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Confident of meeting overall guidance of 3-5% constant currency growth for the year: HCL CEO
The Q1 has typically been HCL's weakest margin quarter with the top line impacts which have also been seasonal in that sense and Q1 even in the previous two years has been around that 17%, which is where HCL landed up this quarter as well, says CFO Prateek Aggarwal. Typically, Q2 picks up to something like 18% and Q3 is the peak, which goes to 19% plus and then the Q4 again comes back to that same second-quarter level
Rupauli bypoll results: Who is independent candidate Shankar Singh who beat JD(U)'s Kaladhar Prasad Mandal?
Shankar Singh, an independent candidate and former Bihar MLA, is leading in the Rupauli bypoll election against the ruling Janata Dal (United). Singh, known for being the commander of the North Bihar Liberation Army, has a slim lead of over 1700 votes over JD(U)'s Kaladhar Prasad Mandal.
HCL Tech net profit up 6.8% QoQ at Rs 4,257 crore; surpasses estimates
Following the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) earnings Thursday, several technology stocks surged to lifetime highs Friday, and were at the forefront of the stellar showing of the broader stock indices. TCS led the pack of five technology companies, including HCL Tech, that were the top five Nifty gainers.
HCLTech Q1 net profit up 6.8% at Rs 4,257 crore; beats estimates
HCLTech's profit rose 6.8% to Rs 4,257 crore, driven by $70 million non-core income. EBIT, revenue declined. TCS earnings boosted stocks. CEO Vijayakumar noted Q2 State Street impact, steady FY25 guidance. Dividend declared. Headcount fell by 8,080, Q3 margins to improve. $1.96 billion bookings, 200 GenAI concepts. CFO Prateek Aggarwal cited robust cash flow. Shares closed at Rs 1560.40.
HCL Tech Q1 Results: Cons PAT jumps 20% YoY to Rs 4,257 crore, beats estimates
HCL Tech Q1 Results: Profit rose 7% from the previous quarter, while revenue dipped 1.5%. Constant currency revenue increased 6% year-on-year but fell 1.6% quarter-on-quarter. EBIT increased 7% year-on-year to Rs 4,795 crore but decreased 4% quarter-on-quarter.
India's industrial production beats estimates; growth seen at 5.9% YoY in May
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) increased by 5.9% in May, up from 5% in April, according to data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The government reported factory output growth of 5.7% in May 2023, a slight increase from the previous high of 11.9% in October 2023.
Expect another 10-15% move in TCS, Infosys going ahead: Sandip Agarwal
So, if you see, four quarters back, same quarter last year the margin was 23.5 and now it is 24.7. So, there is a 120 basis point improvement in margin despite the wage hike impact which is there. So, it implies that this year they will end somewhere around 27%.
Wage hikes-demand slowdown combo weighs on TCS first quarter net profit
TCS reported a 3.16% net profit drop to ₹12,040 crore in June due to wage hikes and macroeconomic uncertainties. Revenue increased to ₹62,613 crore, driven by a ₹15,000 crore BSNL deal. CEO Krithivasan noted geopolitical issues. AI, Cloud, IoT grew; $8.3 billion deal pipeline. Added 5,452 employees; 24.7% margin. GenAI pipeline at $1.5 billion; India business jumped 61.8%.
TCS Q1 Results: Cons PAT rises 9% YoY to Rs 12,040 crore, beats estimates
TCS Q1 Results: IT bellwether TCS reported a 9% YoY growth in its June quarter consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 12,040 crore, compared to Rs 11,120 crore in the same quarter last financial year. This profit exceeded the Street estimate of Rs 11,900 crore. Additionally, the company's board recommended a dividend of Rs 10 per share.
Be selective to beat this & other phases of unexpected volatility: 5 largecap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 26%
One NSE circular and there is volatility across the market, before reacting to volatile moves, it is better to understand that when it comes to volatility, there are three things which one needs to take into consideration. First the magnitude of volatility. Second, the frequency of volatile movement and third which are the sectors leading it and overall market breadth during a volatile phase. There is a high probability that we might see more of it in the coming weeks. So, it would be better to stay prepared for volatility. One of the ways for that would be to stay with large caps and that too where there is strong reason. For example, a tyre manufacture, which ventured into global markets, its margins took a hit due to capex and now its expansion is paying off, or a tech major which accepted that it had faulted and now is on path of course correction.
Could Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump in November's presidential race?
Top Democrats suggest that Vice President Harris could be a strong Democratic candidate in the 2024 election, potentially succeeding President Joe Biden if he steps aside. Harris faces scrutiny and comparisons to Biden's chances against Donald Trump, with polls showing varying results. While some influential Democrats support Harris, concerns remain about her appeal to certain voter demographics and her ability to raise campaign funds.
Tesla shares rally over 10% as quarterly deliveries beat estimates
Tesla on Tuesday reported a smaller-than-expected 5% drop in vehicle deliveries in the second quarter, as the electric-vehicle maker's price cuts and incentives helped stimulate demand.
Tesla's Q2 deliveries beat estimates on price cuts, incentives
Tesla's delivery drop in Q2 was mitigated by incentives driving demand. Shares rose in premarket trading despite margin pressures. The company delivered various models, including the Model 3 and Model S sedan. Tesla adapted its strategy with discounts globally, aiming to recover from the sales decline and adjust annual growth targets.
Cricket fans 'hopeful that India will win T20 WC 2024' after beating South Africa
Cricket fans are hopeful that Rohit Sharma-led India will win the T20 World Cup 2024. India will take on South Africa in the final match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday.
Consistent winners! 9 multibaggers boast of 25% profit margins for four consecutive quarters
India Inc ended FY24 on a strong note with 9 companies maintaining profit margins above 25%, including Motilal Oswal, Tata Investment, and Hindustan Zinc.
Asaduddin Owaisi, a powerful voice of Muslims in country, beats BJP rival Madhavi Latha by huge margin
Asaduddin Owaisi, a powerful voice for Muslims, won the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency by a large margin against BJP's Madhavi Latha, showcasing AIMIM's influence in the old city.
Tata Motors Q4 Results: Cons PAT jumps 46% YoY to Rs 17,529 crore, beats estimates
Tata Motors Q4 Results: The company reported a net profit of Rs 12,033 crore in the year-ago period. The revenue for the quarter under review stood at Rs 1.20 lakh crore which was a 13.3% YoY jump.
Q4 earnings review: BFSI, auto lead YoY PAT beat for Nifty companies; IT, consumption top drags
Dalal Street's Q1 earnings season sees Nifty constituents with 24% YoY profit growth, varying estimates from brokerages: ICICI Securities reports 44%, Kotak Institutional Equities 14%, and Motilal Oswal 13%.
Q1 and Q2 will see close to double-digit volume growth for Britannia: Abneesh Roy
Abneesh Roy from Nuvama Institutional Equities discusses Britannia's positive growth outlook despite local competition and tech disruption, while also reflecting on challenges faced by Titan in the jewelry segment and eyewear business.
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