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 …
Read More »India’s BPCL still in talks for Russian oil deal, discounts narrow
NEW DELHI, July 27 (Reuters) – Indian refiner Bharat Petroleum Corp (BPCL.NS) is still in talks with Russian oil major Rosneft (ROSN.MM) to buy oil under a term deal, its head of finance said, adding that discounts on Russian oil are narrowing. “Yes, there were discussions happening with Rosneft but …
Read More »McDonald’s India franchisee Westlife’s profit misses as costs mount
BENGALURU/CHENNAI, July 27 (Reuters) – Westlife Foodworld (WEST.NS) reported a smaller-than-expected rise in first-quarter profit on Thursday as higher expenses took the shine off increased sales at the operator of McDonald’s (MCD.N) restaurants in West and South India. The franchisee for the U.S. fast-food chain said consolidated net profit after …
Read More »Top shareholders of India’s Cipla looking to sell stake – report
BENGALURU, July 27 (Reuters) – Top shareholders of Indian drugmaker Cipla (CIPL.NS) are in talks to sell a part of their stake in the company to private equity players including Blackstone (BX.N) and Baring Asia, Moneycontrol reported on Thursday. The company is not aware of any event that requires disclosure …
Read More »India’s Adani-owned NDTV posts Q1 loss amid weak advertising demand
BENGALURU, July 27 (Reuters) – New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) (NDTV.NS), part of the Adani Group, posted a loss for the first quarter on Thursday, as Indian broadcasters remain pressured by a weak advertising environment. NDTV reported a consolidated net loss of 81.3 million rupees ($991,568.62) for the quarter ended …
Read More »U.S. chipmaker AMD to invest $400 mln in India by 2028
[1/2]FILE PHOTO-A smartphone with a displayed AMD logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken March 6, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo GANDHINAGAR, India, July 28 (Reuters) – U.S. chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.O) said on Friday it will invest around $400 million in India over the next …
Read More »Harley-Davidson CEO says India model pre-orders ‘exceeding expectations’
July 27 (Reuters) – Harley-Davidson (HOG.N) said on Thursday that pre-orders were “exceeding expectations” for a new model the U.S. big-bike maker launched this month in India in partnership with a local manufacturer. Harley and British rival Triumph have unveiled their cheapest models globally in India, the largest motorbike market …
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