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Tata Chemicals reports 46% year-on-year decay in Q2 net profit
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Tata Chemicals reports 46% year-on-year decay in Q2 net profit

On Thursday (October 17), Tata Chemicals Ltd announced a 46.1% year-on-year (YoY) decline in net profit to ₹267 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2024.According to regulatory filings, Tata Chemicals reported a net profit of ₹495 crore in the previous fiscal quarter. The company's revenue from operations remained stable at ₹3,999 crore compared to ₹3,998 crore in the previous fiscal year.EBITDA in the second quarter of this fiscal declined by 24.5% to ₹618 crore from ₹819 crore in the same period last year.In the reporting quarter, the EBITDA margin was 15.5%, lower than 20.5% in the same period last fiscal. EBITDA is earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization.Tata Chemicals operates India's third largest soda ash manufacturing plant. Kapilram Vakil (grands...
Infosys Q2 results, dividend today: Profit may flourish 10%; FY25 sales guidance may be revised
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Infosys Q2 results, dividend today: Profit may flourish 10%; FY25 sales guidance may be revised

Infosys Q2 Earnings: PhillipCapital expects Infosys net profit to rise 10.2 per cent to Rs 6,844.40 crore over the previous fiscal, while sales will grow 4.8 per cent to Rs 40,867 crore over the previous fiscal.Infosys Ltd may report a 10-15 per cent year-on-year growth in net profit in the September quarter on a 5 per cent rise in sales. In-Tech acquisitions will aid growth. Revenue in constant currency terms is expected to outperform Tier 1 peers on a sequential basis. The Salil Parekh-led IT major may also raise its revenue guidance for the fiscal year, even as it may retain its margin guidance. Margins for the quarter may expand, but marginally.All eyes will be on interim dividend, commentary on FY25 demand environment, especially discretionary spending. Deal TCV and pipeline, margin ...
South Indian Bank shares upturn 5% after Q2 earnings, check details
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South Indian Bank shares upturn 5% after Q2 earnings, check details

South Indian Bank shares on Wednesday rose 5.42% to Rs 25.25 on BSE as against its last close of Rs 23.95.South Indian Bank shares rallied 5% in the afternoon session today, as the bank announced its second quarter earnings. Net profit rose 18% to Rs 325 crore in the quarter as against Rs 275 crore in the same quarter last fiscal. Total income rose to Rs 2,804 crore in the second quarter as against Rs 2,485 crore in the same period last year. The bank earned interest income of Rs 2,355 crore during the quarter, as against Rs 2,129 crore in the same period a year ago.Net interest income in Q2 increased to Rs 2355 crore as compared to Rs 2129 crore in Q2 FY24.South Indian Bank shares rose 5.42% to Rs 25.25 on BSE on Wednesday as against the previous close of Rs 23.95. The banking stock hit ...
JSW Infra shares flourish 3%, Nuvama initiates ‘buy’ on strong prospects
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JSW Infra shares flourish 3%, Nuvama initiates ‘buy’ on strong prospects

Shares of JSW Infrastructure made a positive debut on the stock markets on October 15, rising 3 percent to Rs 329 after Nuvama Institutional Equities initiated coverage with a 'buy' call, emphasising on the upside citing multiple levers for growth.With a target price of Rs 390, the domestic brokerage estimates an upside potential of 22 per cent from its previous close of Rs 319 on NSE. JSW Infra shares have gained 53 per cent since the beginning of the year.Nuwama says JSW Infra, as the second-largest private port operator in a steadily growing industry, is set to benefit from strong parentage and is expected to maintain strong growth in third-party cargo. Additionally, JSW Infrastructure is evolving from a port operator to a full-fledged logistics utility company, which is likely to cont...
Bajaj Auto Q2 preview: Strong volumes, rich product mix may drive revenue upsurge 23%
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Bajaj Auto Q2 preview: Strong volumes, rich product mix may drive revenue upsurge 23%

Pune-headquartered Bajaj Auto Ltd is set to release its earnings report for the second quarter of FY 2025 on October 16. Increase in volumes and diversified product mix are expected to drive the company's sales to double-digit growth rate on a year-on-year basis.According to a Moneycontrol poll of eight brokerage firms, the Triumph maker is projected to report a 23 per cent year-on-year growth in revenue to reach Rs 13,266 crore. Net profit is estimated to rise 21 per cent to Rs 2,227 crore from Rs 1,836 crore in the same quarter last fiscal.Earnings estimates of analysts surveyed by Moneycontrol are in a narrow range, indicating that any positive or negative surprise could trigger a sharp reaction in the stock price.What factors are driving Bajaj Auto earnings?Stable demand: Two-wheeler ...
4.5 crore heroin has been seized and four persons were arrested from Karimganj
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4.5 crore heroin has been seized and four persons were arrested from Karimganj

Drugs worth nearly Rs 4.5 crore have been seized and four persons were arrested from Karimganj district of Assam on Sunday, a senior official said. According to Karimganj SP Partha Protim Das, who led the operation, a vehicle coming from Mizoram was intercepted at the Chewali Beel area after getting a tip-off from a source. "A thorough search led to the recovery of 548.82 grams (48 soap boxes) of heroin from a secret chamber in the vehicle. We also apprehended four persons in this regard," he said. Das said the vehicle was registered in Mizoram and was coming from Aizawl, and necessary legal action has been initiated. Delhi Police's special cell dismantled an interstate narcotics network, seizing 4kg heroin valued at Rs 16 crore from a truck originating in Manipur. Animesh Sarkar, a ke...
Ratan Tata passes away, nation pays tribute
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Ratan Tata passes away, nation pays tribute

Chairman emeritus of one of India's biggest conglomerates, Tata Sons, Ratan Tata passes away at the age of 86. The news broke millions of hearts as he was one of the most inspirational icon for many who has contributed the most for the people & animal's welfare of the country. N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons in a statement said, "It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Mr. Ratan Naval Tata, a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation." "For the Tata Group, Mr. Tata was more than a chairperson. To me, he was a mentor, guide and friend. He inspired by example. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation, the Tata Group under his stewardship...
RBI projects 7.2% GDP growth for FY25, CPI upgrade expected to ease to 4.5%
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RBI projects 7.2% GDP growth for FY25, CPI upgrade expected to ease to 4.5%

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected real GDP growth of 7.2% for FY 2024-25 after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held on Wednesday, along with an expected moderation in Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation to 4.5%.RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said that GDP growth is expected to be 7% in the second quarter, which will increase to 7.4% in the third and fourth quarters. Growth is projected to be 7.3% in the first quarter of the next financial year (2025-26), with risks evenly balanced across various economic indicators.Das stressed that this growth momentum is supported by strong quarterly performance, particularly from the recovery in private consumption and increased investment. "Real GDP grew by 6.7 per cent in Q1 FY25, led by a revival in private consumption and the...
Crude oil futures progress on spot demand
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Crude oil futures progress on spot demand

New Delhi, Oct 8 (PTI) Crude oil prices on Monday rose by Rs 67 to Rs 6,406 per barrel in futures trade as traders widened their bets following strong spot demand.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for October delivery rose by Rs 67, or 1.06 percent, to Rs 6,406 per barrel in a business turnover of 14,534 lots.Analysts said crude oil prices rose in futures trade as participants increased their deals.Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude prices inflation 2.70 percent to USD 76.39 per barrel in New York, while Brent crude prices expansion 2.40 percent to USD 79.92 per barrel.
Rama Steel reports 42% YoY inflation in steel sales in Q2 
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Rama Steel reports 42% YoY inflation in steel sales in Q2 

 Rama Steel Tubes said it recorded sales of 50,921.67 tonnes in Q2 FY25, up 42% as compared to sales of 35,780.327 tonnes in Q2 FY24.On a sequential basis, the volume is higher by 36%. Sales volume for Q1 FY25 stood at 37,365.55 tonnes in Q1 FY25.The company has recorded sales of 88,287.22 tonnes in H1 FY25 as against 84,218.01 tonnes in H1 FY24, registering a growth of 5% over the same period last year.Rama Steel Tubes is engaged in the business of manufacturing steel pipes and related products.The company reported a 10% decline in consolidated net profit in Q1 FY25 at Rs 6.36 crore as against Rs 7.07 crore in Q1 FY24. Revenue from operations declined 30.7% year-on-year to Rs 216.64 crore during the quarter ended June 30, 2024.The stock is currently trading at Rs 13.84 on BSE, down ...