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Amazon in q-comm queue; Big B’s Swiggy stake
Happy Wednesday! Amazon India is gearing up to enter the quick commerce space independently, sources tell us. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
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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.
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Railway sector Q1 review: Average PAT decline 16% QoQ, revenue down 24%. What are your cues?
The railway sector reported an average 16% drop in net profits and a 24% revenue decline for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. Ten out of thirteen companies saw decreased profits, and all experienced revenue declines. Stocks have fallen by up to 32% from their 52-week highs, raising concerns about performance.
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LIC plays the price game for growth, margins take a back seat, for now
LIC, India's largest insurance provider, shifted its growth strategy, focusing on expansion over margins. In Q1 FY25, it reported a 24% rise in value of new business due to a 21% increase in annualized premium equivalent. This strategy led to a rise in non-par segment premiums but a decline in overall margins.
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Cognizant responds to Rs 2.5 LPA salary backlash, claims details 'grossly misrepresented'
Cognizant addressed a social media controversy over its ₹2.52 lakh fresher salary offer, clarifying that the figure applies only to non-engineering graduates with a three-year degree. Engineering graduates receive ₹4-12 lakh, depending on their skills and certifications. The company also explained its compensation practices and ongoing investment in employee development, particularly in India, where over 70% of its workforce is based. Cognizant reaffirmed its commitment to upskilling employees and expanding operations in the country.
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FII selloff hits Rs 30,000 crore since Budget but why aren't alarm bells ringing?
FIIs have sold Indian stocks worth Rs 30,000 crore since the Budget due to high valuations and global economic concerns. Despite the sell-off, Indian markets remained resilient due to strong domestic investor support. Analysts expect FII behavior to improve by November as key global economic conditions stabilize.
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Apollo 24/7 GMV to go up to Rs 1,000 cr per quarter over next 18 months: Suneeta Reddy
Apollo Hospitals' Suneeta Reddy forecasted a 5% price impact for next quarter, citing the recent muted performance from elections and a heatwave. Regional occupancy and margins varied, with Nashik serving as a referral center. Apollo 24/7 aims for Rs 1,000 crore quarterly in six quarters. AHLL is on an improving revenue trajectory despite new centers impacting margins.
Q2 goods exports seen 4.2%: EXIM Bank
“Positive growth in India’s exports could be as a result of India’s continued strong economic activity backed by sustained momentum in manufacturing and services sector, expected global monetary easing and improving demand prospects in trading partners,” the bank said in a statement.
Voltas Q1 net profit soars 160% YoY to Rs 335 crore, stock jumps 10%
Voltas Q1 Results: Air conditioning maker Voltas on Monday posted a 160% year-on-year (YoY) jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 335 crore for the June quarter of FY25. It had clocked Rs 129 crore profit in the year-ago period.
Voltas Q1 Results: Standalone net profit jumps 58% YoY to Rs 339.14 crore, revenue rises 45%
In the company's unitary cooling products segment, which includes the AC business, revenue surged by 51% year-on-year to Rs 3,802.17 crore for the quarter under review. Segment profitability increased by 58% year-on-year, reaching Rs 327.02 crore. As the country's largest AC brand, the company reported record sales of one million units last quarter, with an overall volume growth of 67% year-on-year.
Inox Green Energy Services Q1 Results: Profit jumps 55% YoY to Rs 4.14 cr
Inox Green Energy Services is a subsidiary of Inox Wind Limited (IWL) which is India's leading wind energy solutions provider catering to independent power producers, utilities, public sector units and corporate investors
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.
Biocon Q1 Results: Net Jumps 6-fold to Rs 660 cr on one-time gain
Biocon's net profit for Q1FY25 surged to ₹660 crore, up from ₹101 crore the previous year, primarily due to a one-time gain from selling Biocon Biologics' domestic branded formulation business. Revenue remained flat at ₹3,433 crore. Core EBITDA saw a decline, although overall EBITDA improved significantly due to the one-off gain.
ONGC shares jump on Q1 show, Oil India also
Shares of state-owned ONGC and Oil India rose almost 8% after ONGC's first-quarter profits surpassed estimates. Investors also anticipated strong results from Oil India and higher oil prices due to tensions in the Middle East. Analysts recommended waiting for a potential dip before investing further.
Maersk Q2 Results: Profit drops 45% to $833 million over disruptions in global supply chains
The Red Sea crisis has led to increased operating costs for Maersk, it said, necessitating rerouted shipping lanes that have impacted the company's overall profitability. Despite this, Maersk’s revenue for the quarter was $12,771 million, slightly down from $12,988 million reported a year earlier.
Signature Global Q1 Results: Realty firm posts Rs 7 cr profit against loss YoY
"Continuing with the momentum achieved in FY24, the company reported another stellar performance for the first quarter of FY25. Our operational performance is a testimony of our steadfast commitment to delivering quality products & services to our customers ensuring sustainable profitability and long-term value for all stakeholders," Pradeep Kumar Aggarwal, Chairman and WholeTime Director, said.
NSE Q1 Results: Cons PAT rises 39% YoY to Rs 2,567 crore, revenue jumps 51%
NSE Q1 Results: Revenue from operations for the reported quarter stood at Rs 4,510 crore. The net profit margins for Q1 FY25 were 52%. During this quarter, the bourse allocated an additional Rs 587 crore to enhance the Core Settlement Guarantee Fund (SGF) corpus, raising it to Rs 10,500 crore as recommended by SEBI. After this contribution, the core SGF corpus will stand at Rs 9,726 crore.
Devyani International Q1 Results: Company reports net profit of Rs 22 crore versus loss YoY; revenue jumps 44%
For the June quarter, the company reported revenue from operations of Rs 1,222 crore, a 44% increase year-on-year, driven by improved ADS and store additions. In the corresponding quarter of the previous year, revenue was Rs 847 crore. Consolidated EBITDA for the quarter was Rs 220 crore, with margins at 18.3%, reflecting a 1.7% improvement compared to the previous quarter.
Freshworks reports 20% revenue growth in Q2 at $174 million
The Chennai-based firm also upped its revenue guidance. Freshworks has given a 2024 full-year guidance revenue of $707 -$713 million, which has gone up marginally by around 1-2% on the back of rising demand for the firm’s AI solutions.
Tata Consumer shares drop over 2% as Q1 results fail to impress. Should you invest?
Tata Consumer Products reported an 8% drop in profit after tax for the first quarter ended June 2024, falling to Rs 290 crore, below estimates. Shares fell 2.3%. Revenue from operations increased 16% year-on-year to Rs 4,352 crore. The drop in profit was attributed to higher exceptional items and lower returns from joint ventures and associates.
IT firms’ Q1 job data suggest they may end FY25 with higher headcount
The number of aggregate employees at Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech and Tech Mahindra dropped by 2,034 sequentially in the first quarter ended June 30, according to the quarterly data they announced in July. Three of the companies — TCS, Wipro and Tech Mahindra — registered net additions in headcount.
Will Nifty cross 25,000 this week? Fed meeting & 5 other factors to watch out for
The stock market showed strong recovery last week, buoyed by positive US GDP data. This week, factors such as the US Fed meeting, Q1 earnings reports, FII flows, and global economic data could influence market trends. Analysts believe Nifty might hit the 25,000 mark for the first time.
L&T Q1 Results: Cons PAT jumps 12% YoY to Rs 2,786 cr, revenue rises 15%
L&T Q1 Results: Revenue from operations grew 15% YoY to Rs 55,120 crore, driven by strong performance in the projects and manufacturing (P&M) portfolio, supported by a substantial order book. In the first quarter, the company secured orders worth Rs 70,936 crore at the group level, showing an 8% year-on-year increase, thanks to robust ordering activity in the Middle East.
Lower fuel cracks, tepid global demand and new refineries impacted Reliance's core O2C business: Mukesh Ambani
Reliance Industries' Q1 profit dropped to Rs 15,138 crore, a 5% year-on-year and 20% quarter-on-quarter decline from March's Rs 18,951 crore. The O2C segment experienced a 14.3% EBITDA fall due to lower fuel and petrochemical margins. Petrol margins decreased by 30%, depreciation was Rs 13,596 crore, and finance costs rose despite telecom and retail gains.
Paytm Q1 Results: Consolidated loss widens to Rs 839 crore, revenue plunges 36% YoY
Paytm Q1 Results: One 97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, reported a widened cons loss of Rs 838.9 crore in the June quarter, compared to Rs 357 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue for Q1 declined by 36% YoY to Rs 1,502 crore from Rs 2,342 crore in Q1 FY24. Despite this, the company indicated that its revenue and EBITDA, excluding the ESOP loss of Rs 545 crore, met its guidance.
Tata Technologies Q1 profit slides 15% on-year, VinFast woes behind
Sequentially, Tata Technologies' net profit rose 3.04% from Rs 157.24 crore in the preceding quarter ending March 2024. Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at Rs 1,269 crore, up 0.9% on-year basis but down 2.5% sequentially.
Paytm Q1 results preview: Revenue may fall by up to 36%, net loss likely to widen
One 97 Communications, operating Paytm, could report a net loss between Rs 1,013 crore and Rs 840 crore and a revenue between Rs 1,532 crore and Rs 1,490 crore for June 2024, according to estimates by two brokerages.
Infosys Q1 Preview: Net profit may jump 6% YoY; strong sequential revenue growth seen
Infosys Ltd is anticipated to show solid sequential revenue growth in Q1 of June 2024, fueled by large deals. Net profit expected to rise by 6% year-on-year. Key areas of interest include deal TCVs, pricing, attrition, and growth/margin outlook. Analysts offer positive forecasts for Infosys performance.
Q1 results today: Jio Financial, SpiceJet, HDFC Life among 36 companies announce earnings on Monday
HDFC Life, Jio Financial, HDFC AMC, Angel One, SpiceJet, and 36 other companies including Hatsun Agro, KBC Global, Kelton Tech, Modern Engineering, Monarch Networth Capital, Oasis Securities, Rajoo Engineers, Sheetal Cool Products, Tahmar Enterprises, Styrenix Performance will announce Q1FY25 earnings. Important aspects to watch include HDFC Life's APE and VNB estimates.
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