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Govt Gets ₹5,001Cr Dividend From ONGC – Top Indian Market Updates

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Government gets ₹5,001 crore dividend from ONGC

The government has received around ₹5,001 crore as dividend from Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). This takes the total dividend receipt from all Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in this financial year (FY23) to ₹23,797 crore. CPSEs are required to pay a minimum annual dividend of 30% of profit after tax (PAT) or 5% of net worth, whichever is higher.

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Mankind Pharma acquires majority stake in Upakarma Ayurveda

Mankind Pharma has acquired a majority stake in Upakarma Ayurveda, which manufactures and sells ayurvedic and herbal products. The pharma company’s decision to invest will empower Upakarma Ayurveda to develop a wider range of products and offerings. Mankind Pharma acquired the ayurvedic solutions firm through one of its subsidiaries.

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TCS launches quantum computing lab on Amazon Web Services

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to launch a quantum computing lab on the Amazon platform. The platform will help enterprises develop & test business solutions and accelerate the adoption of quantum computing. TCS will help customers explore and co-create new use cases of quantum computing to tackle business challenges that defy the capabilities of conventional technologies.

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EaseMyTrip introduces special program for its elite customers

EaseMyTrip announced the introduction of EMTPRO— an invite-only, special program for its elite customers. Under this program, EaseMyTrip’s customers will be enrolled in a ‘Refer Now & Earn Forever’ program. Users will get exciting cash-backs on flights, hotels, holidays, buses, and train bookings for one year by referring a new user to book from the EaseMyTrip website or mobile application.

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Bank credit grows to 17.2% in September: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released quarterly statistics on deposits and credit on Monday. It highlighted bank credit growth to 17.2% on an annual basis in September from 14.2% a quarter ago. The credit growth remained broad-based with all population and bank groups recording double-digit annual growth. Private sector banks have been outpacing public sector banks, foreign banks, and regional rural banks in deposit mobilisation.

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Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA approval for Levothyroxine Sodium injection

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. has received tentative approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Levothyroxine Sodium injection in the American market. The injection is used to treat myxedema coma or severe hypothyroidism. The pharma company will manufacture the drug at its injectable facility in Vadodara, Gujarat.

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Signature Global gets SEBI approval for its ₹1,000 crore IPO

Realty firm Signature Global (India) Ltd has received approval from markets regulator SEBI for its initial public offer (IPO). The company will raise up to ₹1,000 crore to clear debt and land acquisition. As per the DRHP, the IPO will comprise a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to ₹750 crore and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of up to ₹250 crore. Signature Global primarily focuses on affordable and mid-housing segments. 

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Hero MotoCorp to revise prices of its two-wheelers

Hero MotoCorp Ltd will raise the prices of its motorcycles and scooters by up to ₹1,50, with effect from December 1, 2022, due to inflationary cost pressures. “The upward revision of the prices of our two-wheelers has been necessitated due to overall inflationary costs. We will continue to provide innovative financing solutions to cushion the impact on the customers,” said Niranjan Gupta, Chief Financial Officer.

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NBCC gets ₹271Cr order in stalled projects of Amrapali Group

NBCC (India) Ltd secured work orders worth ₹271.62 crore in projects of erstwhile realty firm Amrapali Group. It got an order of ₹42.44 crore for the construction of balance works of Amrapali Corporate Hub at IMT Manesar, Gurugram. NBCC got another order of ₹229.18 crore for special repair and upgradation works of Amrapali Projects at Noida & Greater Noida.

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Bajaj Finance to acquire 40% in Snapwork Tech

Bajaj Finance will acquire up to 40% stake in Mumbai-based Snapwork Technologies for an all-cash consideration of up to ₹93 crore. The transaction is expected to be completed prior to December 31, 2022. Snapwork Technologies is engaged in developing, consulting, marketing, and implementation of software technology and allied products.

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IndiGo Opens 2nd MRO Facility in Bengaluru Airport – Top Indian Market Updates

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IndiGo opens second MRO facility in Bengaluru Airport

IndiGo has inaugurated its second maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. The 13,000 sq. meter facility is built on five acres of land. It is the second-largest maintenance facility at the airport.

In other news, IndiGo CarGo operated its first international flight between Kolkata and Yangon, Myanmar. The A321 P2F freighter aircraft carried general cargo with a payload of more than 19,000 kg.

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Quiklyz signs MoUs with five last-mile mobility players

Vehicle leasing and subscription platform Quiklyz has signed Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) with five last-mile mobility players for leasing over 1,000 electric three-wheelers. With this, Quiklyz plans to deliver these leased vehicles over the next six months across India, opening up newer opportunities in electric vehicle (EV) leasing. Quiklyz is a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd.

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Aurobindo Pharma’s unit signs pact with Evive Biotech to market CIN treatment product

Aurobindo Pharma’s unit (Acrotech Biopharma) has entered into a licensing pact with Evive Biotech to commercialise Ryzneuta in the US market. The product is currently under late-stage review by the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (CIN). Evive will develop, manufacture, register, and supply Ryzneuta, while Acrotech will market and distribute the product in the US.

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ITC Hotels partners with Jolle Hospitality to expand footprint in South India

ITC Hotels has partnered with Jolle Hospitality for a 116-room hotel in Belagavi (Karnataka) as it aims to expand its footprint in South India. The hotel is currently under construction and likely to be completed by 2024. Spread across 5 acres, the hotel will be named ITC WelcomHotel Belagavi. 

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SC rejects Tata Power plea challenging MERC transmission contract to Adani Power

The Supreme Court rejected Tata Power’s plea challenging a ₹7,000 crore transmission contract secured by Adani Power from Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC). Tata Power had challenged the awarding of the infrastructure project without tariff-based competitive bidding. As per the contract, Adani Power will develop a 1,000 MW high-voltage direct current link between Kudu and Aarey power stations.

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Tata Motors rolls out new Tigor EV sedan

Tata Motors has launched the new Tigor EV with an extended range of 315km. Available in four variants, the new Tigor EV price starts at ₹12.49 lakh and goes up to ₹13.75 lakh (ex-showroom). The electric passenger vehicle portfolio of the auto major currently includes the Nexon EV, Tigor EV, and Tiago EV. Tata Motors plans to offer 10 electric models in its portfolio by 2026.

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Bajaj Healthcare begins trial run for new opium processing line

Bajaj Healthcare Ltd (BHL) has started the trial run of a new production line for processing opium at Savli in Vadodara district, Gujarat. The new production line will produce Alkaloids and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) used in a wide range of pharma applications. BHL was the first private entity to be awarded tenders for the highly regulated opiate processing business by the Central government.

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Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA approval for ulcer treatment drug

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. has received final approval from the USFDA to market famotidine injection. The drug is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines. It also prevents intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. According to IQVIA data, Famotidine injection had annual sales of $1.9 million for the 12 months ended Sept 2022.

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Renault Group selects KPIT Tech as strategic software scaling partner

France-based Renault Group has selected KPIT Technologies as a strategic software scaling partner for a next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform. The platform will drive Renault’s global growth by delivering unmatched experience to end consumers and unlocking monetisation over the length of vehicle ownership. KPIT Tech is one of the largest software integration partners for the automotive & mobility industry.

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Oil prices fall more than $2 on Russian oil price cap talks

Oil prices fell by more than $2 a barrel on Wednesday as the Group of Seven (G7) nations looked at a price cap on Russian oil above where the crude grade is currently trading. Brent crude futures fell $2.71 (or 3.07%) to $85.65 a barrel. As per reports, G7 nations are looking at a price cap on Russian seaborne oil in the range of $65-70/billion barrels of oil (bbl).

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Dabur Posts 3% YoY Fall in Net Profit in Q2 – Top Indian Market Updates

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Dabur Q2 Results: Net profit falls 2.8% YoY to ₹490 crore

Dabur Ltd reported a 2.85% year-on-year (YoY) decline in consolidated net profit to ₹490.86 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 6% YoY to ₹2,986.49 crore during the same period. The company’s total expenses stood at ₹2,471.28 crore in Q2, up 8.94% YoY. Dabur India’s board has declared an interim dividend of ₹2.5 per share.

The FMCG major will acquire a 51% stake in Badshah Masala Pvt. Ltd for ₹587.52 crore. Badshah Masala manufactures, markets, and exports ground spices, blended spices, and seasonings.

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Hero MotoCorp partners with Terrafirma Motors to enter Philippines market

Hero MotoCorp announced plans to enter the Philippines, for which it has partnered with Terrafirma Motors Corp (TMC) for the assembly and distribution of its vehicles. TMC will set up an assembly facility of 29,000 sq. metres in its existing principal manufacturing facility in Laguna City. It will start operations in the second half of FY24.

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Gland Pharma Q2 Results: Net profit falls 20% YoY to ₹241 crore

Gland Pharma Ltd reported a 20.14% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to ₹241.24 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations fell 3.33% YoY to ₹1,044.4 crore during the same period. The pharma company’s revenue from the Indian market fell 42% YoY to ₹72.6 crore in Q2.

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Ahluwalia Contracts secures orders worth ₹103 crores

Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd has secured an order worth ₹60 for construction work of Amity Campus Hyderabad (Telangana) from Ritnand Salved Education Foundations. The company has secured another order worth ₹43 crore for the civil, structural, and external development work of a hospital from Muthoot Hospital Pvt. Ltd. The total order inflow during the current financial year (FY23) stands at ₹3,114.72 crore.

Century Textiles Q2 Results: Net profit rises 60% YoY to ₹70 crore

Century Textiles & Industries Ltd reported a 69.38% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹69.97 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its total income grew 20% YoY to ₹1,242.11 crore during the same period. Total expenses stood at ₹1,125.25 crore in Q2, up 15.75% YoY. 

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Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA approval to market generic Micafungin injection

Zydus Lifesciences has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration to market its generic Micafungin injection. The drug is also used to prevent fungal infections in patients who are having a stem cell transplant. It will be produced at the pharma company’s injectable manufacturing facility at Jarod, near Vadodara. 

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Tata Power Solar Systems launches off-grid solar solutions in three states

Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd (TPSSL) announced the launch of cost-efficient solar off-grid solutions in West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand. The off-grid solutions provide a combination of high-efficient solar modules, inverters, and batteries. They are engineered to provide an efficient integrated power system to consumers for their power backup requirements during grid supply shortages.

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Ramkrishna Forgings Q2 Results: Net profit rises 27% YoY to ₹64 crore

Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd reported a 27% YoY increase in net profit to ₹64 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 31.7% YoY to ₹762.55 crore during the same period. Overall capacity utilization stood at 82.24% in Q2. The company will raise around ₹100 crore through the preferential issue of convertible warrants. The proceeds will be utilised to reduce debt.

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ZEEL, Sony agree to sell 3 Hindi channels to address anti-competition concerns

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) and Sony India have voluntarily agreed to sell three Hindi channels (Big Magic, Zee Action, and Zee Classic) to address possible anti-competition concerns arising out of their proposed merger. They submitted their merger proposal to the Competition Commission of India (CCI), which cleared the deal subject to certain modifications on Oct. 4. To learn more about the ZEEL-Sony merger, click here.

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PVR Reports ₹71 crore Loss in Q2 – Top Indian Market Updates

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PVR Q2 Results: Net loss at ₹71 crore

PVR Ltd reported a net loss of ₹71.23 crore for the quarter ended September (Q2 FY23). It posted a net loss of ₹153.3 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q2 FY22). The multiplex operator’s revenue from operations jumped 5x YoY to ₹686 crore in Q2 FY23. EBITDA rose 95.85% YoY to ₹170 crore. PVR’s total expenses stood at ₹813.33 crore in Q2, up 76.4% YoY.

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Biocon signs pact with Yoshindo to commercialise two biosimilar assets

Biocon Biologics has entered into a strategic out-licensing agreement with Japanese pharma company Yoshindo Inc. for commercialising bUstekinumab and bDenosumab (two of its biosimilar assets) in the Japanese market. As part of the agreement, Yoshindo will get exclusive commercialisation rights for the two biosimilars in Japan for an addressable market opportunity of over $700 million. Biocon Biologics is a subsidiary of pharma major Biocon Ltd.

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Snowman Logistics launches 5PL operations in India

Snowman Logistics Ltd has launched Fifth-Party Logistics or 5PL services in India. It is the first company to introduce this service in the cold chain logistics and supply chain management sector in India. Snowman Logistics will now provide distribution and consolidation services (including sourcing on behalf of customers) along with the existing range of 3PL services of transportation and warehousing.

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Craftsman Automation Q2 Results: Net profit rises 25% YoY to ₹62 crore

Craftsman Automation Ltd reported a 25% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹62.48 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 35.97% YoY to ₹776.24 crore during the same period. The company’s revenue from the automotive powertrain segment rose 29.46% YoY to ₹378.18 crore, while sales from aluminium products segment stood at ₹196.34 crore, up 39.53% YoY. 

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JSW Steel, Smartex to explore low-emission steel production

JSW Steel Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smartex to explore low-emission steel production aiming at decarbonisation of the steel sector in India. The two companies will explore the potential to promote innovation and turnkey approaches— from financing to technology availability and market access.

Smartex has launched the Financing Steel Decarbonisation (FSD) initiative. They aim to create a $1 billion Steel Decarbonisation Fund (SDF) and an eco-system to support steel industry decarbonization. 

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ACC Q3 Results: Net loss at ₹87.35 crore

ACC Limited reported a consolidated net loss of ₹87.35 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q3 CY22). The cement maker follows the January-December financial year cycle. It posted a net profit of ₹450 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q3 CY21). Net sales stood at ₹3,910 crore in Q3 CY22, up 7% YoY. Total expenses rose 30% YoY to ₹4,162 crore during the same period.

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Ericsson partners with Jio to build 5G standalone network

Telecom gear maker Ericsson on Monday announced a long-term strategic 5G contract with Reliance Jio to roll out a 5G standalone (SA) network in India. This is the first partnership between Jio and Ericsson for radio access network deployment in the country. Jio’s standalone 5G network deployment modernises the network infrastructure to deliver a transformative 5G experience to consumers and enterprises.

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Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA approval for two generic drugs

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd has received tentative approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market its generic versions of Valbenazine capsules and Roflumilast tablets. Valbenazine capsules are indicated for the treatment of tardive dyskinesia (uncontrolled movement of face or tongue). Roflumilast tablets are used for reducing the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Bank of Maharashtra Q2 Results: Net profit doubles to ₹535 crore

Bank of Maharashtra reported a 103% YoY jump in net profit to ₹535 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). The net interest income (NII) grew 26% YoY to ₹1,887 crore during the same period. [NII is the difference between the interest income a bank received on loans and the interest it pays depositors.] The gross non-performing assets ratio (GNPA) improved to 3.4% in Q2, compared to 3.74% in Q1. Provisions fell 42% YoY to ₹532 crore in Q2 FY23.

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Sunteck Realty’s pre-sales up 24% in Q2

Realty developer Sunteck Realty Ltd reported a 24% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its pre-sales at ₹337 crore in Q2 FY23. Total collections for the quarter rose 60% YoY to ₹331 crore. The company acquired a land parcel spread over 7.25 acres in Mira Road’s Beverly Park locality (Mumbai) in Q2. Sunteck Realty’s total pre-sales performance in the first half of the financial year (H1 FY23) stood at ₹670 crore, up 49% YoY.

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SpiceJet to Send 80 Pilots on Leave Without Pay – Top Indian Market Updates

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SpiceJet to send 80 pilots on leave without pay

SpiceJet Ltd will send around 80 pilots on Leave Without Pay (LWP) as the airline finds itself with excess pilots. Around 40 pilots from the Boeing 737 fleet and 40 from the Q400 fleet have been asked to go on LWP for three months. The airline will call them back gradually as it deploys new aircraft into its fleet. SpiceJet plans to add seven new Boeing 737 Max starting from December 2022.

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Hero MotoCorp, HPCL to set up charging infrastructure for EVs

Hero MotoCorp Ltd has partnered with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) to set up charging infrastructure for electric vehicles across India. The companies will first set up charging stations in select cities and expand to other key markets to establish a high-density of EV charging station network. They will initially establish charging infrastructure at HPCL’s existing network of energy stations.

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Piramal Enterprises to raise ₹750 crores via NCDs

Piramal Enterprises Ltd’s board has approved a proposal to raise ₹750 crore through the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs). It will raise market-linked NCDs on a private placement basis up to ₹100 crore along with an option to retain oversubscription of up to ₹650 crore. The debentures will be listed on the debt segment and capital market segment of NSE and BSE, respectively.

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C E Info Systems acquires 26% stake in KOGO

C E Info Systems Ltd (CEISL) has completed the acquisition of a 26.37% stake in Kogo Tech Labs Pvt. Ltd for ₹10 crore. This acquisition would help automotive OEMs deliver a premium and engaging user-first approach to travel experiences for their vehicle owners. Kogo is a gamified social travel commerce platform. Users earn KOGOCOIN as they step out and can spend it on hotels, experiences, and stores on the KOGO Marketplace.

Zydus Lifesciences launches cancer drug in the US

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd has announced the launch of Lenalidomide capsules in the US. The drug is used to treat various types of cancer. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Lenalidomide can also treat anemia in patients with certain blood/bone marrow disorders. Zydus will maufacture the drug at its manufacturing facility at the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Ahmedabad.

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Adani pledges stake worth $13 billion in newly acquired Holcim cement units

The Adani Group has pledged shares valued at around $13 billion (~₹1.03 lakh crore) in two cement firms days after it completed the acquisition from Holcim Ltd. Stakes in two companies (57% of ACC and 63% in Ambuja Cements Ltd.) have been pledged for “the benefit of certain lenders and other finance parties”. The buyouts from Holcim earlier this year marked the group’s entry into the cement business.

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Adani Transmission to invest over ₹5,000 crore in FY24-25

Adani Transmission Ltd. is planning to invest over ₹5,000 crore to add more capacity in each of the next two financial years. The company aims to increase the share of its renewable energy capacity to 60% by FY26-27. Currently, Adani Trans holds a portfolio of 18,795 circuit kilometers (ckm) of transmission lines and 40,001 megavolt-amperes (MVA) of power transformation capacity across 13 states.

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Mindtree secures multi-year engagement with UK-based Currys

UK’s leading retailer of technology products and services, Currys, has selected Mindtree Ltd. to deliver a highly personalised shopping experience to its customers across multiple markets. Mindtree will design and implement an omnichannel solution that provides a unified customer experience across online, mobile, and in-store shopping while driving cross-channel fulfillment and inventory optimisation for Currys. 

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NPCI in talks with govt as Zomato, Swiggy plans entry into UPI space

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is worried over the delay in implementing its mandate requiring payment apps to hold no more than 30% market share in the UPI ecosystem. NPCI is in talks with the govt. and industry stakeholders over the effect of late implementation. The recent action comes at a time when Zomato and Swiggy are reportedly planning an entry into the UPI payments platform as third-party payments apps.

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Wipro, Finastra to power digital transformation for corporate banks

Wipro Ltd has partnered with UK-based Finastra to help corporate banks accelerate digital transformation. This partnership combines Wipro’s expertise in consulting and digital infrastructure with Finastra’s cutting-edge solutions to deliver modern API-enabled platforms for banks. The solution will help banks streamline and digitize core trade finance processes and reduce cost overheads.

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India to grow at over 7% in FY23: CEA

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said the Indian economy will grow at 7% in FY23, down from the 8-8.5% growth rate projected in January. The aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are hurting economic growth. India can sustain the 7% growth rate for the rest of the decade, he added.

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Adani Acquires Holcim’s Stake in Ambuja Cement, ACC – Top Indian Market Updates

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Adani completes acquisition of Holcim’s stake in Ambuja Cement, ACC

The Adani Group has completed the acquisition of Ambuja Cements and its subsidiary ACC Ltd from Switzerland-based Holcim Group for $6.4 billion (~₹51,030 crore). This transaction comprises Holcim’s entire 63.11% stake in Ambuja Cement and a 4.48% direct stake in ACC. Ambuja holds a 50.05% interest in ACC Ltd. The two cement makers together make Adani the second largest cement player in India after Aditya Birla Group’s UltraTech Cement. 

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Govt clears 23 strategic projects under National Technical Textiles Mission

The Central Govt. has cleared 23 strategic research projects of ~Rs 60 crore in the areas of specialty fibres, sustainable textiles, geotextiles, and sports textiles under the National Technical Textiles Mission. Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal emphasised the importance of contributions of technology & segment experts, scientists, and academicians to the future growth of technical textiles in India.

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Domestic air passenger traffic rises 3% in August: DGCA

Domestic air traffic grew marginally by 3% in August 2022 to 1 crore passengers, compared to 97 lakh domestic passengers in July. IndiGo flew the most number of passengers, with a market share of 58%. Tata Group airlines (Air India, Vistara, and AirAsia India) had a 24% market share as of August. Data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) showed that airlines flew with an average seat occupancy of 75% last month.

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Godrej Properties clocks ₹1,210 crore sale bookings in two new projects

Godrej Properties Ltd has achieved sales bookings worth ₹1,210 crore in its two new housing projects in Mumbai. The realty company launched two projects— Godrej Ascend at Thane and Godrej Horizon at Wadala— during Q1 FY23. It has cumulatively sold more than 700 homes accounting for an area of ~8.08 lakh square feet for both projects.

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Hero MotoCorp to launch EV model next month

Hero MotoCorp plans to enter the electric segment next month with the launch of its first model in the domestic market. The company confirmed in a quarterly report that “a new era in mobility is about to begin,” referring to an event in Jaipur under its “Vida” brand on October 7. The two-wheeler manufacturer has sent invitations for the event to its dealers, investors, and global distributors.

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UPL partners with Cleanmax to build hybrid power project in Gujarat

UPL Ltd will partner with Mumbai-based CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions to set up a hybrid energy power plant in Gujarat. The companies will operate a hybrid captive power plant with a capacity of 28.05 MW of solar power and 33 MW of wind power. The project will allow UPL to increase its renewable energy usage to 30% of its total global power consumption (from 8% currently).

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Zydus Lifesciences gets tentative USFDA approval for Sugammadex injection

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd’s US-based subsidiary has received tentative approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Sugammadex injection. The drug is indicated for the reversal of neuro-muscular blockade induced by rocuronium bromide and vecuronium bromide (used in modern anesthesia) in adults undergoing surgery. The injection will be manufactured at the pharma company’s facility at Jarod, Gujarat.

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ED freezes ₹46.66 crore held in merchant accounts of Paytm, Razorpay

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen ₹46.67 crore held in merchant accounts maintained by Paytm, Razorpay, Cashfree, and Easebuzz in the instant Chinese loan app case. As per ED’s investigation, Lillion Technocab and Shigoo Technology Pvt. Ltd. used to route their money via HPZ token to the merchant accounts of these digital payment firms.

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Zomato’s Blinkit starts home delivery of iPhone 14

Zomato-owned quick-commerce platform Blinkit has partnered with Unicorn Info solutions to deliver iPhones 14 and other Apple products to doorsteps. The service is currently available in Delhi, Gurugram, and Mumbai. Customers in India can get the iPhone 14 for ₹79,900 and the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus for ₹89,900 (available from Oct 7).

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Harsha Engineers IPO subscribed 74.7 times on final day

Harsha Engineers’ IPO was subscribed 74.7 times on the final day of bidding. The portion reserved for retail investors was subscribed 17.63 times. Non-institutional investors (NIIs) have subscribed 71.32 times against their reserved portion. The portion reserved for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) was subscribed 178.26 times.

Harsha Engineers International is the largest manufacturer of precision bearing cages in terms of revenue in the organised sector in India. The company had fixed ₹314-330 per share as the price band for the ₹755 crore IPO.

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JSW Steel to Invest $1.2 billion to Cut Carbon Emissions – Top Indian Market Updates

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JSW Steel to invest $1.2 billion to cut carbon emissions

JSW Steel Ltd will collaborate with Germany-based SMS Group and invest $1.26 billion (~₹10,010 crore) to cut down carbon emissions at its manufacturing plants. SMS group will provide its technology experts, design, and engineering consultancy to execute various projects for decarbonisation. JSW Steel aims to bring down greenhouse gas emissions by 42% to less than 1.95 tonnes of carbon dioxide per tonne of crude steel by 2030.

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Reliance Jio gets approval from DoT to launch satellite-based broadband services

Reliance Jio Infocomm has reportedly received approval from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to offer global mobile personal communication by satellite (GMPCS) services in India. The telecom major can now provide GMPCS services, including voice and data services, through satellite in permitted service areas. The license is granted for 20 years. 

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Aurionpro launches digital transformation platform ‘Aurobees’ for SMEs

Aurionpro Solutions Ltd announced the launch of ‘Aurobees’, a comprehensive digitalization, fulfillment, and finance platform that assists small & medium-sized organisations (SMEs). The platform helps SMEs to smoothly take their enterprises online by supporting digital presence. It is a highly scalable solution for digitization and fulfillment across the manufacturing, trade, distribution, freight forwarding, warehousing, transportation, and e-commerce industries.

Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA approval for Lenalidomide capsules

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Lenalidomide capsules. The drug is used to treat various types of cancers by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. As per IQVIA MAT data, Lenalidomide had annual sales of $2.86 billion in the US during the 12 months ended July 2022.

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Retailers report 15% growth in sales in August: RAI

According to a survey by the Retailers Association of India (RAI), retail businesses across India reported a growth of 15% in sales when compared to pre-pandemic levels (August 2019). “Most items have witnessed inflation. Retailers are indicating that higher price items are selling well, and lower price items are not seeing as much growth,” said Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO of RAI.

Sales across categories showed steady growth in August 2022, with sports goods indicating a strong performance. Footwear, quick service restaurants (QSR), and jewellery also performed better than other categories last month.

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Bajaj Holdings announces interim dividend of ₹110 for FY23

Bajaj Holdings Ltd announced an interim dividend for the current financial year (FY23). The company’s board declared an interim dividend of ₹110 per equity share of the face value of ₹10 for the financial year ending March 31, 2023. Bajaj Holdings has fixed Sept 23 as the record date. The interim dividend will be credited on or around October 10, 2022.

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Infosys partners with Bpost to improve security for postal services experiences

Infosys Ltd has partnered with Bpost (Belgium Post) to secure the cloud environment and build robust cyber resilience for mail delivery and logistics services. Bpost is a leading postal operator and omni-commerce logistics partner in Europe. Infosys and Palo Alto Networks (a global cybersecurity leader) have equipped Bpost with solutions to identify and rapidly respond to suspicious security events.

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KEC International secures new orders worth ₹1,108 crore

KEC International Ltd has secured new orders worth ₹1,108 crore across its various businesses in India. The company’s transmission and distribution (T&D) business has received orders for T&D and cabling projects in India, the Middle East, and Africa. Its oil and gas pipelines business has secured an order for laying cross-country pipelines and associated works in India.

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Vedanta, Foxconn to set up semiconductor plant in Gujarat

Mining conglomerate Vedanta Ltd and Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn will make an investment of ₹1.54 lakh crore to set up India’s first semiconductor plant in Gujarat. The 60:40 joint venture of Vedanta-Foxconn will establish a semiconductor fab unit, a display fab unit, and a semiconductor assembling, testing unit on a 1000-acre land in Ahmedabad district.

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Retail Inflation Rises to 7% in August – Top Indian Market Updates

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CPI inflation rises to 7% in August

India’s retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), jumped to 7% in August 2022, compared to 6.71% in July. Headline inflation remains above the Reserve Bank of India’s upper target for the eighth month. Inflation in food and beverages stood at 7.6% against 6.69% in July. Fuel and light inflation was at 10.8% in August, compared to 11.76% in July.

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP), which measures total factory output, saw a growth of 2.4% YoY to 134.6 in July. 

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JSW Steel posts 22% rise in production in August

JSW Steel Ltd reported a 22% YoY increase in crude steel production in August 2022 to 16.76 lakh tonnes. The private steel company had produced 13.77 lakh tonnes in August 2021. Long product volume grew by 25% YoY to 3.75 lakh tonnes. The average capacity utilisation was lower at 87.4% due to a shortage of iron ore in the Karnataka and Odisha regions.

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India plans $2.5 billion aid to oil firms hit by soaring costs: Report

As per a report by Economic Times, the Indian govt. plans to pay nearly $2.5 billion (~₹19,855 crore) to state-run fuel retailers (IOCL, HPCL, BPCL) to partly compensate them for losses and keep a check on cooking gas prices. State oil companies must buy crude at international prices and sell locally in a price-sensitive market. These firms have also been holding down gasoline and diesel pump prices since early April to curb accelerating inflation.

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Bharti Airtel’s arm Nxtra to deploy fuel-cell clean energy tech at data centre

Nxtra Data Ltd, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel Ltd, has partnered with Bloom Energy to deploy low-environmental impact fuel cell installation at its data centre in Karnataka. It will help reduce carbon emissions through a cleaner, hydrogen-ready fuel supply. Nxtra by Airtel has a network of data centers in India with 12 large and 120 edge data centers across the country. It will invest over ₹5000 crore over the next four years to expand its capacity by 3X to over 400 MW.

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ITC to launch over 20 properties in two years

ITC Ltd is exploring options and discussing alternate structures for the demerger plan of its hotel business, said Anil Chadha, Divisional Chief Executive at ITC Hotels. The company plans to launch more than 20 hotels in the next two years. It is also evaluating its overseas expansion and considering the Middle East market. The group currently has around 115 properties with over 11,000 keys across brands in India. 

Happiest Minds Tech announces expansion of Noida campus

Happiest Minds Technologies Ltd announced the expansion of its Noida facility (Smiles 5) to increase its delivery capacity and leverage the area’s diverse high-technology talent pool. With the additional facility, the IT company will have a capacity of 450 in the NCR region. This launch follows the announcement of Happiest Minds’ acquisition of a 1,600-seater property in Bengaluru in July 2022 and expansion in newer locations like Bhubaneswar.

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TCS wins cloud transformation deal from Penumbra

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has secured a deal from US-based healthcare company Penumbra to transform its core processes. TCS has completed the first phase of this cloud transformation process across order management, finance and procurement functions. The IT major has integrated internal and external data sources to enable real-time insights for decision-making and self-service.

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Zydus gets final USFDA approval to market Cariprazine Capsules

Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., a subsidiary of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd, has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Cariprazine Capsules. The drug is an atypical antipsychotic indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia and acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes related to bipolar disorder. The pharma company will manufacture the product at its facility at the Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Ahmedabad.

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Bajaj Finserv to trade ex-bonus and ex-split on Tuesday

The shares of Bajaj Finserv Ltd will trade ex-bonus and ex-split on Tuesday. The company announced bonus share issuance in the ratio of 1:1. It also declared the sub-division of its shares from the face value of ₹5 to the new face value of ₹1. These announcements helped the stock rally up to 11% in a month and cross the ₹17,000 mark.

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Equity Mutual Fund Inflows Hit 10-Month Low in August – Top Indian Market Updates

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Equity mutual fund inflows hit 10-month low in August

Data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) showed that Inflows into equity mutual funds fell 31% YoY to ₹6,119.58 crore in August. Investors continued to withdraw money amidst rising interest rates and high inflation. The monthly Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contribution stood at ₹12,693.45 crore in August, an all-time high. 

The mutual fund industry’s net assets under management (AUM) hit an all-time high of ₹39.33 lakh crore in August, increasing 7% YoY.

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Govt clears PLI incentive of ₹53 crore for Dixon Tech

Dixon Technologies Ltd has become the first producer of mobile phones to get approval for the disbursement of incentives under the government’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. The company will be eligible to receive ~₹53 crore for the first quarter of operation between October to December 2021 as an incentive on incremental sales. The incentive amount will be disbursed in the next few days.

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India considers new coal imports as energy supply concern grows

Energy officials in India are considering whether further coal imports may be needed to avoid any power supply crunch. Stockpiles of coal at power plants have fallen about 11% since mid-August, meaning utilities have an average of 10 days’ supply. This is well below the required levels of more than three weeks. Coal helps produce about 70% of India’s electricity.

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PVR to seek approval from shareholders, creditors on Oct 11 for merger with INOX

PVR has called a meeting of its shareholders and creditors on October 11 to seek their approval for its merger with INOX Leisure. The two entities announced the merger plan in March 2022, and the merged company will be called PVR Inox. However, the branding of existing screens will continue as PVR and INOX. The boards of both companies decided that the shareholders of INOX Leisure would receive 3 stocks of PVR for every 10 stocks of Inox they hold.

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Zydus Lifesciences secures rights to market MonoFerric injection in India, Nepal

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd has secured rights to market MonoFerric injection in India and Nepal from Denmark-based Pharmacosmos A/S. The drug is used to treat iron deficiency in adult patients when oral iron preparations are ineffective. MonoFerric is available in over 30 countries (including the US and Europe), and over 28 million doses have been administered since launch.

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Tata Group in talks to join an elite club of iPhone makers

Tata Group is in talks with Wistron Corp, a Taiwanese supplier to Apple Inc., to establish an electronics manufacturing joint venture as they seek to assemble iPhones in India. As per reports, Tata Group wants to tap Wistron Corp’s expertise in product development, supply chain, and assembly. If successful, the pact could make Tata the first Indian company to build iPhones.

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Lupin gets USFDA approval for generic used to cleanse colon

Lupin Ltd has launched the generic version of Suprep Bowel Prep Kit Oral Solution in the US after getting approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA). The drug is used for cleansing the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy. As per IQVIA MAT data, RLD Suprep Bowel Prep Kit had estimated sales of $202 million in the U.S during the 12 months ended July 2022. 

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Ashok Leyland signs pact with UK-based Libertine for powertrain technology

Ashok Leyland Ltd has signed an agreement with UK-based Libertine Holdings to evaluate the use of Libertine’s technology platform for its commercial vehicle (CV) powertrains. Libertine is a developer of clean and fuel-flexible linear generator technology (LGT). Under the terms of the agreement, Ashok Leyland will explore the scope for LGT product development and demonstration within its CV portfolio.

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PI Industries looks to buy promoter stake in Granules India: Report

As per a report by ET NOW, PI Industries is looking to acquire a promoter stake in Granules India. “Initial discussions between the two companies have already taken place,” the report said. The promoters of Granules India have a 42% stake in the pharma company valued at ₹3,200 crore.

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Adani Ports’ Cargo Volumes Rise 18% YoY in August – Top Indian Market Updates

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Adani Ports’ cargo volumes rise 18% YoY in August

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) handled 29.3 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in August 2022, recording an 18% YoY increase. Dry bulk volume grew by 44% YoY and containers by 8% YoY last month. In the initial five months of FY23, the company managed 151.4 MMT of cargo, an 11% YoY increase over the corresponding period last year.

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Spicejet likely to receive around ₹225 crore next week as part of ECLGS

According to an ET NOW report, SpiceJet Ltd is likely to receive around ₹225 crore next week as a part of the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS). The funds will be used to clear statutory dues and lessor payments. The airline had applied for ₹280 crore loans under the ECLGS.

The ECLGS was launched by the Central Govt. in wake of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. It provides guarantee coverage to banks and NBFCs to enable them to extend emergency credit to various industries to meet their working capital requirements.

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IndusInd Bank partners with ADB to support supply chain financing

IndusInd Bank has announced a strategic partnership with Asian Development Bank (ADB) to promote supply chain finance (SCF) solutions in India. The bank has entered into a partial guarantee program with ADB with an initial outlay of ₹560 crore, exclusively towards promoting SCF solutions. Recently, the bank launched a state-of-the-art digital portal for SCF called ‘earlyCredit’. It enables 24×7 seamless processing of SCF transactions for corporates, suppliers, and dealers.

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State-run oil companies post strong August sales

State-run oil companies sold 16% more petrol and 23.5% more diesel in August over the previous year as economic activity gathered pace and sales at private retailers fell. Increased mobility for work and pleasure in an expanding economy has contributed to strong demand for petrol. The demand growth in retail sales of diesel is due to the bulk buyers shifting to petrol pumps to source cheaper supplies.

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Vodafone Idea partners with Maxamtech to launch gaming content

Vodafone Idea Ltd (Vi) has partnered with Maxamtech Digital Ventures to launch multiplayer and competitive gaming content under ‘Vi Games’ to align itself with evolving customer preferences. Vi Games now offers over 40 competitive and skilled multiplayer games. Widening the participation opportunity for multiplayer gaming on Vi Games, Vi has extended the service to non-Vi users as well in a bid to attract more users.

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Bank of Baroda raises ₹2,474 crore by issuing bonds

Bank of Baroda has raised ₹2,474 crore by issuing bonds at the rate of 7.88% through stock exchanges. The bank allotted a total of 2,474 unsecured Basel-III Additional Tier-I perpetual non-convertible bonds (NCDs), valuing ₹1 crore each. Perpetual bonds carry no maturity date and can be treated as equity rather than debt.

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Steel prices in India to remain under pressure over near future: ICRA

A research report from ICRA stated that steel prices are expected to remain under pressure in India over the near future as prices in the domestic market cannot be cushioned by global trends. The rating agency also expects steel demand in the domestic market to grow at 7-8% in the current financial year (FY23). Steel mills in India face a tough time ahead as the external environment is becoming more challenging in key global consumption markets.

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Wipro partners with Cisco to deliver hybrid cloud-as-a-service

Wipro Ltd has partnered with Cisco to accelerate cloud transformation for customers. The partnership will enable Wipro’s clients to deploy Wipro FullStride Cloud Service to enable a fully automated hybrid-cloud stack, reducing the implementation time and enhancing the user experience. Cisco and Wipro will bring together the edge, private, and public clouds to create an agile and adaptable hybrid cloud solution.

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Zydus Lifesciences, Lupin recall products in US market owing to manufacturing issues

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd and Lupin are recalling products in the US due to manufacturing issues. As per an Enforcement Report by US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA), Zydus is recalling 1,116 boxes of Fulvestrant Injection, a drug used to treat breast cancer. The company’s US-based unit is recalling the affected lot due to “Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.”

Meanwhile, Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling 7,872 bottles of Rifampin Capsules, a medication used to treat infections caused by bacteria.

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RBI Raises Repo Rate by 50 bps to 5.4% – Top Indian Market Updates

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RBI raises repo rate by 50 bps to 5.4%

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.4% to bring down inflation in the country. “The MPC also decided to remain focused on withdrawal of accommodation to ensure that inflation remains within the target going forward while supporting growth,” said RBI governor Shaktikanta Das. The RBI has retained its gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for FY23 at 7.2%.

Repo rate is the interest rate at which a central bank lends money to all the other banks in the country. A hike in repo rates makes bank loans costlier, leading to lower circulation of money in the economy.

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Titan Q1 Results: Net profit jumps 13x YoY to Rs 793 crore

Titan Company Ltd reported a 1200% YoY jump in net profit to Rs 793 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 175.8% YoY to Rs 8,961 crore during the same period. Its jewellery business posted an income of Rs 7,600 crore in Q1, up 208% YoY. Income from Titan’s watches & wearables segment grew 169% YoY to Rs 785 crore.

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Havells India launches innovative range of ‘Signia’ switches

Havells India Ltd unveiled its innovative range of ‘Crabtree Signia’ switches in Kochi. The range comprises of two categories: smart and luxury switches (Signia Smart and Signia Grande). They are equipped with high-end aesthetics and technology. It was designed in-house at Havells India’s research & development (R&D) center.

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M&M Q1 Results: Net profit at Rs 2,360.7 crore

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 2,360.7 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). It had posted a net loss of Rs 331.74 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q1 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 48.2% YoY to Rs 28,412.38 crore in Q1 FY23. M&M sold 1,49,803 vehicles during the quarter, registering a growth of 74% YoY. 

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HDFC raises $1.1 billion ‘social loan’ for financing affordable housing segment

Housing Development Finance Corp (HDFC) Ltd has raised $1.1 billion (~Rs 8,700 crore) from investors under the ‘Syndicated Social Loan Facility’ to cater to the affordable housing segment. The company has raised the amount via external commercial borrowings (ECBs). Proceeds from the social loan would go towards financing affordable housing loans across India.

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UCO Bank Q1 Results: Net profit rises 22% YoY to Rs 123.6 crore

UCO Bank reported a 22% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 123.61 crore from the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its net interest income (NII) rose 12.96% YoY to Rs 1,649.54 crore during the same period. [NII is the difference between the interest income a bank earns on loans and the interest it pays depositors.] The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio stood at 7.42% in Q1 FY23, compared to 9.37% in Q1 FY22. Provisions fell 78% YoY to Rs 246.83 crore in Q1 FY23.

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Alkem Labs Q1 Results: Net profit falls 73% YoY to Rs 127 crore

Alkem Laboratories Ltd reported a 72.7% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 127.64 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations fell 5.67% YoY to Rs 2,576.38 crore during the same period. International sales declined by 3.8% YoY to Rs 760.4 crore in Q1. EBITDA stood at Rs 203 crore, down 66% YoY.

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NTPC partners with Ohmium, Spirare Energy to generate green hydrogen

US-based Ohmium International, Inc., is partnering with Spirare Energy to generate green hydrogen at the NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA) campus. Spirare Energy will manage the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the project, while Ohmium will provide the hydrogen electrolyzers. NTPC, the largest power utility in India, set up NETRA in 2009.

In other news, NTPC has commissioned the full capacity of the 296 megawatts (MW) Fatehgarh solar power project in Rajasthan.

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Nykaa Q1 Results: Net profit rises 33% YoY to Rs 4.5 crore

FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd (Nykaa) reported a 33.4% YoY rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 4.55 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). However, net profit declined by 47.6% when compared to the previous quarter. Its revenue from operations rose 40.5% YoY to Rs 1,148.42 crore during the same period. Nykaa’s gross merchandise volume (GMV) stood at Rs 2,155.8 crore in Q1, up 47% YoY.

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SJVN secures 200 MW solar project worth Rs 1,200 crore in Maharashtra

SJVN Ltd has secured a 200 MW solar project in an e-reverse auction by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL). This ground-mounted solar project will be developed by SJVN anywhere in Maharashtra through an EPC contract. The tentative cost for the development of this project is Rs 1,200 crore.

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Yes Bank Plans Growth Roadmap After $1B Capital Raising – Top Indian Market Updates

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Yes Bank plans growth roadmap after $1 billion capital raising

Yes Bank is aiming to expand its loan book by 15% in FY23 and acquire smaller rivals to revive its business, said CEO Prashant Kumar. The bank’s expansion plan comes after it raised $1.1 billion (~Rs 8,725 crore) last week by selling up to a 10% stake to Carlyle Group and Advent International. The capital raised will improve the bank’s common equity Tier-1 capital ratio (a key indicator of financial strength) from 11.9% to 15.7%.

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Britannia Industries Q1 Results: Net profit falls 13% YoY to Rs 337 crore

Britannia Industries Ltd reported a 13.37% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 337.44 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 8.74% YoY to Rs 3,700.96 crore during the same period. The company’s total expenses stood at Rs 3,293.15 crore in Q1, up 12.28% YoY. 

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Adani Enterprises arm to acquire toll roads in Guj, Andhra from Macquarie Asia Infra Fund

Adani Road Transport Ltd (ARTL) will acquire a 100% stake in Swarna Tollway Pvt. Ltd (STPL) and a 56.8% stake in Gujarat Road and Infrastructure Company Ltd. (GRICL) from Macquarie Asia Infrastructure Fund. STPL & GRICL have two stretches of toll roads each in Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat. The acquisition is at an enterprise value of Rs 3,110 crore. ARTL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd.

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Dabur Q1 Results: Net profit rises 0.6% YoY to Rs 441 crore

Dabur India Ltd reported a 0.6% YoY (or 50% QoQ) increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 441.06 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 8% YoY to Rs 2,822.43 crore during the same period. The company’s domestic FMCG business posted a 5% volume growth.

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LTI partners with Saviynt to deliver intelligent identity solutions

Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI) has partnered with US-based Saviynt to provide organisations with improved identity management and security threat protection during digital transformation. The partnership combines Saviynt’s Enterprise Identity Cloud with LTI’s Active XDR (Extended Detection & Response) capabilities. The two entities will deliver integrated solutions seamlessly across cloud and hybrid environments.

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BHEL Q1 Results: Net loss at Rs 188 crore

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 187.99 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). It had posted a net loss of Rs 447.48 crore in the corresponding quarter last year (Q1 FY22). Its revenue from operations rose 63.35% YoY to Rs 4,449.5 crore in Q1 FY23. Sate-run BHEL’s power business sales stood at Rs 3,526.2 crore, up 66.57% YoY. Total expenditure increased by 40.15% YoY to Rs 5,006.5 crore in Q1. 

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Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA approval for anti-inflammatory skin cream

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Ivermectin cream. The cream is used to treat inflammatory lesions of rosacea, a common skin condition that causes redness of the skin. As per IQVIA data, Ivermectin cream total had sales of $176 million (~Rs 1,396 crore) in the US during the twelve months ended June 2022.

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Berger Paints Q1 Results: Net profit rises 80% YoY to Rs 254 crore

Berger Paints India Ltd posted an 80.6% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 253.71 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 53.44% YoY to Rs 2,759.7 crore during the same period. The paint manufacturer’s total expenses stood at Rs 2,433.92 crore in Q1, up 49.8% YoY.

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IndusInd Bank partners with M2P Fintech to expand its digital suite of products

IndusInd Bank has partnered with M2P Fintech to roll out path-breaking customer value propositions across payments and lending solutions. The bank will leverage M2P’s cutting-edge technology backed by analytics to deliver hyper-personalised offerings. M2P’s fully equipped API infrastructure allows IndusInd Bank to develop innovative products or experiences on top of its core banking system.

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Adani Enterprises Q1 Results: Ney profit rises 73% YoY to Rs 469 crore

Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) reported a 73% YoY (or 54% QoQ) increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 469 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations jumped 225% YoY (or 64% QoQ) to Rs 40,844 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 1,742 crore in Q1, up 119% YoY. 

In other news, AEL has signed a pact with Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) to access tech solutions provided by Israeli start-ups. The collaboration will span across climate change, cyber, AI, 5G, and agriculture – all of which are core businesses for the Adani Group.

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Adani Ports signs MoU with AD Ports Group for infrastructure investments in Tanzania

Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UAE-based AD Ports Group to jointly develop port, rail, and maritime services and an industrial zone in Tanzania. AD Ports Group’s strategic investment in infrastructure and solutions in Tanzania will allow international companies to enter African markets.

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