ITI Ltd shares surged 9% after being awarded a Rs 3,022 crore BharatNet project for Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, marking a significant milestone for the company.
Tata-backed Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) saw its stock surge nearly 6% to a 52-week high of Rs 722 after reporting a 226% YoY profit growth to Rs 583 crore for Q2 FY24. Revenues rose 27.4% to Rs 1,826 crore. EBITDA grew 41.3% to Rs 501.27 crore. IHCL will also manage The Claridges, New Delhi from April 2025.
Zinka Logistics Solutions, an Indian platform for truck operators, has announced the price band for its upcoming IPO, set at Rs 259-273 per share. The IPO aims to raise Rs 1,114.72 crore, with funds allocated for expansion, technology enhancement, and debt reduction.
Despite Sensex and Nifty experiencing a 6% decline in October, 82% of equity mutual funds demonstrated resilience by outperforming their benchmarks. This impressive performance was observed across various categories, with contra funds achieving a 100% outperformance rate. While most categories showed strong results, focused funds lagged slightly with a 68% outperformance score.
Anil Ambani-led Reliance Power and its subsidiary, Reliance NU BESS, have been barred by SECI from participating in tenders for three years. This follows the submission of a "fake" bank guarantee document during a solar project bid. SECI discovered the discrepancy after the e-Reverse Auction, leading to the tender's cancellation.
43 monkeys escaped a research facility in South Carolina. The monkeys escaped after a worker forgot to secure their enclosure. Authorities are searching for the monkeys and using traps and thermal imaging. The monkeys are young and have never been used for testing. The public is advised not to approach or touch the monkeys.
Mahindra & Mahindra's stock surged after reporting a 13% rise in Q2 profit, exceeding market expectations. Analysts are optimistic, citing strong SUV and tractor sales, with potential for further growth and margin expansion. However, capacity constraints for ICE SUVs in the future are a concern.
Sagility India IPO allotment results will be out today. Investors can check their allotment status on the BSE website or the registrar's website, Link Intime India. The IPO received a decent response with an overall subscription of 3 times. The company's shares are expected to list on exchanges on November 12.
