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Shree Cement Ltd

Rs.25,827.90/-

Shree Cement Sees Profit Decline Amid Modest Revenue Growth

• Shree Cement reported a 51.31% decline in consolidated net profit, totaling Rs 278.45 crore for Q1 FY25, falling short of analyst expectations.
• Despite the profit drop, revenue from operations increased by 1.73% to Rs 5,123.96 crore, showing some resilience.
• Shree Cement has delivered a 10.64% return over the past year.

State Bank of India

Rs.801.20/-

State Bank of India Announces New Leadership

• Challa Sreenivasulu Setty appointed as Chairman of SBI for a three-year term starting August 28, 2024.
• Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh will assume the role of Managing Director, succeeding Setty.
• Setty’s leadership is anticipated to enhance SBI’s strategic direction and operational efficiency.
• SBI has delivered a 42.92% return over the past year.

Tata Steel Ltd

Rs.152.60/-

Tata Steel Navigates Legal Challenges and Plans Expansion

• Tata Steel is exploring legal options regarding potential dues from a Supreme Court ruling that may apply retrospectively.
• The company has noted contingent liabilities of Rs 17,347 crore pending clarity on state levies in Odisha.
• Tata Steel plans to increase production capacity by 45% to 11 mtpa as part of its expansion strategy.
• Tata Steel has delivered a 26.06% return over the past year.

Hindalco Industries Ltd

Rs.622.80/-

Hindalco Faces CBI Corruption Charges

• Hindalco Industries has been charged by the CBI for alleged corruption involving environmental clearances for coal mining between 2011 and 2013.
• The investigation centers on claims of bribery to secure approvals for mining in a critically polluted area in Odisha.
• Hindalco has delivered a 32.15% return over the past year.

Tech Mahindra Ltd

Rs.1,502.90/-

Tech Mahindra Partners with Horizon3.ai for AI-Based Cybersecurity

• Tech Mahindra has partnered with Horizon3.ai to provide AI-based cybersecurity solutions.
• The collaboration aims to enhance threat detection and compliance capabilities for global customers.
• Tech Mahindra plans to unlock growth potential despite past struggles.
• Tech Mahindra has delivered a 23.04% return over the past year.

VIP Industries Ltd

Rs.452.05/-

VIP Industries Reports Significant Profit Decline Amid Operational Challenges

• VIP Industries reported a 93% drop in profit, falling to Rs 4.04 crore from Rs 57.8 crore.
• Despite the profit decline, revenue saw a slight increase of 0.4%, reaching Rs 638.9 crore.
• The company faces potential operational challenges due to political unrest in Bangladesh, impacting distribution and supply chains.
• VIP Industries has delivered an 11.44% return over the past three years.

Cummins India Ltd

Rs.3,644.90/-

Cummins India Reports Strong Q1FY25 Earnings

• Cummins India posted a 33% YoY increase in net profit, reaching Rs 419.8 crore for Q1FY25.
• Standalone revenue grew by 4%, totaling Rs 2,262 crore, driven by strong domestic demand.
• Nomura maintains a Neutral rating with a target price of Rs 3,470, indicating potential downside.
• Cummins India has delivered a 99.68% return over the past year.

PI Industries Ltd

Rs.4,418.90/-

PI Industries Reports Robust Q1FY25 Growth

• PI Industries posted a 17.2% increase in net profit, reaching Rs 448.8 crore for Q1 FY25, up from Rs 383 crore last year.
• Revenue grew by 8.3%, totaling Rs 2,068.9 crore compared to Rs 1,910 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.
• The company’s EBITDA surged by 24.7% to Rs 583.2 crore, indicating strong operational performance and improved margins.
• PI Industries has delivered an 11.44% return over the past year.

Infosys Ltd

Rs.1,781.90/-

Infosys Faces Significant GST Tax Demand Challenges

• Infosys is contending with a substantial tax demand of Rs 32,403 crore from the Indian government related to GST liabilities.
• The company has received partial relief, with Rs 3,898 crore withdrawn, but still faces a remaining demand of Rs 28,000 crore.
• Nasscom has criticized the tax demands, suggesting misunderstandings about the IT sector’s operational model.
• Infosys has delivered a 25.76% return over the past year.

Zydus Wellness Ltd

Rs.2,291.25/-

Stake Changes in Zydus Wellness Amid Strong Sales Growth

• True North’s Threpsi Care LLP sold a 2.67% stake in Zydus Wellness for Rs 374 crore.
• Quant Mutual Fund acquired the same percentage of shares at an average price of Rs 2,201.40 each.
• Zydus Wellness reported a robust 20% YoY increase in net sales and cleared its debt, enhancing financial stability.
• Zydus Wellness has delivered a 51.83% return over the past year.

Krsnaa Diagnostics Ltd

Rs.661.85/-

Krsnaa Diagnostics Reports Robust Growth Amid CEO Resignation

• Krsnaa Diagnostics posted a 22.4% increase in profit, reaching Rs 17.9 crore year-over-year.
• Revenue surged by 22%, totaling Rs 170.2 crore, reflecting strong business performance.
• CEO Prashant Pandurangrao Deshmukh resigned, marking a significant leadership change.
• Krsnaa Diagnostics has delivered 23.6% returns over the past year.

Lupin Ltd

Rs.1,999.00/-

Lupin Reports Impressive Q1 FY25 Growth

• Lupin’s net profit surged by 77.2% year-on-year, reaching Rs 801 crore for Q1 FY25.
• Revenue from operations increased by 16.3%, totaling Rs 5,600.3 crore, bolstered by new product launches and strong performance.
• The company has established Lupin Lanka as a wholly-owned subsidiary amidst facing a substantial GST recovery demand.
• Lupin has delivered 80.2% returns over the past year.

TVS Motor Company Ltd

Rs.2,561.00/-

TVS Motor Company Posts Impressive Q1 FY25 Earnings

• TVS Motor Company reported a 23% increase in net profit, reaching ₹577 crore for Q1 FY25, fueled by strong sales.
• Revenue from operations grew 16% year-on-year, totaling ₹8,376 crore, driven by high demand across two-wheeler segments.
• The company achieved its highest-ever operating EBITDA of ₹960 crore, with an improved margin of 11.5%, showcasing effective cost management.
• TVS Motor has delivered 337.47% returns over the past three years.

Gland Pharma Ltd

Rs.2,035.00/-

Gland Pharma’s Q1 FY25: Profit Decline Despite Revenue Growth

• Gland Pharma reported a 26% year-on-year decline in net profit, totaling ₹143.8 crore for Q1 FY25.
• Revenue rose by 16% to ₹1,401.7 crore, up from last year’s ₹1,208.7 crore.
• Sales and EBITDA significantly missed analyst estimates, prompting Nomura to downgrade the stock’s rating.
• Despite the profit decline, Gland Pharma has delivered 57.57% returns over the past year.

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