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Hindalco Industries Q1 Results: Net profit rises 48% YoY to Rs 4,119 crore

Hindalco Industries reported a 48% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 4,119 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). This is the highest-ever quarterly profit figure the aluminium maker ever posted. Its revenue from operations rose 40.2% YoY to Rs 58,018 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 8,640 crore, up 27% YoY. Hindalco’s results in Q1 were driven by the robust performance of its aluminium downstream and copper businesses.

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Tata Power partners with JP Infra to set up EV charging points in Mumbai

Tata Power has partnered with real estate developer JP Infra Mumbai to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging points across residential projects in Mumbai. Residents with EVs will have access to a 24x7 charging facility. They can also connect through the Tata Power EZ mobile application for all services, including remote vehicle charging monitoring and e-payments. 

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Max Healthcare Q1 Results: Net profit rises 11% YoY to Rs 229 crore

Max Healthcare Institute Ltd reported an 11% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 229 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 5.3% YoY to Rs 1,393 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 370 crore in Q1, up 3% YoY. The average revenue per operating bed (ARPOB) increased to Rs 66,000 in Q1 FY23, compared to Rs 51,500 in Q1 FY22.

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JSW Energy’s arm to acquire renewable assets from Mytrah Energy

JSW Neo Energy (a wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Energy) will acquire a portfolio of 1,753 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy generation capacity from Mytrah Energy (India) Pvt. Ltd for Rs 10,530 crore. The assets have a proven operational track record and long-term power purchase agreements (PPA) with an average remaining life of 18 years. The acquisition will help JSW Energy to achieve its renewable-led capacity growth target of 10 gigawatts (GW) by FY25. 

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IRCTC Q1 Results: Net profit jumps 198% YoY to Rs 246 crore

Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) reported a 198% YoY jump in net profit to Rs 245.52 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 250.34% YoY to Rs 852.59 crore during the same period. Total expenses stood at Rs 548 crore in Q1, up 272.8% YoY.

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L&T Construction to build cooling towers for Rawatbhata Atomic Power Project

Larsen & Toubro’s construction arm has secured an order (in the range of Rs 1,000-2,500 crore) from the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) to build natural draught cooling towers and a cooling water pump house for the Rawatbhata Atomic Power Project. The scope of work also includes the construction of a cement mortar-lined and coated steel pipe, the main medium to transport hot water from the turbine to the cooling towers. The project is scheduled to be completed in 36 months.

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Eicher Motors Q1 Results: Net profit jumps 157% YoY to Rs 611 crore

Eicher Motors Ltd reported a 157.52% YoY jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 245.52 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 71.18% YoY to Rs 3,325.8 crore during the same period. EBITDA stood at Rs 831 crore in Q1, up 147% YoY.

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Civil Aviation Ministry to remove fare caps imposed on airlines from August 31

The Ministry of Civil Aviation will remove fare caps for domestic airlines from August 31, 2022. The Central govt had regulated fares by imposing a minimum and maximum band based on the flight's duration to prevent ticket prices from spiking due to pent-up demand arising from an easing of restrictions on air travel. The ministry will re-evaluate the fare cap for domestic airlines once there is a healthier environment in terms of jet fuel prices.

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SJVN to set up 10,000 MW clean energy projects in Rajasthan

SJVN Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Rajasthan to develop 10,000 MW renewable energy projects in the state. These projects/parks will boost socio-economic development in the state and open up multiple direct and indirect employment opportunities. An investment of Rs 50,000 crore is estimated for developing these projects in the next 5-7 years.

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Tata Consumer Q1 Results: Net profit rises 38% YoY to Rs Rs 255 crore

Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) reported a 38% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 255.46 crore for the quarter ended June (Q1 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 11% YoY to Rs 3,3 crore during the same period. TCPL's India business grew by 9%, while the international business revenue was up 9% in Q1.

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