FIRST PROFITABLE YEAR
LIC raises stake in IDFC First Bank by 0.2% to 2.68% via private placement
IDFC First Bank has underperformed in the market over the past year, gaining only 3% and declining 8% year-to-date. The stock is currently trading 24% below its 52-week high of Rs 100.74.
Consolidation will drive cement stocks higher this year: Rakesh Arora
Logically, it makes sense, but the reality is that government is unlikely to do that change anytime soon. A lot of revenues earned from cement GST. Also, there is a feeling that the cement industry may not really pass on the benefit of lower GST to the consumer, so that is also one of the another challenges. So, while logically, it makes sense, meaning I am not really expecting it to happen anytime soon at least not in the next 12 months.
Go Digit hits second year of profit in FY24, shares surge
The company's shares were up nearly 10% in the early trade on Wednesday, the stock closed at Rs 341,75, up 1% from the previous day. In the last quarter of FY24, Go Digit reported Rs 2,336 crore worth of gross premium collected, up 19.4% from Rs 1,955 crore in the prior quarter. For the full year, the company collected Rs 9,016 crore in premiums, marking a 24% rise from Rs 7,243 crore in FY23.
Unpacking K Krithivasan's first year as TCS CEO
TCS CEO K Krithivasan completed a year in office this month. His term was marked by an unprecedented slowdown in tech demand. The veteran, however, has brought growth and stability for the bellwether. Under his leadership, TCS reached $29.1 billion in annual revenues in the year ending this March, growing at 4.1%.
Domestic air traffic likely to touch 164 million in FY25
India's domestic air traffic is projected to increase by 6-8 per cent to 161-164 million this financial year, while international air traffic is expected to rise by 9-11 per cent to 75-78 million by March 2025. Domestic carriers are facing consolidated losses of $0.4-0.6 billion due to capacity shortages from around 130 grounded aircraft. This is excluding the profitable Indigo. The number of grounded aircrafts is expected to increase to 180, including those of Go First. Net inductions of 84 aircraft are anticipated, bringing the total domestic fleet to 812 by March 2025.
Dow has best daily gain for year; indexes up sharply for May
The Dow and S&P 500 closed higher on Friday with the Dow notching its biggest daily percentage gain since November 2023. The Nasdaq ended slightly lower. The New York jury convicted former President Donald Trump of falsifying documents to cover up a hush money payment to a porn star.
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JP Morgan maintains overweight rating on LIC post Q4 results, sees 29% upside
JP Morgan maintains 'Overweight' rating on LIC post Q4 results, setting target price of Rs 1,340. LIC's market share growth and strong earnings drive stock performance.
NDR InvIT reported a net profit of Rs 18.4 crore for FY2024
NDR InvIT Trust, India's first perpetual warehousing and industrial Parks InvIT, reports a net profit of Rs 18.4 crore for FY 2024, with net revenue reaching Rs 42.7 crore. Plans to add three million sq ft while maintaining healthy metrics and AAA rating.
HUL-owned Oziva posted Rs 44 crore loss on Rs 104 crore revenue in FY24
In FY23, OZiva had posted a net profit of Rs 58.3 crore, as it benefitted from a one-time gain of Rs 95.5 crore during the year. Its operating revenue for the year was Rs 99.3 crore.
GoFirst loses a suitor as EaseMyTrip's founder Nishant Pitti withdraws bid
EaseMyTrip's CEO, Nishant Pitti, announced the company's decision to withdraw its bid for airline GoFirst, citing a focus on their core strengths. This move comes after the Delhi High Court's recent order allowing lessors to deregister and repossess Go First's planes, which impacted hopes of favorable valuation for the defunct airline's creditors. Previously, Pitti's EaseMyTrip, along with SpiceJet promoter Ajay Singh, had jointly bid for Go First.
Suzlon Energy Q4 Results: Net profit drops 21% YoY to Rs 254 crore
Renewable energy solutions provider Suzlon Energy on Friday reported nearly 21 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 254 crore in the March quarter mainly due to certain exceptional items.
Confident of delivering 20% plus value growth for coming year: Ramanpreet Sohi, Honasa Consumer
We have delivered 7% EBITDA for the year and we are looking at about 150 bps expansion into next year.Now, of course out of this, two-third of this will be driven by marketing A&P efficiencies. I think one thing that everyone needs to understand is that we are building a house of brands.
Airlines dole out hikes and bonus after a good year
IndiGo and Air India announce salary hikes and bonuses for employees. IndiGo offers a 5% bonus to mark profitability in FY24, while Air India hikes salaries and bonuses up to Rs 1.8 lakh from April 1.
JSW Paints aims at matching industry-level profitability in 3-4 years
JSW Paints aims to match industry profitability levels in the next three to four years, targeting a 15-18% operating margin range. The paint-maker turned profitable at an operating level in 2023-24 with margins over 3% and crossed ₹2,000 crore in revenue. Now, it aims for ₹5,000 crore revenue by FY26. Despite pricing pressure from competitors like Birla Opus, JSW Paints is confident in its ability to compete and maintain its market share against established players.
M&M mcap hits Rs 3 lakh crore; shares hit 52-week high
The market valuation of Mahindra & Mahindra hit the Rs 3.12 lakh crore-mark for the first time on Friday, as the company's shares touched 52-week high on the bourses.
RBI approves appointment of Pradeep Natarajan as IDFC FIRST Bank's Whole Time Director
The Reserve Bank of India has approved Pradeep Natarajan as Whole Time Director on the Board of IDFC FIRST Bank for three years. IDFC FIRST Bank reported a net profit of Rs 724 crore for the fourth quarter of March 2024, with reduced gross and net Non-Performing Assets. Shareholder approval pending.
Biocon Q4 Results: Net profit slumps 57% YoY to Rs 135 crore
Biocon Q4 Results: Revenue from operations increased 16% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 2,947 crore in the January-March 2024 period.
IndiaFirst Life Insurance appoints Rushabh Gandhi as MD & CEO
IndiaFirst Life Insurance has announced the elevation of Rushabh Gandhi, currently the deputy CEO, as its new MD and CEO. Gandhi, with over 29 years of experience in Indian and international markets, will succeed R.M. Vishakha, who is retiring on June 30. Gandhi's appointment is effective July 1 or upon regulatory approvals. The move aligns with the company's succession planning, leveraging Gandhi's strategic vision and experience in driving growth and profitability. His appointment is subject to IRDAI approval and other statutory clearances.
MakeMyTrip Q4 Results: Company posts profit of $ 171.9 million up from $ 5.4 million a year ago
MakeMyTrip reported a revenue of $ 782.5 million for financial 2024, up from $ 593 million in fiscal year 2023. The company posted a revenue of $ 202.9 million in the fourth quarter of financial year 2024, up from $ 148.5 million in quarter four of financial year 2023.
AirBrick Infra aims for a 200% growth in Sales Order Book for FY25
a Commercial Design & Build startup AirBrick Infra aims for 3 times growth in sales for FY25.
Gold ETFs see first outflow after March 2023
Despite the decline, the asset under management (AUM) of gold funds rose 5% to ₹32,789 crore at April-end from ₹31,224 crore in the preceding month, according to the data with the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi).
ABB India Q1 Results: Net profit jumps 87% to Rs 460 crore
During the quarter, consolidated revenues came in at Rs 3,080 crore, up 28% from Rs 2,411 crore in the year-ago period.
Kalyan Jewellers Q4 Results: Cons PAT zooms 97% YoY to Rs 137 crore
Jewellery major Kalyan Jewellers recorded a consolidated revenue of Rs 18,548 crore in FY24 as against Rs 14,071 crore in the previous year, a growth of 32%. Consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for FY24 stood at Rs 596 crore, a 36 per cent rise over FY23.
Go First exposure, pension provisions restrict Bank of Baroda Q4 net growth to 2 pc
Without naming Go First, its Chief Executive and Managing Director Debadatta Chand said the bank recognised an aviation account with a Rs 1,700-crore exposure as a non-performing asset during the quarter, and also decided to provide for it fully within a single quarter leading to a huge jump in provisioning for NPAs to Rs 1,485 crore from the Rs 320 crore in the year-ago period.
Home First Finance Q4 Results: Net profit leaps 30% YoY to Rs 83.5 crore
Quarterly interest income for the company was at Rs 283 crore, registering a 38% year-on-year rise. Total income was also 38% higher at Rs 318 crore.
L&T Q4 Results Preview: Profit may rise 11% year-on-year; revenue growth seen healthy
L&T Q4 Results Preview: L&T is primed to demonstrate robust growth in Q4 2024, with revenue projected to surge by up to 17% year-over-year (YoY) and net profit by up to 11% YoY. Key drivers behind this performance include a healthy domestic tender pipeline and margin optimization.
Expect a capital call from IDFC First Bank in FY25: V Vaidyanathan
IDFC First Bank, led by V Vaidyanathan, plans to raise capital in FY25 to support growth. The bank's strong market performance, deposit growth, and focus on loan quality position it for continued success in the financial sector. Vaidyanathan also says that he expects income to grow faster than and by a meaningful number and maybe by 400-500 basis points. That will open up the jaw of profitability.
IDFC First Bank Q4 profit dips 9.8%
IDFC First Bank 's net dipped 9.8% in Q4 but total deposits rose 39% to ₹2 lakh crore, while the share of CASA stood at 47.2% as of March 31, 2024 - probably highest among all private banks. Retail deposits stood at ₹1.51 lakh crore and legacy high-cost borrowing stood at ₹11,809 crore.
IDFC First Bank Q4 Results: Standalone PAT declines 10% to Rs 724 crore
IDFC First Bank Q4 Results: IDFC First Bank announced a net profit of Rs 724.35 crore for the quarter ending on March 31, marking a decrease from Rs 802.62 crore reported in the corresponding period last year. In the January-March quarter, IDFC First Bank recorded an interest income of Rs 8,219.21 crore, showing an increase from Rs 6,424.35 crore reported in the same period a year ago. This signifies a 28% rise on a year-on-year basis.
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