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Infosys Posts 11% YoY Rise in Net Profit in Q2 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Infosys Q2 Results: Net profit rises 11% YoY to ₹6,021 crore

Infosys Ltd reported an 11% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹6,021 crore for the quarter ended March (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 23.4% YoY to ₹36,538 crore during the same period. Infosys secured contracts worth $2.7 billion in Q2, compared to $1.7 billion in Q1. The IT company’s board has declared an interim dividend of ₹16.5 per share.

The board has also approved the buyback of shares worth ₹9,300 crore at ₹1,850 per share.

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Future Enterprises defaults on ₹9.16 crore interest payment for NCDs

Debt-ridden Future Enterprises Ltd (FEL) has defaulted on payment of interest on non-convertible debentures (NCDs) totalling ₹9.16 crore. The due date for payment was October 11, 2022. The debentures are secured and have a coupon rate of 10.15% per annum. The total amount of securities issued was ₹180 crore and a default has occurred on this gross principal amount.

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Mindtree Q2 Results: Net profit rises 28% YoY to ₹509 crore

Mindtree Ltd reported a 27.5% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹509 crore for the quarter ended March (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 31.5% YoY to ₹3,400 crore during the same period. The IT company secured deals worth $518 million in Q2, up 44% YoY. The attrition rate was down from 24.5% in Q1 to 24.1% in Q2.

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Passenger vehicle wholesales rises 92% in Sept: SIAM

Passenger vehicle (PV) wholesales in India surged 92% YoY to 3,07,389 units in September 2022, as per data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). The high demand can be linked to the festive season. Two-wheeler sales rose 13% YoY to 17,35,199 units in Sept. During the July-September period (Q2 FY23), PV sales increased by 38% YoY to 10,26,309 units.

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Coal India to set up 1,190 MW solar power plant in Rajasthan

Coal India Ltd (CIL) will set up a 1,190 megawatts (MW) solar power plant in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RUVNL) for the same. The solar plant will be set up in a 2,000 MW solar park developed by RVUNL in Poogal, Bikaner.

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Veranda Learning arm to acquire J K Shah Classes for ₹337.82 crore

Veranda Learning Solutions Ltd has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of equity shares of J K Shah Education Pvt Ltd through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Veranda XL Learning Solutions Pvt Ltd. In the first phase, Veranda will pay ₹337.82 crore to acquire a 76% stake in J K Shah Education. J K Shah Education is a pioneer in teaching chartered accountancy, company secretary, and cost accountant aspirants.

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Bandhan Bank to raise exposure of secured loans to 70% by 2025

Bandhan Bank will diversify its asset base by increasing exposure to secured loans to 70% by 2025. The bank will also diversify its geographical presence. MD & CEO of Bandhan Bank Chandra Sekhar Ghosh said the percentage of the bank’s secured loans at present is 39%. Nearly 10% of its exposure will be on retail channels, including automobiles, two-wheelers, gold, and personal loans.

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L&T’s heavy engineering arm bags ‘significant orders’ in Q2

Larsen & Toubro Ltd’s (L&T) heavy engineering arm has secured significant contracts (in the range of ₹1,000-2,500 crore) across various business segments. The company secured a key order for the supply of reactors for renewable diesel production from a prestigious client in Singapore. It also received a repeat order for the supply of four identical coke drums for a refinery in Mexico.

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Adani Ports to develop Tajpur deep-sea port in West Bengal

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Government of West Bengal for the development of a deep-sea port at Tajpur. This port would be developed on a build, finance, design, operation, and transfer basis. According to a statement from the state government, the port would entail an investment of ₹15,000 crore.

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RITES secures order worth ₹499 crore from Bangalore Metro Rail

RITES Ltd has secured a new business order worth ₹499.41 crore from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. The order is for the construction of a depot cum workshop at Challaghatta in the Reach-2 Extension of the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project Phase-2. RITES is engaged in design, engineering, consultancy, and project management for the transport infrastructure sector.

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Veranda Learning Acquires TIME for Rs 287 crore – Top Indian Market News

Veranda Learning acquires TIME for Rs 287 crore

Veranda Learning Solutions Ltd has signed an agreement to acquire T.I.M.E. (Advanced Education Activities Pvt Ltd) for Rs 287 crore. The acquisition includes the business of Spoken English Training under the VETA brand and pre-school operations under the T.I.M.E. Kids brand. This move will help Veranda foray into the MBA, NEET & JEE preparation and pre-school segment.

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Tata Motors to deploy 5,000 XPRES T Electric Sedans with Lithium Urban Tech

Tata Motors has partnered with Lithium Urban Technologies to deploy 5,000 XPRES T electric sedans across India for employee transportation. The automaker will commence deliveries in phases and will complete the deployment by next year. In July 2021, Tata Motors launched the “XPRES” brand exclusively for fleet customers. XPRES-T EV is the first vehicle under this brand. 

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RIL to auction 12 mmscmd gas from MJ Field

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) will call bids for 12 million metric standard cubic metres per day (mmscmd) of gas from its MJ Field in the eastern offshore Krishna Godavari D6 block. The MJ Field is the third and last set of discoveries that RIL is developing in the KG-D6 block. RIL owns a 66.67% stake in the block, while its partner BP holds 33.33%.

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Future Group to focus on saving, rebuilding Future Lifestyle & Future Supply Chain: Report

Future Group will reportedly focus on saving and rebuilding Future Lifestyle Fashions, Future Supply Chain Solutions, Future Consumer, and Future Enterprises. The move comes after the Rs 24,713-crore deal with Reliance Retail was rejected by secured creditors. Future Group’s flagship firm, Future Retail Ltd, is bound to face the corporate insolvency resolution process before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). FRL has nearly Rs 18,000 crore in debt.

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Shilpa Medicare arm gets NOC to conduct clinical trials for its Biosimilar Aflibercept

Shilpa Biologicals Pvt Ltd (SBPL) has received a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from RCGM, Dept of Biotechnology, to approach the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to conduct clinical studies for its Biosimilar Aflibercept. The biosimilar is used to treat wet macular degeneration and metastatic colorectal cancer. Shilpa Medicare aims to ensure global accessibility of the product via differentiated pricing and formulations/delivery mechanisms.

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Eveready Industries Q4 Results: Net loss at Rs 38.4 crore

Eveready Industries India Ltd (EIIL) reported a net loss of Rs 38.41 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). The company had posted a net loss of Rs 442.5 crore in Q4 FY21 and a loss of Rs 23.71 crore in Q3 FY22. Its revenue from operations fell 12% YoY (or 26% QoQ) to Rs 241 crore in Q4 FY22. EIIL is one of India’s leading battery, lighting, flashlights, and appliance solutions companies.

Bank of India to raise up to Rs 2,500 crore via share sale

Bank of India has announced plans to raise up to Rs 2,500 crore by issuing fresh equity shares in the form of a qualified institutional placement (QIP) or preferential issue. The lender aims to bring down the total promoter holding to equal to or below 75% to comply with minimum shareholding norms. Currently, the Indian government holds an 81.41% stake in the bank.

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GMDC Q4 Results: Net profit at Rs 177 crore

Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) reported a net profit of Rs 176.99 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). It had posted a net loss of Rs 184.63 crore in Q4 FY21. Its consolidated income rose 80.3% YoY to Rs 1,096.97 crore in Q4 FY22. GMDC’s board has declared a dividend of Rs 4.30 per share. 

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Maharashtra Scooters Q4 Results: Net profit falls 44% YoY to Rs 1.57 crore

Mahindra Scooters Ltd reported a 44.13% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 1.57 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Net profit fell 52.4% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations fell 21.85% YoY to Rs 5.83 crore during the same period. The company’s board has declared a dividend of Rs 80 per share.

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Mindtree partners with Sapiens to drive digital transformation for insurers

Mindtree Ltd has partnered with Sapiens International Corporation to help insurance companies drive digital transformation. The partnership will focus on North America and subsequently grow into Europe and Asia. Sapiens’ industry-leading, cloud-native suite of banking & insurance applications and Mindtree’s deep domain knowledge and expansive delivery capabilities will enable insurance companies to increase scale and improve customer satisfaction.

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Tatva Chintan Q4 Results: Net profit falls 17% YoY to Rs 17.5 crore

Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem Ltd reported a 17% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 17.5 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). Net profit fell 23% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations fell 9.3% YoY (or 6% QoQ) to Rs 98.5 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 22.31 crore, down 17.55% YoY. The chemical company’s board has declared a final dividend of Rs 2 per share.

Century Textiles Q4 Results: Net profit at Rs 84 crore

Century Textiles & Industries Ltd reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 84.43 crore for the quarter ended March (Q4 FY22). It had posted a net loss of Rs 4.89 crore in Q4 FY21. Its revenue from operations rose 44.6% YoY to Rs 1,186.22 crore in Q4 FY22. EBITDA grew 66.25% YoY to Rs 133 crore during the same period.

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