TATA STEEL GROWTH PLANS
Union calls off strike action at Tata Steel UK plant
Tata Steel UK has halted its planned industrial action against a steelworkers' union, Unite, over its Port Talbot plant in Wales. The union had planned to strike from July 8, leading to Tata challenging the balloting process and bringing forward a planned closure of blast furnaces. Tata Steel UK welcomed Unite's decision against a strike and shelved early closure plans. The company will now focus on future investments and aspirations for the business, not renegotiation of the heavy-end closure or enhanced employment support terms.
Tata threatens to shut steelworks early ahead of strike
Tata Steel UK has threatened to close its two blast furnaces in Port Talbot in south Wales earlier than planned due to an upcoming strike, sparking concern among politicians before next week's general election. "The Unite campaign is... about securing the long-term future of steel making in this country for thousands of workers in Port Talbot and south Wales," said Unite general secretary Sharon Graham.
Budget in mind, D-St bulls cross 'historic' milestone
Analysts said the sustained run-up in indices of late is part of the pre-budget rally, aided by renewed flows from foreign investors in June. The optimism, however, did not rub off on the broader market where there were more losers than gainers.
Tamil Nadu plans new international airport in Hosur
The Tamil Nadu government is planning a new airport for Hosur on nearly 2,000 acres of land. Chief minister MK Stalin said this airport will handle nearly three crore passengers every year.
Indian financiers’ debt lures buyers on widest spread since 2020
Investors are wary of funding strains affecting the rapid economic growth in India, despite enticing opportunities in shadow lender bonds. The concern lies in the widening spreads and the potential hurdles that could impede the country's impressive growth trajectory.
Gender minorities, marginalised groups to comprise 25 pc of Tata Steel workforce: Official
Tata Steel's inclusive approach to diversity and recruitment has not only transformed the workforce composition but also significantly impacted the lives of transgender employees, fostering a supportive and empowering environment for personal and professional growth.
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Tata Sons hits pause on fresh funds till e-commerce, electronics businesses shape up
"There is a strategic reason for not making any equity infusion even as organisational changes are being made," said one of the persons. "However, new fund infusion will commence after the strategy and organisational changes for better operational efficiencies are in place." Registrar of Companies (RoC) filings obtained through business intelligence platform Tofler show group holding company Tata Sons didn't invest in Tata Digital in FY24.
Tata Steel may shut blast furnaces in UK earlier amid strike by workers
Tata Steel plans to shut down its blast furnaces in the UK earlier than scheduled due to a potential indefinite strike by workers protesting against job losses. The company cites operational instability and unsustainable losses as reasons for the closures. The strike, set to begin on July 8, involves around 1,500 workers and aims to halt Tata's plans. Tata Steel is transitioning to an electric arc furnace to reduce carbon emissions, with a significant investment and support for impacted employees.
Tata Steel workers in UK call first strikes in 40 years
Around 1,500 Tata Steel workers at Port Talbot and Llanwern in Wales will launch an "all-out indefinite strike" starting July 8 in protest against Tata's plans to cut 2,800 jobs and shut down blast furnaces. This marks the first major strike action by UK steelworkers in over 40 years, following earlier measures like working to rule and an overtime ban. Unite the Union, representing the workers, emphasized that the strike aims to resist Tata's restructuring plans, asserting that it jeopardizes jobs and the future of the Welsh steel industry.
Arcelor-Nippon says India's plan for raw material curbs ignores Red Sea crisis
ArcelorMittal's India joint venture warned New Delhi that planned curbs on low ash metallurgical coke imports, crucial for steelmaking, could harm the industry. The Red Sea crisis complicates supply chains, and the proposed 40% quota for European imports could disrupt operations. India's imports of this key steelmaking fuel have doubled in four years.
Tech heavyweights drive Sensex over 150 points higher, Nifty above 23,600
Indian benchmark equity indices opened higher led by information technology stocks after U.S. IT firm Accenture forecasted annual revenue growth above expectations.
India's April-May steel imports hit five-year high on buoyant domestic demand
The surge in imports has raised concerns among Indian steel mills, prompting calls for government intervention and safeguard measures. However, the Ministry of Steel has refrained from such actions, emphasizing the strong local demand for steel. Notably, China and South Korea emerged as top exporters of steel to India in recent months, with Indian steel producers like Tata Steel expressing apprehensions about the growing influx of Chinese imports.
Tata Steel apprehensive of UK media reports over investment plans
Tata Steel expressed concerns about UK media reports indicating potential impact on the 1.25 billion pounds investment in Port Talbot plant due to policy differences between UK government and opposition. They had signed a joint agreement in September 2023 for decarbonisation plans. Tata Steel plans to proceed with the closure of heavy-end assets at Port Talbot, emphasising their commitment to sustainability and transition to low-emission electric arc furnace process within three years.
Fundamental tailwinds are a stronger play than volatile markets? 5 Indian pharma stocks with upside potential of up to 31 %
There is no doubt that the market is going through a volatile phase and bears are once again telling the street to never write them off. Will this correction continue even longer ? It would probably be clear by the end of the day as the election result finally gets settled. Instead of focusing on how much nifty or bank nifty or any other index is down or up, focus on the fact that whether the sector or company is doing well and will it do well in future because the fundamental operating matrix of that sector has changed for better. Because volatile phases come and go, changes in the operating matrix don't happen every day. Pharmaceutical is one sector where there is a fundamental change taking place and it has happened after 8 to 10 years of restructuring and painful readjustment. So, it would be worthwhile to have them on watchlist and if the market remains volatile then it is a sector which probably has a higher probability of outperforming.
Dutch may pay as much as €3 billion to clean up Tata Steel plant
The Netherlands is considering contributing up to €3 billion for the eco-friendly renovation of Tata Steel Ltd.'s IJmuiden factory, addressing severe health and environmental issues. The Dutch parliament approved subsidies for the renovation. Tata Steel, a major employer, has faced criticism for emissions linked to health problems. Discussions with Tata Steel are ongoing, with the subsidy amount yet to be confirmed.
Air India Express bets on growth opportunities, group synergies
Air India Express Managing Director Aloke Singh announced plans to focus on cost-cutting and transformation in 2024-25, aiming to unlock synergies through merging with AIX Connect (formerly AirAsia India) and collaborating with Tata Group's airlines, including Vistara. Singh expressed confidence in revenue growth and network expansion without concerns about bilateral flying rights hindering growth at the CAPA India Aviation Summit 2024.
Tata Steel credit metrics to improve in FY25: CreditSights
CreditSights predicts Tata Steel's credit metrics to improve this fiscal year due to increased domestic steel demand, lower coking coal prices, and a strong EBITDA growth in FY25. It expected net leverage to enhance. Despite a significant drop in consolidated net profit for the March quarter, CreditSights believes Tata Steel's annual results were better than expected, with revenues and EBITDA declining due to losses in Europe and higher expenses.
Trent plans global retail push after acing it in India
Noel Tata-led Trent is venturing into international markets with a flagship store in Dubai, targeting the Indian diaspora. Zudio, a key brand, has surpassed ₹7,000 crore in revenue in India. The company experienced another year of substantial growth in FY24, with net sales increasing by 50% to ₹12,375 crore and net profit nearly quadrupling to ₹1,477 crore.
2,500 job cuts! Layoffs in Tata Steel's UK operations inevitable, says CEO Narendran
Tata Steel's transition to low-emission electric arc furnace process at its UK operations will lead to the loss of around 2,500 jobs. The move, part of a decarbonization plan, aims to reduce production costs and cut CO2 emissions. Worker unions are protesting against the job cuts, which are seen as inevitable.
UK workers' union says will proceed with industrial action at Tata Steel plants
Unite the Union said on Thursday that its workers will begin "working to rule" as well as taking part in a continuous overtime ban from June 18 to "severely disrupt and delay" the company's operations and order book unless the company rows back on the closure. It is calling for the Indian steel major to halt its plans until the July 4 General Election, when it expects the UK's Conservative Party led government will make way for the Opposition Labour Party.
Tata Steel announces $2.1 billion plan to meet twin objectives
Additionally, Tata Steel announced that it will convert debt instruments valued at $565 million (Rs 4,661 crore) held in its Singapore subsidiary into equity shares. Both the capital infusion and the debt-to-equity conversion are planned to be completed within this fiscal year.
Tata Steel Q4 Results: Net profit slumps 64% YoY to Rs 611 crore; misses D-St estimates
Tata Steel Q4 Results: Revenue from operations for the quarter under review fell 7% YoY to Rs 58,687 crore. The company's board has recommended a dividend of Rs 3.6 per share. It has also approved a proposal to infuse funds up to $2.11 billion (Rs 17,407.50 crore), by way of subscription to equity shares of T Steel Holdings Pte Ltd in one or more tranches during FY25.
Tata Steel board approves Rs 3,000 crore fundraise via NCD route
It plans to raise upto Rs 3,000 crore through non-convertible debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis.
Shyam Metalics expands rail infrastructure at its steel plant in Odisha
Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited (SMEL) has expanded its rail infrastructure at its integrated steel plant in Pandloi, near Rengali, Odisha. The expansion, completed in 2023, doubled the number of dedicated railway lines to four, including a lead line, three branch lines, and an engine escape line. The plant now handles over 110 rakes per month, but can only manage 60% of the increased demand for raw materials and finished goods.
Full impact of capacity expansion will start coming in from FY26: JSW Steel MD
Jayant Acharya of JSW Steel discusses the company's capacity expansion plans, stable pricing trends, inorganic growth opportunities, and overseas operations performance, emphasizing the focus on value-added products for business stability. Acharya says in the last quarter, 62% of sales was from value-added and specials and 61% for the year as a whole. In terms of absolute volume, it has grown substantially.
This large-cap mutual fund gave 16% returns in 3 years; should you buy?
SBI Blue Chip Fund: The fund has seen a leadership transition, with its seasoned fund manager passing the reins to a new successor. The previous fund manager had an unwavering focus on quality, supplemented with a buyand-hold approach. While the new fund manager will retain the quality tilt, he intends to incorporate the momentum strategy, which could bring in some churn in the portfolio.
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran's top three focus areas for 2024: Growth, growth & growth
This was the theme that brought together around 500 Tata group leaders at the JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai over the weekend for their annual offsite meeting, said top executives at the $270 billion conglomerate. Trent chairman Noel Tata and his three children - Neville, Leah and Maya - attended the meet.
Naveen Jindal group plans Rs 15,000-crore green energy push
As per the blueprint being finalised, the group wants to power the new steel capacity additions by creating 4 gigawatts (GW) of renewable power sources in-house within the next couple of years, said the people. This would help the group reduce carbon emissions and produce green steel, they said.
We should not assume India will be the best place to come in for foreign investors as there are other options: TV Narendran, Tata Steel
TV Narendran of Tata Steel discusses the steel industry in India, emphasizing the need for growth to outpace GDP, potential as a global exporter, and strategies to address import delays and visa issues from China while enhancing local production capabilities. He says: "Over a period of time, we would like to de-risk sourcing out of China."
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