JUNE QUARTER
Bank of Maharashtra logs 19% loan growth in April-June
Bank of Maharashtra reported a 19% growth in credit to Rs 2.09 lakh crore for the April-June quarter, with outstanding credit at Rs 1.75 lakh crore. Total deposits increased by 9.44% to Rs 2.67 lakh crore, with Current Accounts and Savings Accounts declining to 49.86%. Credit Deposit ratio increased to 78.18%.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port q1 container traffic up 10.6%
The port had handled 1,526,145 TEUs in the first quarter of 2023-24, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) said.
Tesla deliveries set to fall for second straight quarter
The company is expected to deliver 438,019 vehicles for the April to June period, according to an average estimate based on forecasts from 12 analysts polled by LSEG, seven of whom slashed their expectations in the past three months. The EV maker is expected to announce the results on Tuesday.
Economy on strong wicket after fiscal first quarter
India's economy showed strong first-quarter performance with surging manufacturing activity, robust GST collections, and record-high Sensex, alongside a rise in passenger car sales and new export orders from overseas markets, as highlighted by industry experts and economic indicators.
US manufacturing contraction deepens in June
US manufacturing activity declined in June to 48.5 percent, below market expectations. Production execution was lower, causing revenue declines. Eight manufacturing industries reported growth, but textile mills, transportation equipment, and electrical equipment contracted. Wells Fargo economists highlighted inflation moderation and caution due to monetary policy and interest rates.
Audi India sales dip 6 pc in June quarter
Audi India on Monday reported a 6 per cent dip in retail sales at 1,431 units during the April-June quarter this year. The German luxury carmaker had sold 1,524 units in the year-ago period. "While the supply situation in Q2 2024 has improved compared to Q1 2024; it still played a limiting factor on our sales performance," Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon said in a statement.
China's June factory activity contracts again, services slows
China's economic indicators for June painted a challenging picture, with manufacturing activity stagnating and services slipping to a five-month low, according to an official survey released on Sunday. The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) remained unchanged at 49.5, below the growth threshold of 50, indicating ongoing economic struggles despite some positive signals in industrial production. Analysts noted that while exports have been a strong driver, both domestic and external demand remain insufficient to fully utilize China's manufacturing capacity, prompting calls for additional policy support to stimulate growth.
Under-construction housing prices increase 15.2% in June quarter
Residential real estate supply surged in June quarter driven by under-construction properties, prices rose 11.7% and 15.2% sequentially, surpassing ready-to-move-in prices in Gurugram, Mumbai, Noida, and Thane.
Polls and weather take a toll on smartphone sales in June quarter
The smartphone market in the June quarter is likely to be tepid due to the impact of elections, heatwaves, and floods, leading some market experts to lower their growth outlook for 2024 smartphone shipments. Analysts expect a slowdown in Q2 shipments compared to Q1 due to fewer launches and adverse weather conditions. Counterpoint Research forecasts a 3-5% decline in Q2 shipments, with a revised annual forecast of 152 million units, reflecting a 3% year-on-year growth, down from the initial 5% growth prediction.
Stocks to buy: Bet on stocks that regularly beat analyst estimates; 5 stocks with double-digit upside
Stocks to buy: Out of 304 companies, where estimates are compiled by a minimum of three analysts through Reuters-Refinitiv, 50 stocks have consistently surpassed analysts’ net profit estimates in all four quarters of 2023-24. This group of 50 stocks has delivered an average return of 72.4% over the past year, compared to the BSE 500 index’s 38% return over the same period. This data is based on closing values as of 18 June. The article explores the five companies that have been covered by a significant number of analysts and currently offer double-digit share price potential.
Gautam Adani raises stake in Adani Enterprises by 1.32% in June quarter
The billionaire businessman did so via the open market. He bought this stake in AEL in two tranches. Between May 10 and 14, he reportedly bought an additional stake of 0.42% in the group’s flagship company through Kempas Trade and Investment. He followed it up with a 0.92% stake purchase through Emerging Market Investment DMCC.
General Provident Fund (GPF) interest rate for April-June 2024 quarter announced
The Ministry of Finance has announced the interest rate for the General Provident Fund (GPF) and other similar provident fund initiatives for April- June 2024 quarter.
Telcos likely to see modest revenue growth in June Qtr
Analysts expect a modest 2.5-3% sequential increase in revenue growth for the telecom sector in the June quarter. Despite higher data usage during the IPL cricket tournament and increased demand for international roaming packs during the summer holiday season, revenue growth is expected to be limited. This is due to many mobile users still paying lower 4G rates even after opting for 5G packs, and most subscribers having large amounts of unused data, reducing the need for costlier mobile broadband plans.
Saudi Arabia plans Aramco share sale as soon as June, sources say
Saudi Arabia is planning a multi-billion-dollar share sale in energy giant Aramco as soon as June in what would be one of the region's biggest stock deals, two people familiar with the matter said. The offering could raise around $10 billion, one of the people said. The preparations are ongoing and the details could still change, the sources said, who were speaking on condition of anonymity because the matter is private.
Torrent Power Q4 Results: Net profit falls 8% to Rs 447 crore
Torrent Power on Wednesday reported a 7.6 per cent dip in its consolidated net profit at Rs 447 crore in March 2024 quarter mainly due to high expenses. The company had reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 484 crore in the quarter ended March 2023, a BSE filing showed.
FMCG companies to see muted demand in June quarter, recovery likely in H2
Overall volumes, which indicate the number of products consumers bought, expanded 5.2% in the March quarter, unchanged from the three months to December. Sales volumes in rural markets climbed 5.8%, and in cities by 4.7%, from a year earlier, data from Kantar showed. Kantar monitors branded and unorganised products, including unpackaged voluminous commodities. Nielsen, on the other hand, tracks primarily branded retail sales.
BPCL Q4 Results: Net profit drops 35% YoY to Rs 4,224 crore; co approves 1:1 bonus issue
BPCL Q4 Results: The net profit was Rs 6,478 crore in the last-year period. Apart from the bonus issuance, the board has also recommended a final dividend of Rs 21 per equity share (pre-bonus), which translates into a final dividend of Rs 10.5 per share post the bonus issue.
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
ICICI Pru Life pays Rs 1,867 crore towards death claims in FY'24
The company said it has enabled its digital touchpoints such as WhatsApp and the mobile app providing convenience to claimants to lodge and track claims. Also, the company provides home pick-up of claim documents.
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