JK CEMENT LTD Q3 RESULTS
Take notice! In a muted Q1 season, these 14 companies doubled sales and profits
14 companies with market capitalization exceeding Rs 2,500 crore demonstrated exceptional performance in Q1 2024, doubling their sales and profits. Top performers included Spright Agro and Diamond Power Infrastructure. The broader market saw mixed results with sectors like BFSI and automobile doing well, but oil marketing companies underperforming.
Oil and gas spoil India Inc show in June Quarter
In the June 2024 quarter, India's industry saw modest growth with a 9.4% net profit increase, mainly due to lower refining and marketing margins in the oil and gas sector. Banking and finance sectors performed well with significant revenue growth. The overall operating margin declined to 17.4%. Future growth hinges on rural demand revival post-monsoon.
Grasim Industries Q1 Results: Profit slides by a fourth to Rs 1,189 crore on investment in paints ops
The flagship company of the Aditya Birla launched its paints operations ‘Birla Opus’ towards the end of the March quarter, and April-June was its first quarter of full operations. The company has spent Rs 7,795 crore on its paints business as of June-end, approximately four-fifth of the total planned expenditure for these operations.
Grasim Q1 Results: Firm reports Rs 52 cr standalone loss versus Rs 355 cr yr-ago profit
Grasim experienced a Rs 52.12 crore standalone loss in the June 2024 quarter, falling from a Rs 355 crore profit a year ago. Revenue grew 11% YoY to Rs 6,894 crore, driven by its diversified businesses. However, the chemicals segment saw a revenue decrease. Grasim shares were up 1.17% to Rs 2,574.45 on NSE.
LIC stock portfolio surges to Rs 15 lakh crore, 95 stocks sold in Q1
Life Insurance Corporation of India's equity portfolio has nearly doubled in three years to Rs 15.72 lakh crore. In the June quarter, LIC reduced stakes in 95 stocks, including Bank of Maharashtra, while increasing investments in firms such as Infosys and TCS. Fund managers advise rotating into value sectors for optimal returns.
Shree Cement shares drop over 3% after 51% YoY decline in Q1 PAT. Should you invest?
Shree Cement faced a 4% drop in shares as it posted a 51% decrease in net profit for the June quarter, down to Rs 278.6 crore. Revenues saw a slight increase to Rs 5,123.9 crore, but higher expenses offset gains. Brokerages had varied opinions, noting concerns about weak demand and geographic expansion.
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Apollo Tyres shares fall 3% after 24% drop in Q1 net profit
Shares of Apollo Tyres dropped by 3% after it reported a 24% decline in net profit to Rs 302 crore for Q1 FY25, attributed to lower sales and higher raw material costs. Despite a 1.4% increase in revenue, EBITDA fell by 13.5%.
Shree Cement Q1 Results: PAT declines 51% YoY to Rs 278 crore; revenue rises marginally
Shree Cement Q1 Results: During the first quarter of the 2025 fiscal year, the company reported a 1.75% increase in revenue from operations, reaching Rs 5,123.9 crore compared to Rs 5,035.6 crore in the same period last year. Total expenses also rose by 4.4% to Rs 4,618 crore from Rs 4,422 crore in the first quarter of the previous fiscal year. Despite these figures, the company's stock price experienced a slight decline of 0.2% to Rs 26,682 following the release of the earnings report.
Q1 results today: Vedanta among 132 companies to announce earnings on Tuesday
During the first quarter earnings season, 132 companies, including PFC and Tata Power, were scheduled to announce their financial results. Vedanta's net profit was expected to range between Rs 2,197-3,060 crore, with revenue estimates between Rs 35,440-38,674 crore for June 2024. Different brokerages provided varying growth predictions.
JK Tyre Q1 Results: Net profit zooms 37% YoY to Rs 211 cr; total income falls to Rs 3,655 cr
JK Tyre & Industries recorded a 37% rise in net profit to Rs 211 crore for the first quarter of FY25, compared to Rs 154 crore in the same period last year. Despite a slight drop in total income, the company mitigated this with strong export growth and contributions from its subsidiaries.
Q1 Results Today: SBI among 41 companies to announce earnings on Saturday
State Bank of India, India's largest public sector bank, is expected to report a slight decrease in profits for the first quarter of 2024 due to increased provisions, despite a projected 10% growth in net interest income.
Ambuja Cements Q1 Results: Standalone profit falls 12% YoY to Rs 571 crore, revenue drops 5%
Ambuja Cements saw an 11.5% drop in standalone profit to Rs 571 crore for the June quarter. Revenue decreased 4.5% to Rs 4,516 crore. Operating EBITDA fell to Rs 646 crore, and EBITDA margin dropped to 14.3%. Sales volume grew by 3%, and kiln fuel costs were reduced by 17%. CEO Ajay Kapur emphasized cost-cutting initiatives.
ACC Q1 Results: Cons PAT falls 23% YoY to Rs 361 crore, revenue down marginally
Adani Group's cement division, ACC, on Monday announced that its consolidated profit for the June quarter decreased by 22.5% year-on-year, totaling Rs 361.40 crore. Additionally, revenue dropped by 1% year-on-year to Rs 5,155 crore.
GIFT Nifty signals a muted start for D-Street. Here's the trading setup for today's session
Markets remain steady before Union Budget with anticipated volatility. Oil prices decline for third consecutive day due to oversupply worries and subdued demand. Rupee hits record low against US dollar as Asian currencies weaken. Keep an eye on Q1 results from major firms.
Sensex falls over 300 pts as RIL & bank stocks tumble, Nifty below 24,400
Ahead of the budget, Indian markets fell. Sensex dropped 355 points, Nifty50 by 148 points. Reliance fell 2.5% from lower fuel margins; HDFC Bank, the country's top private lender, rose 1% after beating profit forecasts; Wipro dropped 8% due to weak demand in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Mixed performance among key stocks in early trading.
JK Cement Q1 Results: Net profit surges 67% YoY to Rs 184.82 cr
JK Cement Ltd's Q1 FY25 net profit rose 67% to Rs 184.82 crore from Rs 110.73 crore a year ago. Revenue from operations climbed 1.62% to Rs 2,807.57 crore, while total income hit Rs 2,852.31 crore. Total expenses held steady at Rs 2,579.14 crore in the June 2024 quarter.
Q1 Results Today: What to expect from HDFC Bank and Kotak Bank’s earnings
HDFC Bank's Q1 FY25 financial results are likely to be less impressive than the previous quarter, primarily due to slower deposit growth. The merger with HDFC Ltd. makes year-over-year comparisons irrelevant. Loan growth is also expected to moderate, impacting net interest income. While the bank navigates the challenges of integration and a tougher economic environment, its profitability might see a minor dip in this quarter.
UltraTech Cement Q1 Results: Cons PAT rises marginally to Rs 1,697 crore, revenue up 2% YoY
The revenue from operations stood at Rs 18,070 crore, which represents a 2% increase compared to Rs 17,737 crore reported by the company in the corresponding quarter of the last financial year. On a sequential basis, the cons PAT was down by 25% over Rs 2,258 crore reported by the cement maker in Q4FY24.
Chakri Lokapriya says yes to FMCG but no to paints; sticks to leaders in cement
The FMCG sector is poised for growth with rural recovery, but paints face emerging competition. Infosys and TCS may see 2-2.5% revenue growth and gain from a possible US rate cut. Cement volumes grow despite weak pricing. Asian Paints encounters price drops amid competition. Zee Entertainment's fundraising and the RIL-Disney JV impact the sector.
Cement companies likely to post muted performance in Q1 amid sluggish demand
Cement makers have not been able to raise prices in any of the months since November 2023. It has prompted them to focus on volume growth, which is likely to increase the competitive intensity.
Cement companies’ earnings likely to stay weak
Heatwaves, higher competition, construction slowdown due to polls impacted producers in a lean season.
Cement sector sees marginal growth of 2-3 pc in Q1FY25: Icra
The cement sector experienced a modest 2-3 per cent growth in Q1 due to a slowdown in construction during the Lok Sabha polls, but FY2024-25 is expected to see a 7-8 per cent increase driven by infrastructure and housing demand. Top players are set to consolidate, expanding capacity and improving operating profits by 1-3 per cent from softened raw materials prices. Cement makers are also increasing green power usage to reduce emissions by 15-17 per cent in the coming years.
A war of titans builds up in India's cement sector
The UltraTech-India Cements deal comes two weeks after Adani Group unit Ambuja Cement announced acquisition of Hyderabad-based Penna Cement at an enterprise value of Rs 10,422 crore, adding to its capacity and market share in southern India.
Cement stocks in focus in Modi 3.0: Birla Corp, JK Cement could give 14-22% return
Resultantly, the all-India average price during Apr-May’24 was flat to marginally up (1%) vs. Mar’24-exit, while it was ~1% lower than 4QFY24 average.
18 companies turned profitable in Q4 after 3 straight quarterly losses. Worth buying?
18 companies including BHEL, Centrum Capital, Inox Wind, Piramal Pharma, SAMHI Hotels, and Sterling and Wilson turned profitable in Q4 after consecutive losses. Sagar Cements reported a profit of Rs 11.59 crore. Inox Wind Energy recorded a profit of Rs 38.8 crore. Analysts expect India Inc earnings to grow by 12% for FY25.
JK Tyre Q4 Results: Net profit zooms 54% YoY to Rs 172 crore
JK Tyre & Industries on Tuesday said its consolidated net profit increased 54 per cent to Rs 172 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2024, on account of higher sales. The tyre maker had reported a net profit of Rs 112 crore in the year-ago period.
Ambuja Cements Q4 results: Profit up 6% YoY to Rs 532 cr; co approves Rs 2 dividend
Ambuja Cements reported a standalone net profit of 532 crore rupees for the quarter that ended in March 2024, showing a 6% increase compared to the previous year. Revenue from operations in the fourth quarter rose by 12% year-on-year to Rs 4,780 crore. The Board has recommended a dividend of Rs 2 per equity share for the financial year 2023-24, subject to approval of shareholders of the company.
UltraTech Cement Q4 Results: Board approves dividend of Rs 70/share
The cement maker reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 2,258 crore, up 36% YoY, beating the Street estimates of Rs 2,048 crore.
Q4 results preview: 29 companies likely to report doubling of profit
29 companies expected to double profits in Q4FY24 across various sectors like BFSI, Auto, Healthcare. Notable companies include Adani Ports, KEC International, Birla Corporation, JK Cements, United Breweries, Gland Pharma, Quess Corp Ltd, Signature Global, NMDC.
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