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HDFC Bank Posts 50% YoY Rise in Q2 Net Profit – Top Indian Market Updates

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HDFC Bank Q2 Results: Net profit rises 50% to ₹15,976 crore

HDFC Bank reported a 50% YoY rise in net profit to ₹15,976 crore for the quarter ended September 2023 (Q2 FY24). Net interest income (NII) rose 30.2% YoY to ₹27,385 crore during the same period. However, the bank’s gross non-performing assets (NPA) rose 17 basis points to 1.34% in Q2. Provisions for the quarter fell 10.3% YoY to ₹2,903 crore. This is HDFC Bank’s first quarterly result post-merger.

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Wholesale inflation hits 6-month high in Sept

According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation reached a six-month high of -0.26% in September. This marks WPI’s sixth consecutive month in negative territory. The persistent deflation in factory gate prices is attributed to a high base effect and significant deceleration in food prices. Food inflation fell significantly from 10.6% in August to 3.35% in September.

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Jio Financial Q2 Results: Net profit doubles QoQ to ₹668 crore

Jio Financial Services (JFS) posted a 101.3% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in consolidated net profit to ₹668.18 crore in Q2 FY24. The company’s total income rose 47% QoQ to ₹608 crore during the same period. Share of profit of joint venture and associates rose above 3.25 times over the previous quarter to ₹217.82 crore.

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Grasim to raise up to ₹4,000 crore via rights issue

Grasim Industries Ltd’s board has approved raising up to ₹4,000 crore through a rights issue. The company will issue equity shares with a face value of ₹2 each through rights issue for an amount not exceeding ₹4,000 crore to eligible shareholders as on the record date. The record will be announced later. The board or a constituted committee of the board will decide all other terms and conditions of the rights issue.

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Federal Bank Q2 Results: Net profit rises 36% YoY to ₹954 crore

Federal Bank reported a 35.54% YoY increase in standalone net profit to ₹953.82 crore in Q2 FY24. Net Interest Income (NII) grew 17% YoY to ₹2,056.42 crore during the same period. The gross non-performing assets (NPAs or bad loans) fell from 2.46% in Q2 FY23 to 2.26% in Q2 FY24.

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Domestic PV sales up 2% at 3.61 lakh in September: SIAM

According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), domestic passenger vehicle (PV) sales increased by 1.87% YoY to 3.61 lakh units in September, compared to 3.55 lakh units in September FY22. Domestic two-wheeler sales rose to 17.5 lakh units in September FY23, compared to 17.4 lakh units last year.

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ICICI Securities Q2 Results: Net profit rises 41% YoY to ₹424 crore

ICICI Securities reported a 41% YoY rise in net profit to ₹424 crore in Q2 FY24. The company had posted a net profit of ₹300.4 crore in the year-ago period. Total income rose 44% YoY to ₹1,249 crore in Q2, led by growth in broking income. During the quarter, ICICI Securities added 2.24 lakh clients, expanding its customer base to 95 lakh.

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KPIL secures ₹2,217 crore new orders in India, abroad

Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (KPIL) has secured new orders worth ₹2,217 crore in the domestic and international markets. The company’s Transmission and Distribution (T&D) business secured contracts worth ₹1,993 crore in India and overseas markets. Furthermore, its building and factories (B&F) segment has received ₹224 crore new orders in the domestic market. 

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Venus Remedies receives marketing approval for chemo drugs from Philippines

Venus Remedies has received marketing approval from the Philippines for six key chemotherapy drugs. The approved drugs are crucial for cancer treatment and include bortezomib, cisplatin, doxorubicin, docetaxel, fluorouracil, and paclitaxel. With this, Venus Remedies has secured 525 marketing approvals for its oncology products across 76 countries. 

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KEC International bags orders worth ₹1,315 crore

KEC International Ltd has secured new orders amounting to ₹1,315 crore across its diverse business verticals. Its transmission and distribution (T&D) sector received a series of notable projects spanning India, the Middle East, Australia, and the Americas. These projects include the installation of a 765 kV Transmission line and a 765 kV AIS Substation in India. The company’s cables business also secured orders for the supply of various types of cables, both within India and overseas.

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Reliance AGM 2023: Highlights – Top Indian Market Updates

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Reliance AGM 2023: Highlights

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani made a range of important announcements, spanning from Jio True 5G to Jio Smart Home Services and changes in the company’s board structure, during the 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company.

Jio Bharat Launch: Mukesh Ambani announced the introduction of the affordable Jio Bharat smartphone at just ₹999.

Jio AirFiber Launch: Jio AirFiber will be launched on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, on September 19.

Smart Home: JioHome is a mobile app that enables you to navigate on your television connected to the Jio Set-top Box.

Changes in Reliance Board: Mukesh Ambani confirmed that he will continue as Chairman and Managing Director for the upcoming five years. Nita Ambani has resigned from RIL’s board. Isha, Akash, and Anant Ambani joined the company’s board.

Reliance Retail: Ambani welcomed the Qatar Investment Authority as a valued investor in Reliance Retail, who invested $ 1 billion for a 1% equity stake. This investment values Reliance Retail at ₹8.28 lakh crore.

Jio Financial Services to enter the insurance space.

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SEBI’s probe faults Adani group on disclosure rules

An investigation of the Adani Group by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has uncovered violations of rules on disclosures by listed entities and limits on the holdings of offshore funds. SEBI launched the inquiry after U.S.-based Hindenburg Research raised governance concerns around the Adani Group. The conglomerate had denied wrongdoing in January. The Supreme Court, which is overseeing SEBI’s investigation of the Adani Group, will hear the matter on Tuesday.

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Reliance Retail to take Campa brand global

Reliance Retail will take its Campa brand global, starting with Asia and Africa. Campa, which competes with global cola makers Coca-Cola and PepsiCo in India, will be the first homegrown cola to be taken overseas. In April, Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Retail Ventures, entered into a strategic partnership with beverage can and filling company Ceylon Beverages to co-pack and manufacture Campa soft drinks.

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Schaeffler India to fully acquire Koovers for Rs 142.4 crore

Schaeffler India Ltd will fully acquire KRSV Innovative Auto Solutions Pvt Ltd for ₹142.4 crore. Bengaluru-based KRSV Innovative Auto Solutions (which operates under the brand Koovers) offers spare parts solutions to Indian aftermarket workshops via a B2B e-commerce platform. The transaction would be completed in the third quarter of CY 2023, subject to customary closing conditions. 

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BPCL to spend $18.16 bn in oil, green energy over 5 years

Bharat Petroleum Corp plans to invest $18.16 billion over five years to grow its oil business and expand its renewable energy portfolio as it aims for a 2040 net zero goal. The company has set a planned capex outlay of around $18.16 billion in the next five years, which will enable it to create long-term value for our stakeholders while preserving our planet for future generations.

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Sterlite Power bags green energy transmission project in Rajasthan

Sterlite Power has secured a green energy transmission order for Rajasthan Phase-III (20GW). The project includes the construction of a 350km 765Kv electricity transmission corridor. The project has three integral components — a 350 km 765kV transmission corridor connecting the renewable energy zone of Fatehgarh III to the substation at Beawar, construction of a 3000 MVA 765/400kV Substation at Beawar and the construction of two LILO lines, covering approximately 120 km.

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TVS Motors to invest Rs 3,900 crore to boost green portfolio

TVS Motors will invest ₹3,900 crore over the next four to five years to boost its green portfolio. The company is eyeing a larger share of business from global and electrics. The company counts broadening its relationship with BMW as one of the key pillars of its future vision. It will also aggressively pursue new product launches individually and also through its acquisitions, such as British motorcycle brand Norton Motorcycles, which it purchased in 2020 as well as the Swiss E-Mobility Group (SEMG).

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Patel Engineering, JV bag Rs 3,637 crore contract from NHPC

Patel Engineering Ltd (PEL) along with its joint venture (JV) partner have bagged a ₹3,637 crore order from NHPC in Arunachal Pradesh. PEL’s share in the contract is ₹1,818.56 crore. The partnership will be a 50:50 one and the contract includes the construction of headrace tunnels including intake, pressure shafts, penstocks, powerhouse and transformer cavern.

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Glenmark recalls 1,200 bottles of generic hypertension drug in the US

According to the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA), Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling 1,200 bottles of a generic drug, used to treat high blood pressure, in the American market due to a manufacturing issue. The New Jersey-based arm of the drug firm is recalling 1,200 bottles of Trandolapril and Verapamil Hydrochloride extended-release tablets. The affected lot has been manufactured at the pharma company’s Goa plant.

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Venus Remedies gets marketing approval for anticoagulant drug in Saudi Arabia

Venus Remedies has received approval to market Enoxaparin in pre-filled syringes in Saudi Arabia. The drug is used to prevent blood clots. The company has received the marketing approval Venus Remedies Ltd has an annual capacity for producing more than 50 lakh units of Enoxaparin. The company sold enoxaparin syringes estimated to be worth USD 7.8 billion in 2021. The market is expected to grow to USD 13.1 billion by 2031 at a 10-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%.

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Jio Financial Services to Get Listed on Aug 21 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Jio Financial Services to get listed in NSE, BSE on Aug 21

Shares of Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) will get listed on stock exchanges on August 21. The company’s shares were credited to demat accounts of eligible RIL shareholders last week in a 1:1 ratio. This means for every RIL share held as of the record date of July 20, shareholders got one share of JFSL. As part of a special price discovery session held on the record date, the stock’s pre-listing price came out to be ₹261.85 per share.

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Adani says TAQA is not in talks for $2.5 billion investment

Adani Transmission denied reports Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. PJSC (TAQA) will deploy $1.5-2.5 billion in Adani Group firms or in a single entity. Earlier today, Economic Times reported TAQA is looking to double down in India and is evaluating a large exposure in the expansive power businesses of Gautam Adani that span thermal generation to transmission, clean energy and green hydrogen.

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Jalan-Kalrock Consortium seeks more time to pay ₹350 cr to Jet Airways’ lenders

The Jalan Kalrock Consortium (JKC) has sought an extension to make payments of up to ₹350 crore to the Committee of Creditors of bankrupt airline Jet Airways. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has asked JKC to file an application stating the conditions for seeking an extension to make the payments. Jet Airways, which stopped operations due to financial crunch, went through lengthy insolvency proceedings and JKC emerged as the winning bidder.

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Tata Comm challenges DoT’s Rs 991.5 cr demand in TDSAT

Tata Communications has challenged the Department of Telecom’s (DoT) ₹991.5 crore licence fee demand pertaining to past years in the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT). DoT has raised certain license-fee demands of ₹991.54 crore for FY 2006-07 (international long-distance or ILD and internet service provider or ISP) and FY 2007-08 (National long-distance or NLD, ILD, and ISP).

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NLC India signs pact to supply 300 MW solar power to Rajasthan

NLC India has signed an agreement to supply 300 MW of solar power for 25 years to Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam under the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme. The company currently has 1,421 MW of renewable energy capacity. The 300 MW solar project capacity is under execution at Barsingsar, Bikaner District, Rajasthan.

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Amazon Data Services, L&T signs 18-year lease for 4-acre land in Powai

Amazon Data Services India has picked up a land parcel spread over four acres in Mumbai’s Powai suburb from Larsen & Toubro through a long-term lease of nearly 18 years. The subsidiary of Amazon is planning to develop a data centre on this land parcel and pay rent of over ₹562 crore over the total lease tenure (excluding the rent escalation). The agreement includes a clause to escalate lease rental by 3% every year.

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Venus Remedies launches flagship R&D drug Elores in Oman

Venus Remedies Ltd on Friday said it has launched its flagship R&D drug, Elores, in the $1.4-billion pharmaceutical market in Oman. The drug is clinically proven to be effective against ICU infections caused by multidrug-resistant extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) and metallo beta-lactamase (MBL)-producing gram-negative bacteria. The antibacterial market in Oman is worth $7.5 million, and Elores is looking to capture 0.5% of this segment by 2025.

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Indian Hume Pipe secures order worth ₹639 crore from Odisha

Indian Hume Pipe Company Ltd has received a letter of award (LoA) for a project worth ₹639.16 crore from Rural Water Supply & Sanitation, Odisha. The company will execute a Rural Piped Water Supply Project, which pertains to a total of six blocks in the Puri district of the state. The project is set to be completed within two years.

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Route Mobile to manage Vi’s international A2P SMS traffic

Route Mobile has entered into an exclusive partnership with Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) to deploy and implement its suite of end-to-end application-to-person (A2P) monetisation solutions for all A2P SMS traffic on VIL’s network. A2P SMS is a type of messaging technique where a text is sent from a software application run by an enterprise to a consumer’s device.

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Lupin acquires Ondero & Ondero Met to expand diabetes portfolio

Lupin has acquired German brands Ondero and Ondero – Met from Boehringer Ingelheim International. The company entered into an acquisition agreement in August 2022 through a cash consideration of €26 million. The pharma company said this acquisition strengthens its commitment to providing superior treatment options for patients navigating the complexities of diabetes.

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

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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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India’s Manufacturing PMI Hits 31-month High in May – Top Indian Market Updates

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India’s manufacturing PMI hits 31-month high in May

India’s manufacturing sector expanded significantly, reaching a 31-month high in May. The S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) stood at 58.7 in May, compared to 57.2 in April. The strong performance was driven by robust demand and output and the highest hiring rate in six months.

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 May 2023: Highlights  

Maruti Suzuki India posted a 10% year-on-year (YoY) increase in total wholesale sales to 1.78 lakh units in May 2023. Sales of its mini & compact vehicle segment fell 30% YoY to 12,236 units and 5% YoY to 71,419 units respectively. Exports fell 3% YoY to 26,477 units.

Tata Motors Ltd registered a 6% YoY increase in domestic passenger vehicle sales to 45,878 units in May. The automaker’s commercial vehicle sales declined by 12% YoY to 28,989 units.

Mahindra & Mahindra’s total domestic passenger vehicle segment posted total sales of 32,886 units in May, an increase of 22% YoY. The total sales are up 14% at 61,415 units as compared to 53,726 units in May 2022. 

TVS Motor Company’s total sales stood at 3.3 lakh units in May, up 9% YoY. Meanwhile, Bajaj Auto’s sales rose 29% YoY to 3.55 lakh units.

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Coal India spends 15% higher than statutory requirement on CSR

Coal India Ltd has exceeded the required expenditure on corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects in FY23. They spent Rs 513 crore, which is 15.3% more than the statutory requirement of Rs. 445 crore. Over the past four years, CIL has spent a total of Rs. 2,238 crore on CSR, surpassing the mandated amount of Rs. 1,735 crore. Notable projects include a 5,000-seater library at Ranchi University and the treatment of thalassemia children through bone marrow transplantation.

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Venus Remedies gets marketing authorization from Saudi Arabia for Docetaxel

Venus Remedies Ltd has obtained marketing authorization in Saudi Arabia for Docetaxel, a commonly used chemotherapy drug. This achievement follows the company’s recent GMP certification for its production facilities in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. It serves as a primary treatment option for breast, prostate, stomach, and non-small cell lung cancers. The global Docetaxel market, valued at USD 102 billion, is projected to reach USD 184 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.22%.

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Aurum PropTech set to buy Ratan Tata-backed NestAway

Aurum PropTech plans to acquire NestAway Technologies, a managed rental home company backed by Goldman Sachs, Tiger Global, and Ratan Tata. The acquisition will involve a complete buyout of all existing shareholders, including the founders and global institutional investors. The deal is estimated to be worth over $20 million, making it a significant acquisition in the rental platform sector.

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Coal India output grows 9.5% to record 60 MT in May

Coal India Ltd (CIL) achieved a 9.5% YoY increase in coal output with a new monthly production in May 2023 to 60 million tonnes (mt). The combined production of CIL and its subsidiaries in April-May 2023 reached 117.5 mt, an 8.6% growth from the previous year. In May 2023, total coal supplies rose to 63.7 mt, a 4.1% rise from May 2022. The coal off-take for April-May 2023 stood at 126 million tonnes, showing a 6.2% YoY growth.

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GST collections rise 12% to Rs 1.57 lakh crore in May

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in May reached Rs 1.57 lakh crore, showing a 12% YoY growth. The gross GST revenue collected consisted of CGST at Rs 28,411 crore, SGST at Rs 35,828 crore, IGST at Rs 81,363 crore (including Rs 41,772 crore from imports), and cess at Rs 11,489 crore (including Rs 1,057 crore from imports). Last year’s May GST collection was around Rs 1.41 lakh crore.

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GOCL Corporation bags orders worth Rs 257 crore from Coal India

Hinduja Group’s subsidiary GOCL Corporation Ltd has secured orders worth Rs 257.72 crore from Coal India Ltd. The two-year order, spanning from June 2023 to May 2025, involves the supply of detonators, accessories, and cartridge explosives. The current business activities of GOCL include energetics, mining & infrastructure services, and property development.

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Bank of Maharashtra likely to raise up to Rs 1,000 crore via QIP

According to a CNBC report, the Bank of Maharashtra intends to raise funds through a qualified institutional placement (QIP), targeting up to Rs 1,000 crore. The QIP may consist of a base size of Rs 500 crore, which could be extended by an additional Rs 500 crore through a greenshoe option. Institutional investors may be offered a discount of approximately 5% for the QIP. This move aims to attract investment from institutional investors and strengthen the bank’s capital base.

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L&T to create renewable energy infra for world’s largest green hydrogen plant in Saudi Arabia

Larsen and Toubro Ltd (L&T) has been awarded contracts worth $2.779 billion (~Rs 22,900Cr) to create renewable energy infrastructure for the world’s largest green hydrogen plant in Saudi Arabia. L&T’s power transmission and distribution business will be responsible for engineering, procuring, and constructing a 2.2 GWac PV solar plant,a 1.65 GW wind generation balance of plant, and a 400 MWh battery energy storage system.

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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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Apollo Tyres Net Profit Jumps 277% YoY to Rs 427Cr in Q4 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Apollo Tyres Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 277% YoY to Rs 427 crore

Apollo Tyres reported a 277% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 427 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue rose 12% YoY to Rs 6,247 crore during the same quarter. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 4 and a special dividend of Rs 0.5 per equity share on the occasion of the company’s  50th annual general meeting.

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Adani Ports to prepay $130 million debt

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) will prepay $130 million of debt to regain investor confidence. The company had floated a tender to buy back as much as USD 130 million of its July 2024 bonds and similar amounts in each of the next four. APSEZ has received an aggregate principal amount of $412.7 million.

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Nazara Tech Q4 Results: Net profit rises 18% YoY to Rs 2.6 crore

Nazara Tech reported an 18% YoY rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 2.6 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue increased 65.2% YoY to Rs 289 crore during the quarter. The total expenses for the quarter rose to Rs 281 crore from Rs 174 crore a year ago. In FY23, gaming made for 37% of Nazara Tech’s total revenue, while 49% came from eSports, and the rest from AdTech.

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Dalmia Cement signs MoU to invest Rs 4,600 crore in Assam

Dalmia Cement Bharat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Assam government to invest about Rs 4,600 crore and create 2500 jobs in the state. The company aims to promote industrial activity and support the overall development of the region, with the government’s assistance. 

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India Bulls Real Estate merger with Nam Estates and Embassy One withheld by NCLT

The merger of Nam Estates Private Limited and Embassy One into India Bulls Real Estate has been withheld by the Chandigarh Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) despite already being sanctioned by the NCLT Bengaluru Bench. The Chandigarh Bench raised concerns based on objections cited by the Income Tax department to the merger.

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Raymond Q4 Results: Net profit falls 26% YoY to Rs 196.5 crore

Raymond Ltd reported a 26% YoY fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 196.5 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue rose 9.8% YoY to Rs 2,150 crore during the same quarter. The total income during the quarter was up 7.89% to Rs 2,192 crore. Total expenses of the company stood at Rs 1,939.27 crore, up 17.34% YoY.

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Venus Remedies gets marketing approval for cancer drugs in Philippines, Iraq

Venus Remedies has obtained marketing authorization for two additional cancer drugs, Bleomycin and Gemcitabine, from the Philippines and Iraq, respectively. Bleomycin is used to treat various types of cancer, while Gemcitabine is used to treat a type of lung cancer. The company has secured marketing approval for 37 products in the Philippines.

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Anupam Rasayan renews long-term contract worth Rs 436 crore

Anupam Rasayan India Ltd has renewed a long-term contract with a German multinational firm worth around Rs 436 crore for the supply of patented life science specialty chemicals exclusively for the next three years. The renewal is in accordance with the automatic clause agreed upon by the parties in the long-term agreement signed three years ago.

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Castrol Q4 Results: Net profit falls 11.3% YoY to Rs 202 crore

Castrol reported an 11.3% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 202.5 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue rose 4.7% YoY to Rs 1,293 crore during the quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 295 crore, down 7% from Q4 FY22.  According to the company, the fall in profit is due to a rise in input costs.

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Kansai Nerolac declares 1:2 bonus issue

Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd. announced a bonus share issue of 1:2. This means that two shares will be issued for every equity share held by eligible shareholders as of the record date. The record date has not yet been determined. The board of Kansai Nerolac also recommended a dividend of Rs 2.70 per share for the financial year 2023. 

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Three Adani firms lose endorsement of UN-backed climate group

Adani Green, Adani Transmission Ltd. and Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd. were removed from the list of “companies taking action” published by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in late April 2023. The UN-backed group helps companies establish concrete plans to reduce emissions consistent with the Paris Agreement’s target of limiting global warming. The SBTi found that the companies are not in conformity with the initiative’s standards and policy requirements.

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