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Grainspan Boosts Ethanol Output with ₹520 Crore Investment in Gujarat Plants
Result Updates - July 26, 2022

JSW Steel's net profit declined to Rs. 839 crores in Q1 FY23.

JSW Steel’s net profit declined to Rs. 839 crores in Q1 FY23.

Net profit declined to Rs. 839 crores compared to Rs. 5900 crores in June 2021. The total revenue reported was down by 32% YOY and 19% QOQ to Rs. 38126 crore in June 2022. EBITA stood at Rs. 4,309 crore and the EBITDA margin declined by 29% to 11.3%. The fall in EBITDA was contributed to by the lower volume of sales, loan translation losses, NRV provisions, etc.

The domestic steel industry was impacted by global events and the imposition of a 15% duty on steel exports in May 2022. Exports fell by 26% from March 2022 to June 2022.crude steel production was at 5.77 million tonnes and saleable steel sales were at 4.449 million tonnes. It was up 12% YOY but down by 21% QOQ, mainly due to a sharp drop in export volume. The company’s average capacity utilisation for the quarter was 93% in June 2022 compared to 98% in March 2022. They have also planned the maintenance shutdowns that were scheduled for during the year. This lowered the average capacity utilisation.

Among the subsidiaries, JSW Steel Coated Products recorded an EBITDA loss for provisioning for inventory, while BPSL’s EBITDA was down by 55% QoQ. Acero Junction’s EBITDA plunged down 87% QoQ; however, Plate and Pipe Mill reported better numbers on strong shield demand for EBITDA, up 14% QoQ. Europe managed to get rail orders, thus securing the operating margin.

As the inventory is rising and demand is weak, coupled with few opportunities to export in the near term, the company has moderated its fabrication. We have slightly reduced our volume forecast for FY23, but management remains confident that lost volumes will be recovered in the coming quarters.JSW is finalising its deal with a few auto makers for a hike of Rs.900/t and is still negotiating with the major auto players. The company has also started to buy coal from Russia at a discount. However, Australia is the major source of coal for JSW.

We expect the excess finished steel inventory in the industry to prohibit any future price hikes. To evacuate the inventory, the companies will have to slow down production or export some quantities. This will be over by Q2 – Q3 FY23 and price hikes can be seen. We believe one more round of correction will happen in the steel industry. As it is a cyclical industry, weak quarters are expected due to monsoons, which supports our dip in the stock price.

The stock price closed at Rs. 596.65 on Tuesday and touched an intraday high of Rs. 599 and an intraday low of Rs. 581.60. The 52-week high for the company was Rs. 790 and the 52-week low was Rs. 520. The market cap was at Rs. 143 lakh crore.

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Markets, Result Updates - July 25, 2022

Infosys reports a net profit of Rs.5,350Cr. in Q1 FY23. 

Infosys reports a net profit of Rs.5,350Cr. in Q1 FY23. 

IT leader, Infosys reported a net profit of Rs. 5,360 crores. compared to Rs.5,195 in June 2021. The firm missed the street estimation of Rs.5,550 crores.
Total revenue for India’s second-largest firm was at Rs. 34,470 crores
a jump of 23.6% YOY. The operating margin was at 20.1%, down by
1.4% QOQ. It managed to beat the revenue estimates but disappointed PAT and margin. The EBIT margin declined to 20.1% by 150 bps onshore and offshore wake hikes were higher resulting in lower PAT because of constrained talent supply. Though the quarterly attribution was down and jumped from 27.7% in March 2022 to 28.4% in the June quarter, the
attribution elevated by 70 bps. Infosys was double-digit across
business segments in constant currency. Digital technologies grow by 37.5% CC. The total free cash flow during the June quarter was at 5,106 crores and improvement in ROE to 31%. Large-deal TCV for the quarter was at 170 crores down by 25% QOQ and 34% YOY. They have updated earning guidance from 13% YOY to 14%- 16% YOY giving a strong demand.
The net addition stood at 21,171 employees VS 13,599 in last 4 quarter.
The company is on track to hire 50,000 fresher in FY23. The company got 19 new deals. Management said that they have a healthy pipeline for the near future. The total number of active clients was at 1778 clients compared to 1741 clients in March 2022 and 1195 in June 2021. The top 10 clients contribute 13% of total revenue and the top 10 clients contribute around 20% of the revenue. Revenue per employee was down by 1.4% QOQ to US$56.9K due to investments in fresher and the total employees were recorded at 3,35,186.
We consider the margins to be under pressure due to an increase in travel, wage hikes in senior management, and supply side-cost in Q2 FY23. The management mentioned in the concall that the pricing is stable, thus we expect 21% to 25% in the near future. The scrip closed at Rs.1,503 down by
0.81 %. The stock touched a 52-week high of Rs. 1953.90 and a 52-week low of Rs.1,367.15. The Bangalore-based firm’s market cap is at Rs. 6.30 lakh crores.

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Bharti Airtel Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week High on Strong Market Momentum
Business, Result Updates - July 22, 2022

CANF net profit at Rs.162.21Cr. in Q1FY23.

CANF net profit at Rs.162.21Cr. in Q1FY23.

Can Fin Homes Ltd. (CANF) declared its result on July 21st, 2022 for Q1 FY23. The company reported total revenue of Rs. 611.58 Cr. compared to Rs. 561.29 Cr. in the previous quarter. The net profit jumped to Rs. 162.21 Cr. for Q1 FY23, up by 31.96% QoQ.

The loan book reached Rs. 27538 Cr. with a clientele base of 2.15 lakhs, up by 24% in the current quarter YOY. The disbursements in Q1 stood at Rs. 1722 Cr. compared to Rs. 2705 Cr. in March 2022. In the June quarter, NII increased by 5.5% to Rs. 250.40 cr. The Net Interest Margin (NIM) decreased to 3.60% in June 2022 from 4.07% in the previous quarter. The average business was reduced by 0.63 bps to Rs. 146.48 crores per branch (vs. 147.11 crores on March 22). The cost/income ratio tanked from 19.84% to 15.84% in Q1 FY23 QOQ. The asset quality declined as GNPA increased by 5.39% and was recorded at Rs. 179.78Cr. this was Rs. 170.59Cr. on March 22. The NNPA was at Rs. 81.94 crores, or 0.30%. An increase in the cost of borrowing was witnessed at 5.80% on June 22 versus 5.66% in June 2021 and 5.56% in March 22, due to the hike in the interest rates by the RBI. The EPS was at Rs. 12.18 on June 22, compared to Rs. 9.23 on March 22 and Rs. 8.17 on June 21.
The average ticket size for incremental housing loans was Rs. 21 lakhs and for non-housing loans was Rs. 9 lakhs. The salaried and professional segments constitute around 74% of the O/S loan book. Housing loans were 90%, while non-housing loans were 10%.

CANF has better-quality assets among its peers, but we remain observant of seasonality in the portfolio that could lead to higher credit costs. They have achieved strong growth in the loan book and we expect a minimal spread/margin compression over the next few years. Though housing companies continue to face headwinds because of current macroeconomic situations, the NBFCs’ ability to maintain adequate liquidity, control asset quality, and diversification remains the key differentiator. With the continued growth in the loan book, CANF will witness robust growth. But due to the hike in interest rates, the NBFC will have weak demand for housing among the salaried, non-professional and self-employed classes. However, the expenses will go up due to aggressive branch expansion plans and operational costs. The NBFC has consistently increased its reserves and surplus to come out of uncertainty, which amounted to Rs. 3,040 Cr. in March 2022.

The stock is currently trading at Rs. 552, up by 11.25 points or 2.09%. It touched an intraday high of Rs.590 and a low of Rs.540. The 52-week high for the share price was at Rs.722, and the 52-week low was recorded at Rs.407

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Contraction in Banking Stocks to around 6 percent due to RBI's repo rate cut
Banking, Business, Markets, Result Updates - July 21, 2022

AU Small Finance Bank Q1 results were up by 32% and down 23% sequentially.

AU Small Finance Bank Q1 results were up by 32% and down 23% sequentially.

 

AU Small Finance Bank, a Jaipur-based lender, reported a net profit of Rs. 268 crores with a jump of 32% from 203 crores YOY but was down by 23% sequentially from Rs. 346 crores in March 2022. This result was achieved on account of an improvement in interest income and a sharp fall in provisions. The bank made provisions of Rs. 38 Cr., lower by 81% from a year ago on account of improvement in the asset quality and COVID-19 related provisions.

The bank’s PPoP was at Rs. 394 Cr, down by 18% as other incomes fell and operating expenses rose. The other income fell to Rs. 159 Cr. and was down by 26% due to losses of Rs. 55 Cr. in the treasury operations. The net interest income was reported to have increased by 35% from Rs.924Cr. to Rs.976Cr. The quarterly net interest margin (NIM) was lower by 1 bib from 6% to 5.9% YOY. It intends to maintain the NIM in the current fiscal year due to the rise in floating rates, which is 25% of the book. The asset quality for the bank also improved. Net NPS was at 0.56% on 30 June, down from 2.26% in Q1 FY23. The provision coverage ratio rose from 49% earlier to 72% by June 30. The AUM grew to Rs. 50161 Cr. with a jump of 37% YOY. The deposits witnessed a growth of 48% to Rs. 54,631 Cr. in the June quarter. The company’s market share is only 3% in the banking system and is optimistic about its growth. Almost 90% of the portfolio is secured, which is a good sign.

The banks’ (CAR) stood at 19.4% versus 23.1% in June 2021. The EPS was recorded at Rs. 4.25, which was down from Rs. 11.02 in the previous quarter. The key risks for the bank are surging inflation, resulting in widening losses; exposure to the informal sector; regional dependence on one state; and a slowdown in the economy. However, since the bank primarily serves the underserved category like farmers, low-wage earners, and the informal sector, it provides them with pricing power. As the monsoon was on time, it is likely to be favorable for the bank, since the farmers will be in a better position to repay the debt.

The script gave a 3-year return of 75.01% as compared to the 44.23% return given by the Nifty 100. The market cap for the company is Rs. 37,4111Cr. The stock is currently trading at Rs. 593.65, up by 16 points, or 2.84%, and has touched an intraday high of Rs. 601 and a low of Rs. 570. The 52-week high was at Rs. 732.98 and the 52-week low was at Rs. 462.

 

 

 

Mindtree Q1 FY23 Result Update: Net Profit jumps 37% YoY to Rs. 472 crores.

Tata Motors, Jaguar Land Rover Q1 sale at 78825 units down by 37%.

 

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Can’s Q2FY25: Profitability Boosted by Enhanced Operating Efficiency
Expert Opinions, Real Estate, Real Estate News, Research - July 20, 2022

Oberoi Realty reported a decline in Book Value.

Oberoi Realty reported a decline in Book Value.

The Mumbai-based realty developer reported a decline in book value of 18.7%. The book value currently is at Rs.750Cr. which was at Rs.925Cr. in March 2022. The firm sold around 164 units during the last quarter. The volume of the sold houses in the first quarter is nearly 4.01 lakh square feet area which was over 0.92 lakh sq. ft. in the equivalent period for the earlier year.

The net profit of Oberoi Realty  fell by 19% to Rs.232.35 Cr. on a 4.2% increase in net sales to Rs.823.46 Cr. in Q4FY2022. Analysts are bullish on the stock and expect an upside of 40%. The dip in the book value is primarily due to seasonality, stamp due hikes accompanied by an increase in the interest rates. The sales are mainly driven by Elysian, Goregaon, Sky City, Borivali, Eternia, and Enigma in Mulund. The sales will pick up post receipt of OC. Promoters hold a 67.7% stake in the company, while the FIIs own 20.26% and DIIs have around 9.09% as of March 2022.

The trend is likely to continue because of cost inflation and an increase in the cost of capital and favor top developers. Many companies have mitigated cost impact through price hikes in FY23. There could be further increased in the prices, to improve the profit margins. The rise in interest rates was forthcoming. Conversely, despite this, developers assume that it won’t have a significant impact on demand. Any increase in the interest rate above 8% might have to dampen future demand as it is an end-user-driven demand.

The management expects the business to continue for looking at a few large redevelopment projects outside Mumbai. The company has entered into MOU and will confirm once closed. The company is optimistic about launching recent projects in FY2023. A transformed concentration on business development is a positive sign to provide further growth to the company.
It is one of the leading real estate developments Company. The realtor mainly focuses on premium developments in office spaces, hospitality, residential and social.

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Tata Motors Revamps EV Strategy to Reclaim Leadership in Indian Market
Automobile News, Autos, Markets, Research Corporate Trends - July 19, 2022

Tata Motors, Jaguar Land Rover Q1 sale at 78825 units down by 37%.

TATA MOTORS, JAGUAR LAND ROVER Q1 SALES AT 78,825 UNITS, DOWN BY 37%.

Tata Motors reported on Thursday a decline of 37% in retail sales at 78,825 units or Q1 FY2023. The sales were broadly flat for March quarter. This was mainly due to shortage in semiconductor, COVID-19 lockdowns in China and transition in model of Range Rover.

Jaguar brand sales went down by 48% in April-June period of 2022. On the other hand sales of Land Rover were at a low of 33% at 63,618 units. JLR mentioned in a statement that despite of a strong order book the sales continue to decline. This is due to shortage of chip globally. It was compounded by the run out of Range Rover Sport model, with deliveries which were about to start got impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns in China.

When compared to March quarter the retail sales were better in UK by 10% and 49% up for Europe. The sales however decreased in China by 5%, North America by 30% and other places by 10. This indicates the transition to new models and carriage time to these places. The chairman said to the shareholders that Tata Motors expects a better second half of the current year to be better. The company estimates sales of overall 500,000 cars in FY2023.

The demand for Commercial vehicles and Passenger vehicles remains strong regardless of ongoing geopolitical and supply chain and inflation concerns. The shortage of semiconductors is improving step by step and the prices are stabilizing which
However JLR continues to observe strong demand for its commodity. The company added that they have already added up around 32,000 orders in March 2022 and have grown their order book by almost 2 lakh units. As per the company demand for new Range Rover it at 62,000 units and similar trend is seen for new Range Rover Sport and Defender. The order book for Range Rover Sport it at 20,000 units and is 46,000 units for Range Rover Defender.

Auto insurance. What you need to know.

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ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Q1 FY23 result update
Business, Market News, Markets, Result Updates - July 18, 2022

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Q1 update.

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Q1 FY23 result update.

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company posted a net profit of Rs. 156Cr. in Q1FY23, on Saturday, compared to a loss of Rs.186Cr. in Q1FY22. The growth was primarily on account of lower claims and provisions due to Covid-19.

The AUM for the company grew by 3.1% to Rs. 2, 30,072Cr. The 13-month persistency ratio improved to 85.5% while 43-month ratio increased from 63.4% to 65.0% in FY23. As per the Management, the company 4P’s strategy guided by elements like Premium growth, Protection focus, Persistency improvement, and Productivity enhancement is on track with a target of doubling the FY19 value of the new business (VNB).

The business reported a negative investment income of Rs.6,884 Cr. in Q1FY23 versus a positive investment income of Rs.9,0609 Cr. in Q1 FY22. The total expenses incurred increased by 16.1% to Rs.1,411 Cr. in Q1 FY23 from Rs.1215 Cr. in FY22. The APE (Annual Premium Equivalent) witnessed a growth of 24.7% o Rs.1,520Cr. compared to Rs.1,219Cr. in FY22. The VNB was at Rs.471Cr a growth of 31% in FY23 which was previous at 28.0%, on account of a shift in the underlying product mix.

The business premium stood at Rs.3184 Cr. with a growth of 24.4% as compared to Rs.2,559Cr. The annuity APE rose to Rs.98Cr. in FY23 with robust growth of Rs.69% which was at Rs.58Cr. Savings APE was at Rs.892Cr. to Rs.1092Cr for the same period.
The company’s TWRP ratio (total weighted received premium) for savings business and the total cost was at 16.9% and 23.8% respectively. The APE of new business is significant and expenses will not affect margins. The ICICI bank-backed insurance company has a debt-equity mix of 54:46 as of 30 June 2022. The company has zero NPA with 98% of debt instruments being AAA rated and treasury bonds. The claims and benefits payout decreased by 2.8% to Rs.5,512Cr. in FY23.

The Company strives to target untouched customer segments and expand in distribution footprint which enabled them to maintain its market leader position and acquired a market share of 15.8% in Q1 FY23. The net worth is at Rs.9,053 Cr and a solvency ratio of 203.6% against the regulatory requirement of 150%. ICICI Bank and Prudential Corporation holdings promote ICICI Prudential Life Insurance.

The continued supply chain management, ongoing geopolitical crisis, spike in commodity prices, the surge in inflation, and net outflows from the capital market all the factors have directly affected the unit link business. The scrip closed at Rs. 520.55 on Monday, up by 0.67% or 3.45 points. The market cap of the company is Rs.74,246Cr. It touched an intraday high of Rs.527.55 and a low of Rs.514.30.

 

 

Indigo to “rationalise” salaries of technicians following mass sick leave.

Loan growth, higher margins, and lower costs to drive bank bottom lines in Q1.

NBFCs and HFCs securitization volumes almost doubled.

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Business, Markets - July 16, 2022

The Indian economy is expected to grow by 7.1-7.6%.

The Indian economy is expected to grow by 7.1-7.6%.

In FY23, a growth of 7.1-7.6 percent will be witnessed in Indian economy. India will rule as the world’s fastest-growing economy over the next few years. Regardless of geopolitical issues, inflation, interest rate hikes, or Omicron infections.

In 2021, India had many opportunities to grow, but the Russian invasion in Ukraine and the new COVID-19 wave cleaned up all the optimistic events. These events intensified the pre-existing challenges such as surging inflation and geopolitical realities with no definite end in sight. The succeeding convergence of events like surging commodity prices, supply shortages and currency depreciation quickly worsened the Indian economy’s fundamentals that were trending up a few months back.

The Central Bank of India forecasts 7.2% GDP growth for FY23, which ends in March. The Indian rupee will recover against the US dollar, but not before the beginning of next year. The rupee depreciated by 3 paise to close at a record low of 79.62 (temporary) against the US currency on Wednesday. The desire of global businesses to look for more robust and cost-effective investments during difficult times, among other factors, could work to India’s benefit.

Inflation in India is expected to come close to 5% by March. There is a 20–30% possibility that there could be a global recession in the economy. The aggressive monetary tightening policy followed by inflation may lead to recession, particularly in the US economy. The slowdown in inflation in the past two months is possible because of steps taken by the government. This includes cuts in taxes on oil and gas, restrictions on food exports and global breakdown in commodity prices. The government increased GST rates to offset any inefficiencies in the value chain. Globally, surging inflation has been the main factor as it concerns both demand and supply side concerns.
The report also mentioned that uncertainties in the global business environment will have significant risks.

LIC plans to sell RCap bonds worth Rs 3,400 crore hit another roadblock.

Anand Rathi Wealth Q1 Results: Net profit up 34% to Rs 40 cr; revenue rises 36%.

Stamp duty and registration laws for rentals in Maharashtra

 

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Bharti Airtel Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week High on Strong Market Momentum
Markets, Result Updates - July 15, 2022

Spandana Spoorty: Q4FY22 result update

Spandana Spoorty: Q4FY22 result update.

Spandana Spoorty, a microfinance company, posted its March 22. The firm witnessed a 50% jump in PAT at Rs. 75 Cr. for the quarter ended in March 2022 compared to Rs. 49.3 Cr in March FY21. The firm’s consolidated total income was Rs. 1480 crore, up from Rs. 1505.6 crore in FY21 YOY. The total expenses for the company grew from Rs. 723 Cr. in FY21 to Rs. 1141 Cr. in FY22 YOY. The delay in publishing the results is due to management-level issues.

FY22 was an action-packed year for the company, starting with eliminating operational inefficiency and rolling out Vision 2025. The remedial measures included: i) appointing an experienced core team manager; ii) settling disruptions with the former MD and CEO by paying a one-time amount. iii) reorganising business processes in accordance with new RBI guidelines. iv) developing Vision 2025 with an ROA  of at least 4.5% and an ROCE of at least 20%.

Q1FY23 has witnessed an improvement in collection efficiency and asset quality. AUM growth continued to remain weak due to changes in the management team and stood at 6,581CR, which was 19% down YOY. The borrower base fell from Rs. 26 Cr. in Q3FY22 to Rs. 24 Cr. in Q4FY22. The average ticket size grew to Rs. 28,000 in Q4 compared to Rs. 25,849 in the previous quarter. The cost/income ratio increased to 69.8 in Q4 from 41.3 in FYQ3. due to the transition cost towards rocess of 40Cr. to the prior MD and CEO. AUM per branch moderated to 5.9Cr in Q4Fy22 due to muted disbursement. The asset quality deteriorated. GNPL was at 15.0%, NNPL was at 6.0% and PCR (Provision Coverage Ratio) was at 60.0% compared to 49.9% in Q3FY22. The liquidity for the company was adequate with Rs. 728 Cr in cash and cash equivalents for March 2022.

The microfinance industry is well poised to grow 4x over the next 8 years, helped by strong macro winds and economic growth. The company has a coverage of 24% in the rural areas and has a potential to cover 76.6%. The new MFI regulation will also help the company to accomplish its goals with new policy introduced. The firm intends to take a calibrated move in their refinements for new process and new products. 

The management expects AUM to reach Rs. 15000 Cr by FY2025.The company has identified 7 additional states with favourable factors for a quick surge in the microfinance book and places to grow organically in the existing states. The new states will avoid concentration and provide a paperless experience to their clients. As per the new plan, there will be approximately 1,500 branches; employee count will be around 12,500–13000; AUM/branch will be 10Cr. and 4 lakh loan clients and intends to have a secured 10%–15% secured book comprising of LAP, housing loans, gold loans etc.

The microfinance company is all set to meet the aspirations of rural India with a 2000CR–3000CR opportunity. Many analysts are bullish on the stock and expect it to be in the Rs. 500-Rs. 540 range by September 2023. The stock is currently trading at Rs.410 and has a market cap. of Rs.2,877Cr. The share price is down from its high of Rs. 727.40. The script opened at Rs.405 on Friday and touched an intraday low of Rs.403.

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Clean Fanatics Raises $2M to Transform Home Services
Markets, Result Updates - July 14, 2022

Delta Corporation's net sales at Rs.250.27Cr.

Delta Corporation’s net sales at Rs.250.27 crore.

Delta Corp., an online casino company, reported a net sale of Rs.250.27 Cr. in Q1 FY23, up by 229.81% from Rs. 75.87 crore in June 2021. The company posted its highest ever revenue on June 22. The Quarterly Net Profit was at Rs.57.13 crore in June 2022, up 297.48% from Rs.28.93 crore in June 2021. EBITDA stands at Rs.93.56 crore in June 2022, up 550.46% from Rs.20.77 crore in June 2021. EPS increased to Rs. 2.14 in Q1FY23 from Rs. 1.08 in June 2021.

The derivative contracts for Delta Corp. have crossed 95% of MWPL and has been ban period by the stock exchange. It was explained that members can trade in the derivative contracts only to decrease their positions through offsetting them. Any increase in the number of open positions will result in appropriate penal and disciplinary action. No fresh positions were allowed for any of the F&O contracts in that particular stock when it was under the F&O ban period. As per the latest report, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and his wife Rekha Jhunjhunwala together hold 90lakh shares of Delta Corporation.

The stock, after a correction, took support near Rs.160 and consolidated in the range of Rs.170–Rs.180. This gives the buyers a good opportunity to hold the stock. The decline was witnessed due to COVID-19 pandemic, lock downs, and travel restrictions which forced them to shut down their operations for several months. Meanwhile, Indian indices on Wednesday opened on a flat note due to mixed cues. The small-cap stock has fallen 5.85% in one year and lost 30.69% since the start of this year. The market cap for this company is Rs.4,777.90 Cr.

The casino company declared a dividend of Rs.1.25 per share. The stock closed at Rs.177.70 and was down by 2.40 points, or 1.33%, on Wednesday.

Stemrobo eyes global expansion, targets to close FY23 with net revenue worth Rs. 70 crores.

LIC plans to sell RCap bonds worth Rs 3,400 crore hit another roadblock.

HCL delivers a less than expected result.

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