Here are some of the major updates that could move the markets on Monday:
Tata Motors Q4 Results: Net profit jumps to Rs 5,408 crore
Tata Motors Ltd reported a net profit of Rs 5,408 crore for the quarter ended March 2023 (Q4 FY23), compared to a loss of Rs 1,032 crore in Q4 FY22. Its consolidated revenue jumped 35% YoY to Rs 1,05,932 crore during the same quarter. Net profit also rose 83% compared to Q3 FY22. The company’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 2 per equity share and Rs 2.1 per DVR share.
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India’s retail inflation falls to 4.7%
India’s retail inflation, measured by the consumer price index (CPI), fell to 4.70% in April, which is below the Reserve Bank of India’s upper limit of 6%. This was due to a decline in food prices. The country’s headline inflation has remained within the RBI’s target range for two consecutive months. The consumer food price index also declined from 4.79% in March to 3.84% in April.
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HDFC looks to sell Rs 2,000 crore stressed developer loans
HDFC is in negotiations with asset reconstruction companies to sell stressed loans worth around ₹2,000 crore to developers before its merger with HDFC Bank. These loans, held by 7-8 accounts, include advances to local owners of Radisson Blu properties. HDFC is currently in negotiations with consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal to actively seek potential buyers.
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Cipla Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 45% YoY to Rs 526 crore
Cipla reported a 45% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 526 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue rose 9% YoY to Rs 5,739 crore during the same quarter. EBITDA also rose 54% YoY to Rs 1,174 crore. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 8.5 per equity share.
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Tata Power subsidiary TP Saurya to set up 200 Megawatt solar project in Rajasthan
TP Saurya Ltd. (TPSL) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Tata Power Trading Company Ltd. (TPTCL) to set up a 200 MW solar power plant in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The solar plant is scheduled to be commissioned in March 202 and will supply 485 million units of energy annually, connected to the Central Transmission Utility Bus. The PPA will be valid for 25 years.
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Foreign exchange reserves jump by $7.2 bn to $595.98 billion
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $7.196 billion to $595.976 billion in the week ending May 5. The previous reporting week had seen a decline of $4.532 billion to $588.78 billion. Foreign currency assets increased by $6.536 billion to $526.021 billion, while gold reserves rose by $659 million to $46.315 billion.
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Vedanta Q4 Results: Net profit falls 68% YoY to Rs 1,881 crore
Vedanta reported a 68% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 1,881 crore for Q4 FY23. The company’s operating revenue fell 5.4% YoY to Rs 37,225 crore during the same quarter. However, EBITDA stood at Rs 9,362 crore, up 32% from Q3FY23. The company’s board has declared a dividend of Rs 33 per equity share.
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Tata Steel Mining signs pact to get LNG for Odisha plant from BPCL
Tata Steel Mining Ltd (TSML) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) to ensure a long-term supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for its ferroalloys plant in Jajpur, Odisha. Under the agreement, BPCL will supply the required amount of natural gas through its pipeline to the plant.
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Ambuja Cements places order for capacity expansion
Ambuja Cements plans to expand its clinker capacity by 8 million tonnes at its Bhatapara and Maratha units. The projects are expected to be completed in approx 24 months and will be funded through internal accruals. This expansion is part of Ambuja Cement’s strategy to double its production capacity over the next five years, aiming to increase it from the current capacity of 67.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).
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HAL Q4 Results: Net profit falls 9% YoY to Rs 2,831 crore
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) reported a 9% YoY fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,831 crore for Q4 FY23. Its operating revenue rose 8% YoY to Rs 12,494 crore during the same quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs 3,242 crore, up 29% YoY from Q4 FY22. The state-owned defence major’s expenses rose 9% YoY to Rs 10,360 crore.
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Automobile sales grow in double digits in April: SIAM
According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), 3,31,278 passenger vehicles were dispatched from factories to dealerships in April, up 12.9% from 293,303 units sold in April 2022. Sales of three-wheelers more than doubled to 42,885 units, while two-wheeler sales rose by 15.1% to 1,338,588 units in April.
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Torrent Power incorporates wholly-owned subsidiary TU14 to carry biz in power sector
Torrent Power has established a wholly-owned subsidiary called Torrent Urja 14 Pvt Ltd (TU14) to engage in various businesses related to power, including generation, transmission, distribution, and trading. However, it has not yet commenced its business operations. The authorized and paid-up share capital of TU14 is Rs 1 lakh, and Torrent Power holds 100% equity in the subsidiary.
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Industrial production growth declines to 1.1% in March
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in India grew by 1.1% in March. This is a slowdown from the 5.6% growth observed in February. For FY23, the IIP increased by 5.1%, a significant decline compared to the 11.4% growth in the previous year. In March 2023, the manufacturing sector’s output saw a modest growth of 0.5%, while mining output rose by 6.8%. However, power output declined by 1.6% in the same month.
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