On May 12, 2024, the corporate world witnessed a flurry of financial results and significant developments across various sectors. These updates provide valuable insights into the performance and strategic moves of key players in the market. Let’s delve deeper into the highlights of the day:
1. CCL Products:
CCL Products reported a noteworthy increase in quarterly income, reaching Rs. 727 crore compared to Rs. 520 crore in the previous year. Despite this revenue growth, the company experienced a decline in Profit After Tax (PAT), which dropped to Rs. 65 crore from Rs. 85 crore year-on-year.
2. Jaiprakash Associates:
Jaiprakash Associates, however, faced challenges with a decrease in quarterly income, which fell to Rs. 1,741 crore from Rs. 1,908 crore year-on-year. The company also reported a higher loss, amounting to Rs. 431 crore compared to Rs. 316 crore in the previous year.
3. APL Apollo Tubes:
APL Apollo Tubes showcased growth in its quarterly income, which rose to Rs. 4,766 crore from Rs. 4,431 crore year-on-year. Despite this revenue increase, the company’s Profit After Tax (PAT) witnessed a decline, dropping to Rs. 170 crore from Rs. 202 crore year-on-year.
4. D-Link India:
D-Link India reported positive performance metrics, with an increase in quarterly income to Rs. 334 crore from Rs. 311 crore year-on-year. The company’s Profit After Tax (PAT) also showed improvement, rising to Rs. 25 crore from Rs. 20 crore year-on-year.
5. Control Print:
Control Print demonstrated growth in quarterly income, reaching Rs. 101 crore compared to Rs. 88 crore year-on-year. However, the company experienced a decline in Profit After Tax (PAT), which decreased to Rs. 12.5 crore from Rs. 16 crore year-on-year.
6. Sheetal Cool Products:
Sheetal Cool Products reported a significant increase in quarterly income, surging to Rs. 85 crore from Rs. 61 crore year-on-year. The company’s Profit After Tax (PAT) also showed substantial growth, reaching Rs. 7.1 crore from Rs. 3.7 crore year-on-year.
7. TVS Srichakra:
TVS Srichakra witnessed growth in quarterly income, rising to Rs. 765 crore from Rs. 683 crore year-on-year. The company’s Profit After Tax (PAT) also showed improvement, increasing to Rs. 24 crore from Rs. 22 crore year-on-year.
8. India Tourism Development Corporation:
India Tourism Development Corporation reported a slight decrease in quarterly income, which fell to Rs. 148 crore from Rs. 154 crore year-on-year. However, the company’s Profit After Tax (PAT) saw an increase, rising to Rs. 16 crore from Rs. 10 crore year-on-year.
Financial Institutions and Insurance:
Bank of Baroda:
Bank of Baroda recorded a net profit of Rs. 5132 crore for the quarter, compared to Rs. 5255 crore year-on-year. The bank also witnessed improvements in its Gross NPA, which decreased to 2.92% from 3.08% quarter-on-quarter, and Net NPA, which decreased to 0.68% from 0.70% quarter-on-quarter.
CIPLA LTD:
CIPLA LTD posted a significant increase in net profit, reaching Rs. 932 crore compared to Rs. 522 crore year-on-year. The company also reported growth in revenue, which increased to Rs. 6082 crore from Rs. 5666 crore year-on-year.
Dr. Lal Pathlabs:
Dr. Lal Pathlabs witnessed growth in net profit, rising to Rs. 86 crore from Rs. 57 crore year-on-year. The company’s revenue also showed an increase, reaching Rs. 545 crore from Rs. 491 crore year-on-year.
Polycab India:
Polycab India reported a significant increase in net profit, surging to Rs. 553 crore from Rs. 429 crore year-on-year. The company’s revenue also witnessed substantial growth, rising to Rs. 5592 crore from Rs. 4324 crore year-on-year.
Notable Corporate Developments:
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company:
Bharti Enterprises sold shares worth ₹663 crore through open market transactions, reducing its shareholding to 1.63% from 2.43%.
Airtel Africa (Bharti Airtel’s Africa unit):
Airtel Africa posted a loss of $91 million in the quarter ended March, primarily due to tax impact and foreign exchange loss.
These corporate updates highlight the dynamic nature of the business environment, with companies experiencing both growth and challenges. Investors and stakeholders will closely analyze these results and developments to make informed decisions in the evolving market landscape.
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