Q3 results today: Just Dial among 15 companies to announce earnings on Friday
Fifteen companies are set to announce Q3 earnings on Friday, with Just Dial and CESC Ltd expected to show notable growth. Just Dial anticipates a revenue rise of 9% YoY, while CESC predicts a 28% YoY increase in net profit. Investors will focus on management commentary on future profitability and margins.
Stocks to buy: TCS, Tata Elxsi and IREDA on investors’ radar
Equity indices dropped nearly 1% due to heavy selling in major stocks. TCS fell 1.6%, Tata Elxsi declined 0.4%, and IREDA plummeted 3.4%. Analysts advise against purchasing TCS and Tata Elxsi but recommend buying IREDA with a target price of 245 and a stop loss at 208.
Positive Breakout: These 3 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty200 pack, three stocks’ close prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on January 9, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data.
Asian stocks slip with US jobs data in focus
Shares in Australia and Japan fell, while those in South Korea were little changed. Contracts for the S&P 500 dropped for a second day after US trading was closed on Thursday to observe a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.
TCS Q3 profit up 3.9% quarter-on-quarter, lags estimates
Tata Consultancy Services reported a modest sequential net profit growth of 3.9% to Rs 12,380 crore in Q3FY25 amidst reduced demand in the US and UK markets and declining discretionary tech spending. Revenue saw a 0.44% decrease, and headcount dropped by 5,370 employees. Despite the downturn, TCS remains hopeful for a better fiscal year ahead.
Hindalco arm Novelis raises $750 million via 5-year bonds
Novelis Inc., Hindalco’s overseas arm, raised $750 million through 6.88% five-year bonds. Proceeds will repay $738 million in credit facility debt and support corporate purposes, bolstering its global aluminium operations.
Q3 woes: Cement companies may face earnings downgrades again
Cement producers expect net profit declines in the December quarter, leading to earnings downgrades. Despite a 7-8% increase in sales volumes, revenues will remain flat. Ebitda for these companies may drop by 20-30%, while some profits could decline by 30-60%. Larger producers like UltraTech Cement and Ambuja Cements may fare better.
IREDA Q3 PAT up 27% YoY backed by higher income
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) Ltd’s net profit for Q3 grew by 26% to Rs 425.4 crore, driven by higher interest income, increased loan sanctions, and lower borrowing costs. Revenue rose 36% to Rs 1,698 crore. The company’s loan portfolio expanded to Rs 68,960 crore, supported by increased disbursements and improved asset quality.
Hike in refrigerant gas prices turns chemical cos’ cold stocks hot again
SRF and Navin Fluorine were the biggest gainers on the BSE 500 index, surging 13.7% and 9.6% respectively. Balaji Amines jumped 9.3% and Alkyl Amines soared 8%.
Deals, dividend offset TCS’ muted Q3 show
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported disappointing performance on the revenue and profit fronts for the third quarter amid rising employee attrition rate.