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Piramal Pharma's stock surged 5.5% following a strong Q2 earnings report, with net profit increasing 3.5 times year-on-year to Rs 22.59 crore. The company's CDMO business, which constitutes 59% of total revenue, saw a 24% sales growth to Rs 1,320 crore, driven by rising demand for innovation-driven projects. Additionally, Piramal announced an $80 million expansion plan for its Lexington facility, aimed at enhancing sterile fill-finish capabilities by FY27.
BCL Industries shares gained traction following a 17% increase in their ethanol supply allocation to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) for the current fiscal year. The new quota stands at 18.25 crore litres, up from 16.94 crore litres, which is anticipated to boost the company's revenue. The stock was trading at Rs 56.93 per share, reflecting a slight decline of 0.73%, despite a 3.61% rise earlier in October.
Amber Enterprises, a leading contract manufacturer of Room ACs, reported an impressive 82% year-on-year revenue growth in Q2 FY25, driven by improved realizations and new customer acquisitions in the RAC segment. The company is diversifying into components and has formed a joint venture with Korea Circuit for advanced PCBs. Despite a flattish growth outlook for railways and subsystems in FY25, the medium-term prospects remain positive, although stock valuations are considered high at 72x FY26 earnings.
Hindustan Unilever reported a 3.9% year-on-year decline in Q2 profit to ₹2,612 crore, attributed to weak operating margins and a volume growth of 3%. In contrast, Sona BLW Precision Forgings saw a 15.7% increase in profit to ₹144 crore, despite weakened operating margins. Thyrocare Technologies experienced a significant 29% profit surge to ₹26.4 crore, with an EBITDA margin expansion of 200 basis points.
Afcons Infrastructure Limited, part of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, has a legacy of over six decades in infrastructure engineering, completing 76 projects across 15 countries with a contract value of INR 522.20 Bn. With an active order book of INR 317 Bn, the company specializes in various sectors including marine, urban infrastructure, and oil and gas. Given its strong growth potential and financial performance, a 'SUBSCRIBE' rating is recommended for its IPO.
Gold prices reached a peak of Rs 78,387 on October 23, 2024, marking a 0.61% increase according to MCX data. The price for 24-carat gold in Mumbai was Rs 78,020, while 22-carat gold was priced at Rs 74,300. Year-over-year, gold prices have surged by 29.97%.
TVS Motor Co. reported record-high operating revenue of Rs 9,228 crore for Q2, a 13% increase from the previous year, alongside a profit after tax of Rs 663 crore. Despite missing earnings estimates, brokerages remain optimistic, with Investec maintaining a buy rating and raising the target price to Rs 3,050, citing expected growth driven by festive demand and a strong electric vehicle ramp-up.
Hindustan Unilever's Q2 results revealed a 2.4% decline in net profit to Rs 2,591 crore, falling short of expectations, while revenue grew 2.1% to Rs 16,145 crore. Volume growth of 3% lagged behind the anticipated 4-5%, with rural demand recovering faster than urban consumption, raising concerns about future demand outlook.
Indian banks are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into their operations, particularly through the use of AI-driven chatbots and virtual assistants. This trend aims to enhance customer experience and provide personalized services. An analysis of the annual reports of 32 commercial banks from FY 2015-16 to FY 2022-23 highlights this growing adoption of technology in the banking sector.
Waaree Energies' IPO has garnered immense interest, receiving a record 97.34 lakh applications and achieving a subscription rate of 76.34 times, with bids for 160 crore shares against 2.10 crore on offer. The Rs 4,321.44 crore issue, priced between Rs 1,427 and Rs 1,503 per share, previously raised Rs 1,277 crore from anchor investors. In the grey market, the IPO's GMP reached Rs 1,500 - 1,510, indicating potential listing gains exceeding 100%.
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