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GQG Partners, Others Invest Nearly $1 Billion in Adani Group – Top Indian Market Updates

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

GQG Partners, others invest nearly $1 billion in Adani Group stocks

US-based investment firm GQG Partners and other investors have bought close to $1 billion (₹8,200 crore) of additional stakes in Adani Group companies. GQG increased its holding in Adani Enterprises from 3.39% to 4.96%, valued at $1.65 billion (₹13,600 crore). The firm raised its stake in Adani Green from 3.50% to 6.32%, which is valued at $1.17 billion (₹9,600 crore).

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BPCL to raise Rs 18,000 crore via rights issue

The board of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has approved a proposal to raise up to Rs 18,000 crore through a rights issue. The company will raise the capital by issuing equity shares to eligible shareholders on a rights basis. The record date for the issue will be notified later. The capital infusion is for achieving energy transition, net zero, and energy security objectives.

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BEML wins orders worth Rs 385 crore

BEML has secured an order from Bharat Dynamics and Bharat Electronics Ltd for the supply of High Mobility Vehicles (HMV). The total contract value is ₹385 crore. BEML manufactures a wide range of heavy earthmoving equipment, with 50% sales from the mining and construction industry, 23% revenues from vehicles supply for defence forces, and 27% sales contributed by the rail and metro segments.

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Power Grid board approves 3 investment proposals worth Rs 389 crore

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd’s (PGCIL) board has approved three investment proposals worth ₹389 crore. The first proposal is for a change in scope for the establishment of a dedicated telecom network for the National Transmission Asset Management Centre at a cost of ₹164.38 crore. The second proposal is for the western region expansion scheme at an estimated cost of ₹115.09 crore. The third is for the Information & Communications Technology augmentation at Navsari at an estimated cost of ₹109.47 crore.

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Adani Power’s Jharkhand plant commences supply to Bangladesh

Adani Power has started exporting power to Bangladesh from its 1,600 megawatts (MW) plant in Godda, Jharkhand. The company’s subsidiary, Adani Power Jharkhand Ltd (APJL), has achieved the commercial operations date of its second unit of 2×800 MW Godda ultra-supercritical thermal power plant. It completed the reliability run test, including commercial operation tests of the second unit of Godda power plant, on June 25.

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HDFC, Tomorrow Capital makes strategic investment in Bonito Designs

Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Tomorrow Capital, and a few high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) have invested ₹40 crore in interior design firm Bonito Designs. Bonito Designs is backed by Lodha Ventures and has a valuation of ₹650 crore. This strategic alliance with HDFC is expected to help the company deepen its presence in Mumbai and Bengaluru.

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Thermax plans entry into renewable power, electrolyser production

Thermax Ltd is planning to make a full-fledged entry into renewable power generation, electrolyzer manufacturing, and green hydrogen generation projects over the coming years. The move comes as the company seeks to meet the needs of customers transitioning to cleaner fuels. Thermax has set up open access-based renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial corporates in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. It has around 250 MW of renewable projects at various stages of development.

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Reliance Jio acquires 30.4 lakh new subscribers in April

Reliance Jio continued its dominance over the Indian telecom space as it added 30.4 lakh subscribers in April 2023, as per data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Bharti Airtel saw an addition of 76,328 users in April, compared with 10.4 lakh in March. Meanwhile, Vodafone Idea lost 29.9 lakh in April 2023, compared to 12.1 lakh in March.

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Tata Sons challenge Rs 1,500cr tax claim on Docomo settlement

According to an ET report, Tata Sons has disputed a ₹1,500-crore ($183 million) tax demand on its $1.27-billion settlement in 2017 with NTT Docomo over a now-defunct telecom joint venture. The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), which had raised the tax claim, has now moved the Bombay High Court seeking a three-month extension for the next hearing on a petition filed by Tata Sons challenging the tax demand.

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Bandhan Bank triples number of branches to 1,500 in <8 years

Bandhan Bank has tripled the number of its branches in nearly eight years of operations, totalling 1,500 at present. The lender has a network of 6,000 banking outlets across the country. The Kolkata-based bank started operations with 501 branches on August 2015. Presently, it is spread across 34 states and UTs.

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HAL, GE Aerospace to Produce Fighter Jet Engines for IAF – Top Indian Market Updates

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

GE Aerospace signs pact with HAL to produce F414 fighter jet engines for IAF

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has signed a Memorandum of Association (MoU) with GE Aerospace to manufacture fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The agreement aims to bolster defence collaboration between the two nations. It encompasses the possibility of joint production in India of GE Aerospace’s F414 engines, pending export authorization from the US government.

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Fortis Healthcare sells hospital to Kauvery for Rs 152 crore

Fortis Healthcare Ltd has announced the sale of its hospital operations in Vadapalani, Chennai. Sri Kauvery Medical Care (India) Ltd will acquire the business for a sum of ₹152 crore in an all-cash deal. The transaction is expected to be finalised by the end of July 2023, pending the fulfilment of specific conditions outlined in the agreement. The hospital became operational in October 2020.

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Thermax subsidiary commissions wind-solar hybrid captive power plant in Gujarat

Thermax Ltd’s subsidiary First Energy Private Limited (FEPL) has successfully inaugurated a cutting-edge wind-solar hybrid captive power plant in Gujarat, India. The facility has a total capacity of 45.80 MW. It harnesses 24.3 MW from wind energy and 21.50 MW from solar energy, enabling a significant reduction of approximately 1,11,700 tonnes of carbon emissions each year.

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MM Forgings to spend upto ₹750 crore in EV business

MM Forgings plans to invest between ₹500-750 crore in the next five years in its EV business. The company’s foray into the EV sector aligns with its commitment to innovation and adaptability. MM Forgings plans to leverage its existing expertise in forging and machining to manufacture components for electric vehicles. This strategic expansion will not only enable the company to diversify its product portfolio but also contribute to the ongoing sustainability efforts within the automotive industry.

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PNB Housing Finance to consider fundraise upto Rs 5,000 cr via NCDs

PNB Housing Finance’s board has arranged a meeting on June 22 to discuss and finalize the issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) worth up to Rs 5,000 crore through private placement. The company specialises in providing various loans to retail customers, such as individual home loans, loans against property, non-resident property loans, and more. 

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Venus Remedies gets approval for marketing meropenem drug in Spain

Venus Remedies Ltd has obtained regulatory approval to market its popular generic product, Meropenem, in Spain. Meropenem is used to treat skin and abdominal infections. The company received clearance to sell Meropenem through its German subsidiary. Venus Remedies aims to capture a 10% market share in Spain’s meropenem market, which is valued at approximately $6.34 million in Europe.

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RVNL emerges lowest bidder for two orders worth ₹280 crore

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL) has emerged as the lowest (L1) bidder for two packages offered by the Madhya Pradesh Poorv Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Ltd. (MPPKVVCL) in Jabalpur. The combined value of these two orders amounts to ₹280 crore. The first order entails the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of new 11 KV lines and LT lines on AB cable in the Chhatarpur circle of MPPKVVCL.

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L&T partners with DRDO for AIP systems for Indian Navy submarines

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has entered into a contract with the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) to develop two Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system modules for the Indian Navy’s Kalvari class submarines. AIP technology enables non-nuclear submarines to operate without relying on atmospheric oxygen. L&T’s involvement in the realisation of AIP modules will enhance the capabilities of these submarines in terms of extended underwater endurance and stealth operations.

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Glenmark Pharma’s manufacturing facility in North Carolina gets USFDA warning letter

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals’ manufacturing facility in Monroe, North Carolina, USA, has received a warning letter from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA). However, this development will not affect the current revenue generated from the plant as the company has not been selling any products from the site since August 2021. As a result, the warning letter will not have any impact on the company’s existing revenues.

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LTIMindtree launches generative AI platform

LTIMindtree has launched Canvas.ai, a powerful generative AI platform tailored for enterprises. Canvas.ai expedites the journey from concept to value for businesses. The platform enables organizations to quickly initiate and expand their generative AI capabilities. It incorporates a well-structured framework and robust governance measures, ensuring the proper management of proprietary and industry-specific data while prioritizing ethical use, sustainability, privacy, and security.

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UltraTech Cement’s Profit Falls 36% YoY to Rs 1,666 crore – Top Indian Market Updates

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

UltraTech Cement Q4 Results: Profit falls 36% YoY to Rs 1,666 crore

UltraTech Cement reported a 36% YoY fall in net profit to Rs 1,666 crore for Q4 FY23. However, its revenue from operations rose 18% YoY to 18,562 crore during the same period. The company’s  EBITDA for the quarter stood at Rs 3,444 crore, up 9% YoY. The company’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 38 per equity share.

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India’s core sector output grows 3.6% in March

India’s core sector output grew 3.6% YoY in March 2023, down from 6% growth in the previous month. The production of coal, fertilizers, steel, natural gas, and refinery products increased during the month. The Eight Core Industries account for 40.27% of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).

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Laurus Labs Q4 Results: Profit falls 56% YoY to Rs 103 crore

Laurus Labs reported a 56% YoY fall in net profit at Rs 103 crore for Q4 FY23. Total revenue stood at Rs 1,381 crore, a 3.1% decline from Q4 FY22. EBITDA fell 28% YoY to Rs 285.6 crore, and EBITDA margin stood at 20.7% in Q4 FY23. The company’s board approved a second interim dividend of Rs 1.20 per equity share of Rs 2 each.

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Adani pays back $200 million Holcim debt, seeks loan extension

Adani Cement Industries has pre-paid $200 million from the $1 billion mezzanine loan it took from global banks to fund the acquisition of Ambuja Cements and its subsidiary ACC Ltd from Switzerland’s Holcim Group for $6.4 billion. The pre-payment will help Adani seek an extension of the debt taken to fund the acquisition by three years.

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DLF Cyber City Developers buys 26.43% stake in Suncloud Solar

DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd (DCCDL) has acquired a 26.43% stake in Suncloud Solar Private Ltd for Rs 8.41 crore. The acquisition was made through one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, DLF Info City Chennai Ltd. Suncloud Solar is a special-purpose vehicle of Cleantech Solar India OA 2 Pte. Ltd., and it is responsible for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a captive generating plant.

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Star Health Q4 Results: Net profit at Rs 619 crore

Star Health and Allied Insurance reported a net profit of Rs 619 crore for Q4 FY23, in contrast to a loss of Rs 1,041 crore in Q4 FY22. The gross written premium (GWP) for Q4 FY23 was Rs 12,952 crore, a 13% YoY increase. The operating expense to GWP ratio was 15.9% in FY23, and the company’s solvency ratio was 2.14x, higher than the minimum regulatory requirement of 1.5x.

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Thermax bags Rs 271 crore order for mechanical balance of plant works

Thermax has received an order worth Rs 271.50 crore from India’s largest private sector oil refinery for mechanical balance of plant (MBoP) works for the captive power plant at their new oil-to-chemical (O2C) facility in western India. The captive power plant is expected to meet the incremental power demand of upcoming projects at the customer’s premise as part of the O2C expansion and the establishment of a mega factory.

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PI Industries announces twin acquisitions in Pharma API, CDMO space

PI Industries Ltd has acquired Therachem Research Medilab LLC’s Indian subsidiaries and assets in the US for $50 million. Its subsidiary, PI Health Sciences Ltd, signed the definitive documents, and up to $25 million has been committed in performance-linked pay-outs over the next six years. The acquisition will allow PI Industries to enter the pharma API and CDMO spaces.

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CarTrade Tech Q4 Results: Profit at Rs 17.5 crore, revenue grows 19% YoY

CarTrade Tech reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 17.49 crore for Q4 FY23 compared to a net loss of Rs 21.39 crore in Q4 FY22. The revenue for the quarter grew by 19% YoY to Rs 116.6 crore. The adjusted EBITDA for Q4 FY23 was Rs 39.83 crore. CarTrade Tech received 34 million average monthly unique visitors for Q4 FY23, of which 86% were organic.

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India’s forex reserves fall $2.17 billion to $584.25 billion

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s foreign exchange reserves decreased by $2.165 billion to $584.248 billion as of April 21, 2023. The country’s forex reserves had risen to a nine-month high of $586.412 billion the previous week. The dip was largely attributed to a decrease in foreign currency assets, which fell by $2.146 billion to $514.489 billion.

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Mankind Pharma IPO subscribed 15.32 times

The ₹4,326-crore initial public offering (IPO) of Mankind Pharma was subscribed 15.32 times on the final day of bidding. The shares of the Delhi-based pharmaceutical and healthcare products maker are expected to list on the leading stock exchanges BSE and NSE on May 9, 2023.

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NOTE: The Indian markets will be closed on Monday (May 1) on account of Maharashtra Day.

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Adani Group Exploring Partnerships With Saudi Aramco – Top Indian Market News

Adani Group explores partnerships with Saudi Aramco

According to a Bloomberg report, Adani Group is exploring potential partnerships in Saudi Arabia, including the possibility of acquiring a stake in the world’s largest oil exporter. The group has held preliminary talks on a range of potential cooperation and joint investment opportunities with Saudi Aramco and the country’s Public Investment Fund. Adani Group could team up with Aramco or subsidiaries like Sabic in areas such as renewable energy, crop nutrients, or chemicals.

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Tata Motors in talks to take over Ford India’s Sanand plant

Tata Motors Ltd is in advanced negotiations to take over Ford India’s Sanand plant in Gujarat. Both entities have approached the local administration in Gujarat to understand the incentive structure after the sale of the factory. Ford had announced its exit from India in September last year.

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CBI examining role of SEBI officials in 2016-19, suspects crime was deliberately hidden

As per reports, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating the role of officials at the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) who served during 2016-19 when alleged governance lapses and a series of irregularities unfolded at the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The CBI is investigating a 2018 case in which ex-officials at NSE are accused of providing unfair access to high-frequency traders. The agency is examining whether SEBI officials were also involved in the crime.

Tata Elxsi unveils digital health platform TEngage

Tata Elxsi Ltd has launched TEngage, the first-ever truly digital health platform designed for omnichannel care. The platform allows hospitals and healthcare providers to offer a unified patient experience across all channels. TEngage is cloud-based, fully customizable, and allows hospitals to implement modules with just the required features. It also keeps deployment and operational costs in check.

India’s oil demand likely to rise 8% in 2022

India’s oil demand is projected to jump 8.2% to 5.15 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2022 as the economy continues to rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic. In its latest monthly oil market report, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) projected India to add 0.39 million bpd of crude oil demand in 2022. India’s oil demand rose from 4.51 million bpd in 2020 to 4.76 million bpd in 2021, recording a 5.61% growth.

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Mindtree opens new facility at Pune’s ICC Tech Park

Mindtree Ltd, a global digital transformation company, has announced the inauguration of its second facility in Pune. Located at International Convention Center (ICC) Tech Park, the facility can accommodate more than 350 professionals. Mindtree provides digital transformation services to some of the world’s largest communications, media, banking, and healthcare companies from Pune.

Granules India gets licence to market Nirmatrelvir, Ritonavir

Granules India Ltd has received a license from Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) to manufacture and market generic versions of Pfizer’s oral treatment Nirmatrelvir. The drug will be co-packaged with Ritonavir for the treatment of mild-to-moderate Covid-19 cases. The product will be made at the pharma company’s manufacturing facilities in Hyderabad. GIL will launch the product in India and 94 other countries worldwide.

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Thermax wins Rs 1,176 crore order for a Sulphur Recovery Block

Thermax Ltd has secured an order worth Rs 1,176 crore from an Indian public sector refinery to set up their Sulphur Recovery Block. The block includes 2×240 tonnes per day (TPD) Sulphur Recovery Unit (SRU) and Tail Gas Treatment Unit (TGTU). This landmark project comes under the Government of India’s North East Hydrocarbon Vision 2030. 

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BPCL to Build India’s Largest Green Hydrogen Unit – Top Indian Market News

BPCL to build India’s largest green hydrogen unit

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) is planning to build India’s largest green hydrogen plant, as it aims to achieve net-zero emissions for its operations by 2040. The company will set up a 20 megawatts (MW) electrolyzer at its refinery in Bina, Madhya Pradesh, to produce green hydrogen. BPCL is working on the details and expects to start establishing its net-zero roadmap by March 2022.

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Thermax secures order worth Rs 830 crore to set up FGD systems

Thermax Ltd has secured an order worth Rs 830 crore from an Indian power sector company to set up flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems for three units in Uttar Pradesh. The FGD systems will be installed at the power company’s plant to cut down sulfur oxide emissions and comply with air quality standards. The scope of the order includes design, engineering, manufacturing, civil work, construction, and commissioning of the FGD systems. 

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L&T Infotech enables large scale transformation for PIH Group

Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI) has partnered with Qatar-based Power International Holding (PIH) Group of Companies to enable large-scale digital transformation. As part of PIH’s digital transformation journey with LTI, 63 group companies spread across four business domains underwent a transformation of more than 250 processes.

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JSW Steel’s subsidiary acquires a port and maritime services company

Piombino Steel Ltd, a subsidiary of JSW Steel, has acquired West Waves Maritime & Allied Services Pvt Ltd (WWMASPL) for a consideration of Rs 30.67 lakh. WWMASP is engaged in port and maritime services and trading of coal and steel products. Incorporated in 2014, the company reported an annual turnover of Rs 9.91 crore in FY21. The acquisition was done to reorganize and eliminate intercompany loans and simplify the group corporate structure. 

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Sun Pharma loses bid to avoid trial in Ranbaxy antitrust class

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has lost a bid to avoid facing a trial over allegations that an Indian drugmaker it acquired engaged in an anticompetitive scheme to delay the launch of generic drugs by rivals. A US District Judge ruled that Sun Pharma failed to compellingly dispute claims by generic drug buyers that they were overcharged for medications as a result of a fraud Ranbaxy Laboratories perpetrated on US regulators.

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Cadila Healthcare signs pact with Lorean Enzychem for DNA Covid-19 vaccine

Cadila Healthcare Ltd has entered into an agreement with South Korea’s Enzychem Lifesciences for its plasmid DNA vaccine ZyCov-D to prevent Covid-19. The deal encompasses manufacturing license and technology for such vaccines. The partnership will result in the manufacturing of 8 crore doses or more of the Covid-19 plasmid DNA vaccine in 2022.

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BLS International’s subsidiary appointed as corporate BC of 2 banks

Starfin India, a subsidiary of BLS International Services Ltd, has been appointed as a corporate business correspondent (BC) of Punjab National Bank and Central Bank of India.  The company will deliver last-mile banking services in rural/semi-urban/urban/metro areas across India. Starfin will initiate more than 30 banking services such as enrollment of customers, debit cards, money deposits, statement of accounts, passbook printing, etc to account holders of both banks.

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India, ADB sign $300 million loan to improve access to healthcare in urban areas of 13 states

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $300 million (~Rs 2,235 crore) loan to strengthen and improve access to comprehensive primary healthcare in urban areas of 13 states. This move will benefit over 256 million urban dwellers, including 51 million from slum areas. The programme supports the Centre’s key health initiatives by expanding availability and access to quality primary healthcare services.

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Indian Overseas Bank, Central Bank of India clarify on reports of privatisation

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) and Central Bank of India (CBI) have informed the exchanges that there has been no information regarding the reported privatisation of the banks. Shares of the two state-owned banks rallied up to 20% today on the back of heavy volumes amid reports that the two financial institutions might be privatised. The Centre has shortlisted CBI and IOB for divestment, according to a report by a TV channel.

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India Lifts Ban on Boeing 737 MAX – Top Indian Market News

India lifts ban on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has allowed Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to fly in Indian airspace again— after carrying out necessary safety modifications. The air safety regulator had banned Boeing 737 MAX operations in India in March 2019 after two fatal accidents. Meanwhile, SpiceJet expects B757 MAX jets in its fleet to return to service at the end of September 2021, following a settlement with aircraft leasing company Avolon.

Nearly 175 countries have allowed the B737 MAX to return to service following a safety ban, with 30 airlines already restarting their MAX aircraft services.

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Reliance Life Sciences seeks approval for Phase-I trial of its Covid-19 vaccine: Report

According to a report from ET, Reliance Life Sciences has applied for regulatory approval to begin early-stage human trials of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate. The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of India’s drug regulator will review the application at a meeting on Thursday. The aim of Phase I clinical trials is to obtain reliable information on the safety, tolerability, and mechanism of action of drugs to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD). Reliance Life Sciences is a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd.

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Standard Bank selects TCS BaNCS Cloud for digital claims transformation

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced that Standard Bank’s short-term insurance business in South Africa has selected the TCS BaNCS Cloud for Insurance platform to power its digital claims transformation. TCS BaNCS Cloud for Insurance will be offered on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model on AWS Cloud. It will help the insurer coordinate more than 60 products spread across four claims administration platforms, enabling faster and accurate claims processing.

Affle India board stock split in 1:5 ratio

The Board of Directors of Affle India Ltd has approved a stock split (sub-division of equity shares) in the ratio of 1:5. One equity share of the face value of Rs 10 each will be split into 5 equity shares of the face value of Rs 2 each. Affle India has fixed October 8, 2021, as the record date for the stock split. The stock split is subject to the approval of shareholders. A stock split helps boost the stock’s liquidity, particularly among retail investors.

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Wockhardt partners with Jemincare for novel respiratory antibiotic Nafithromycin

Wockhardt Bio AG has partnered with China-based Jiangxi Jemincare Group Co. for the development and commercialisation of its novel respiratory antibiotic Nafithromycin in China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. The drug is used for the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections. Under the terms of the agreement, Jemincare will be responsible for the exclusive development and commercialisation of Nafithromycin in the select markets.

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RailTel launches AI-based attendance for 48,000 government schools in Assam

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd has deployed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based attendance system for 48,000 government schools across Assam. The state-owned company has configured and customised the system for capturing attendance across the elementary, secondary, and higher secondary schools across all 33 districts of Assam. The total project value for RailTel is Rs 19.20 crore, out of which Rs 12 crore is a one-time cost being released post completion of the project.

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Carborundum Universal to acquire 67.94% stake in PLUSS

Carborundum Universal Ltd (CUMI) has entered into definitive agreements for acquiring a controlling stake in PLUSS Advanced Technologies Pvt Ltd. PLUSS is a specialty materials research and manufacturing company based in Gurugram. CUMI will acquire equity shares equivalent to 67.94% of the issued and paid-up share capital of PLUSS by October 31. The acquisition will aggregate to Rs 115 crore and will be funded through internal accruals. CUMI is a material sciences engineering solutions provider and is part of the Murugappa Group.

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Thermax secures boiler package order worth Rs 293 crore

Thermax Babcock & Wilcox Energy Solutions (TBWES) has secured a Rs 293 crore boiler package contract from a refinery and petrochemical complex in western India. TBWES is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thermax Ltd. The scope of the order includes design, manufacturing, installation, erection, commissioning, and testing of 3x oil and gas-fired boilers. Pune-based Thermax is a leading energy and environment solutions provider. 

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Wipro partners with DataRobot to deliver Scalable Enterprise AI solutions

Wipro Ltd has announced a global strategic partnership with US-based DataRobot, Inc., a leader in Augmented Intelligence. The partnership will deliver Augmented Intelligence (AI) at scale to help customers become AI-driven enterprises and accelerate their business impact. DataRobot’s Augmented Intelligence platform complements Wipro’s expertise in enterprise AI. The collaboration will help accelerate the execution of AI strategy and ensure quicker ‘data to value’ for businesses. 

Marksans Pharma gets USFDA approval for pain killer drug

Marksans Pharma Ltd has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for Acetaminophen Extended-Release Tablets USP, 650 mg. The drug is used as a pain reliever and fever reducer. Marksans will manufacture the products at its USFDA approved solid oral dosage facility located in Goa.

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PharmEasy to Acquire 66% Stake in Thyrocare – Top Indian Market News

PharmEasy to acquire 66% stake in Thyrocare for Rs 4,546 crore

PharmEasy, an Indian healthcare startup, will acquire a 66.1% stake in diagnostics solutions provider Thyrocare Technologies Ltd for Rs 4,546 crore. API Holdings Ltd, the parent company of PharmEasy, has signed definitive agreements to acquire a 66.1% stake at Rs 1,300 per share from Thyrocare’s promoters. This will be the first-ever acquisition of a listed company by an Indian startup unicorn. The transaction is subject to regulatory and other applicable customary approvals.

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ONGC Q4 Results: Net profit at Rs 6,734 crore

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) reported a net profit of Rs 6,734 crore for the quarter ended March 2021 (Q4 FY21). It had posted a net loss of Rs 3,214 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q4 FY20). The company’s gross revenue declined by 1% YoY to Rs 21,189 crore in Q4 FY21. Net profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21) declined by 16% YoY to Rs 11,246 crore. ONGC’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 1.85 per share.

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Shilpa Medicare gets DRDO approval to manufacture 2DG Covid-19 drug

Shilpa Medicare Ltd has received in-principle approval from the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) to manufacture and sell 2-Deoxy-D-Glucose (2DG). The drug has been given emergency approval by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for Covid-19 patients in the country. Shilpa Medicare is the second company (after Dr. Reddy’s Labs) to have entered into a similar arrangement with DRDO.

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IGL Q4 Results: Net profit rises 31% YoY to Rs 332 crore

Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) reported a 31% YoY increase in standalone net profit to Rs 332.08 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Its revenue stood at Rs 1,700.52 crore in Q4 FY21, compared to Rs 1,697 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q4 FY20). IGL’s overall sales volumes grew 8% YoY to 614 million metric standard cubic meters (mmscm) in Q4 FY21. Net profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21) declined by 11% YoY to Rs 1,005 crore. IGL’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 3.6 per share.

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Tata Consumer to integrate distribution network, supply chain to drive efficiency

Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) is integrating its distribution network and supply chain to drive efficiency. The company will undertake end-to-end digitalisation of channel partners by leveraging its wide product portfolio. TCPL will launch Eight O’Clock (an American gourmet coffee brand) in its direct-to-consumer (DTC) model next week. The FMCG firm is also using data analytics for strategic planning and is working to make its products available across the globe.

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JSW Energy Q4 Results: Net profit falls 1.7% YoY to Rs 106 crore 

JSW Energy Limited reported a 1.7% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 106.60 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Net profit has fallen by 13.71% when compared to the previous quarter. Its total income declined by 12.64% YoY (or 2.72% QoQ) to Rs 1,614.09 crore during the same period. Net profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21) fell 27.68% YoY to Rs 795.48 crore. JSW Energy’s current portfolio consists of 30% renewable energy capacity. This is expected to increases to 70% by FY25.

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MOIL signs pact with Madhya Pradesh govt, MPSMCL to explore manganese ore reserves

MOIL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Madhya Pradesh government and the Madhya Pradesh State Mining Corp. Ltd (MPSMCL) to explore the possibilities of manganese ore mining in the state. The company has carried out detailed remote sensing with the help of the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) ISRO, Hyderabad, to identify manganese-bearing areas. MOIL has also carried out extensive fieldwork, followed by geological mapping and sampling in four districts.

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Godfrey Phillips Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 146% YoY to Rs 95 crore

Godfrey Phillips India Ltd reported a 146.19 YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 95.25 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4). Net profit has declined by 22.4% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 18% YoY to Rs 694.70 crore during the same period. Net profit for the financial year 2020-21 (FY21) fell 2.17% YoY to Rs 376.52 crore. The tobacco manufacturing company’s board has approved a dividend of Rs 24 per share.

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Thermax secures Rs 250 crore order for a greenfield refinery in Latin America

Thermax Babcock & Wilcox Energy Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thermax Ltd, has secured an order for a claus package and an oxidiser package in the suphur recovery unit for a greenfield refinery in Latin America. The customer, a globally renowned refining company, is setting up a new 340 million barrels per day (MBPD) crude oil refining capacity to increase the production of high-value distillates. This export order is worth Rs 250 crore. Thermax is a leading energy and environment solutions provider headquartered in Pune.

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India Pesticides IPO subscribed 29.04 times on final day of bidding

The Rs 800 crore initial public offering (IPO) of India Pesticides Limited was subscribed 29.04 times on the final day of bidding. Investors have put in bids for 56.07 crore equity shares against the offer size of 1.93 crore shares. The portion reserved for retail investors was subscribed 11.3 times. The portion set aside for Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) was subscribed 51.88 times, and that of Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) 42.95 times. 

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Purvankara Q4 Results: Net profit at Rs 8.75 crore

Purvankara Ltd reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 8.75 crore for the quarter ended March 2021 (Q4 FY21). It had posted a net profit of Rs 0.35 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q4 FY20). The real estate developer’s total income declined by 12.9% YoY to Rs 339.39 crore in Q4 FY21. For the financial year ended March 31, 2021 (FY21), Purvankara posted a net loss of Rs 4.67 crore. This is compared to a net profit of Rs 88.35 crore in FY20.

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Adani Green Energy’s unit wins 300 MW wind power project

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) said its subsidiary, Adani Renewable Energy Holding Fifteen Ltd (AREHFL), has received the Letter of Award (LoA) to set up a 300 megawatt (MW) wind power project. The fixed tariff for this project capacity is Rs 2.77 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for a period of 25 years. The project comes under a tender issued by the Solar Energy Corporation of India for setting up 1,200 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind projects. This takes AGEL’s total renewable energy capacity to 15,165 MW.

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Delhi HC stays order restraining Future Retail to go ahead with Reliance deal

The Delhi High Court, on Monday, stayed a single judge’s order restraining Future Retail from going ahead with its Rs 24,713 crore deal with Reliance Retail. The deal was objected to by US-based e-commerce giant Amazon.com, Inc. A division bench of Chief Justice D.N Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh issued a notice to Amazon on Future Group’s appeal challenging the single judge’s judgment (made on March 18) on the deal. The bench has listed the matter for further hearing on April 30.

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Lok Sabha passes Insurance (Amendment) Bill to raise FDI cap to 74%

The Lok Sabha has passed the Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which seeks to raise the limit for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in insurance companies from 49% to 74%. The Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha last week and now requires Presidential approval to become law. The increase in FDI limit will help improve life insurance penetration and create more value-based affordable healthcare for all Indians.

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RailTel Corp secures order worth Rs 153 crore from Central Coalfields

RailTel Corporation of India has secured a work order amounting to Rs 153.15 crore from Central Coalfields Limited. The order consists of establishing MPLS-VPN Network or higher Bandwidth on a rental basis for 5 years. State-owned RailTel Corp is one of the largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers in India.

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Bharti Airtel to allot 3.64 crore shares to Lion Meadow Investment

Bharti Airtel said its Special Committee of Directors for Fund Raising has approved allotment of 3.64 crore equity shares on a preferential basis to Warburg Pincus’ affiliate Lion Meadow Investment Limited (LMIL) at an issue price of Rs 600 per share. As per the deal, Bharti Airtel will acquire a 20% stake in its DTH arm, Bharti Telemedia, from LMIL for Rs 3,126 crore. After this transaction, LMIL will hold a 0.664% stake in Bharti Airtel.

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Mindtree partners with Knauf to drive its digital transformation initiatives

Mindtree Ltd has signed a multi-year agreement with Germany-based Knauf to help accelerate its IT transformation initiatives. Knauf is a global manufacturer of building materials and construction systems. The IT services firm will build a future-ready technology core, drive innovation, and improve Knauf’s operating efficiency. Mindtree will also provide application development services and help in digitising Knauf’s infrastructure.

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KNR Constructions receives LoA for road project in Karnataka

KNR Constructions Ltd has received the Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for a road construction project worth Rs 1,100.88 crore in Karnataka. The project involves four-laning of the Bangalore-Mangalore section of NH-75 on an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) basis. The project is to be completed within 24 months.

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Thermax’s arm partners with Steinmüller Babcock Environment for waste-to-energy tech

Thermax Ltd said its wholly-owned subsidiary, Thermax Babcock & Wilcox Energy Solutions (TBWES), has signed a Know-How Transfer and License agreement with Steinmüller Babcock Environment GmbH (SBE), Germany for Waste-to-Energy technology. TBWES will design, engineer, manufacture, and sell Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) fired waste to energy solutions using SBE’s well-established grate and boiler technology.

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Piramal Capital & Housing Finance raises Rs 4,050 crore via issuance of NCDs

Piramal Enterprises Ltd (PEL) said its subsidiary, Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Ltd, has raised Rs 4,050 crore through the issuance of long-term non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The five-year NCDs were issued in two tranches (rounds) in March 2021. With this, the total amount raised by PEL (including debt, equity, and asset sales) since April 2019 has touched Rs 50,000 crore. 

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Man Industries wins orders worth Rs 500 crore from domestic, overseas markets

Man Industries (India) Ltd said it has won orders worth Rs 500 crore from domestic and export markets in the oil & gas and water segments. With this, the company’s total order book stands at Rs 1,250 crore. Mumbai-based Man Industries is one of India’s leading large diameter pipe manufacturing companies.

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Maruti Suzuki to hike car prices in April due to rise in input costs

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd said it will raise prices for different car models to mitigate the impact of rising input costs. The car manufacturer did not specify by how much it planned to raise prices. The price hike comes at a time when Maruti Suzuki’s sales have stabilised after a year of troubled business due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In January 2021, the automaker had increased prices for certain models by around Rs 34,000.

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