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Persistent's Nagarro deal could be a near-term pain for long-term gain
Persistent Systems is acquiring Nagarro SE for $1.3 billion, aiming for European expansion and reduced US market reliance. While strategically beneficial long-term, the deal, funded by debt, faces short-term pressure due to Nagarro's decelerating growth and a high acquisition price. Persistent must now focus on boosting combined revenue without sacrificing profitability, a key challenge ahead.
Mcap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms climbs Rs 88,678 cr; ICICI Bank biggest winner
Indian stock markets saw a modest gain last week, with the top 10 companies adding Rs 88,678.1 crore in market valuation. ICICI Bank led the surge, followed by HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries. However, Bharti Airtel, TCS, and LIC experienced significant valuation drops. This positive market sentiment was attributed to easing crude oil prices and improved geopolitical developments.
Six of top-10 firms add ₹88,678 crore in mcap, ICICI Bank biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued companies went up by Rs 88,678.1 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest winner. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 297.57 points, or 0.38 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 42.9 points, or 0.17 per cent. "Markets ended the holiday-shortened week with modest gains, advancing in three of the four trading sessions. Sentiment remained constructive, supported by easing crude oil prices, improving geopolitical developments in West Asia, and selective buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs)," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. While Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were the gainers, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. The market valuation of ICICI Bank jumped Rs ...
India needs 2,000 GW new power capacity in 20 years, says Adani Green's Sagar Adani
India needs to add nearly 2,000 gigawatts of new power generation capacity over the next two decades to meet rising demand and reduce reliance on imported fuels, according to Adani Green Energy Executive Director Sagar Adani. He emphasized that electrification, supported by renewables, hydro, thermal, and nuclear power, is the clearest path to energy security, affordability, and sustainability for the nation.
Centre invites bids for green urea plants to curb import reliance
The department on Friday held a pre-EoI meeting with public and private sector companies, including NTPC, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), fertiliser manufacturers, technology providers and green hydrogen developers, to discuss the proposed project framework.
Anti-dumping duty on electrical steel may push transformer costs, impact grid expansion: GTRI
A potential anti-dumping duty on crucial cold-rolled grain-oriented electrical steel (CRGO) imports could significantly hike transformer manufacturing costs and impede India's ambitious power grid expansion plans. With domestic production meeting less than 10% of demand, imposing duties might raise prices without reducing import reliance, impacting vital infrastructure development and renewable energy integration. The probe follows a complaint by JSW JFE Electrical Steel Nashik Pvt Ltd.
Zydus, Sunshine to set up $20 million pharma JV in Sri Lanka
Indian pharmaceutical giant Zydus Lifesciences has partnered with Sri Lanka's Sunshine Healthcare Lanka to establish a new manufacturing facility. This $20 million joint venture, Zydus Sunshine Lifesciences, will be located in the Horana Export Processing Zone. The project aims to boost local drug production, decrease reliance on imports, and improve medicine accessibility.
Govt targets solar, hydrogen components to cut import dependence
India is boosting domestic manufacturing across solar, green hydrogen, and wind energy sectors to curb import reliance. Key focus areas include solar inverters, electrodes, catalysts, bipolar plates, and polysilicon. This strategic move aims to strengthen the supply chain for critical components, addressing current import dependencies and fostering long-term cost competitiveness for India's burgeoning renewable energy industry.
Bharti Airtel Trumps Reliance Jio In May Subscriber Additions, Trai Data Shows
Airtel led the growth in subscriber base with net addition of 29.8 lakh subscribers over the month of April, comprising 29.26 lakh in the mobile segment and 53,809 in fixed line connection segment.
Sebi seeks clarification from Jio Platforms on IPO filing
India's capital markets regulator Sebi has requested clarifications from Jio Platforms regarding its draft IPO papers. This move signals a crucial step towards what is anticipated to be the nation's largest public offering, aiming to raise approximately Rs 35,000 crore. The company plans to utilize these funds primarily for debt repayment and future expansion, marking a significant value-creation milestone for Reliance Industries.
Nuvama expects near double-digit growth in FMCG despite weak monsoon concerns
Abneesh Roy, Executive Director at Nuvama Institutional Equities, expects paint companies to sustain double-digit revenue growth despite lower crude prices. He sees Reliance's Campa Cola as a formidable long-term competitor in the consumer space and remains positive on Trent due to improving valuations and strong growth potential.
Stocks to Watch for June 25: Bharti Airtel, IRFC, RIL, HCL Tech and more
IRFC, HCLTech, Reliance Industries, Bharat Forge and other stocks will be on investors' radar on Thursday, June 25, following a series of corporate announcements and strategic developments.