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Tata Chemicals Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 3-fold YoY to ₹628 crore

Tata Chemicals Ltd reported a nearly three-fold year-on-year (YoY) jump in consolidated net profit to ₹628 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its total income rose 39.62% YoY to ₹4,299 crore during the same period. Expenses stood at ₹3,623 crore in Q2, up 29.16% YoY.

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India's textiles sector eyeing $100-billion exports in 5-6 years: Piyush Goyal

India's textiles sector aims to hit $100 billion in exports in 5-6 years, said Union minister Piyush Goyal. This would take the industry's combined domestic and international economic value to $250 billion. Outbound shipments from India's textiles segment stood at around $42 billion in 2021-22.

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V-Guard Q2 Results: Net profit falls 26% YoY to ₹43.6 crore

V-Guard Industries Ltd reported a 26.5% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to ₹43.66 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its revenue from operations rose 8.67% YoY to ₹986.14 crore during the same period. The company’s total expenses stood at ₹93,026 crore in Q2, up 12.51% YoY. V-Guard’s revenue from the electronics segment rose 8.7% YoY to ₹227.36 crore.

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Alembic Pharma gets USFDA approval for Paclitaxel injection

Alembic Pharmaceuticals has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its generic version of Paclitaxel injection. The drug is indicated as subsequent therapy for the treatment of advanced carcinoma (cancer) of the ovary. It is also used in the treatment of breast cancer. As per IQVIA data, Paclitaxel injection had an estimated market size of ~₹215 crore for the 12 months ended June 30, 2022.

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Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Q2 Results: Net profit rises 37% YoY to ₹262 crore

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reported a 37% YoY increase in net profit to ₹262 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its total income grew 3.6% YoY to ₹1,141 crore during the same period. The gross non-performing assets ratio (GNPA) improved to 1.7% in Q2 FY23, compared to 3.31% in Q2 FY22.

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Kinetic Green partners with IndusInd Bank for financing scheme for EVs

Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions has partnered with IndusInd Bank to offer easy and affordable financing for customers for their range of electric two-wheelers at dealerships across India. Under the scheme, customers will get up to 100% loan to value (LTV) at lucrative interest rates for flexible tenures. The loan deal will enable financing options for both salaried and self-employed customers. 

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IIFL Finance Q2 Results: Net profit rises 36% YoY to ₹397 crore

IIFL Finance reported a 36% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹397 crore for the quarter ended Sept (Q2 FY23). Its total income rose 19.7% YoY to ₹2,051.44 crore during the same period. The company’s assets under management stood at ₹55,302 crore in Q2. The gross non-performing assets ratio (GNPA) improved to 2.4% in Q2 FY23, compared to 2.6% in Q1 FY23.

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JSW Steel's US unit raises $182 million debt to upgrade Texas plant

JSW Steel’s US unit has raised $182 million (~₹1,497 crore) in long-term debt from Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo and Banco BPM to upgrade its plate mill in Baytown, Texas. Three Italian firms will supply about $100 million worth of equipment like cutting line, rolling mill, grinding machine, and water treatment system for upgrading the facility. Of the total financing, $70 million is covered under a guarantee provided by the Italian government to promote exports.

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BEL Q2 Results: Net profit flat at ₹611 crore

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) reported a net profit of ₹611 crore in Q1 FY23, compared to a profit of ₹612.6 crore in Q2 FY22. Its revenue from operations rose 7.6% YoY to ₹3,896.2 crore during the same period. Total expenses stood at ₹3,195.98 crore in Q2, up 10.26% YoY. As of Oct 1, 2022, BEL’s total order book stood at ₹52,795 crore.

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IHCL installs 224 EV charging stations at 92 properties

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) has installed over 224 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at 92 of its properties across India in collaboration with Tata Power. These charging points are present across various Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta, Ginger, and ama Stays & Trails properties.

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