Published on: January 29, 2025
Tata Motors Ltd. reported a 22% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit for Q3 FY25, posting a profit of Rs 5,451 crore, missing analyst expectations. While revenue from operations grew by 2.7% to Rs 1,13,575 crore, weaker margins and subdued Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) volumes impacted performance.
Despite JLR's record quarterly revenue of GBP 7.5 billion, its profit before tax fell due to supply chain challenges and cautious demand, particularly in China. The Commercial Vehicles segment saw an 8.4% drop in revenue, although margins improved.
Looking ahead, Tata Motors expects gradual demand recovery, supported by infrastructure investments and new product launches. The company remains cautious about market trends, especially in China.
Published on: January 29, 2025
Mindspace Business Parks REIT has expanded its rent-yielding portfolio by acquiring 18.2 lakh square feet of commercial space in Hyderabad for ₹613 crore. The REIT will acquire 100% equity of Sustain Properties Pvt Ltd, which owns the space, at Commerzone Raidurg.
As part of the deal, Sustain Properties' shareholders will receive units in Mindspace REIT as consideration. The acquisition is set to boost Mindspace REIT’s assets, which already include office portfolios across Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, and Chennai.
The REIT recently reported an 8% increase in its Net Operating Income (NOI) for the December 2024 quarter and declared an 11% higher distribution to its unitholders compared to the previous year.
Published on: January 29, 2025
Waaree Energies Ltd., India’s largest solar EPC firm with a 13.3 GW installed capacity, is preparing to announce its Q3 results for FY25 on January 30, 2025. The company, which operates significant manufacturing facilities in Gujarat and the USA, will disclose its un-audited financial results for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2024.
A conference call for analysts and institutional investors is scheduled for January 31, 2025. Despite a decline in share price over the past month, Waaree Energies posted a 17% YoY increase in net profit in Q2 FY25. Analysts will closely watch the company’s performance amidst the volatile stock market trends.
Published on: January 29, 2025
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) saw its shares rally 4.5% to an intraday high of ₹196.10 on January 29, 2025, following the company's impressive quarterly earnings. BHEL reported a 123.5% year-on-year (YoY) surge in net profit to ₹134.7 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, up from ₹60.3 crore in the same period last year.
Revenue from operations also climbed 32.2% YoY to ₹7,277.1 crore. Operating profit (EBITDA) surged by 40.6% YoY to ₹304.3 crore, with a slight improvement in EBITDA margin to 4.2%.
Despite a 40% decline over the past six months, BHEL’s stock has gained 155% in the last two years, and analysts have set a target price of ₹229, suggesting an upside of 22%.
Published on: January 29, 2025
ITC Hotels made its market debut on Wednesday following its demerger from ITC Ltd, listing at ₹180 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and ₹188 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
The shares opened at a significant discount to the discovered price of ₹260 on NSE and ₹270 on BSE, marking a subdued debut. The stock extended its decline, hitting a 5% lower circuit limit on BSE, closing at ₹178.60, while it fell by 3.53% to ₹173.65 on NSE.
The demerger, effective from January 1, 2025, saw ITC Ltd retain a 40% stake in ITC Hotels, with the remaining 60% distributed among existing shareholders. ITC Hotels, with a market capitalization of ₹37,169.71 crore, aims to expand its portfolio and redefine luxury hospitality while focusing on sustainability.
Published on: January 29, 2025
Triveni Turbine has announced securing a significant order worth Rs 2.9 billion from NTPC for the installation of a Co2-based standalone Energy Storage System (ESS) at NTPC’s Kudgi Super Thermal Power Plant (STPP) in Karnataka.
The 160 MWh ESS will be implemented on a turnkey basis with technology partner Energy Dome over the next 18 months. The order is a key step in accelerating India’s energy transition, making renewable energy more reliable and dispatchable.
Triveni’s Chairman, Dhruv M Sawhney, highlighted the strategic importance of the project, while NTPC’s CMD, Gurdeep Singh, emphasized the system’s advantages over traditional battery storage, including longer lifespan and fewer critical resource dependencies.
Published on: January 29, 2025
The Odisha government has secured investment commitments totaling Rs 4.50 lakh crore after signing 54 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on the first day of the 'Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave' in Bhubaneswar.
Major investors include the Adani Group with Rs 2.28 lakh crore, Vedanta Group with Rs 1 lakh crore, and JSW Group’s Rs 35,000 crore commitment for a steel plant in Keonjhar. The Avaada Group also committed Rs 20,700 crore for green energy projects.
The state's IT/ITeS, electronics, and semiconductor sectors are set to receive Rs 20,900 crore in investments. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced ambitious plans for Odisha to become a $500 billion economy by 2036 and a $1.5 trillion economy by 2047, backed by infrastructure developments and new tech initiatives.
Published on: January 29, 2025
Indian equity markets opened with a positive gap on Wednesday, with the NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex both starting strong. The Nifty surged 0.32% to 23,031.65, while the Sensex gained 0.38% to 76,189.62 at the opening bell. As of midday, the Sensex was up 0.68% at 76,420.30, and the Nifty rose 0.76% to 23,132.30.
Sectoral indices showed strength, particularly in the banking and midcap segments, while financials continue to lead the recovery. Top gainers included Bajaj Auto, Cipla, and Infosys, while Maruti Suzuki and HDFC Life saw losses.
Market sentiment is buoyed by hopes for positive announcements in the upcoming Union Budget, despite cautious foreign institutional investor behavior. Analysts note that while a sharp rally may be unlikely, the current market correction offers healthy valuation opportunities.
Published on: January 29, 2025
Several stocks are in focus for Wednesday, with notable updates across industries. Apollo Micro Systems has been declared the lowest bidder for a Rs 7.4 crore order from DRDO. Exide Industries is set to invest Rs 300 crore in its subsidiary Exide Energy Solutions. One Mobikwik Systems has launched a CBDC E-rupee in collaboration with the RBI and Yes Bank.
360 One WAM faces a penalty from the National Stock Exchange and scrutiny from the Income Tax Department. Other key updates include Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services appointing a new CFO and Grasim Industries undergoing a tax department inspection.
Additionally, Home First Finance plans to raise up to Rs 1,250 crore via a qualified institutional placement, while Aarti Industries has entered an acquisition deal. Keep an eye on these stocks for potential market-moving developments.
Published on: January 29, 2025
The Indian stock market closed higher on Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 rising by 0.9% to settle at 23,163.10 and the BSE Sensex gaining 0.83% to end at 76,532.96. The Bank Nifty also saw a 0.61% increase, closing at 49,165.95.
Small and mid-cap stocks experienced a relief rally, driven by investor optimism ahead of the Union Budget, with expectations for measures to boost consumption and job creation. Key gains were led by Zomato, Tata Motors, Infosys, and Tech Mahindra, while ITC Hotels, Maruti Suzuki, and Bharti Airtel saw losses.
The Nifty Midcap 50 and Nifty Smallcap 50 indices posted gains of 2.30% and 3.23%, respectively. Market sentiment was also influenced by optimism in global markets, particularly in anticipation of the upcoming FOMC meeting and the Fed's stance on interest rates.
Published on: January 29, 2025
The Nifty IT index surged more than 2% on Wednesday, recovering from a recent dip triggered by a selloff in tech stocks following concerns over the Chinese AI app DeepSeek. Leading the rebound, Persistent Systems rose by 5.91% and LTIMindtree gained 3.70%.
Other major IT stocks, including HCL Technologies, Infosys, and Mphasis, also posted solid gains. The broader market sentiment was buoyed by a strong recovery in US stocks, particularly Nvidia and other AI-related stocks, which spilled over into Indian markets.
This helped the Nifty IT index outperform the Nifty 50, signaling renewed optimism in the sector.
Published on: January 29, 2025
TVS Holdings Ltd. saw its share price rise 6.72% following a robust financial performance for the quarter ended December 2024. The company reported a 72% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 386 crore, up from Rs 224 crore.
Revenue grew by 14% to Rs 11,458 crore, while operating profit rose 19% to Rs 1,848 crore. The company's margin also expanded by 60 basis points to 16.1%.
TVS Holdings snapped a two-day losing streak, with its stock now up 18.44% over the past year. Trading volume surged, and the relative strength index stood at 40.74, signaling positive market sentiment.
Published on: January 29, 2025
Suzlon Energy Ltd.’s shares rose nearly 5% following the company’s impressive third-quarter performance, which saw a 90% surge in net profit to Rs 386 crore, exceeding analysts’ expectations.
The company also posted a 106% increase in EBITDA, reaching Rs 498.6 crore, and saw its operating margin expand by 136 basis points. Following this strong performance, Nuvama upgraded Suzlon’s stock from ‘hold’ to ‘buy’ and set a target price of Rs 60, suggesting a 19% upside.
The brokerage cited a solid order book, improved execution, and Suzlon’s acquisition of Renom as key factors behind the upgraded outlook. Suzlon’s stock has risen 22% in the last 12 months, with analysts remaining overwhelmingly bullish on the company’s prospects.
Published on: January 29, 2025
The Indian stock market ended on a positive note on Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 rising by 0.9% to close at 23,163.10 and the Sensex gaining 0.83% to settle at 76,532.96. The Bank Nifty also saw gains, up 0.61% to 49,165.95.
The rally was driven by investor optimism ahead of the upcoming Union Budget, with expectations for measures to boost consumption and job creation. Small and mid-cap stocks led the charge, while the Nifty Midcap 50 and Nifty Smallcap 50 indices posted gains of 2.30% and 3.23%, respectively.
Zomato, Tata Motors, and Infosys were among the top gainers, while ITC Hotels, Maruti Suzuki, and Bharti Airtel faced losses. Investors are now eyeing the FOMC meeting, with the market anticipating that the Fed will maintain its hawkish stance.
Published on: January 29, 2025
Larsen & Toubro Ltd. is set to report a robust earnings growth for Q3 FY25, with revenue forecasted to increase by 17.4% YoY to Rs 64,742 crore. Analysts expect a strong performance driven by improved project execution in both the Middle East and domestic markets.
The company is projected to see a 28% YoY rise in net profit, with EBITDA margin expanding slightly to 10.5%. L&T's growth is supported by ongoing investments in energy, infrastructure, renewables, and defense sectors, along with a strong order book and effective working capital management.
Brokerages remain optimistic, citing robust domestic spending on power, rail, and healthcare projects as key growth drivers.