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JSW Cement to upgrade ₹4,000 via IPO, file draft docs with SEBI, set up Rajasthan Cement unit
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JSW Cement to upgrade ₹4,000 via IPO, file draft docs with SEBI, set up Rajasthan Cement unit

The issue comprises fresh equity sale of ₹2,000 crore and offer for sale (OFS) of ₹2,000 crore.The funds are to be used to set up a cement unit in Nagaur district of Rajasthan, repay certain borrowings and for other general purposes.The company said that it will invest ₹3,000 crore for the greenfield Rajasthan unit, and said it plans to expand into the North and Central India markets, as its current presence is mainly in Southeast and West India.The group's energy, ports and steel businesses are already listed. JSW Infrastructure is the latest before JSW Cement.JSW Cement MD and JSW Group scion Parth Jindal had revealed the listing plan in August 2023 and said the proceeds are to be used to achieve the group's 60 million tonne per annum (MTPA) plan. At present, it produces 20.60 MTPA.JSW ...
Black Box reports 55% inflation in net profit in Q1
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Black Box reports 55% inflation in net profit in Q1

IT solutions provider Black Box Ltd announced a 55 percent year-on-year rise in profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter ending June 30, 2024, reaching Rs 37 crore. PAT margin improved to 2.6 percent. An inflation of 110 basis points from last year. Black Box has also reported 28 percent year-on-year growth in EBITDA to Rs 115 crore in the quarter and is making efforts to achieve 9% EBITDA margin by the end of this financial year.Revenue for the quarter unbend at Rs 1,423 crore compared to Rs 1,571 crore in the first quarter of the last financial year. Despite this, the company's pipeline remains strong, with the order book growing to $475 million by June 30, 2024.Commenting on the results and performance, Sanjeev Verma, Whole-Time Director, Black Box, said that, “Our strategic exit from lo...
SpiceJet Q1 results: Net profit plunge 20% YoY to ₹158 crore
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SpiceJet Q1 results: Net profit plunge 20% YoY to ₹158 crore

New Delhi: Budget carrier SpiceJet Ltd on Wednesday reported a consolidated net profit of ₹158.2 crore for the quarter ended June 30, down 20% from a consolidated net profit of ₹197.6 crore a year ago.While the airline's total income declined by 8.3% to ₹2,077.8 crore, its total expenses declined by more than 7% year-on-year to ₹1,919.6 crore.In July, the Gurugram-based carrier reported its earnings for the December and March quarter of 2023-24 after a wait of more than six months. The airline reported a net loss of ₹299 crore in the December quarter and a net profit of ₹126.9 crore in the March quarter.SpiceJet is embroiled in a legal battle over payment of dues to aircraft lessors, vendors and suppliers and is facing contempt notices from the Delhi High Court and the National Company La...
Industrial production growth rate decrease to 4.2% in June
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Industrial production growth rate decrease to 4.2% in June

New Delhi, August 13India's industrial output decrease to a 5-month low of 4.2% in June 2024, according to official data released on Monday, mainly due to the poor performance of the manufacturing sector, although the power and mining sectors continued to perform well.Factory output inflation, measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), stood at 6.2 percent in May, 5% in April, 5.5% in March, 5.6% in February and 4.2% in January 2024.During the April-June period of the current financial year, IIP growth was 5.2% as against 4.7% in the same period last fiscal.India's index of industrial production gain by 4 percent in June 2023, according to a statement from the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation.Manufacturing sector growth slowed to 2.6 percent in June, f...
Hindustan Copper Q1 results: Net profit doubles to Rs 113.40 crore
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Hindustan Copper Q1 results: Net profit doubles to Rs 113.40 crore

State-owned Hindustan Copper Ltd on Monday reported a two-fold rise in consolidated net inflation to Rs 113.40 crore for the quarter ending June 30, 2024.The company had posted a net profit of Rs 47.28 crore in the year-ago period, Hindustan Copper said in a filing to BSE.The company's consolidated income during the April-June period rose to Rs 500.44 crore from Rs 384.73 crore in the year-ago period, the filing said.Hindustan Copper Ltd had earlier said its capex target for the current financial year is likely to exceed Rs 350 crore.The company is continuing to invest in its ongoing mine expansion plan.Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Mines. The company has facilities for the production and marketing of copper concentrate, copper catho...
Banaras Hindu University has launched its mobile app Namaste BHU for students
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Banaras Hindu University has launched its mobile app Namaste BHU for students

Banaras Hindu University has launched its mobile app Namaste BHU. Through this, they plan to strengthen digital connections within the university and ease access to services and information for students and faculty, enhancing the overall campus experience.The app is available to download on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Users can create an account on the app using their registered mobile number with the University (BHU) and start using it.Services include a university directory with information on faculties, departments and programs offered, names, designations, emails and phone numbers of key officials, faculty and staff. Additionally, the application will allow users to find what they want among books, magazines and various e-resources and save time and effort, the press releas...
Sanjay Dutt state he’s open to ‘romance’ in films, wants to do ‘Ek more Saajan’: ‘It was a good film with good songs’
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Sanjay Dutt state he’s open to ‘romance’ in films, wants to do ‘Ek more Saajan’: ‘It was a good film with good songs’

Sanjay Dutt has played some very serious roles in recent times. However, the actor says he now wants to do romantic films and is open to doing a film like the 1991 blockbuster Saajan, which also starred Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit. Sanjay expressed his desire to do a romantic film at the launch of Double iSmart's song "Big Bull" in Mumbai.Sanjay said, "If a good film comes, I will do romance." My generation worked extensively so we are massive heroes. I did Saajan once. It was a good film with good songs. I can make another Saajan. Sanjay played the character of Sagar, a disabled man, in the film Saajan directed by Lawrence D'Souza. In the film, his character sacrifices his love for his brother, played by Salman. Madhuri played the lead role in the film.Saajan is one of the rare romanti...
Assam Chief Minister concern over Bangladesh violence, warns government
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Assam Chief Minister concern over Bangladesh violence, warns government

As Bangladesh is grappling with tough situation since protest have erupt in the country. Amidst the violence, Sheikh Hasina who was the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh had resigned from the post and left the nation. On Bangladesh unrest, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed a deep concern for northeast region as the neighbouring country once acted as a safe haven for the terrorist organisations active in the northeastern region of India. Assam Chief Minister said, "We have seen in the past that Bangladesh acted as a safe haven for many terror outfits that are operative in Assam and other states of the northeast. The situation changed during the tenure of the Sheikh Hasina government in the neighbouring country for the last 15 years. As Bangladesh has been goin...
Fusion Microfinance shares trading 20% drop IPO price after Q1 loss, high NPAs
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Fusion Microfinance shares trading 20% drop IPO price after Q1 loss, high NPAs

Shares of Fusion Microfinance fell 20% to the lower circuit and hit a 52-week low of ₹346.4 on the NSE on Wednesday, August 7, after the company reported a net loss and poor asset quality in the first quarter of the current financial year.With today's fall, the stock has slipped below its initial public offering (IPO) price of ₹368 per share.Fusion Microfinance reported a net loss of ₹35.62 crore in Q1FY25, compared to a profit of ₹120.46 crore in the same quarter last fiscal. Sequentially, the company also posted a net profit of ₹132.69 crore in Q4FY24.The company reported poor asset quality in Q1FY25 as its gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio increased by 7,063 basis points (bps) to 5.46% from 3.2% in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. Sequentially, the micro...
Jamia Millia Islamia start up admissions for skill-based short-term courses
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Jamia Millia Islamia start up admissions for skill-based short-term courses

JMI Short-Term Courses 2024: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has announced the launch of admissions for a series of skill-based short-term courses through its Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE). These courses will provide participants with practical skills and knowledge in various high-demand sectors, enhancing their employability and professional capabilities.The registration process for these courses is now open and will continue till August 18. Candidates are encouraged to apply by the closing date to secure their place.Skill-based short-term courses offered at JMI include Digital Marketing Basics, Performance Marketing, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Ethical Hacking, Cyber ​​Security, Audio and Video Editing, Sewing and Embroidery (Basic and Advan...