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FMCG makers expect single-digit revenue growth, margin improvements in April-June quarter
FMCG companies like Dabur, Marico, and Adani Wilmar expect single-digit volume growth and margin expansion in the April-June quarter. Positive demand trends are observed, particularly in the rural market. Overall, FMCG players anticipate 7-9% revenue growth for the fiscal year.
FMCG makers expect single-digit revenue growth, margin improvements in April-June quarter
Fast-moving consumer goods companies expect single-digit volume growth along with expansion in margins during the April-June quarter of this fiscal, helped by a revival in rural demand and a stable urban market. Listed FMCG companies such as Dabur, Marico and Adani Wilmar in their latest quarterly updates have reported a "gradual improvement" in demand trends in the April-June quarter, which was on the expected lines.
Federal Bank leads in credit expansion among Kerala-based lenders
Federal Bank led in gross loan expansion with a 20% year-on-year increase to Rs 2.24 lakh crore by June's end. Meanwhile, CSB Bank recorded the highest deposit growth among Kerala-based lenders, marking a 22.4% rise to Rs 29,920 crore. Other banks like South Indian Bank also saw notable loan portfolio growth, with CSB Bank reporting a 17.8% increase to Rs 25,099 crore and South Indian Bank reaching Rs 82,510 crore, up 11.4%.
Quant MF reassures investors: Gross inflows normal, liquidity position robust
Quant MF reaffirmed its commitment to fully cooperate with the Sebi during its ongoing review, as reported by ET Now on Wednesday. The fund house has assigned dedicated personnel to provide regular data to the regulator.
Somany Ceramics is this week's top stock; why analysts are bullish
With a wide distribution network and strong brand value, Somany is well-positioned to gain from the buoyant prospects of the sanitaryware industry.
Strong order flow likely to help BEL stay on growth path
The company anticipates order inflow of around Rs 70,000 crore over the next two years compared with the previous forecast of Rs 50,000 crore. The revised outlook reflects a new order prospect of Rs 30,000 crore for the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) from the Army and Air Force, expected to materialize in the next fiscal year.
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Karnataka Bank Q4 Results: Net profits dips 23% YoY to Rs 274 crore, dividend declared at Rs 5.5 per share
Its net interest margin, a key profitability metric, fell 57 basis points to 3.3% for the quarter as compared with 3.87% seen in the year-ago period. Net interest income was 3% lower at Rs 834 crore.
ITC Q4 Results: Net profit drops marginally to Rs 5,020 crore
Revenue from operations went up by 1.4% at Rs 17,752.87 crore in the period under review. The company said excluding the agri-business (which was severely impacted due to government restrictions in trade of agri-commodities), the company’s gross revenue during the fourth quarter has gone up by 6% y-o-y.
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.
Max Healthcare Q4 Results: Net profit drops 3% YoY to Rs 311 crore
Max Healthcare's Q4FY24 net profit dips 3% YoY to Rs 311 crore, attributed to lower effective tax rate in Q4FY23 and new unit losses. Gross revenue rises 15% YoY to Rs 1,890 crore.
Karur Vysya Bank Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 35% YoY to Rs 456 crore
The bank's net interest income for the quarter improved 11.5% to Rs 996 crore while other income was 57% higher at Rs 629 crore. The net interest margin for the quarter, however, was at 4.19%, down 18 basis points from 4.37% a year ago.
Cipla Q4 Results Preview: Profit may rise up to 71% YoY on healthy operations
Cipla Q4 Results Preview: As per the combined projections of four brokerages, there's a possibility of the net profit for the fourth quarter surging by as much as 71% year-on-year, alongside an expected 7% year-on-year increase in net sales.
Suryoday Small Finance Bank Q4 Results: Net profit soars 56% YoY to Rs 61 crore
The bank's net interest margin for the quarter was 10.1% against 10.4% in the same quarter last year, although it rose sequentially from 9.8%. Operating profit was 25.5% higher at Rs 128 crore against Rs 102 crore. Provisions and contingencies were a ltad lower at Rs 48 crore against Rs 51.5 crore.
Indian Overseas Bank Q4 Results: Net profit zooms 24% YoY to Rs 808 crore
Chennai-based Indian Overseas Bank reported a 24% increase in net profit for the quarter ended March 2024 on higher interest income. Net profit for the quarter was Rs 808 crore as against Rs 650 crore for the quarter ended 31st March 2023.
Asian Paints Q4 Results: Net profit rises 2% YoY to Rs 1,257 crore, misses estimates
Asian Paints Q4 Results: The Q4 profit marked a mere 2% increase year-on-year (YoY) from Rs 1234 crore reported in the same quarter last year. Revenue from operations fell marginally to Rs 8,731 crore
Asian Paints Q4 Preview: PAT may jump 5.5% YoY to Rs 1,317 crore, revenue may see 4.3% uptick
Profit after tax (PAT) is forecasted to fall within the range of Rs 1,287 crore to Rs 1,900 crore. Axis Securities projects the lower end of this range, while Anand Rathi predicts the higher end. Regarding revenue, the estimate spans from Rs 8,921 crore as anticipated by Axis to Rs 9,402.5 crore as outlined by Anand Rathi.
Canara Bank Q4 results: Net profit up 18% on retail growth, fall in provisions
CEO K Satyanarayana Raju said the bank expects to deliver 11-12% loan growth in the current fiscal year despite conscious efforts to shed low-yielding corporate loans.
India Shelter Finance Corporation Q4 Results: Net profit soars 47% YoY to Rs 78 crore
The mortgage lender, which got its shares listed on December 20 last year, said its assets under management rose to Rs 6084 crore at the end of March. The company, which is active in the affordable housing space, operates out of 223 branches in 15 states.
Post Ukraine, India has been best in managing inflation: Marico MD Saugata Gupta
Marico saw its domestic volume rise 3% during the March quarter with flat revenue while gross margins expanded 417 basis points. The company said the market will be slightly inflationary, which could warrant a slight price increase. Last month, it hiked 6% in Parachute and said it will not dampen demand for the hair oil brand.
CreditAccess Grameen Q4 Results: Net profit soars 34% YoY to Rs 397 crore on business expansion
The lender’s pre-provision operating profit was 36% higher at Rs 683 crore, helped by 34% rise in net interest income at Rs 922 crore. Total income rose 37% year-on-year at Rs 1,459 crore.
Muthoot Microfin Q4 Results: Profit jumps 27% to Rs 120 crore
Muthoot Microfin Q4 Results: The non-banking financial company-micro finance institution (NBFC-MFI), which is a part of the Kerala-based Muthoot Pappachan group, saw its gross loan portfolio expanded by 32.4% year-on-year to Rs 12,194 crore while it reported the highest ever disbursement of Rs 10,661.59 crore.
DMart Q4 Results Preview: Profit may rise 23% YoY; margins to expand
DMart Q4 Results Preview: An average of four brokerages expect the net profit for the January-March period to grow 23% year-on-year. Revenue for the period may also jump 20% year-on-year.
Indian Oil Q4 Net Dives 52% to Rs 4,838 cr
Indian Oil's Q4 profit declines sharply to ₹4,838 crore, with revenue at ₹2,19,876 crore. Declares a final dividend of ₹7 per share. Operating margin reduces to 3.05%. LPG cylinders sale loss affects overall profit.
Mahindra Lifespace FY24 profit falls marginally to Rs 98 crore
According to a regulatory filing on Friday, the company's total income fell to Rs 279.12 crore last fiscal from Rs 659.56 crore in 2022-23.
CSB Bank Q4 Results: Net profit drops marginally to Rs 152 crore on higher provisions
The Fairfax-backed bank had earned a net profit of Rs 156 crore in the year-ago quarter. The bank had made provisions of Rs 22 crore during the quarter against a provision write-back of Rs 9 crore earlier. Its net interest margin (NIM) for the quarter was 34 basis points lower at 5.04% against what it was in the year-ago quarter.
Higher margins and non-core income lift Axis Bank Q4 profit
The bank had reported a loss of ₹5,728 crore in the corresponding period a year ago on goodwill impairment following Citibank's portfolio acquisition. The bank had reported a net profit of ₹6,071 crore in October-December 2023 period, translating into a 17% increase in profit on a sequential basis.
Spotify Q1 Results: Gross profit crosses 1 billion euros for first time
Spotify's quarterly gross profit topped 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) for the first time after it reined in marketing spending, although that meant the music streaming giant missed its forecast for monthly active users.
Spotify's monthly user numbers miss estimates on lower promotions
First-quarter MAUs rose 19%, but missed Spotify's own guidance and a median of analysts' forecasts of 618 million. It also forecast current-quarter MAUs at 631 million, missing estimates of 636.3 million, according to IBES data from LSEG.
If rates stabilise, our NIMs should be fairly comfortable going forward: PN Vasudevan, Equitas SFB
Equitas Small Finance Bank's NPA increased from 2.21% to 2.39% in the third quarter due to a securitisation transaction. They expect slippages to reverse in the fourth quarter. The bank is comfortable on capital adequacy and well placed in the current interest rate scenario. Equitas SFB's MD & CEO says: "Our pre-Covid GNPA used to be in the range of 2.5% and we are fairly back to our pre-Covid level."
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