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India’s GDP Growth Accelerates to 7.8% in Q1 FY24 – Top Indian Market Updates

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India’s GDP accelerates to a four-quarter high of 7.8% in Q1

According to the data from the National Statistical Office (NSO), India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) surged to a four-quarter high of 7.8% on an annual basis in the June quarter (Q1) of FY24. The growth can be attributed to central and state governments increasing capital expenditure (capex), stronger consumption demand and higher activities in the services sector. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had predicted a growth rate of 8%.

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Jio Fin Services to be removed from Sensex tomorrow

S&P BSE indices (including Sensex) will remove Jio Financial Services (JFSL) from its indices with effect from tomorrow, September 1. Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) is a demerged non-banking financial services (NBFC) unit of Reliance Industries Ltd. The exchanges twice extended the removal of JFSL shares from the indices after the shares hit a lower circuit for four consecutive sessions post-listing.

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Viacom 18 bags TV and digital rights for Indian cricket team’s home matches

Viacom18 has won BCCI media rights for ₹67.8 crore per match, outbidding Sony Pictures Networks India and Disney Star. The total value of the deal is ₹5,966 crore. The e-auction for the bilateral cricket media rights was held on Thursday. As per the tender released by the BCCI on August 2, the board had set a base price of ₹20 crore per match for Package A, which comprises the TV rights for the Indian subcontinent.

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India’s Q1 fiscal deficit widens to Rs 6.06 lakh crore

According to Govt data, India’s fiscal deficit for Q1 FY24 has soared to ₹6.06 lakh crore, a significant increase from the ₹3.41 lakh crore recorded in the same period the previous year. The deficit stood at 20.5% of the Budget Estimates (BE) in the corresponding period of the financial year 2022-23. The fiscal deficit for Q1 now stands at approximately 33.9% of the projected ₹17.87 lakh crore target for the entire fiscal year.

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Jupiter Wagons to enter EV market with electric commercial vehicles in early 2024

Jupiter Wagons’ entry into the electric vehicle (EV) market is set for early next year, marking a significant milestone in their diversification journey. Recognising the huge interest and demand for electric mobility solutions, the company is poised to leverage this opportunity by introducing electric commercial vehicles. Jupiter Wagons is engaged in the production of railway freight wagons, passenger coaches, wagon components, and cast manganese steel crossings & castings. 

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Kotak Mahindra adds UPI interoperability feature to its Digital Rupee app

Kotak Mahindra Bank announced the introduction of a UPI interoperability feature on its Digital Rupee (e₹) application as a part of the RBI’s CBDC pilot project. Users will now be able to scan any QR code at merchants to make payments for groceries and daily expenses. As of today, the feature is live for Android users. It will empower customers to make payments on the existing UPI QR codes available at merchants.

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Tata Power RE signs pact with Sanyo Special Steel Manufacturing to set up 28-MW solar plant

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has partnered with Sanyo Special Steel Manufacturing India Pvt Ltd (SSMI) to set up a 28.12-megawatt green energy plant in Maharashtra. TPREL an arm of Tata Power. The plant is expected to produce 61.875 million units (MUs) of electricity annually, which would meet the energy requirement of the steel manufacturing unit of SSMI.

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JSW Group in talks with Chinese carmaker Leapmotor for EV tech: Report

JSW Group is in early talks with Chinese automaker Leapmotor to license technology to build electric vehicles in India. Under the technology licensing agreement, JSW would use Leapmotor’s platform to manufacture EVs in India under its own brand name. JSW is likely to use a single platform on which it can build at least three mid-sized sport-utility vehicles (SUVs).

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Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA approval for acne drug

Zydus Lifesciences has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for Isotretinoin Tablets. The drug is used in the treatment of severe cystic acne. As per IQVIA MAT data for July 2023, the Isotretinoin Capsules USP had annual sales worth $165 million in the United States.

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TCS extends contract with Athora Netherlands

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has expanded its long-standing partnership with Athora Netherlands (formerly VIVAT). The partnership is to help the Dutch life insurance and pension provider with a better IT operating model to enhance customer experience, operational resilience and business agility. This will be a multi-year deal for TCS. The company didn’t disclose the size or the tenure of the deal. 

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Adani Ports’ Net Profit Rises 83% YoY to Rs 2,115Cr in Q1- Top Indian Market Updates

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Adani Ports Q1 Results: Net profit rises 83% YoY to ₹2,115 crore

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd reported an 83% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to ₹2,115 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY24). Its consolidated revenue from operations stood at ₹6,248 crore, up 24% YoY. EBITDA increased 80% YoY to ₹3,765 crore in Q1. The company recorded its highest-ever quarterly port cargo volumes at 101.4 MMT in the first quarter, reflecting a 12% YoY jump.

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Tata Power to develop 2,800 MW hydro storage projects

Tata Power Ltd has entered into an agreement with the Government of Maharashtra. The agreement is for developing pumped hydro storage projects having a total capacity of 2800 MW. The company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra Government proposing a total investment worth approximately ₹13,000 crore. The pumped hydro storage projects are targeted to aid not just Maharashtra but also the country’s clean energy landscape.

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Coal India Q1 Results: Net profit falls 10% YoY to ₹7,941 crore

Coal India reported a 10% YoY fall in consolidated net profit to ₹7,941 crore for the June quarter (Q1 FY24). Revenue from operations rose 3% YoY to ₹35,983 crore during the same period. On a sequential basis, net profit rose 44% from ₹5,528 crore reported in the preceding March quarter, while revenue dropped 6% QoQ. EBITDA stood at ₹10,513 crore, down 14.5% YoY.

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TCS partners with govt to transform GeM platform

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been selected as a strategic partner by the Indian Government to transform the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) into a state-of-the-art public procurement platform with enhanced transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity. The GeM platform provides an end-to-end online marketplace for central and state government bodies, including public sector undertakings, for the procurement of common-use goods and services transparently and efficiently. TCS will design and build a new modern solution leveraging new technologies while maintaining the current platform.

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Hindalco Q1 Results: Net profit falls 40% YoY to ₹2,454 crore

Hindalco reported a 40.4% YoY fall in consolidated net profit to ₹2,454 crore for Q1 FY24. Its revenue from operations fell 9% YoY to ₹52,991 crore during the same period. Consolidated EBITDA stood at ₹5,714 crore, down 32% YoY. The operating profit margin contracted by 375 basis points to 10.78%.

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Hero MotoCorp halts booking for India-made Harley Davidson

Hero MotoCorp Ltd halted bookings for its India-made Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The company has received 25,597 bookings for the Harley-Davidson X440 to date. The booking window, which opened on July 4, has now been closed, and the new booking window will be announced soon. Hero MotoCorp said it will start production of the Harley-Davidson X440 in September 2023 and commence customer deliveries from October onwards.

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Torrent Pharma Q1 Results: Net profit rises 7% YoY to ₹378 crore

Torrent Pharma reported a 7% YoY rise in net profit to ₹378 crore for the June quarter (Q1 FY24). Net profit stood at ₹354 crore in Q1 FY23. Revenue also rose 10% YoY to ₹2,591 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at ₹791 crore, up 11% YoY. The R&D spend rose 6% YoY to ₹129 crore in the second quarter. 

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Godrej Consumer to invest ₹900 crore to set up manufacturing plants

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) on Monday announced that its board has approved a capital expenditure of ₹900 crore. The capital expenditure is for setting up new manufacturing sites in Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh. This is being done to cater to the growing customer demand as well as consolidate the manufacturing footprint. GCPL’s board took the decision at a board meeting held on August 7. The company will fund the project through a mix of internal accruals and debt.

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Best Stocks to Invest for Long Term

Investing your hard-earned income in stocks can be quite challenging. There are thousands of companies across diverse segments to choose from. However, it’s vital that we invest in those enterprises that have a solid business model, strong financial growth, and follow good corporate governance practices. Historical records have proven that investing in such reputed firms over the long term can help us beat inflation and secure our financial goals. In this article, we analyse some of the best stocks to invest in for the long term in India.

Factors to Consider While Looking for Stocks to Invest for Long Term:

  • Company Fundamentals: Evaluate the financial health of all companies, their profitability, competitive advantage, and growth prospects to ensure they have a solid foundation for long-term success.
  • Industry Analysis: Assess the growth potential of the industry a company operates in, market dynamics, and competitive landscape. Investing in sectors with favourable long-term prospects can increase the chances of sustained stock performance.
  • Management Quality: Examine the experience and track record of the company’s management team. Strong leadership and effective execution are crucial for long-term value creation.
  • Valuation: Consider a stock’s valuation relative to its earnings, cash flows, and industry peers. Buying stocks at reasonable prices or at a discount to their intrinsic value improves the potential for long-term returns.
  • Dividends and Shareholder Returns: Look for companies with a history of consistent dividend payments or share buybacks. These factors indicate a commitment to returning value to shareholders and can contribute to long-term total returns.

Stocks to Invest for the Long Term:

Stock5-Year Return
Reliance Industries Ltd. 122.3%
Tata Power Company Ltd. 202.5%
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. 74.5%
Asian Paints147%
HDFC Bank52.5%
(Returns as of July 24, 2023)

Note: These are not stock recommendations. Please do your own research before investing.

Reliance Industries Ltd. 

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is the largest private-sector corporation in India. The Mukesh Ambani-led conglomerate is primarily involved in the energy, petrochemicals, retail, textiles, telecom, entertainment, and digital services sectors. RIL owns the world’s largest refining hub in Jamnagar (Gujarat), which has a crude processing capacity of 1.24 million barrels per day. 

The company’s subsidiary, Reliance Retail Ventures, is our country’s largest retailer in terms of revenue and profitability. Meanwhile, Reliance Jio is the biggest player in the telecom sector, with a 37% market share and nearly 43 crore subscribers. RIL is currently focusing on dominating the gradually evolving green energy sector. Thus, Reliance’s products and services portfolio touches almost all Indians every day.

Over the past five years (FY19-FY23), RIL’s revenue and net profit have shown an impressive Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 17.25% and 13%, respectively. [In simple terms, CAGR is a measure of the average year-on-year growth rate of a metric over several years.] They have been able to significantly reduce debt during this period. Reliance has cemented its position as a market leader in almost all sectors it operates in.

Tata Power Company Ltd. 

Tata Power Company Ltd is engaged in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity across India. It has a total generation capacity of 14,110 megawatts (MW) from thermal, hydro, and renewable power (solar, wind) projects. Since its inception in 1915, Tata Power has developed expertise in executing critical projects and driving green initiatives. The company holds a dominant position in the growing electric vehicle (EV) charging station market in our country.

Going forward, the integrated power company plans to expand its clean & green energy capacity to 80% by 2030. It aims to become carbon neutral by phasing out thermal projects by 2050. Additionally, it plans to construct 1 lakh EV charging stations by 2025. 

Tata Power currently holds a ~41.83% market share in India’s power transmission & distribution sector. Its revenue has grown at a CAGR of 14.76% over the past five years, while net profit has grown at 6.74%. The company has also been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 31.7%. Based on its recent order wins and top-class project execution capabilities, Tata Power is expected to post good results in the upcoming quarters.

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. 

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the flagship company of the Tata Group. It is a management and technology consultant, which means that they provide services to other enterprises and government agencies and help them transform the way technology is used. The company’s services include application development, business processing outsourcing (BPO), payment processing, and much more. TCS essentially helps organizations simplify their digital systems and reduce costs.

TCS is almost debt-free. Over the last 5 years, its revenue has grown at a yearly rate of 12.5%. The company’s Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) is the highest amongst its competitors in the IT sector at 59.1%. [It means that for every ₹100 worth of capital employed, TCS earns ₹59.1 on it.] The company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 61.4%. As the flagship company of Tata Group, Tata Consultancy Services has time and again exceeded its targets and is continuing its path as a global leader in the IT industry.

HDFC Bank

Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) was one of the pioneering institutions to receive preliminary approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to establish a private sector bank. In August 1994, HDFC Bank was incorporated with its headquarters in Mumbai, India. It offers a comprehensive range of banking and financial services, including retail banking, wholesale banking, and treasury operations. Today, it stands as the largest private-sector bank in India. It is a market leader in the credit card business in India. As of 31 March 2023, the bank’s distribution network was at 7,821 branches across 3,203 cities.

The bank’s revenue has grown at a CAGR of 15.09% over the past five years, while net profit has grown at 19.97%. It has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 19%. 

HDFC Bank aims to launch more products and services under its ‘Digital 2.0’ drive in the upcoming years.

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. 

Hindustan Unilever Ltd is a consumer goods company headquartered in Mumbai. It is a subsidiary of the UK-based Unilever plc. Foods, drinks, cleaning supplies, toiletries, water purifiers, and other fast-moving goods are among its offerings. The company’s Beauty & Personal Care segment forms a majority of its revenue (42%). This is followed by the Home Care segment (29%) and Food and Refreshment Segment (29%). 

HUL’s revenue has grown at a yearly rate of 11.2% over the past five years, while its net profit has grown at 14.18%. The company is almost debt free. It has also been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 99.9%.

Now you know some of the best stocks to invest for long term. In conclusion, invest in well-established companies for the long term, and you will understand the magic of the eighth wonder of the world— compounding! You will be safe from short-term market volatility and risks. Develop patience and let your money grow multifold.

Disclaimer: The stocks mentioned in the article are solely for educational purposes. Please do your own research before investing.

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Tata Comm’s Net Profit Falls 30% YoY to Rs 381Cr in Q1 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Tata Communications Q1 Results: Net profit falls 30% YoY to Rs 381 crore

Tata Communications reported a 29.8% YoY fall in consolidated net profit to ₹381.7 crore in Q1 FY24. Its total revenue stood at ₹4,771 crore, up 10.7% from last year. EBITDA fell 4.9% YoY to ₹1,024 core against ₹1,077 crore in Q1 FY23. The net profit was impacted by higher interest costs and lower foreign exchange gains against the first quarter of FY23.

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TCS extends long-standing partnership with GE HealthCare

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has expanded its long-standing partnership with GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. to help the company transform its IT operating model. The transformation would enable GE HealthCare to bring intelligent care solutions to over one billion patients across more than 160 countries. TCS will manage the development, maintenance, rationalization, and standardization of its enterprise IT applications.

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Bikaji Foods acquires 49% stake in Bhujialalji for Rs 5 crore

Bikaji Foods International Ltd has acquired a 49% stake and 396 Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs) in Bhujialalji Pvt. Ltd.  Bhujilalji is an upcoming company in the ethnic snacks industry. The deal comprised 9,608 equity shares and 396 CCDs at ₹5100 value per security aggregating to ₹5.10 crore. The face value is ₹10 per equity share. The acquisition is completed on July 19, 2023.

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Jubilant Pharmova Q1 Results: Net profit falls 87% YoY to Rs 6 crore

Jubilant Pharmova reported a 87% YoY fall in consolidated net profit to ₹6 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY24). The company posted a consolidated net profit of ₹46.8 crore in Q1 FY23. However, the total revenue for the quarter increased 9.53% YoY to ₹1,586.9 crore. Total expenses in the first quarter were at ₹1,568.9 crore, as compared to ₹1,393.8 crore in Q1 last year.

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Torrent Power commissions 115 MW wind power project in Gujarat

Torrent Power Ltd has successfully commissioned a 115-megawatt (MW) capacity wind power project in Gujarat. Furthermore, the company has commissioned this wind project through its wholly-owned subsidiary Torrent Solargen Ltd. The wind power project is located in Devbhumi Dwarka district of Gujarat. Torrent Power managed to bag the 115 MW project through a competitive bidding procedure conducted under the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) Wind Tranche V.

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Tata Motors to build electric car battery factory in UK for $5 Bn

Tata Motors will build an electric vehicle battery plant in the UK to supply its Jaguar Land Rover factories.  The company will build its first gigafactory outside of India in Britain with an investment of 4 billion pounds ($5.2 billion), thus creating up to 4,000 jobs. The factory will also produce an initial output of 40 gigawatt hours. In addition to this, the move will provide a major boost for the UK car industry in need of domestic battery production to help secure its future.

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L&T Finance Q1 Results: Net profit Jumps 103% YoY to Rs 531 crore

L&T Finance Holdings reported a 103% YoY increase in net profit to ₹531 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY24). The company posted a consolidated net profit of ₹262 crore in Q1 FY23. Furthermore, the company’s Net Interest Income (NII) stood at ₹1,644 crore, up 15% YoY against ₹1,433 crore in Q1 last fiscal. The total revenue for the quarter increased 9.53% YoY to ₹1,586.9 crore from ₹1,451.7 crore.

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Mastek buys US-based BizAnalytica in boost for AI capabilities

Mastek Ltd has acquired BizAnalytica, a premier data cloud and modernisation solutions provider headquartered in Boston, USA. The strategic acquisition will bolster Mastek’s global data cloud services and generative AI capabilities. It will also grant access to a talented pool of qualified data architects and scientists. BizAnalytica offers end-to-end data cloud and modernisation solutions, including architectural design, system integration, data migration, automation, management, warehousing, and analytics.

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Retail sales grow 7% in June, says Retailers Association of India

According to the Retailers Association of India (RAI), India’s retail sales grew  7% YoY in June. The quick service restaurant (QSR) category continued to be slow growing at 8%. Categories like beauty and wellness and apparel also grew 8% and 7% in June.  This comes as a result of consumers cutting down discretionary spending amidst high inflation.

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Global Markets Fire Up! Nifty to Follow or Fall? Pre Market Analysis

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

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HCL Technologies Ltd reported a nearly 8% year-on-year (YoY) rise in consolidated net profit for the June quarter to Rs 3,534 crore.

Dr Reddy’s Labs announced that its Biologics License Application (BLA) for its proposed biosimilar rituximab candidate DRL_RI has been accepted for a substantive review by USFDA.

Technology major TCS reported a nearly 17% year-on-year (YoY) rise in consolidated net profit for the June quarter to Rs 11,074 crore.

What to Expect Today?

NIFTY opened with a gap-up at 19,508 yesterday. It was crazy price action that we saw in Nifty. The markets moved down and closed at 19,384, down by 55 points or 0.28%.

BANK NIFTY opened flat at 44,888 and exhibited range-bound volatility. The index fell finally and closed at 44,639, down by 106 points or 0.24%.

IT closed 0.71% lower.

The US markets and the European markets rallied.

The Asian markets are trading higher.

The U.S. Futures and European futures are trading higher.

GIFT NIFTY is trading 130 points higher at 19,555.

All the factors combined indicate a gap-up opening.

NIFTY has supports at 19,360, 19,320, 19,265 and 19,200. We can expect resistances at 19,435, 19,500, 19,550 and 19,600.

BANK NIFTY has supports at 44,560, 44,440 and 44,280. Resistances are at 44,720, 44,950, 45,100 and 45,370.

NIFTY has the highest call OI build-up at 19,500. The highest put OI build-up is at 19,300. 

BANK NIFTY has the highest call OI build-up at 45,000. The highest put OI build-up is at 44,500.

Foreign Institutional Investors net-sold shares worth Rs 1,200 crores. Domestic Institutional Investors net-bought shares worth 400 crores.

INDIA VIX is at 10.9.

Though the US markets closed in the green, you can see that Dow Jones had broken the day-low in the second half. The up-move was contributed by the IT stocks mainly.

See how Reliance reversed in the second half yesterday. Keep an eye on Previous-day-low.

HDFC merger will get completed today and there will be volatility because of inflows and outflows.

HCL Tech and TCS have announced their results as mentioned above. See how the stocks perform keeping positivity in the global IT stocks in mind.

There are strong resistances and supports in the market. OI says there are strong resistances rather than supports and this means there could be proper short covering in case there is a good up-move.

I will watch 19,360 on the downside in NIFTY. 19,500 can be watched on the upside.

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ICICI Securities to Consider Delisting – Top Indian Market Updates

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ICICI Securities to consider delisting

ICICI Securities will hold a board meeting on Thursday, June 29, to consider a proposal of delisting its equity shares. The company’s parent, ICICI Bank, will also hold a similar board meeting for the proposal. As per the March quarter shareholding pattern, ICICI Bank holds a 74.85% stake in its broking subsidiary.

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Adani Power commissions Unit-2 of thermal power plant in Jharkhand

Adani Power’s subsidiary Adani Power Jharkhand Ltd (APJL) has commissioned Unit 2 of the 800 MW power project in Godda, Jharkhand. The project is part of the 2×800 MW Ultra-supercritical power project of APJL. The company will export the entire power generated from the project to Bangladesh through dedicated 400 kV transmission lines. The power project achieved commercial operations on June 25, 2023.

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L&T Finance plans to sell its wholesale book to banks, NBFCs

L&T Finance Holdings plans to sell its wholesale loan book to interested banks, NBFCs, and funds. The company also plans to repay or refinance its existing wholesale loan book. The move comes as the company aims to become a 100% retail finance company. As of March 31, 2023, the wholesale book of the company was 25% of the total loan book (₹19,840 crore).

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TCS bags deal to transform customer experience for European policyholders

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with Standard Life International DAC to transform its operating model and enhance the customer experience for its European policyholders. The partnership will use the TCS Digital Platform for Life and Pensions to create a more seamless and digital experience for customers. The two organisations have plans to replicate this successful model in other European markets.

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Ajanta Pharma’s Gujarat plant gets zero observations from USFDA

Ajanta Pharma’s Dahej formulation facility received no observations from the US Food & Drugs Administration (USFDA) inspection. The formulation facility was inspected by the USFDA team between June 19-23, 2023. No Form 483 was issued to the company, meaning that there were no observations regarding the quality of the facility or the products manufactured there. In September 2022, the USFDA inspected this facility and issued two observations on that particular plant that manufactures formulations.

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RailTel secures order worth ₹294 crore from Tamil Nadu government

RailTel Corporation of India has secured a work order worth ₹294.37 crore from Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC). The order is for implementing an integrated solution that will help end-to-end computerization and connectivity of core and support functions of the domestic entity for five years.

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L&T’s power transmission arm bags orders in India, overseas

Larsen & Toubro (L&T)’s power transmission and distribution business has secured new orders in India and abroad. The company won two orders in the Middle East for upgrading electrical networks in large industrial facilities. It also won an order to build a transmission line in Andhra Pradesh. The order is worth approximately ₹1,000-2,500 crore.

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Godrej Properties acquires 15 acres land in Gurugram to develop premium residential apartments

Godrej Properties has acquired nearly 15 acres of land in Gurugram, Haryana, to develop premium residential apartments. The project will offer approximately 1.6 million square feet of premium residential development with exceptional lifestyle amenities. The deal value has not been disclosed.

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Infosys signs $454 mn deal with Danske Bank to boost digital transformation

Denmark-based Danske Bank has selected Infosys as a partner to accelerate its digital transformation. The deal is valued at $454 million for five years, with an option to renew for one additional year for a maximum of three times. The partnership will focus on developing customer-facing digital solutions and modernizing Danske Bank’s technology infrastructure.

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NMDC plans $61 million investment in first gold block

NMDC plans to invest around ₹500 crore ($61 million) in its first foray into gold mining. The company is “on track” to secure a lease for the Chigargunta-Bisanatham gold block in Andhra Pradesh. The block has estimated gold reserves of around 1.83 million tonnes, containing 5.15 grams of gold per tonne.

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Cyient DLM IPO to open tomorrow

The initial public offer (IPO) of Cyient DLM Limited will open tomorrow, on 27th June 2023. The public issue worth is ₹592 crores and will be open for bidding till 30th June 2023. The price band for the issue is between ₹250 and ₹265 per equity share. Cyient DLM is a supplier to global OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) in the aerospace, defence, medical technology, and industrial sectors.

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India Approves Rs 2,980Cr for Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme – Top Indian Market Updates

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India approves Rs 2,980 crore for Exploration of Coal and Lignite scheme

The union government has approved the continuation of the central sector plan ‘Exploration of Coal and Lignite scheme’ with an estimated expenditure of Rs 2,980 crore from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26. The scheme includes promotional exploration and detailed drilling in non-CIL (non-Coal India Ltd) areas to estimate coal resources. The geological reports generated through these explorations are utilized for auctioning new coal blocks.

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Cabinet approves Rs 89,000-crore revival plan for BSNL

The Union Cabinet approved an Rs 89,047 crore revival package for state-run telecom company BSNL. Measures include equity infusion for 4G/5G spectrum and increased authorised capital. BSNL aims to become a stable telecom provider, focusing on remote connectivity. BSNL partnered with TCS for nationwide 4G deployment amidst rivals’ 5G rollouts. The company’s struggle with poor infrastructure and tough competition from Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea prompted this move. 

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NHPC signs agreement for developing 7,350 MW pumped storage hydropower projects in Maharashtra

NHPC has partnered with the Maharashtra government to construct pumped storage hydro projects with a total capacity of 7,350 MW and an investment of Rs 44,000 crore. The agreement also includes the development of other renewable energy projects in Maharashtra. The MoU aims to utilise pumped storage projects as energy storage solutions to support the national objective of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and becoming net zero by 2070.

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Torrent Power to build 3 hydro projects for Rs 27,000 crore in Maharashtra

Torrent Power Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government. The agreement is for the development of three pumped storage hydro projects in the state. The projects, with a capacity of 5,700 MW and an investment of around Rs 27,000 crore are expected to create employment for approximately 13,500 people during the construction phase. Torrent plans to complete the projects within 5 years.

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KPI Green Energy gets LoI for 40 MW hybrid project in Gujarat

KPI Green Energy has received a letter of intent (LoI) to develop a 40 MW hybrid green energy project in Gujarat. The project will consist of 21.50 MW wind and 18.5 MW solar capacity. Anupam Rasayan India issued the largest single LoI to KPI Green for this venture. The company sees this LoI as a major achievement, demonstrating its robust presence in the renewable energy sector.

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Allcargo arm to sell stake in logistics parks to Blackstone for Rs 400 crore

Allcargo Logistics Ltd’s subsidiary Transindia Real Estate Ltd is selling the Jhajjar logistics park and a 10% stake in other parks to Blackstone. The Jhajjar Park will be sold for approximately Rs 625 crore. Additionally, the company will divest its 10% stake in various logistics and industrial parks for around Rs 60 crore. These divestments will provide Transindia Real Estate with over Rs 400 crore, supporting its growth, financial capabilities, and strategic investments in new opportunities.

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Coal India free float to increase in FTSE on June 7

FTSE has announced an increase in the free float of Coal India Ltd after a successful Offer for Sale (OFS). The rise in free float could result in an inflow of approximately $18.5 million and 6.6 million equity shares. This adjustment will occur on June 7, affecting indices such as FTSE All-World, FTSE MPF All-World, FTSE Global Large Cap, and FTSE Emerging. The updated shareholder information for Coal India prompted the investability weight change in these indices.

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VA Tech Wabag wins Rs 420 crore project in Maharashtra

VA Tech Wabag has been awarded a project worth Rs 420 crore by CIDCO, a Maharashtra government agency. The water treatment and desalination solutions provider will undertake the design, build, and operation (DBO) of a water treatment plant (WTP) in Jite, Raigad district. The proposed capacity of the plant is 270 Mega Litres per Day (MLD) as per the project details.

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HCL Tech launches 5G test lab in Chennai

HCL Technologies has launched a cutting-edge test lab in Chennai, facilitating global telecom infrastructure OEMs to validate 5G solutions. The facility is equipped with advanced scanners for testing large base stations and small antennas used in various devices. With experienced engineers, HCL Tech ensures precise testing and verification of cellular and non-cellular products.

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Tata Elxsi partners with ISRO to develop crew recovery models for Gaganyaan Mission

Tata Elxsi has partnered with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the Gaganyaan Mission, creating crew module recovery models (CMRM) for training. The mission aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capability, with a 400-kilometre orbit and a three-day mission. Safe crew recovery in Indian sea waters is crucial, requiring minimal time delay.

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India’s Services PMI Declines to 61.1 in May From 62.0 in April – Top Indian Market Updates

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India’s services PMI declines to 61.1 in May from 62.0 in April

India’s service sector Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined slightly to 61.2 in May from 62 in April. However, the sector continued to expand due to robust demand despite high inflationary pressures. This marks the longest expansion streak in nearly 12 years, with the index remaining above the 50-mark which signifies growth for 22 consecutive months. The services sector contributes over 50% to India’s GDP.

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TCS receives 10-year contract for the teachers’ pension scheme in England and Wales

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been chosen by the Department for Education (DfE) in the UK. The contract is to administer and enhance the customer experience of the ‘Teachers’ Pension Scheme’, the country’s second-largest public sector pension scheme. With a long-term contract of 10 years, TCS will utilize its core banking software suite, TCS BaNCS, to manage the pension scheme, which covers over 2 million members in England and Wales.

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Tata Power Renewable commissions 110-MW solar project for Kerala electricity board

Tata Power’s subsidiary Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has successfully commissioned a 110-MW solar power project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The project will provide power to the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). Despite challenges like difficult land topography, extreme weather conditions, and adverse geopolitical circumstances, the project was completed within a remarkable period of 7 months. It utilized 2,59,272 mono-bifacial PERC half-cell modules.

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Suzlon crosses 20 GW installed windmills capacity worldwide

Suzlon has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 20 GW of installed capacity worldwide. Through the deployment of 12,467 wind turbines across 17 countries, spanning six continents, Suzlon solidifies its position as a major player in the global wind energy landscape. The company, which has been instrumental in developing India’s wind energy sector since 1995, continues the vision of its late founder Tulsi Tanti.

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Dr Reddy’s rheumatoid arthritis drug meets all endpoints in Phase 1 study

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has announced the successful Phase-I study of its Tocilizumab Biosimilar candidate, ‘DRL_TC’. The study evaluated its effectiveness in treating moderate-to-severe active rheumatoid arthritis and compared it to reference products. The results showed equivalence and similarity in pharmacodynamic parameters, safety, and immunogenicity. Dr Reddy’s had previously completed a successful phase I study of the biosimilar candidate administered subcutaneously.

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Patel Engineering secures Rs 519.5 crore project from CIDCO

Patel Engineering Ltd has secured a new project worth Rs 519.5 crore. The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) awarded the company a letter of acceptance (LoA) for the construction of a 6.7 km water tunnel in Maharashtra. The project, which includes associated works, will be executed solely by Patel Engineering within a timeframe of 60 months.

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Lupin launches Darunavir tablets used in controlling HIV infections

Lupin Ltd has introduced Darunavir tablets, used to manage HIV infection, in the US market. The newly launched drug is a generic version of Janssen Products’ Prezista tablets. According to IQVIA data, Darunavir tablets had an estimated annual sales of $308 million in the US for the 12 months ending March 2023.

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Nava’s Zambia subsidiary discharges all overdue loan instalments

Nava Ltd announced that its Zambian subsidiary, Maamba Collieries Ltd. (MCL), has successfully paid off all overdue loan installments. As a result, the company’s overall liabilities have reduced from $483 million in December 2022 to $206 million. MCL has also been meeting its regular debt service requirement since March 2023. Following this achievement, MCL plans to engage with lenders in future discussions, building on the positive progress made.

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Bharat Petroleum starts pilot to test ED7 blend fuel

Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) has launched a pilot program in partnership with Ashok Leyland and Hero Mototcorp to test the effectiveness of the ED7 fuel blend. The blend, consisting of 93% diesel and 7% ethanol, aims to revolutionize India’s biofuel economy and establish a more stable energy mix. Ashok Leyland conducted laboratory trials on their engines using the ED7 fuel. BPCL’s initiative aligns with India’s goal of reducing import bills and promoting a cleaner, greener future.

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Greaves Finance introduces ‘evfin’ platform for EV financing

Greaves Cotton Ltd’s subsidiary Greaves Finance Ltd has launched “evfin,” a financial platform aimed at transforming the landscape of electric vehicle (EV) financing. With a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 49% from 2022 to 2030, the domestic EV market is expected to reach an annual sales volume of one crore units by 2030. 

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Ashok Leyland’s Net Profit Falls 17% YoY to Rs 751Cr in Q4 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Ashok Leyland Q4 Results: Net profit falls 17% YoY to Rs 751 crore

Ashok Leyland reported a 17% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 751 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY23). Its total operating revenue increased by 33% YoY to Rs 11,626 crore during the same quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 1,276 crore, up 64% YoY. The company’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 2.6 per equity share.

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PVR Inox to invest Rs 700 crore to set up new screens, retrofit old ones

PVR Inox intends to invest Rs 700 crore in FY24 to add 175 new screens and upgrade existing ones. The expansion plan aims to counter losses at certain locations. According to the company, the cinema business is recovering, prompting the company’s aggressive expansion strategy. Currently, the company is making plans to expand to a number of Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities such as Rourkela, Bhubaneswar, etc.

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Trent incorporates new JV company with MAS Fashion to manufacture intimate apparel in India

Trent Ltd has formed a 50:50 joint venture called Trent MAS Fashion Private Ltd. with MAS Amity Pte Ltd. The new entity will focus on designing, developing, and manufacturing intimate apparel and related products in India. The partnership aims to source and manufacture lingerie, activewear, and other products in the country.

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Zurich DIFC deploys TCS solution for automating business process solutions

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will offer business process solutions to Zurich Insurance Company DIFC through its product TCS BaNCS. The aim is to automate processes, expedite claim settlement and accounting closure, and maintain data consistency. TCS BaNCS for Property and Casualty, a comprehensive insurance solution suite, will enable growth and transformation for Zurich DIFC.

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JSW Energy Q4 Results: Net profit falls 68% YoY to Rs 272 crore

JSW Energy reported a 68% YoY decline in consolidated net profit of Rs 272 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY23). However, its consolidated operating revenue rose 9.38% YoY to Rs 2,670 crore during the same quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 745 crore, down 34% YoY. The company’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 2 per equity share.

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Wipro expands Google Cloud tie-up to extend generative AI tools to clients

Wipro Ltd has partnered with Google Cloud to offer generative AI tools to its clients. It will integrate Google Cloud’s suite of AI tools with its own intellectual property and industry solutions. Additionally, Wipro plans to train 20,000 associates on Google Cloud’s generative AI technologies, enabling them to implement secure and scalable AI-led transformations for clients.

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Bajaj Electricals Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 32% YoY to Rs 52 crore

Bajaj Electricals reported a 32% YoY jump in net profit to Rs 52 crore in Q4 FY23. Its revenue increased 11% YoY to Rs 1,490 crore during the same quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 86 crore, up by 36% YoY. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 4 per equity share.

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Paytm launches UPI SDK to enable customers to pay directly within the merchant app

Paytm has launched Paytm UPI SDK, enabling online merchants to accept UPI payments within their mobile apps. Customers can make direct payments from their bank accounts without leaving the merchant app, using their UPI PIN. The feature also allows customers to check balances, create VPA handles, and manage UPI accounts within the merchant app. This offering is part of Paytm’s UPI acquiring arrangement between Paytm Payments Services Ltd. and Paytm Payments Bank.

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Venus Remedies gets GMP certificate from Kenya for all Baddi facilities

Venus Remedies received a GMP certification from the Kenyan Health Ministry for its production facilities in Baddi. The certification expands the company’s market potential in Kenya, estimated at $780 million. It covers the manufacturing of antibiotics and oncology products in various forms. With this, the number of international GMP certifications for Venus Remedies has gone up to 25.

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BPCL’s Net Profit Jumps 168% YoY to Rs 6,870Cr in Q4 – Top Indian Market Updates

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BPCL Q4 Results: Net profit rises 168% YoY to Rs 6,870 crore

BPCL reported a 168% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 6,780 crore in Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue increased by 8% YoY to Rs 1.33 lakh crore during the same quarter. The company’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 4 per equity share.

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Aditya Birla Fashion Q4 Results: Net loss at Rs 187 crore

Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail (ABFRL) reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 187 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY23). The company had posted a net profit of Rs 43.6 crore in the year-ago period. However, its operating revenue rose 26% YoY to Rs 2,880 crore during Q4 FY23. EBITDA stood at Rs 193 crore, down 48% YoY.

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Domestic crude oil production falls by 4% in April

According to the Oil Ministry, domestic crude oil production fell 4% YoY in April. Natural gas output also declined by 3% YoY. India imported $1.4 billion worth of natural gas in April compared to $1.3 billion in the year-ago period. Crude oil imports dropped to $10.8 billion in April from $16.8 billion in April last year on lower volumes and prices.

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Indiabulls Housing Finance Q4 Results: Net profit falls 14% YoY to Rs 262.6 crore

Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd reported a 14.4% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 262.6 crore in Q4 FY23. Its Net Interest Income for the quarter stood at Rs 733.6 crore, up 13.5% YoY. Its consolidated operating revenue fell 5.2% YoY to Rs 2,075 crore during the same quarter. The NBFC’s gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio stood at 3.71% and Net NPAs at 2.48%.

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Oil India, ONGC in talks for 50% stake in $3.4 bn Kenya oilfield

ONGC Videsh has partnered with Oil India Ltd (OIL) to potentially acquire a 50% stake in Tullow Oil Plc’s oilfield project in Kenya. The company has replaced Indian Oil Corp (IOC) as the partner. However, they now face competition from Chinese energy giant Sinopec, which entered the deal due to delays in finalizing the agreement on the Indian side. ONGC Videsh had originally intended to buy half of the stakes held by Tullow, Africa Oil Corp, and TotalEnergies SE in the Lokichar oilfield.

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HFCL receives purchase orders up to Rs 222 crore for supply of OFC

HFCL Ltd and its subsidiary HTL Ltd have secured a purchase order worth up to Rs 222 crore. The order includes the supply of optical fiber cables (OFC) and point-to-point unlicensed band radios (UBRs). The purchase orders are from Reliance Projects & Property Management Services Ltd for OFC supply worth Rs 179.24 crore, and from Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited for indigenous 700 MBPs and 1GBPS UBRs worth Rs 42.71 crore.

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Suzlon bags significant order from Serentica Renewables

Suzlon has received an order from Serentica Renewables for its 3 MW wind turbines. The order includes 68 wind turbine generators with Hybrid Lattice Tubular towers, each rated at 3 MW. The turbines will be installed for Serentica’s 204 MW wind power project in Koppal, Karnataka. The project is scheduled for commissioning in early 2024. 

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TCS receives Rs 15,000 crore advance order from BSNL for 4G deployment

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has secured an advance purchase order (APO) worth over Rs 15,000 crore from BSNL for the deployment of a 4G network across India. The consortium led by TCS includes C-DoT and Tejas Networks. BSNL faced challenges in launching 4G services, including the cancellation of a previous tender in 2020.

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JSW Steel, JFE Steel signs pact to set up electrical steel manufacturing JV in India

JSW Steel has entered into a preliminary agreement with JFE Steel to form a 50:50 joint venture for setting up a cold rolled grain-oriented (CRGO) electrical steel manufacturing unit in India. The proposed facility in Vijayanagar, Karnataka, will have the capability to produce a complete range of CRGO products. JSW Steel stated that this venture will be the first in India to manufacture CRGO products through the entire chain of manufacturing processes.

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Som Distilleries signs pact with Carlsberg India

Som Distilleries has formed a strategic partnership with Carlsberg India for their plant in Odisha. The collaboration aims to utilize the combined strengths and resources of both companies to improve the manufacturing and distribution of premium beverages in the Odisha region. Carlsberg is a multinational brewer based in Denmark.

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BLS International secures visa outsourcing contract from Spanish govt for another term

BLS International Services Ltd has secured a contract for visa application outsourcing from the Spanish government for the second consecutive time. The contract, awarded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation (MAEUEC) of Spain, includes multiple regions worldwide. BLS will provide additional services such as SMS notifications, courier services, mobile biometrics, and premium lounge facilities as part of the agreement.

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L&T Construction’s business unit wins orders in Saudi Arabia, India

Larsen and Toubro (L&T) Ltd’s power transmission and distribution (PT&D) business has secured large EPC (engineering, procurement & construction) orders in India and overseas. The PT&D business has obtained two orders in Saudi Arabia to establish 380kV overhead power transmission lines connecting cities along the Red Sea coast. These projects involve the construction of 400 kilometers of transmission lines to meet the increasing demand in industrial and tourism hubs.

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India’s Retail Inflation Eases to 5.66% – Top Indian Market Updates

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Retail inflation eases to 5.66% in March

Retail inflation in India eased to a 16-month low of 5.66% in March 2023 from 6.75% in March 2022 as food inflation moderated on account of falling vegetable prices. The consumer food price index (CFPI) eased to 4.79%, down from 5.95% in February 2023 and 7.68% in March 2022. Rural inflation stood at 5.51%, while urban inflation stood at 5.89%. Retail inflation in India fell marginally but remained above RBI’s 6% upper tolerance band for the second straight month in February 2023.

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IIP data: India’s industrial output rises 5.6% in February

India’s industrial output, as measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose 5.6% year-on-year (YoY) in Feb 2023. For the 11-month period from April 2022 to February 2023, industrial output registered a growth of 5.5%. The January IIP growth was revised to 5.2%. 

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TCS Q4 Results: Net profit rises 15% YoY to Rs 11,392 crore 

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported a 16.9% YoY increase in revenue at Rs 59,162 crore while profit rose 14.76% YoY to Rs 11,392 crore in Q4 FY22. Both revenue and profit figures were below Street estimates. The order book for the quarter stood at $10 billion. The IT company’s board has announced a final dividend of Rs 24 per share.

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HDFC Bank signs agreement with Export-Import Bank of Korea for $300M credit line

HDFC Bank has signed a “Master Inter Bank Credit Agreement” with the Export-Import Bank of Korea for a $300 million line of credit. The pact was signed by the two entities at GIFT City in Gujarat. This agreement will help HDFC Bank raise foreign currency funds that it would extend to Korea-related businesses.

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Karnataka Bank authorised to collect direct, indirect taxes

Karnataka Bank has been authorised to collect direct and indirect taxes on behalf of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). This authorisation is provided by the Reserve Bank of India. The RBI gave this authorisation on the recommendation from the Controller General of Accounts (CGA).

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Canara Bank, Bharat BillPay partner for cross-border bill payments

Canara Bank and NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd (NBBL) have announced the launch of cross-border inward bill payment services for Indians based in Oman. NRIs can now leverage the robust platform offered by the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) to make bill payments on behalf of their families through the Musandam Exchange. Canara Bank has become the first Indian public sector bank to offer inbound cross-border bill payments through BBPS.

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Puravankara achieves highest-ever annual and quarterly sales

Puravankara has achieved the highest-ever annual and quarterly sales of any financial year since its inception. The firm has clocked Rs 1,007 crore in sale value in Q4 and a total of Rs 3,107 crore for FY23. The company also recorded a 57% jump in customer collections from the real estate business to Rs 2,258 crore.

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RIL readies $2.4-3 billion InvIT for retail warehousing assets: Report

According to an ET report, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has initiated a process that could see the group unlock value in the backend warehousing and related logistics assets of its retail business through an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT). Reliance Retail Ltd has already started laying the groundwork for the proposed InvIT of its warehousing assets. It registered a trust and Intelligent Supply Chain Infrastructure Trust with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) at the end of February.

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BHEL signs MoU with NPCIL for nuclear power plants business

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration for Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) technology-based Nuclear Power Plants. A pressurized heavy-water reactor (PHWR) is a nuclear reactor that uses heavy water (deuterium oxide D2O) as its coolant and neutron moderator.

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Sula Vineyards’ own brand sales volumes cross 1 million cases mark in FY23

Sula Vineyards Ltd said sales volume from its own brands crossed 1 million cases in FY23. Sales volumes in elite & premium wines went past the 5 lakh cases mark for the first time. On a provisional basis, Sula Vineyards said its net revenue for Q4 stood at Rs 104.3 crore from its own brands. For the financial year 2022-23 (FY23), net revenue from own brands stood at Rs 482.5 crore and Rs 45 crore from wine tourism. 

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India’s Manufacturing PMI Hits a 3-Month High in March – Top Indian Market Updates

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India’s manufacturing PMI hits a three-month high of 56.4 in March

India’s manufacturing sector expanded at its quickest pace in three months in March on improved output and new orders. The S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) stood at 56.4 in March, compared to 55.3 in Feb. Foreign demand for Indian goods increased as well, with new export orders rising in March.

PMI is a month-on-month calculation, and a value above 50 represents an expansion compared to the previous month.

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Auto sales data for March 2023: Highlights  

Maruti Suzuki India wholesale sales remained flat at 1.70 lakh units in March 2023. Sales of its mini & compact vehicle segment fell 14% YoY to 83,714 units. Exports rose 13.7% YoY to 30,119 units.

Tata Motors Ltd registered a 4% YoY increase in passenger vehicle sales to 44,225 units in March. The automaker’s commercial vehicle sales remained flat at 46,823 units.

Mahindra & Mahindra’s total passenger vehicle segment posted total sales of 35,997 units in March, an increase of 30% YoY. M&M’s tractor sales rose 18% YoY to 35,014 units. 

TVS Motor Company’s total sales stood at 3.17 lakh units in March, up 3% YoY.

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Axis Bank launches business management solution for merchants

Axis Bank, in partnership with Visa, launched an app that will empower merchants to accept payments through various digital modes and enable them to manage their day-to-day business digitally. The app (Digital Dukaan) has been specifically designed to address business requirements such as accepting digital payments, inventory management and billing.

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NTPC and NHPC to merge

The Indian government is considering selling NTPC Ltd’s two hydropower firms to NHPC Ltd to create a single hydropower company. This move will improve efficiency, cut costs, and help meet high demand at night when solar projects do not run. NTPC acquired the projects (THDC India Ltd and NEEPCO) three years ago for about $1.34 billion under a consolidation plan by the Indian government. 

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SAIL produces record 18.28 MT crude steel in FY23

Steel Authority of India (SAIL) has reported a 5.3% year-on-year rise in crude steel production to a record 18.28 million tonnes (MT) in the financial year 2022-23, with hot metal production up 3.6% YoY to 19.40 MT. SAIL, the country’s largest steel producer, has been focusing on value-added and special-steel production. It has five integrated and three special steel plants across India.

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SpiceJet hives off cargo and logistics business into separate entity

SpiceJet Ltd has separated its cargo and logistics business, SpiceXpress, into a separate entity named SpiceXpress and Logistics Pvt Ltd. The move has resulted in a one-time gain of Rs 2,555.77 crore for SpiceJet. The separation also enables SpiceXpress to raise funds independently. SpiceXpress, which reported a net profit of Rs 51.4 crore for the April-December period of FY23, is expected to attract more investments and partnerships to further grow its business.

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Yulu and Zomato announce tie-up for last-mile deliveries

Yulu, a shared electric Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform, has partnered with food delivery platform Zomato to use Yulu DeX EVs for intra-city deliveries. Yulu will provide about 25,000-35,000 Yulu DeX to delivery partners onboarded on Zomato’s platform for last-mile deliveries on custom-made rental plans. Once deployed, these Yulu DeX have the potential of serving 3 lakh green deliveries every day by 2026. 

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TCS secures contract from Norwegian rail network operator Bane NOR

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has won a contract from Bane NOR to enable secure access to its digital systems. As TCS’ strategic partner, the company will provide identity governance and administration, access management, identity lifecycle management, and application management operations in a managed services model. Bane NOR is the government agency responsible for maintaining and developing the Norwegian railway network.

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Tejas Networks bags record order from BSNL

Tejas Networks has received an advance purchase order worth Rs 696 crore from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to upgrade its pan-India IP-MPLS-based Access and Aggregation Network (MAAN). The company will supply, install, and commission over 13,000 of its TJ1400 series of next-generation routers for a converged multi-service packet network being rolled out nationwide.

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Oil prices surge 8% after OPEC+ announces surprise output cut

Oil prices surged nearly 8% today morning, with Brent Crude making a high of $86.44 after Saudi Arabia and OPEC+ announced a surprise cut in production of around 1.16 million barrels per day. West Texas Intermediate or WTI Crude prices also surged up to 7.5% to $81.58 per barrel. The cuts will begin in May and go on till the end of the year.

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