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Fintech startup Partior raises $60 million in funding round led by Peak XV Partners
Partior, supported by DBS, JP Morgan, Standard Chartered, and Temasek, secured $60 million from Peak XV, Jump Trading, and Valar Capital. The funds will boost network expansion, integrate RTGS systems, and develop FX swaps, liquidity management, and cross-currency repos. Founded in 2021, it offers real-time, multi-currency clearing for banks in London, New York, and Singapore.
Rating firms monitoring MTNL as telco misses escrow transfer for bond payments
India Ratings & Research (Ind-Ra) is closely monitoring the financial situation of state-owned Mahanagar Telecom Nigam Limited (MTNL) after it failed to transfer sufficient funds to an escrow account for bond interest payments. This breach is deemed a default event, triggering a possible government guarantee invocation. MTNL issued bonds in July 2023, raising Rs 2,480 crore at 7.59% interest. Due to insufficient funds, MTNL couldn't fund the escrow account as required. Ind-Ra and CRISIL Ratings have downgraded MTNL’s unsupported ratings due to its deteriorating financial performance and delayed debt servicing.
OYO's co-working firm Innov8 starts 3 new centres in Delhi-NCR
Innov8, which was acquired by OYO in 2019, has invested Rs 10 crore towards the development of these co-working centres. Founded in 2015, Innov8 is currently spread across nine cities - Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Indore - with over 30 centres hosting more than 8,000 employees of its clients.
Modi will likely depart from privatisation plans, will overhaul state-run firms
UNION BUDGET: India plans to overhaul over 200 state-run firms to boost profitability, moving away from aggressive privatisation due to slowed progress and increased political resistance. The new strategy, expected to be announced in the July 23 budget, includes asset monetisation and long-term performance targets, aiming to raise $24 billion for reinvestment
Heat wave, elections to create unlikely earnings winners and losers
India's scorching summer impacts Avenue Supermarts Ltd. and Bajaj Auto Ltd. DMart sells more ice cream, while Bajaj Auto defers purchases and introduces a new CNG-powered motorcycle, with its slowest profit expansion in April-June quarter. Nirmala Sitharaman may boost consumption. Infosys, Wipro, TCS benefit from AI demand and partnerships.
TA Associates leads $400-M investment in Vastu Housing
TA Associates, alongside International Finance Corporation, acquired a minority stake in Vastu Housing Finance for ₹3,340 crore ($400 million), valuing the company at ₹10,000 crore. Additionally, Vastu received a $75 million primary capital infusion. Founded in 2015 by Sandeep Menon and Sujay Patil, Vastu is a pan-India diversified lending institution, backed by Multiples Alternate Asset Management and other investors like Norwest Venture Partners, Creation Investments, 360 ONE Asset Management, and Faering Capital.
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Motilal Oswal raises target price for Hindalco, sees upside potential of 15%
Hindalco's target price raised to Rs 800 by Motilal Oswal as they plan a USD 6.9 billion capex for capacity expansion.
China dials up scrutiny of Big Four audit firms after Evergrande probe, sources say
China's Ministry of Finance is intensifying checks on Big Four auditing firms like Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG for local companies. Focus on audits of financial firms and highly leveraged companies. Regulatory probe into intermediaries like auditors following China Evergrande scandal. Increased scrutiny to restore confidence in stock markets and assess financial sector vulnerabilities.
No recharge for MTNL, calls to be routed to BSNL
Government plans to restructure debt and transfer MTNL's operations to BSNL due to financial struggles. Staff may opt for VRS or be transferred. Lack of latest telecom tech has led to subscriber losses for both firms.
Insolvency law fosters healthy credit culture: NFRA chief Pandey
On Tuesday, Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey, chairman of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), emphasized the importance of insolvency law for a healthy credit culture and its role in unlocking capital from unviable businesses for productive use through the resolution of bankrupt firms' stress. He highlighted that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has a significant role in strengthening the economy beyond just enabling lenders to recover dues from corporate debtors.
Edtech consolidation; GenAI chatbot hallucinations
Edtech firm Schoolnet has acquired learning app Genius Teacher for an undisclosed sum. This and more on today’s ETtech Top 5.
Paytm gets government panel nod to invest in payments arm, sources say
The approval still has to be vetted by the finance ministry, which will remove the main stumbling block to the unit, Paytm Payment Services, resuming normal business operations. Paytm Payment Services is one of the biggest remaining parts of the fintech firm's business.
Oil settles lower on worries Hurricane Beryl could hit US demand
Oil prices declined as Hurricane Beryl impacted U.S. refinaries, lowering Brent futures to $85.75. Gaza ceasefire hopes eased supply concerns. Texas faced significant damage; Kazakhstan to compensate for OPEC+ excess. China’s imports fell, India’s fuel consumption rose. Analysts, including Gelber and Ritterbusch, noted de-risking. U.S. and UK elections may influence outcomes.
Hot stocks: Brokerage take on Bajaj Auto, Titan, Dabur and 4 other stocks
Nomura reaffirms a buy rating on Bajaj Auto, setting a target price of Rs 10,207. They highlight the CNG bike's premium design, potentially creating a new market segment. Expected sales of 5-10K per month by year-end, though limited by CNG pump wait times.
Big 4’s management consulting arms gain muscle
The management consulting business has been growing 25-30% for all firms in the last two years. At the Big Four, the total number of partners engaged in strategy, operations, and the top end of digital advisory — areas typically dominated by firms like McKinsey, BCG and Bain — stands close to 300, with consultant numbers at 5,500-6,000. However, the varying number of digital consultants each firm adds to management consulting complicates direct comparisons.
Shree Renuka Sugars Q4 Results: Firm posts loss on higher expenses
Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd reported a net loss of Rs 111.7 crore for Q4, a decline from a profit of Rs 44.6 crore in the same period last year.
Brigade Enterprises Q4 Results: Profit jumps nearly 3-fold to 206 crore
Realty firm Brigade Enterprises Ltd on Tuesday reported a nearly three-fold jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 206.09 crore for the March quarter on the back of higher income. Its net profit stood at Rs 69.25 crore in the year-ago period.
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Q4 Results: Firm reports consolidated PAT of Rs 5.38 crore
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Ltd reported a profit after tax of Rs 5.38 crore for the quarter January-March 2024, with total income growing to Rs 2,433.06 crore from Rs 2,332.53 crore in the same quarter last year, but facing a consolidated net loss of Rs 90.49 crore for the year ending March 31, 2024.
Gokaldas Q4 Results: Firm reports 54% jump in revenue growth
Bengaluru-based apparel exporter Gokaldas Exports reports a 54% increase in consolidated revenue to Rs 818 crore for the quarter ended March 2024. Despite a 6% dip in profit after tax, strategic acquisitions and equity raise bolster the company's financial position.
NIIT Q4 Results: Firm reports profit of Rs 11.16 crore vs YoY loss
Skill and talent development company NIIT on Friday reported a consolidated net profit (attributable to owners of the parent company) of Rs 11.16 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The company had posted a loss of Rs 9.36 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing.
Page Industries Q4 Results: Firm misses earnings estimates on high inventory costs, muted demand
The company reported an inventory cost of 364.6 million rupees, compared to a negative 1.83 billion rupees in inventory value a year ago.
Gland Pharma Q4 Results: Firm misses profit view on higher employee costs
Indian generic injectables maker Gland Pharma reported fourth-quarter profit below estimates on Wednesday, as soaring employee expenses outweighed strong demand in its core markets.
GE Power India Q4 Results: Firm posts Rs 26 crore net profit
GE Power India on Wednesday posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 25.94 crore in March 2024 quarter on the back of higher revenue. The company had reported a loss of Rs 129.70 crore in the quarter ended on March 31, 2023, a BSE filing showed.
Sobha Q4 Results: Net profit down 86% YoY to Rs 7 crore
Realty firm Sobha Ltd on Friday reported 86 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 7.02 crore for the quarter ended March 2024 on lower income. Its net profit stood at Rs 48.57 crore in the year-ago period.
Redington Q4 Results: Firm posts standalone profit of Rs 160.57 crore
Integrated technology solutions provider Redington Ltd has reported a standalone net profit for the January-March 2024 quarter at Rs 160.57 crore, the company said. The city-based company had registered a standalone net profits of Rs 124.91 crore during the corresponding quarter of previous year.
Motherson Sumi Wiring India Q4 Results: Firm posts rise in profit on steady demand
Motherson Sumi Wiring India on Thursday reported a 38% rise in fourth-quarter profit, aided by strong demand for automobiles.
Prism Johnson Q4 Results: Firm posts loss hurt by lower pricing in cement business
Net sales fell marginally to 20.46 billion rupees from 20.56 billion rupees a year ago. Revenue from Prism Johnson's largest segment, cement, declined 3.3%. Cement makers usually resort to price cuts in the March-quarter to boost sales volumes, in order to clear year-end inventory backlogs.
SoftBank Q4 Results: Co swings to profit, eyes on Arm unit
Technology investor SoftBank Group swung to a net profit in the final quarter of its financial year, it said on Monday, as the Japanese giant focuses on artificial intelligence to help fuel a return to growth.
SRF Q4 Results: Net profit falls 25% to Rs 422 crore
Chemical firm SRF Ltd on Tuesday reported a 25 per cent decline in its net profit to Rs 422 crore for the quarter ended March 2024 on lower income. "The company's Profit After Tax (PAT) decreased 25 per cent from Rs 562 crore to Rs 422 crore in Q4FY24 when compared with the corresponding period of the last year," SRF said in a statement.
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