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Stock Market Today Live, October 21: Sensex, Nifty pare early gains; IT stocks rally, L&T Technology Services jumps 10.5%


Earnings To Watch

Eternal, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, Adani Green Energy, International Gemological Institute, Indian Hotels Company, KEI Industries, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, PC Jeweller, SRF, Vishal Mega Mart, Indosolar, and Welspun Specialty Solutions 

Earnings Update

Hindustan Zinc Q2 (Cons, QoQ) 

Revenue up 9.8% to Rs 15,093 crore

Ebitda up 14.9% to Rs 9,248 crore

Ebitda margin at 61.3% versus 58.6%

Net profit up 17.2% to Rs 6,412 crore

Revenue at Rs 15,093 crore versus estimates of Rs 14,035 crore

Ebitda at Rs 9,248 crore versus estimates of Rs 8,466 crore

Ebitda margin at 61.3% versus estimates of 60.3%

Net profit at Rs 6,412 crore versus estimates of Rs 5,593 crore

Piramal Finance Q2 (Cons, YoY) 

Total income up 28% to Rs 3,717 crore

AUM increased 24% YoY to Rs 1,13,112 crore

Net profit up 64.8% to Rs 539 crore

Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem Q2 (Cons, YoY) 

Revenue up 76% to Rs 217 crore

Ebitda up 83.3% to Rs 40.7 crore

Ebitda margin at 18.7% versus 18%

Net profit at Rs 21.4 crore versus Rs 9.9 crore

L&T Technology Services Q2 (Cons, QoQ) 

Revenue up 3.4% to Rs 3,040 crore

Ebit up 7.5% to Rs 495.9 crore

Ebit margin at 16.3% versus 15.7%

Net profit up 53.5% to Rs 548 crore

SML Mahindra Q2 (YoY) 

Revenue up 20.7% to Rs 670 crore

Ebitda down 32.3% to Rs 28.3 crore

Ebitda margin at 4.2% versus 7.5%

Net profit down 44.5% to Rs 11.7 crore

Bajaj Finance Q2 (Cons, YoY) 

Net profit up 28.5% to Rs 6,266 crore versus Rs 4,875 crore

NII up 23.6% to Rs 13,334 crore versus Rs 10,785 crore

Operating profit up 23.2% to Rs 10,699 crore versus Rs 8,685 crore

Gross NPA at 1.06% versus 1.24%

Net NPA at 0.42% versus 0.60%

Nelco Q2 (Cons, YoY) 

Revenue up 5.1% to Rs 78.1 crore versus Rs 74.3 crore

Net profit up 6.8% to Rs 1.73 crore versus Rs 1.62 crore

A-One Steels Q1 (Cons, QoQ) 

Revenue down 12% to Rs 1,041 crore versus Rs 1,188 crore

Ebitda down 16.2% to Rs 102.1 crore versus Rs 121.8 crore

Ebitda margin at 9.8% versus 10.3%

Net profit down 32.4% to Rs 48 crore versus Rs 71 crore

Government grants at Rs 2.5 crore versus Rs 6.9 crore

Sobha Q2 (Cons, YoY) 

Revenue down 31.3% to Rs 967 crore versus Rs 1,408 crore

Ebitda down 28.1% to Rs 68.7 crore versus Rs 95.6 crore

Ebitda margin at 7.1% versus 6.8%

Net profit down 54.6% to Rs 32.9 crore versus Rs 72.5 crore

Waaree Renewable Technologies Q2 (Cons, YoY) 

Revenue up 36.5% to Rs 1,058 crore versus Rs 775 crore

Ebitda up 1.2% to Rs 160 crore versus Rs 158 crore

Ebitda margin at 15.1% versus 20.4%

Net profit down 36.5% to Rs 74 crore versus Rs 116 crore

IREDA Q2 (Cons, YoY) 

Total income up 14% to Rs 2,347 crore versus Rs 2,058 crore

Net profit up 0.5% to Rs 552 crore versus Rs 549 crore

Jaiprakash Power Q2 (Cons, YoY) 

Revenue up 5.1% to Rs 1,512 crore versus Rs 1,438 crore

Ebitda up 39.3% to Rs 656 crore versus Rs 471 crore

Ebitda margin at 43.4% versus 32.8%

Net profit down 81.7% to Rs 33.3 crore versus Rs 182 crore

Reported one-time loss of Rs 511 crore in Q2

Just Dial Q2 (Standalone, YoY) 

Revenue up 13.1% to Rs 343 crore versus Rs 303 crore

Ebitda up 4.1% to Rs 90.6 crore versus Rs 87 crore

Ebitda margin at 26.4% versus 28.7%

Net profit down 9.2% to Rs 108 crore versus Rs 119 crore

Elevate Campuses Q1 (Cons, YoY) 

Revenue up 31.1% to Rs 219 crore versus Rs 167 crore

Ebitda up 29.1% to Rs 165 crore versus Rs 128 crore

Ebitda margin at 75.2% versus 76.3%

Net profit down 71.4% to Rs 34 crore versus Rs 119 crore

One-time loss of Rs 7 crore versus a gain of Rs 109 crore

Delta Corp Q2 (Cons, YoY) 

Revenue down 13.1% to Rs 159 crore versus Rs 183 crore

Ebitda down 28.8% to Rs 28.4 crore versus Rs 39.9 crore

Ebitda margin at 17.9% versus 21.8%

Net loss at Rs 106 crore versus a profit of Rs 25 crore

One-time loss of Rs 137 crore in Q2

Galantt Ispat Q2 Highlights (Consolidated, YoY) 

Revenue flat at Rs 1,145 crore 

EBITDA down 41% at Rs 109.6 crore Vs Rs 185.1 crore

EBITDA margin at 9.6% vs 16.2% 

Net profit down 51% at Rs 60.5 crore vs Rs 123.7 crore

STOCKS IN NEWS

Infosys

Expands collaboration with Truist; to build Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad.

Ceigall India

Arm Jam Khambhaliya Jamnagar Power Transmission signs transmission service agreement with Central Transmission Utility of India.

Shukra Pharma

Seeks NSE approval for name change to Shukra Medtech; submits revised CA certificate.

NTPC

Government appoints Diwakar Nath Misra as Government Nominee Director on the board.

Titan

Fully redeems commercial papers worth Rs 1,000 crore.

Federal Bank

Clarifies that it evaluates all opportunities in the normal course of business and is not in possession of any material information.

Genus Power Infra

Board to meet on Oct. 26 to consider share buyback.

Diamond Power Infrastructure

Appoints Kundip S Thakker as CFO from Oct. 20; Pawan Lohiya ceases to be CFO from Oct. 19 and is appointed Deputy CEO from Oct. 20.

Transrail Lighting

Approves acquisition of 49% stake in Pace Green Energy for Rs 20 crore; to invest in a 990 MW solar portfolio in Maharashtra.

Gabriel India

Forms JV with Faurecia Automotive; acquires 50% minus one share in the JV, which will begin with an investment of Rs 20 crore.

JSW Dulux

Receives Rs 118 crore tax order from Karnataka GST authority.

Jaiprakash Power

Appoints Jigar Dalal as CFO effective Nov. 1.

Nuvama Wealth Management

Arm Nuvama Asset Management receives SEBI approval to launch a Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) under the Nuvama SIF brand.

Karnataka Bank

COO Raja BS resigns effective Oct. 19.

Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy

Step-down arm approaches South African court over a Rs 25.5 crore claim related to unpaid insurance bond invocation.

Cemindia Projects

QIP issue closes; allots 1.3 crore shares at Rs 1,108 per share.

Lord’s Mark Industries

Board to meet on Oct. 23 to consider raising an unsecured loan of Rs 100 crore.

Steel Stocks

Primary-secondary rebar spread at its highest level since June 2022; global steelmaker Nucor has hiked prices.

2-Wheeler Stocks

Citi now builds in 9% YoY industry volume growth for FY27 versus 7% earlier.

Cement Stocks

Positive commentary and outlook from UltraTech Cement.

Orchid Pharma

Board approves raising up to Rs 600 crore through equity and/or other instruments.

Globus Spirits

Maize ethanol price cut by Rs 3/litre; analysts see a likely 10-11% impact on Ebitda and a 20-22% impact on profit after tax.

Venus Pipes

Commences pipe spooling operations ahead of schedule.

Quality Power Electrical Equipments

Commences manufacturing operations at its new Global Coil Factory at Kupwad MIDC, Sangli, Maharashtra.

Karamtara Engineering

India Ratings upgrades bank loan ratings to IND AA-/Stable/IND A1+.

RailTel

Wins a Rs 47 crore order from Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation.

Vintage Coffee

Board approves raising Rs 325 crore through equity and/or debt.

Schaeffler India

Managing Director and CEO Harsha Kadam taken into custody by Pune Police in connection with a factory accident that occurred on June 9.

Sun Pharma

UNLOXCYT receives a National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Category 2A preferred recommendation for advanced skin cancer patients who are not eligible for surgery or radiation.

IPO Update 

Sahajanand Medical IPO — Day 3 

Overall: 14.20x

QIB: 34.70x

NII: 14.64x

Retail: 3.03x

Bonfiglioli Transmissions IPO — Day 3 

Overall: 46.06x

QIB: 120.78x

NII: 40.40x

Retail: 5.91x

Tonbo Imaging IPO — Day 3 

Overall: 135.90x

QIB: 293.56x

NII: 170.94x

Retail: 31.07x

Zetwerk Manufacturing IPO — Day 3 

Overall: 3.06x

QIB: 4.73x

NII: 1.40x

Retail: 0.73x

IPO Listings

HD Fire 

IPO subscribed 131.73 times

Retail: 30.55 times

QIB (ex-anchor): 256.65 times

NII: 203.21 times

IPO To Open 

Jio Platforms 

About the company: Technology company focused on digital connectivity, digital services and technology-led solutions in India.

Dates: Oct. 21–23

Issue size: Rs 30,213 crore

Issue mix: Entirely a fresh issue

Paras Healthcare 

About the company: Clinical specialty-led hospital platform providing tertiary and quaternary healthcare services.

Dates: Oct. 21–23

Issue size: Rs 1,450 crore

Issue mix: Fresh issue of Rs 500 crore and offer for sale of Rs 950 crore

Board Meetings 

Orchid Pharma : Fundraising.

Bulk and Block Deals 

DCM Shriram Industries : Mugi Constructions acquired 16.04 lakh shares at Rs 46.44 per share.

Shares To Exit Lock-In 

1 Month 

SS Retail : 2% / 2 million shares

Jindal Supreme (Ind): 4% / 2 million shares

Hero Motors : 4% / 18 million shares

3 Months 

Caliber Mining : 2% / 1.6 million shares

Trading Tweaks

Price Band 

KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration : Price band changed from 10% to 5%.

F&O Cues 

Securities in ban period: Ambuja Cements, Kaynes Technology, SAIL

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