imports grew by 23.54% to $51.93 billion in Jan.

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RIL, TA’ZIZ Forms JV for $2 billion Chemical Projects – Top Indian Market News

Reliance, TA’ZIZ forms joint venture for $2 billion chemical projects in Abu Dhabi

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has formed a strategic joint venture (JV) with Abu Dhabi Chemicals Derivatives Company RSC Ltd (TA’ZIZ) for chemical projects worth $2 billion in Ruwais. The joint venture, named TA’ZIZ EDC & PVC, will construct and operate a chlor-alkali, ethylene dichloride (EDC), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production facility. The JV aims to export the materials to target markets in Southeast Asia and Africa and also sell them domestically.

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Nestle India gets approval for PLI scheme for processed fruits, vegetables

The Indian government has approved Nestle India’s proposal towards the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for processed fruits and vegetables. In June, the company had submitted its proposal for the Centre’s PLI scheme for the food processing sector under the eligible categories, i.e., ready to eat/ready to cook and processed fruits & vegetables. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries has approved 60 applications of investment proposals by packaged food companies. The list includes ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Britannia Industries, Tata Consumer Products, Amul, etc.

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Intellect Designs Arena secures order from SBI

Intellect Design Arena Ltd (IDAL) announced that the State Bank of India (SBI) has selected Intellect Wealth Qube – Digital Wealth Management suite for its digital wealth management transformation agenda. The wealth management business is SBI’s top priority. Its primary task is to offer the best products across categories from leading fund houses, giving their customers the flexibility to invest, transact and view their portfolio through digital channels.

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Dilip Buildcon secures order worth Rs 2,683 crore from Coal India subsidiary

Dilip Buildcon Ltd has emerged as the lowest (L-1) bidder in a tender floated by South Eastern Coalfields (SEC) for the new overburden (OB) removal contract mining work for Amadatrd OCP in Jamuna Kotma, Madhya Pradesh. The company is required to conduct an OB removal contract mining of 236.18 million bank cubic metres for a contract period of 1,795 days. The order is worth Rs 2,683.02 crore. SEC is a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd.

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ADF Foods’ subsidiary gets exclusive distribution rights of Patanjali products

ADF Foods UK, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AD Foods Ltd, has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Patanjali Ayurved. The agreement entails the distribution of Patanjali consumer goods in Western Europe and the United Kingdom. This development is in line with ADF Foods’ strategy to widen its product portfolio and offer a complimentary range to retailers, thus leading to better market penetration.

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SBI selects Aurionpro to provide solutions for Kanpur Metro Project

State Bank of India (SBI) has selected Aurionpro Solutions Ltd as the solution provider for the Kanpur Metro Project (KMP) to implement an Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) System. The scope of the project includes the implementation of the AFC System followed by maintenance and support for 10 years. The project is valued at ~Rs 140 crore.

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SpiceJet to deposit $5 million in 2 weeks or face liquidation: Madras HC

The Madras High Court (HC) has stayed its earlier order of winding up SpiceJet Ltd and appointment of an official liquidator to take over its assets, subject to the condition that the airline deposits $5 million (~Rs 37.70 crore) within two weeks. The airline had failed to make payment of over $24 million to a Swiss-based SR Technics for maintenance, repair, and overhauling of aircraft engines, modules, and components. 

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ICICI Bank offers instant overdraft facility to sellers registered on Flipkart

ICICI Bank has partnered with Flipkart to offer an instant and completely digital overdraft (OD) facility of up to Rs 25 lakh to individual sellers and businesses registered on the e-commerce platform. The bank leverages advanced data analytics to develop an industry-first scorecard that helps it evaluate the credit-worthiness of the sellers instantly. Sellers registered on Flipkart can apply for the digital OD facility instantly through Flipkart Seller Hub.

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Route Mobile launches instant payment solution

Route Mobile has announced the launch of Click2Pay, an instant payment solution designed to simplify communications commerce and deliver a seamless conversational experience. Click2Pay is a 360-degree communications commerce solution that will include all business communication channels, with a flexible option to integrate payment platforms of choice. The solution is live on the WhatsApp Business Platform.

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PNB to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore via AT1 bonds

Punjab National Bank (PNB) plans to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore via Additional Tier I (AT1) bonds. The base size of the offering is Rs 500 crore, with an option to retain oversubscription of Rs 1,500 crore (greenshoe option). There is increasing interest in the instruments of public sector banks as the NPA (bad loan) situation has become better, recoveries have improved and prospects of further stress look less.

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Piramal Group Completes Acquisition of DHFL – Top Indian Market News

Piramal Group completes acquisition of DHFL for Rs 34,250 crore

Piramal Enterprises Ltd (PEL) has completed the acquisition of Dewan Housing Finance Corp Ltd. (DHFL) for a total consideration of Rs 34,250 crore. This includes an upfront cash payment of Rs 14,700 crore and issuance of debt instruments worth Rs 19,550 crore (10-year NCDs at 6.75% per annum on a half-yearly basis). As a part of the process, Piramal Capital and Housing Finance Ltd (PCHFL) will merge with DHFL. The creditors of DHFL would recover an aggregate amount of ~Rs 38,000 crore from the resolution process. 

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Blue Star to invest Rs 550 crore on new manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh

Blue Star Limited will invest Rs 550 crore over the next few years for setting up a greenfield manufacturing unit at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The AC and commercial refrigeration major’s newly formed subsidiary, Blue Star Climatech, has commenced construction of the new plant. The unit will be highly automated, and the company will ensure that products manufactured are globally competitive. The first phase of construction will be completed by July 2022.

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BLS International secures contract for Italian visa processing services in Russia

BLS International Services has secured a contract from the Embassy of Italy in Russia for visa processing for a period of five years. The company is expected to process approximately 1.4 lakh applications every year at 20 centres across Russia. BLS will be providing Italian visas, along with value-added services such as mobile biometric, translation, premium lounge, prime time submission, courier, and SMS alerts for the convenience of applicants.

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HCL Tech signs multi-year contract with Belgium-based Proximus

HCL Technologies Ltd has signed a multi-year strategic partnership with Proximus Group to transform its data centre business and create a resilient digital foundation. Proximus is one of Belgium’s leading digital services and communications solutions providers. HCL Tech will invest in a dedicated innovation lab, providing Proximus exclusive access to its intellectual property, product, and partner ecosystem. The partnership will allow Proximus to use HCL’s telecom and technology domain expertise to develop innovative 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.

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SpiceJet partners with EaseMyTrip for holiday bookings

SpiceJet Limited has partnered with EaseMyTrip to strengthen offerings ahead of the festive season. The travel platform will develop a holiday booking platform for SpiceJet, which will allow the airline’s customers to book holiday packages. The partnership is aimed at expanding EaseMyTrip’s scope across the rapidly growing holiday segment. Under the collaboration, SpiceJet will offer exclusive benefits such as priority services (check-in, boarding) and complimentary meals.

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HDFC Bank issues 4 lakh credit cards after lifting of embargo 

HDFC Bank has issued 4 lakh credit cards since the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lifted the embargo (an official ban) imposed on the company. In December 2020, the RBI placed restrictions on the private sector lender on sourcing of new credit cards. The RBI eased the restrictions on August 17, 2021. HDFC Bank has also announced the relaunch of three cards— HDFC Bank’s Millennia, MoneyBack+, and Freedom. The new card variants will be available to customers in October 2021.

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Britannia partners with Accenture to accelerate its digital transformation

Britannia Industries has partnered with Accenture for digital acceleration of its operations and reduction of IT operational costs. The project will help streamline Britannia’s procurement and supply chain management, expedite digital onboarding, contract management, and procurement processes. The partnership with Accenture will work towards digitising more than 80 manufacturing units and 50 warehouses and help unlock capital for innovation and growth initiatives.

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ABB India technology to lower production costs for Tata Steel plant

ABB India Limited will provide electromagnetic brake systems (EMBR) for two compact strip production (CSP) casters for Tata Steel’s flagship plant in Jamshedpur. The company will work under contract from SMS Group, an engineering and construction firm. ABB India’s scope of supply also includes dry-type transformers, water cooling systems, and commissioning services. ABB’s EMBR technology will allow Tata Steel to improve product quality and lower production costs.

RBI removes Indian Overseas Bank out of PCA framework

The Reserve Bank of India has removed Indian Overseas Bank from the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework, subject to certain conditions and continuous monitoring. The performance of the bank was reviewed by RBI’s Board for Financial Supervision. It was noted that IOB is not in breach of the PCA parameters as per the results published for the year ended March 31, 2021. PCA is a framework under which banks with weak financial metrics are put under watch by the RBI.  

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Invesco moves NCLT against ZEEL for failing to announce EGM date

Invesco Developing Markets Fund has moved the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) against Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) for failing to announce a date for the extraordinary general meeting (EGM). The US-based fund house had called for an EGM to remove ZEEL’s CEO and MD Punit Goenka. The majority shareholders also aim to reconstitute the company’s board. As per the rules, ZEEL has up till October 2 to call for an EGM.

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ZEEL to Merge With Sony Pictures Networks India – Top Indian Market News

Zee Entertainment announces merger with Sony Pictures Networks India

The Board of Directors of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) has given in-principal approval for the company’s merger with Sony Pictures Network India. Both companies have entered into a non-binding term sheet to combine linear networks, digital assets, production operations, and program libraries. The merged entity will be a publicly listed company in India. Sony’s shareholders will infuse $1.575 billion (~Rs 11,600 crore) and hold a 52.93% stake in the merged entity. Meanwhile, ZEEL’s shareholders will hold a 47.07% stake.   

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KPIT Tech to acquire 25% stake in Germany-based Future Mobility

The Board of Directors of KPIT Technologies has approved the acquisition of a 25% stake in Germany-based Future Mobility Solutions GmbH (FMS). The company will acquire the remaining stake over the next three years. The total consideration for the acquisition will not exceed €15.6 million (~Rs 135 crore). FMS is engaged in software and feature development in autonomous driving, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and vehicle safety.

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IDFC shareholders reject Vinod Rai’s reappointment to the board

The shareholders of IDFC Limited have rejected a resolution to re-appoint Vinod Rai as a non-independent, non-executive director of the company’s board. At IDFC’s annual general meeting, 62.3% of the shareholders voted against the resolution while 37.7% voted in support. Rai is currently the non-executive chairman of IDFC, and his term as an independent director ended on July 30.

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Ashoka Buildcon to acquire 49% stake in Ashoka Highways (Durg)

Ashoka Concessions (ACL) has entered into a share purchase agreement with Highway Concessions One (HC1) for purchasing a 49% stake held by HC1 in Ashoka Highways (Durg) Ltd (AHDL). The aggregate consideration for the acquisition is Rs 5 crore. ACL is a subsidiary of Ashoka Buildcon Ltd. The company already holds 51% of the issued, subscribed, and paid-up capital of ADHL.

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Excise Dept asks SpiceJet to pay GST dues of Rs 285 crore to Haryana

The Excise and Taxation Department of Haryana has asked SpiceJet Ltd to clear Goods and Services Tax dues of Rs 285.86 crore after rejecting the airline’s proposal to clear its admitted dues in installments. As per a tax authority order, SpiceJet owes Rs 163.22 crore in forward charge liability and a reverse charge liability of Rs 122.64 crore from 2019-20 till September 7, 2021.

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Jubilant Ingrevia divests 10% stake in Safe Foods Corp

Jubilant Life Sciences International-Singapore, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jubilant Ingrevia, has divested its 10% stake in US-based Safe Foods Corporation. The consideration received for the stake sale is $18.2 million (~Rs 134.2 crore). Jubilant Ingreviais is a global integrated life science products and innovative solutions provider that serves the pharma and agrochemical industries.

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Ramkrishna Forgings secures order worth Rs 65 crore in mining & earthmoving segment

Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd has secured an order worth Rs 65 crore from an Indian arm of Hitachi for supplying mining and earthmoving components. The order will be executed in FY22 and FY23. Kolkata-based Ramkrishna Forgings manufactures and supplies open and closed die forgings of carbon and alloy steel, micro-alloy steel, and stainless steel.

Paras Defence IPO subscribed 40.57 times on second day

The Rs 170.78 crore initial public offering (IPO) of Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd was subscribed 40.57 times on the final day of bidding. The IPO has received bids for 28.96 crore equity shares against the issue size of 71.40 lakh shares. Retail investors have subscribed 68.57 times against their reserved portion. Non Institutional investors (NIIs) and Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) have subscribed 26.32 times and 1.67 times, respectively, against their reserved portions. 

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Route Mobile to raise Rs 2,000 crore via QIP

The Board of Directors of Route Mobile Ltd has approved a proposal for raising up to Rs 2,000 crore. The company will issue equity shares or non-convertible debt instruments on a private placement basis in one or more rounds. Route Mobile’s board will convene an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on October 16, 2021, to seek the approval of the members for the proposed fund-raising activities. 

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Adani Group to Invest $20 billion in Renewable Energy – Top Indian Market News

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Adani Group to invest $20 billion in renewable energy

The Adani Group has announced plans to invest $20 billion (~Rs 1.47 lakh crore) over the next 10 years in renewable energy generation and component manufacturing. It also aims to produce the world’s cheapest green electron. Over 75% of the group’s planned capital expenditure (capex) until 2025 will be on green technologies. Chairman Gautam Adani said his conglomerate is well on track to become the world’s largest renewable power generation company by 2030.

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Tata Motors to hike prices of commercial vehicles from Oct 1

Tata Motors will hike the prices of its commercial vehicle (CV) range by up to 2% from October 1, 2021. The effective price hike will be implemented based on the model and variant of the vehicle. The continuous rise in commodity costs, such as steel and precious metals, has forced the automaker to increase the prices of its products. Tata Motors said it will continue all efforts to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership for its customers and fleet owners.

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L&T secures two orders in the construction services segment

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering (LTHE) has secured two significant orders (in the range of Rs 1,000-2,500 crore) in the construction services segment. The first order consists of laying steel gas pipeline and construction of terminals for GAIL India’s Mumbai-Nagpur Pipeline project. The second order comes from Air Products Middle East Industrial Gases LLC for its Industrial Gas Hub (IGH) Network project at Jubail, KSA. LTHE will construct a steam methane reformer (SMR) to produce hydrogen and an air separation unit (ASU) to produce oxygen and nitrogen.

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SpiceJet gets shareholders’ approval to transfer logistics business to SpiceXpress

SpiceJet Ltd has received shareholders’ approval to transfer its cargo and logistics services business to its subsidiary, SpiceXpress and Logistics Pvt. Ltd. The business transfer will result in a one-time gain of Rs 2,555.77 crore for the airline. SpiceJet has also received shareholders’ approval to raise Rs 2,500 crore via the issue of securities through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP).

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Godrej Industries’ board approves proposal to raise Rs 750 crore via NCDs

The Board of Directors of Godrej Industries has approved a proposal to raise Rs 750 crore by issuing non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The company will issue 7,500 rated, listed, unsecured, and redeemable NCDs of the face value of Rs 10 lakh each on a private placement basis. GIL is the holding company of the Godrej Group. It has interests in consumer goods, real estate, agriculture, chemicals, and financial services through its subsidiaries and associate companies across 18 countries.

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HCL Tech signs multi-year deal with Lendico to support SMEs

HCL Technologies Ltd has entered into a multi-year agreement with Lendico to deliver application and engineering services. Lendico is a brand of ING Germany. The deal will help Lendico create a state-of-the-art digital platform that makes business banking faster and more convenient for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). As part of the deal, HCL Tech will establish a tech lab in Berlin that will combine a fintech mindset and customer focus with global delivery capabilities.

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BLS International partners with SBI to offer last-mile banking services

BLS International Services Ltd has been selected as a National Business Correspondent by the State Bank of India (SBI) to deliver banking services in urban, semi-urban, and rural areas across the country. The company will offer last-mile banking services to support the financial inclusion mission of the Government of India. BLS will provide services such as savings bank deposits, fixed deposits, micro pensions, and micro-insurance for SBI account holders.

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Fineotex Chemical products receive Eco Passport certification by Oeko-Tex

Fineotex Chemical Ltd has earned the prestigious Eco Passport by OEKO-TEX certification, the highest rating in a globally renowned audit that measures standards of sustainability. It is an independent certification system for chemicals, colorants, and auxiliaries used in the textile and leather industry. The green rating has been awarded by Hohenstein, a globally recognized textile research and testing firm. Fineotex Chemical manufactures specialty chemicals and enzymes for the textile and garment industry, water treatment industry, paint industry, etc.

Sterling and Wilson Solar commissions 66 MWp solar power plant in Jordan

Sterling and Wilson Solar Ltd (SWSL) has commissioned the 66 megawatts-peak (MWp) Al Husainiyah solar power plant in Jordan. The project will save around 50,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. It will help in reducing the dependency on fossil fuels and unlock large-scale solar opportunities in the country. SWSL has been executed more than 11.4 GWp of solar power projects across various geographies. 

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Lincoln Pharma acquires plant for making pnemonia, bronchitis antibiotics

Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd has acquired a facility in Mehsana (Gujarat) that makes antibiotics used in the treatment of pneumonia and bronchitis. The acquisition and capacity expansion of the unit entails an investment of Rs 30 crore. The plant will manufacture Cephalosporin, which is used to treat bacterial infections such as skin infections, ear infections, strep throat, tonsillitis, etc. Lincoln Pharma expects commercial production of the Cephalosporin products to commence by March 2022.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Lupin launches generic Duexis tablets in the US

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

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SpiceJet to launch 38 new domestic and international flights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Zydus Cadila’s ZyCoV-D Gets Emergency Use Approval in India – Top Indian Market News

Zydus Cadila’s ZyCoV-D gets emergency use authorisation in India

The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has recommended the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Zydus Cadila’s Covid-19 vaccine, ZyCoV-D, in India. The three-dose vaccine is applied using a needle-free system known as Tropis, which can also lead to a significant reduction in any kind of side effects. ZyCoV-D has an efficacy rate of 66.6% in a late-stage trial of more than 28,000 volunteers nationwide.

In other news, Zydus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (a subsidiary of Zydus Cadila) has signed a pact with Italy-based CHEMI SpA to launch a generic drug used in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis (blood clot formed in deep veins of the body). 

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Ujjivan founder flags asset quality, attrition concerns as CEO resigns

A day after Nitin Chugh resigned as CEO of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, Samit Ghosh (the founder of Ujjivan Financial Services) highlighted two major concerns at the bank. The extent of provisions against bank loans over the last year and the high attrition rate (the rate at which people leave) at various levels were concerning. Ujjivan SFB’s board will undertake a review of the bank’s loan book to identify accounts where further provisioning is needed. The bank’s gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio jumped from 7.1% in Q4 FY21 to 9.8% in Q1 FY22.

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TTK Prestige to commence normal operations at Khardi unit

TTK Prestige Ltd announced that a long-term settlement has been reached with the permanent workmen at its manufacturing unit at Khardi, Maharashtra. The company’s management had declared a lock-out at the unit on November 17, 2020. Under the new settlement, the workmen have agreed not to indulge in disruptive activities henceforth and have also accepted improved productivity norms. Normalised manufacturing operations are expected to commence on August 23, 2021.

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Ashoka Buildcon secures 1,500 MW solar parks project in Madhya Pradesh

Ashoka Buildcon Ltd has secured an order for a 1,500 megawatt (MW) solar parks project in Madhya Pradesh from Rewa Ultra Mega Solar. The accepted contract price of the project is Rs 186.11 crore. Ashoka Buildcon is a leading construction engineering company based in Nashik, Maharashtra.

SpiceJet launches 14 new domestic flights

SpiceJet Ltd has launched 14 new flights, including 12 industry-first non-stop flights. It will be the first airline to connect Bhavnagar-Delhi, Bhavnagar-Surat, Gwalior-Jaipur, Kishangarh (Ajmer)-Mumbai, Pune-Tirupati, and Varanasi-Dehradun. The airline also plans to launch a non-stop flight connecting Bhavnagar (Gujarat) with Mumbai.

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Natco Pharma faces setback in US patent litigation

A US District Court has ruled against Natco Pharma and its partner Alvogen in patent litigation related to Chicago-based AbbVie’s Pharmacyclics LLC’s Imbruvica. The court upheld Pharmacyclics LLC and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Biotech’s four patents related to Imbruvica. AbbVie’s Pharmacyclics owns the patents and markets the drug with Janssen Biotech. Imbruvica is used to treat certain blood cancers.

In 2018, Natco Pharma and Alvogen had filed an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for a generic version of Imbruvica.

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Facebook India launches ‘Small Business Loans Initiative’ for SMBs across 200 cities

Facebook India has launched the ‘Small Business Loans Initiative’ to help small and medium businesses (SMBs) that advertise on the social media platform to get quick access to credit through independent lending partners. India is the first Facebook country where this program is getting rolled out. The initiative is open to registered businesses across 200 towns and cities across India. The interest range for these loans is pre-defined between 17-20% per annum.

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Steel Strip Wheels secures export orders worth Rs 81 crore

Steel Strip Wheels Ltd (SSWL) has secured an export order valued at close to $11 million (~Rs 81 crore) from Western Hemisphere. SSWL will complete the execution of the orders by December 2021 from its Chennai and Dappar plants. The company said orders of similar capacity are anticipated in coming months from a similar customer base, as business continues to recover rapidly.

Adani Total Gas to acquire 50% stake in Smartmeters Technologies

Adani Total Gas has executed a Share Subscription and Shareholders’ Agreement (SSSA) with Gujarat State Export Corp Ltd (GSEC) and Smartmeters Technologies Pvt Ltd (SMTPL) to acquire a 50% stake in SMTPL. The acquisition is expected to be completed by September 2021. Gujarat-based SMTPL is a manufacturer of gas meters with end-to-end solutions and services.

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SpiceJet to Transfer Cargo Business to SpiceXpress – Top Indian Market News

SpiceJet seeks shareholders’ approval to hive off cargo, logistics business

SpiceJet Ltd has sought permission from its shareholders to transfer its cargo and logistics business to its subsidiary, SpiceXpress. All related assets and liabilities, including trademark, licenses, franchises, customer contracts, and distribution network will be transferred on a slump sale basis to SpiceXpress. The airline has also sought shareholders’ approval to raise up to Rs 2,500 crore through the issuance of shares via a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP).

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RBI partially lifts technology-ban on HDFC Bank: Report

According to a report from CNBC-TV18, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has partially lifted the technology ban on HDFC Bank with effect from August 17. The central bank has allowed HDFC Bank to source new credit cards. However, the ban on digital launches will continue for the time being. In December 2020, the RBI had banned India’s largest private-sector lender from selling new credit cards and also launching new digital services due to a series of network outages.

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RBI introduces Financial Inclusion Index

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced the Financial Inclusion (FI) index to capture the extent of financial inclusion in the country. The FI-Index has been conceptualised as a comprehensive index, incorporating details of the banking, investments, insurance, postal, and pension sectors in consultation with the government and respective sectoral regulators. This was part of the announcements made in RBI’s first bi-monthly monetary policy in April 2021.

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Dixon Tech to manufacture smartphones for Orbic in India

US-based smartphone maker Orbic has partnered with Dixon Technologies to manufacture its smartphones in India. The new Orbic Myra 5G UW will be the first 5G millimeter-wave (mmWave) product to be produced in India for export to the US. The smartphones will be manufactured at Dixon Tech’s facility in Noida. Dixon is one of the 14 local and global companies that has received approval from the Ministry of Electronics and IT under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for IT hardware manufacturing.

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Sterlite Power Transmission files DRHP for Rs 1,250 crore IPO

Sterlite Power Transmission Ltd (SPTL) has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator SEBI to raise ~Rs 1,250 crore via an IPO. SPTL is promoted by mining magnate Anil Agarwal and Twin Star Overseas. The company manufactures power products and is in the business of power transmission. The proceeds from the IPO will be used to repay or prepay certain borrowings availed by the company and Khargone Transmission Ltd (KTL).

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Dilip Buildcon gets financial closure of NHAI road project in Gujarat

Dhrol Bhadra Highways, a subsidiary of Dilip Buildcon Ltd, has received a financial closure letter from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for a road project in Gujarat. The project consists of four laning of Dhrol-Bhadra Patiya section of NH-151A and Bhadra Patiya-Pipaliya section of NH-151A on a design, build, operate, and transfer (DBOT) basis. The bid project cost is Rs 882 crore.

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Caplin Point’s subsidiary gets approval from Brazil’s ANVISA

Caplin Steriles has received approval from Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency ANVISA for its sterile injectable manufacturing site near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The approval grants the company access to register and market its products in Brazil, the largest pharmaceutical market in Latin America. Caplin Steriles is a subsidiary of Caplin Point Laboratories Ltd.

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Canara Bank opens Rs 2,500 crore QIP; floor price set at Rs 155.58 per share

Canara Bank has launched a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) of equity shares to raise ~Rs 2,500 crore. The lender’s Board of Directors has approved a floor price of Rs 155.58 per equity share for the QIP. The Capital Planning Process Committee of Canara Bank’s board will meet on August 23, 2021, to consider the issue price for the equity shares and the number of shares to be allotted to Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs).

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Zydus Cadila gets USFDA approval for cancer drug

Zydus Cadila has received tentative approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Lenalidomide capsules. The drug is used to treat various types of cancers. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. The drug will be manufactured at the pharma company’s formulation manufacturing facility at the SEZ, Ahmedabad.

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SBI Cards raises Rs 500 crore by issuing bonds

SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd has raised Rs 500 crore by issuing bonds on a private placement basis. The company’s Stakeholders’ Relationship & Customer Experience Committee has approved the allotment of 5,000 fixed-rate, redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of the face value of Rs 10 lakh each, aggregating to Rs 500 crore. SBI Cards will offer a coupon rate of 5.7% per annum on the bonds.

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RailTel Corp secures two orders worth Rs 39 crore

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd has received two works of tunnel communication of Central Railway from Indian Railways. The total anticipated project cost of the work is Rs 38.83 crore. The order has to be completed within 12 months. RailTel is an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Government of India and is run by the Ministry of Railways.

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Govt Approves Rs 10,900 crore PLI Scheme for Food Processing Sector – Top Indian Market News

Govt approves Rs 10,900 crore PLI scheme for food processing sector

The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the food processing sector. An outlay of Rs 10,900 crore has been approved as incentives for domestic manufacturing in the sector. This PLI scheme will help create 2.5 lakh jobs by 2026-27, boost exports, and facilitate the expansion of India’s food processing capacity to generate processed food output worth Rs 33,496 crore. The incentives under the PLI scheme would be paid for six years ending 2026-27.

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Kalpataru Power bags new orders worth Rs 625 crore

Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (KTPL) has secured new orders worth Rs 625 crore in the domestic and overseas markets. The company’s power transmission business has won orders from Africa and another order for railway electrification in India. KTPL’s international subsidiary has also received new power transmission projects in Europe. With these new orders, KTPL’s overall order book for FY 2020-21 has exceeded Rs 16,000 crore at the consolidated level.

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India’s core sector output contracts 4.6% in February

The output of eight core infrastructure sectors contracted 4.6% in February 2021. Coal production declined by 4.4% last month, while petroleum refinery production declined by 10.9%. Natural gas and crude oil production declined by 1% and 3.2%, respectively. Cement production fell by 5.5%. This signifies India’s uncertain path to recovery amidst the second wave of Covid-19 infections. The data was released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

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IRB Infra Developers secures two highway projects

IRB Infrastructure Developers has won a highway project in West Bengal worth Rs 2,421 crore, which involves six-laning of the Dankuni-Palsit section of NH-19. The company has also secured a Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) project worth Rs 828 crore in Himachal Pradesh for four-laning of the Pathankot-Mandi section of NH-20. With these two projects, IRB Infra closes FY 2020-21 with a total order book of Rs 5,004 crore

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Piramal Pharma to acquire 100% stake in Hemmo Pharma for Rs 775 crore

Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS) will acquire a 100% stake in Hemmo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd for Rs 775 crore. PPS is the contract development and manufacturing organization of Piramal Pharma Ltd. Through this acquisition, PPS will gain access to the growing peptide active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) market. With over 38 years of experience, Hemmo Pharma is one of the few pure-play synthetic peptide API manufacturers in the global marketplace.

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SpiceJet partners with Avenue Capital to acquire 50 new aircraft

SpiceJet Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with New York-based Avenue Capital Group for financing, acquisition, and sale & lease-back of up to 50 new planes. The MoU sets out the next steps and conditions upon which Avenue Capital will assist with placing SpiceJet’s new aircraft portfolio. SpiceJet has identified the new planes to be ordered as a unique opportunity for investment.

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KNR Construction secures LoA for road project in Kerala

KNR Constructions Ltd has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for a road project in Kerala. The project consists of six-laning of the Ramanattukara Junction to Valnechery bypass section of NH-66 on a Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM). The project bid cost is Rs 2,367 crore, and the company’s bid price is Rs 2,116 crore.

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M&M’s Japanese subsidiary collaborates with Kubota

The Japanese subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Mitsubishi Mahindra Agricultural Machinery, and Kubota Co. have entered into a business collaboration arrangement. The partnership will focus on expanding mutual OEM (original equipment manufacturing) supply arrangements, joint utilisation of Internet of Things (IoT), and other sophisticated technology solutions. Both companies will explore opportunities in product development for the Japanese market.

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Bharti Airtel receives CERT-IN empanelment to offer cybersecurity services to Union, State govt

Bharti Airtel Limited has received the CERT-IN empanelment to offer its cybersecurity solutions to Union and State governments, as well as Public Sector entities. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) is the nodal agency within the Ministry of Electronics and IT, which deals with cybersecurity threats and works to strengthen the defense of the Indian internet domain. As part of Airtel Secure, Bharti Airtel has set up a state-of-the-art Security Intelligence Centre with access to advanced technology and AI and ML tools to track and mitigate potential online threats.

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Welspun One Logistics Parks launches integrated online platform for landowners, brokers

Welspun One Logistics Parks (WOLP) has launched a first-of-its-kind integrated online platform, “Partner Portal”, for landowners and brokers. The platform is aimed at digitisation of the land buying and leasing process in the industrial real estate sector. The company said it has already seen active participation from several users through the pilot launch phase. WOLP is an integrated funding, development, and asset management platform backed by the Welspun Group.

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