CHENNAI/BENGALURU, July 26 (Reuters) – India’s Tata Consumer Products (TACN.NS) reported a smaller-than-expected 24% rise in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, as mounting expenses outpaced higher sales of its eponymous packaged food and beverages. The Kolkata, West Bengal-based company said its consolidated net profit rose to 3.17 billion Indian rupees ($38.66 …
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[1/2]A man walks across the LED board showing the logo of Jio at the ongoing India Mobile Congress 2022, at Pragati Maidan, in New Delhi, India, October 3, 2022. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo MUMBAI, July 26 (Reuters) – India’s Jio Financial Services (JIOF.NS), part of billionaire Mukesh Ambani led Reliance Group, …
Read More »India’s Tech Mahindra posts 39% drop in Q1 profit as clients cut spending
BENGALURU, July 26 (Reuters) – India’s Tech Mahindra (TEML.NS) on Wednesday posted a surprise 39% drop in first-quarter profit, as challenging macroeconomic conditions prompted clients to curb spending. The company’s consolidated net profit fell to 6.93 billion rupees ($84.5 million) for the quarter ended June 30. Analysts were expecting profit …
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[1/2]Colgate toothpaste is pictured on sale at a grocery store in Pasadena, California January 30, 2014. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File photo BENGALURU, July 26 (Reuters) – Toothpaste maker Colgate-Palmolive (India)’s (COLG.NS) quarterly profit rose 30.5% on Wednesday, aided by improved domestic demand. Net profit roseto 2.74 billion rupees ($33.40 million) for the …
Read More »India’s GlaxoSmithKline Pharma posts rise in Q1 profit on steady vaccine business
BENGALURU, July 26 (Reuters) – GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (GLAX.NS), the Indian unit of UK’s GSK plc (GSK.L), posted an 11% rise in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, buoyed by strong demand for its vaccines. The firm said consolidated profit for the quarter ended June 30 rose to 1.32 billion rupees ($16.10 million) …
Read More »India’s Mahindra & Mahindra picks up 3.53% stake in RBL Bank for $51 mln
BENGALURU, July 26 (Reuters) – Indian tech-to-tractor conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra (MAHM.NS) on Wednesday said it bought a 3.53% stake in private lender RBL Bank (RATB.NS) for 4.17 billion rupees ($50.8 million). The company might consider further investment in the lender subject to pricing, regulatory approvals and required procedures, Mahindra …
Read More »India’s Mahindra and Mahindra shares slump after RBL Bank stake buy stirs concern
BENGALURU, July 27 (Reuters) – Shares of India’s Mahindra and Mahindra (MAHM.NS) fell nearly 7% on Thursday after the conglomerate’s stake purchase in private lender RBL Bank (RATB.NS) raised concerns about the rationale of its capital allocation strategy. Analysts at Macquarie said that the investment and Mahindra’s intention to invest …
Read More »Foxconn unit in talks for $200 mln components plant in India’s Tamil Nadu -sources
CHENNAI, India, July 26 (Reuters) – A Foxconn (2317.TW) subsidiary is in talks with India’s Tamil Nadu state to invest up to $200 million to build a new plant for electronic components in the southern region, two sources with direct knowledge told Reuters on Wednesday. Brand Cheng, CEO of Foxconn …
Read More »India’s Tech Mahindra’s shares hit over 1-mth low on Q1 profit fall
BENGALURU, July 27 (Reuters) – Shares of India’s Tech Mahindra (TEML.NS) fell as much as 5.3% on Thursday, their lowest since June 19, a day after the IT services firm posted a surprise drop in quarterly profit as challenging macroeconomic conditions forced clients to curb spending. Tech Mahindra on Wednesday …
Read More »India’s offer to privatise rocket has 20 potential bidders
BENGALURU, July 27 (Reuters) – The Indian government’s effort to privatise part of its space programme by opening bids to build its small satellite launch rocket has attracted initial interest from 20 companies, an official overseeing the process told Reuters. India’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) was developed by the …
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