ADJUSTED GROSS REVENUE AGR
Airtel, Jio help telecom industry record 3.87% sequential growth in AGR in last quarter of FY24 to Rs 70,462 cr
The telecom industry saw a 3.87% sequential growth in adjusted gross revenue in the last quarter of FY24, driven by Airtel and Reliance Jio. Vodafone Idea and BSNL faced declines in mobile services AGR. Private telecom operators raised headline rates, leading to increased revenue. The Department of Telecommunications reported higher licence fee and spectrum usage charge collections. Broadband subscribers increased to 924.07 million, with wireless Arpu at Rs 153.54. Overall sectoral minutes of consumption and telephone subscribers also showed growth.
How Sebi action will impact profits of discount stock broking firms like Zerodha and Groww
Market regulator Sebi mandated in its July 1 circular uniform brokerage charges that are not based on volumes. Due to this, tech-first brokers are staring at impact on valuations. Platforms like Shoonya and Mstock charge zero brokerage fees, and they are bracing for impact from Sebi's instructions. Venture fund-backed startups like Groww, Upstox, Zerodha and listed discount broker Angel One will also have to start charging their customers.
Ixigo Q4 Results: Net profit soars 55% YoY to Rs 7.34 crore
Le Travenues Technology Ltd, the parent company of travel booking platform ixigo, on Thursday reported a 55.2 per cent growth in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 7.34 crore in three months to March over the year-ago period. The company, which got listed on exchanges last month, had delivered a consolidated PAT of Rs 4.73 crore in the March quarter of FY23, according to a presentation.
Government may be on target on telecom revenues despite weak auction
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is expected to earn around Rs 1.20 lakh crore in revenue receipts this fiscal, with state-run BSNL contributing significantly, despite a tepid response to the recent spectrum sale. The government is likely to retain its revenue target from the telecom sector in the upcoming budget, with estimates suggesting a significant portion will come from past auction dues, spectrum usage charges, and licence fees.
After Jio, Airtel and Vi answer revenue call, dial up tariffs
While Airtel and Jio - which dominate the market - say they need to improve returns after paying high prices for 5G airwaves in 2022, Vi is looking to back up its recent ₹23,000 crore equity fundraising efforts as it strives to become more competitive, stem user losses and repair a stressed balance sheet to pay vendors and statutory dues. Analysts said the three telcos will see a 13-17% rise in ARPU with the main effect being felt in second and third quarters of this fiscal year.
Swiggy’s revenue up 24% in calendar year 2023; quick commerce unit economics improve: Prosus
Prosus, the largest shareholder in Swiggy, reported a 24% revenue growth for the year ended March 31, 2024, with Swiggy's gross order value increasing by 26% year on year.
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Telecom industry AGR in FYQ4 grew 1.9% on-quarter, Airtel narrows RMS gap with Jio: ICICI Securities
The report said that Bharti Airtel has been continuously narrowing its market share gap with Reliance Jio. Bharti Airtel’s revenue market share rose to 37.9%, up 35 basis points (bps) sequentially and 139 bps on year, in the fiscal fourth quarter. This compared with Reliance Jio’s AGR of 42.1% in FYQ4, up 3 bps and 49 bps on year.
A quick look at Zomato’s Rs 2,300 crore investment in Blinkit
Food delivery company Zomato will infuse Rs 300 cr into its quick commerce unit Blinkit, we reported on June 11. With this, Zomato has infused nearly Rs 2,300 cr since acquiring Blinkit in August 2022. Zomato will pump Rs 100 cr in Zomato Entertainment Pvt Ltd – the unit that runs the company’s live events and ticketing business.
Vi needs 2.2x ARPU jump to meet payout obligations
Vi’s ARPU, they said, needs to jump 2.2x to around Rs 320 by FY27—from Rs 146 now—even if the cash-strapped telco sees a 50% cut in its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) liability to Rs 35,000 crore via a favourable Supreme Court verdict on its curative plea. As per company data, Vi’s total AGR dues were pegged at Rs 70,320 crore in the quarter to March 2024.
Dell shares slump 18% as heavy AI investments expected to dent margin
Dell's stock is projected to lose over $21 billion in market value, despite having experienced a remarkable 80% surge earlier this year. The company, like many others, has made significant investments in advanced server hardware to accommodate the growing demand for complex artificial intelligence processing.
TBO Tek reports profit of Rs 201 cr for FY24
"Following our successful IPO, we are thrilled to report another year of remarkable growth, with revenue soaring to 1,393 crore, showcasing 31% increase with adjusted EBITDA at Rs 270 crore with 35% year on year growth and net profits after tax at Rs 201 crore, a 35% Increase, and gross transaction value surging to Rs 26,536 crore marking a 19% year-over-year growth," he said.
ITC Q4 Preview: Revenue to grow around 3% YoY; margins to contract
Brokerage firms expect that ITC will announce subdued revenue growth for the fourth quarter when it declares its results on May 23. Based on projections from different brokerages, it's anticipated that profits will see a modest 3% year-on-year increase, with the hotels segment expected to perform strongly. In the previous December quarter, ITC recorded a 6% rise in consolidated net profit, amounting to Rs 5,335 crore.
Vodafone Idea’s AGR dues to plunge 46% if SC verdict on curative petition is favourable: Analysts
Vodafone Idea's AGR dues may drop by 46% to Rs 38,400 crore with relief on curative petition, analysts say. Vi seeks waiver of penalty component in AGR demand. Payment reduction could provide cash flow relief, but challenges remain with significant payouts ahead. Management hopeful for Supreme Court relief on AGR calculation errors. Financial restructuring and strategic partnerships planned for Vi's future growth.
Signalling clarity on payment approach: Vi may give government more equity to clear its bills
Vodafone Idea (Vi) CEO Akshaya Moondra discussed the telco's strategy to address government dues, including further conversions into equity and utilizing internal accruals. With obligations towards spectrum and AGR payments, Vi aims to leverage these methods before the moratorium ends in September 2025. Moondra also emphasized the viability of tariff hikes post-elections, highlighting the essential nature of mobile services. Vi is actively planning 5G rollouts, aiming for key city deployments over the next six months.
Vodafone Idea Q4 Results: Net loss widens vs Q3; ARPU rise to Rs 146
Vodafone Idea’s net loss for the fiscal fourth quarter, FY24, widened sequentially to Rs 7,675 crore, dragged by high debt and even as it continued to lose subscribers.
Zomato logs fourth straight quarter of profit at Rs 175 crore
Food delivery platform Zomato on Monday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 175 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, as against a loss of Rs 188 crore reported in the year-ago period.
Zomato Q4 earnings; Blinkit edges closer to profitability
Food delivery major Zomato reported a lower-than-expected quarterly profit of Rs 175 crore on Monday. Details on this and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Jindal Steel Q4 Results: Cons PAT zooms 100% YoY to Rs 933 crore, but revenue falls 1%
Jindal Steel Q4 Results: In the corresponding quarter of the last financial year, the company reported a PAT of Rs 466 crore. On a sequential basis, the consolidated PAT was down 52% versus Rs 1,928 crore reported in Q3FY24. Gross revenue for the quarter under review stood at Rs 15,749 crore, down from Rs 15,797 crore reported in Q4FY23.
Blinkit turns adjusted EBITDA positive in March as co aggressively bets on store expansion
The company highlighted that one of the key vectors for growth for the business will come through the store expansion. In the fourth quarter, it added 75 net new stores taking the total store count to 526.
Zomato Q4 Results: Firm posts profit of Rs 175 crore vs loss YoY, but misses estimates
Zomato Q4 Results: Zomato reported a net profit of Rs 175 crore for the quarter ending March 31, 2024, compared to a loss of Rs 188 crore in the previous year period, with operations revenue increasing by 73%.
Uber forecasts gross bookings for second quarter below expectations
Uber projects lower second-quarter gross bookings due to ride-share and food delivery challenges, exceeding core profit expectations. Lyft excels in industry-wide growth and logistics services, while Uber offers a wider range of services globally.
Dabur Q4 Results Preview: PAT seen to grow at 9% YoY to Rs 320 crore on domestic revenue growth
Dabur India is expected to unveil a net profit ranging between Rs 313 crore to Rs 341 crore for Q4FY24. The estimates for profit after tax (PAT) hover between Rs 313 crore to Rs 341 crore, with Axis Securities forecasting the highest figure and Anand Rathi predicting the lowest. The upcoming report will shed light on crucial aspects such as EBITDA margins, international business expansion, and enhancements in operating profit margins (OPM).
Telecom service sector's AGR up 1.8 pc to Rs 67,835 cr in Dec 2023 quarter: Trai data
The Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) of India's telecom service sector rose by 1.88% to Rs 67,835 crore in the December 2023 quarter, according to Trai's data. Year-on-year, the AGR increased by 7.84%. Access services accounted for 82% of the total AGR, with Bharti Airtel's AGR increasing by 3.2% to about Rs 20,480.6 crore, Reliance Jio's AGR climbing 2.7% to Rs 24,862.85 crore, and Vodafone Idea's AGR dipping 0.65% to about Rs 7,459 crore. Public Sector Undertakings' share in the Access AGR was 3.87% in the quarter.
Telecom industry sees growth in AGR led by Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio
Telecom industry's AGR grew 1.88% to Rs 67,835 crore in Oct-Dec. Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio led the expansion. Trai data highlighted mobile services' significant contribution.
Telecom licence fee collection rises 8.23% to Rs 5,326 cr in Sep 2023 quarter
In the September 2023 quarter, the government's collection of licence fees from telecom service providers rose by 8.23% year-on-year to Rs 5,326 crore, while spectrum usage charge (SUC) revenue decreased by about 40% to Rs 836 crore, as per the latest report from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai). Despite a 1.22% decline in operators' gross revenue (GR) to Rs 82,741 crore, adjusted gross revenue (AGR) increased by 7.43% year-on-year to Rs 66,583 crore during this period.
Vodafone Idea asks SC for early hearing of its curative petition on AGR
A Bench led DY Chandrachud while refusing to give any date told the senior counsel to go through proper emailing route for mentioning the case for early hearing.
Telecom sector AGR grows 1.75% on-quarter in Q1FY24: Trai
Latest operator performance data put out by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Tuesday showed Airtel notched up the highest sequential AGR gain in the June quarter. Jio and Vi also reported on-quarter growth in AGR.
Telecom sector AGR up 2.53% on-qtr in Q4FY23, Jio gains maximum revenue: Trai
India's telco industry witnessed a 2.53% sequential growth in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, led by gains from the tariff hikes taken by private carriers in November 2021. Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea reported sequential increases of 1.7%, 1.15% and a fall of 1.61%, respectively. The country's internet user base also rose by 1.77% sequentially to 881.25 million.
DoT clarifies: Telecom companies need to pay fee only on core activities
The latest clarification brings big relief to a debt-laden industry as carriers need to pay 8% of AGR as license fee, experts said. They estimate that roughly 10% of an operator’s overall revenue comes from non-telecom activities. After the announcement of telecom reforms in September 2021, the government had notified that non telecom revenue would be excluded from the definition of AGR from October 1, 2021.
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