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Vedanta to raise Rs 2,500 crore through debt securities

The fundraise will take place through the issue of non-convertible debentures on a private placement basis. The billionaire Anil Agarwal-led company did not mention what the proceeds will be used for. Key Points

Economic Times

Ajay Singh's consortium raises offer for Go First by ₹100-150 crore, says report

The consortium, which includes budget carrier SpiceJet's managing director Ajay Singh and Busy Bee Airways, increased the bid amount between 1 billion rupees ($12.06 million) and 1.5 billion rupees, one of the sources said. Key Points

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Bombay Dyeing Q3 Results: Net profit rises to ₹305.4 crore on land sale gains, lower costs

Total expenses fell by 39.4% to 4.60 billion rupees, largely due to a nearly 99% fall in inventories of finished goods, while its input costs also dropped 4.3%. Key Points

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India's April-December fiscal deficit at ₹9.82 lakh crore, 55% of FY24 target

Total expenditure during the period was 30.54 trillion rupees, or about 68% of the annual goal, compared with 28.18 trillion rupees in the same period last year Key Points

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Yes Bank Q3 profit surges but falls short of estimates

India Business News: Yes Bank's Q3 net profit more than quadruples as loan-loss provisions drop; net profit rises to 2.31 billion rupees from 515.20 million rupees last ye Key Points

Times Of India

ACC beats Q3 profit estimates on price hikes, strong demand

India Business News: ACC reported a higher-than-expected Q3 profit of 5.27 billion rupees ($63.4 million), driven by price hikes and strong demand for cement. The company' Key Points

Times Of India

Indian stock broker Angel One posts 14% rise in Q3 profit as orders jump

BENGALURU (Reuters) - Indian stock brokerage firm Angel One on Monday reported a 14% rise in third-quarter profit, aided by a jump in orders and client additions. Consolidated profit was 2.60 billion Key Points

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Indian banks' loans rose 20.2% y/y in two weeks to Dec 15 - central bank

Dec 29 (Reuters) - Indian banks' loans rose 20.2% in the two weeks to Dec. 15 from a year earlier, while deposits rose 14%, the Reserve Bank of India's weekly statistical supplement showed on Friday. Key Points

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India's Adani Green to raise $1.12 billion to expand renewable capacity

BENGALURU (Reuters) - India's Adani Green Energy on Tuesday said its key shareholders will invest 93.50 billion rupees ($1.12 billion) in the company to expand its renewable power capacity. The Key Points

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India's SpiceJet to raise $270 mln, reports smaller Q2 loss

India's low-cost carrier SpiceJet said on Tuesday it would raise 22.50 billion rupees ($269.9 million) through the issue of preferential shares and warrants as the troubled airline seeks to return operations to full capacity. Key Points

Reuters

India's Adani Ports to raise $600 mln via non-convertible debentures

India's largest private port operator Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSE.NS) said on Tuesday it will raise 50 billion rupees ($599.8 million) by issuing non-convertible debentures and 2.5 billion rupees through non-cumulative redeemable preference shares. Key Points

Reuters

India's Hindustan Zinc sets second dividend for FY24, Vedanta key benefactor

BENGALURU (Reuters) - India's Hindustan Zinc on Wednesday declared a dividend for the second time this fiscal, amounting to 25.35 billion rupees ($304.28 million), of which the major benefactor will Key Points

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Hindustan Zinc sets second dividend for FY24, Vedanta key benefactor

Hindustan Zinc declares a dividend of 25.35 billion rupees ($304.28 million), benefiting Vedanta, which holds a 64.9% stake. The dividend of six rupee Key Points

Times Of India

Indian govt seeks parliament nod for extra spending for FY24

The Indian government on Wednesday sought parliament's approval for additional spending of 1.29 trillion rupees ($15.48 billion) in the current fiscal year, mainly towards higher subsidies for farmers and a rural job employment programme. Key Points

Reuters

Indian state-run IREDA soars 74% in debut trade to $1.8 bln valuation

Shares of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) (INAR.NS) surged as much as 74% in their trading debut on Wednesday, valuing the state-owned firm at 149.71 billion rupees ($1.80 billion). Key Points

Reuters

Berkshire Hathaway exits India's Paytm in $165 million deal

BENGALURU (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway has exited India's Paytm after selling its entire stake in the company for about 13.71 billion rupees ($164.70 million) through a bulk deal on Friday. Key Points

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Indian shares set to open higher on improved global rate outlook

Indian shares are set to open higher on Friday and are bound for a fourth straight weekly gain on expectations that interest rates have peaked in the U.S. and Europe, while foreign buying re-emerged in domestic equities. Key Points

Reuters

India's LIC Q2 profit halves as cash transfer to shareholders' fund drops

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIFI.NS) reported second-quarter profit that halved on Friday, hurt by a fall in premium income and as it transferred a lower amount of money to its shareholders' fund. Key Points

Reuters

India's Ashok Leyland posts Q2 profit miss on higher costs

India's Ashok Leyland Ltd (ASOK.NS) reported a smaller-than-expected second-quarter profit on Thursday as rising costs offset strong demand for its trucks and buses. Key Points

Reuters

India's Smirnoff vodka maker United Spirits Q2 profit rises on strong premium demand

India's United Spirits (UNSP.NS), which makes Smirnoff vodka, reported a 14.2% rise in second-quarter profit on Wednesday boosted by strong demand for its premium brands of alcohol. Key Points

Reuters

India's Dilip Buildcon Q2 profit soars on steady infrastructure demand

India's Dilip Buildcon (DIBL.NS) reported a fourfold surge in second-quarter profit on Tuesday as the developer benefited from steady infrastructure demand in its urban and water supply business. Key Points

Reuters

India's Apollo Tyres beats Q2 profit view on higher auto sales

Indian tyre maker Apollo Tyres Ltd. (APLO.NS) reported a better-than-expected second-quarter profit on Tuesday, boosted by higher auto sales and lower input costs. Key Points

Reuters

India's Greaves Cotton posts Q2 loss on one-off charge

India's Greaves Cotton (GRVL.NS) on Tuesday reported a second-quarter loss, hurt by a one-time charge relating to a government incentive for electric scooter sales and higher expenses. Key Points

Reuters

Indian battery maker Eveready posts rise in Q2 profit on lower costs

Battery maker Eveready Industries India (ERDY.NS) on Tuesday reported a more than 72% rise in second-quarter profit, helped by diminishing costs. Key Points

Reuters

Honeywell Automation India's profit growth slows on higher expenses

BENGALURU (Reuters) - Engineering firm Honeywell Automation India on Monday reported a marginal 3.4% rise in second-quarter profit, as a rise in expenses outpaced revenue growth. Profit at the Indian Key Points

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India's Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri posts higher Q2 profit as diamond outshines

Indian jeweller Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri (TBZL.NS) reported a near 65% rise in second-quarter profit on Monday, buoyed by lower expenses and strong diamond demand. Key Points

Reuters

India's Zydus Wellness profit drops on one-off deferred tax expense

Indian consumer good company Zydus Wellness (ZYDS.NS) reported a more than 30% drop in second-quarter net profit on Monday due to a one-off deferred tax expense. Key Points

Reuters

India's Barbeque-Nation posts second consecutive quarterly loss

India's Barbeque-Nation Hospitality (BARQ.NS) on Monday reported a loss for a second straight quarter, hurt by slowing demand and rising expenses. Key Points

Reuters

India's Cello World surges 29% on listing at $2.1 bln valuation

Shares of Indian kitchenware products maker Cello World (CELO.NS) rose as much as 29.2% in their trading debut on Monday, valuing the company at 177.72 billion rupees ($2.14 billion). Key Points

Reuters

Indian airline IndiGo's operator posts Q2 profit

Airline IndiGo's operator Interglobe Aviation (INGL.NS) reported a second-quarter profit on Friday following steady demand for air travel, which offset a rise in expenses. Key Points

Reuters

India's Prism Johnson posts Q2 profit on one-time gain

Indian building materials maker Prism Johnson (PRIS.NS) reported a second-quarter profit on Friday, compared to a loss a year ago, helped by a one-time gain from the sale of some assets. Key Points

Reuters

Indian tyremaker MRF posts quarterly profit in line with estimates

India's MRF (MRF.NS) reported quarterly profit broadly in line with expectations on Friday, as the tyremaker benefited from softer raw material prices and steady demand for commercial vehicles. Key Points

Reuters

India's Orient Electric posts Q2 profit on one-time gain, steady demand

Appliances maker Orient Electric (ONTE.NS) on Friday reported a second-quarter profit, aided primarily by a one time gain from land sale and buoyed by steady demand for its consumer durables business. Key Points

Reuters

Indian skincare firm Mamaearth's IPO oversubscribed 7.6 times

Indian skincare startup Mamaearth's initial public offering (IPO) was oversubscribed by 7.6 times, fetching bids worth 71.3 billion rupees ($856.75 million), exchange data showed on Thursday. Key Points

Reuters

India's Godrej Properties posts Q2 profit rise on robust housing demand

Indian real estate developer Godrej Properties (GODR.NS) on Thursday reported a 21.5% rise in second-quarter profit, helped by a rise in demand for housing projects. Key Points

Reuters

Indian cookware maker Cello World's IPO garners strong response

Indian kitchenware products maker Cello World's initial public offering (IPO) was oversubscribed by nearly 40 times, higher than similar IPOs recently, inviting bids worth 556.19 billion rupees ($6.7 billion), exchange data showed on Wednesday. Key Points

Reuters

India's Relaxo Footwears Q2 profit nearly doubles on solid demand

India's Relaxo Footwears (RLXO.NS) reported a 97.3% surge in second-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by strong demand for its shoes and slippers even as its expenses climbed. Key Points

Reuters

Manforce condoms maker Mankind Pharma posts Q2 profit rise on higher sales

India's Mankind Pharma (MNKI.NS) posted an over 19% rise in second-quarter profit on Tuesday, propelled by strong domestic sales and steady growth in the company's chronic drugs segment. Key Points

Reuters

India's Larsen & Toubro tops Q2 profit estimates on growth in infra projects

India's Larsen & Toubro (L&T) topped second-quarter profit estimates on Tuesday, helped by strong growth in its mainstay infrastructure projects segment. Key Points

Reuters

India's Bharti Airtel Q2 profit drops on one-time charge

Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel (BRTI.NS) on Tuesday reported a drop in second-quarter profit, hurt by a one-time exceptional loss. Key Points

Reuters

Maruti Suzuki India's Q2 profit jumps 80% on SUV demand

Maruti Suzuki India (MRTI.NS), the country's top carmaker by sales, on Friday reported a higher quarterly profit that smashed estimates, as strong demand for its sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and cooling input costs boosted margins. Key Points

Reuters

India's Vodafone Idea posts wider-than-expected Q2 loss as user base shrinks

Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea (VODA.NS) reported a wider-than-expected loss on Thursday, due to subscriber loss and increased expenses. Key Points

Reuters

Colgate-Palmolive's Indian unit's Q2 profit rises on higher demand

Colgate-Palmolive (India) (COLG.NS) reported a 22% rise in the second-quarter profit on Thursday, aided by rising urban demand for high-priced toothpastes and signs of growth in rural consumption. Key Points

Reuters

McDonald's India franchisee Westlife posts surprise profit drop on higher costs

Westlife Foodworld (WEST.NS), which operates McDonald's restaurants in west and south India, reported a surprise drop in quarterly earnings on Thursday as increased costs overshadowed higher sales of its burgers and fried chicken. Key Points

Reuters

India's IRM Energy slides 11% in debut trade at over $200 mln valuation

Shares of IRM Energy (IRME.NS) fell as much as 10.9% in trading debut on Thursday, valuing the Indian natural gas distributor at 18.48 billion rupees ($222.03 million) in a weak market. Key Points

Reuters

Domino's India franchisee beats Q2 profit estimates as cheaper pizzas help demand

Jubilant FoodWorks (JUBI.NS), which operates Domino's restaurants in India, reported a smaller-than-expected 26% fall in quarterly earnings on Wednesday, helped by its move to cut costs and launch cheaper pizzas to attract consumers. Key Points

Reuters

India's Welspun Living posts Q2 profit surge on higher demand for home linens

India's Welspun Living (WLSP.NS) reported a multi-fold rise in its second-quarter profit on Wednesday, boosted by strong demand for its bed and bath linens. Key Points

Reuters

India's PNB Housing Finance posts 46% surge in Q2 profit on strong loan demand

India's PNB Housing Finance (PNBH.NS) reported a 45.8% rise in the second-quarter profit on Monday, aided by healthy demand for home loans and improved asset quality. Key Points

Reuters

India's Mahindra Holidays' Q2 profit nearly halves

Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India (MAHH.NS) posted a 47.8% drop in second-quarter profit on Monday, dragged down by its European business and higher expenses. Key Points

Reuters

India's Mahindra Logistics posts third straight quarterly loss as expenses rise

Indian freight carrier Mahindra Logistics (MALO.NS) on Monday reported a loss for a third straight quarter, hurt by mounting expenses and muted demand. Key Points

Reuters

India's Yes Bank posts 47% rise in Q2 quarterly profit

India's Yes Bank (YESB.NS) reported a 47% increase in quarterly net profit on Saturday, helped by a drop in loan-loss provisions and healthy loan growth. Key Points

Reuters

India's Kotak Mahindra Bank net profit jumps 24% in Q2, meets estimates

India's Kotak Mahindra Bank (KTKM.NS) reported a 24% increase in second-quarter net profit on Saturday, buoyed by healthy core lending income and robust loan growth. Key Points

Reuters

India's Paytm gets Q2 results boost from strong loan growth

Indian digital payments firm Paytm (PAYT.NS) posted an operating profit for the fourth straight quarter on Friday, helped by steady loan growth at its financial services unit. Key Points

Reuters

India's Kajaria Ceramics misses Q2 profit view hit by weak tile demand

India's Kajaria Ceramics (KAJR.NS) reported a weaker-than-expected second-quarter profit on Friday, hurt by sluggish domestic demand for tiles. Key Points

Reuters

India's Voltas reports second-quarter profit below estimates on higher costs

India's Voltas (VOLT.NS) reported a second-quarter profit on Thursday that missed analysts' estimates as the maker of air conditioners and other cooling products grappled with higher raw material costs. Key Points

Reuters

SoftBank fund to sell 1.1% stake in Zomato for ₹1,023.6 crore: Report

SoftBank's SVF Growth to sell 1.1% stake in Zomato for $123.24 million Key Points

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Havells India's Q2 profit rises 33% on strong air-conditioner, cable sales

Home appliances maker Havells India (HVEL.NS) reported a 33% rise in second-quarter profit on Thursday, as cables remained in demand due to sustained infrastructure spending and as dry weather boosted air-conditioner sales. Key Points

Reuters

India's Jio Financial Q2 profit doubles from previous quarter

India's Jio Financial Services (JFS) (JIOF.NS) on Monday said its second-quarter profit doubled from the previous quarter, in its first earnings report after being carved out from billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries (RELI.NS) and listed on stock exchanges. Key Points

Reuters

Jio Financial Services says its Q2 profit doubled from previous quarter

Jio Financial Services has tied up with U.S. asset manager BlackRock to launch asset management services in India. Key Points

Hindustan Times

India's JSW Infrastructure jumps 31% in trading debut

Shares of JSW Infrastructure (JSWN.NS), India's No.2 commercial port operator, climbed as much as 31.4% in their first day of trading on Tuesday, valuing the company at 330.33 billion rupees ($3.97 billion). Key Points

Reuters

India keeps borrowing plan unchanged for second half; introduces 50-yr bond

By Nikunj Ohri and Sarita Chaganti Singh NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India's government said on Tuesday that it had maintained its plans to borrow 6.55 trillion rupees ($78.72 billion) through bond issues in Key Points

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India's Aeroflex Industries soars over 81% in debut trade

Shares of Indian metallic tubes and hose maker Aeroflex Industries (AERO.NS) surged as much as 81.8% in trading debut on Thursday, valuing the company at 25.39 billion Indian rupees ($307.14 million). Key Points

Reuters

Indian stationery maker Doms files draft papers for $145 mln IPO

Indian stationery maker Doms Industries has filed for an initial public offering worth 12 billion rupees ($144.53 million), draft papers filed with the market regulator showed on Tuesday. Key Points

Reuters

Jio Financial Services listing: Check share price, company valuation

Jio Financial Services share price: JFS stock opened at 262 rupees and fell to a low of 248.90 rupees. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Concord Biotech up 24% in debut, nets over $1 billion in valuation

India Business News: India's Concord Biotech saw a 24.6% surge in its share prices to Rs 923 on Friday. With the biopharma company's IPO initially priced at Rs 741 rupees, Key Points

Times Of India

India's Concord Biotech up 24% in debut, nets over $1 bln in valuation

Shares of India's Concord Biotech (CONB.NS) climbed as much as 24.6% to 923 rupees in their market debut on Friday, valuing the biopharma company at 96.25 billion rupees ($1.16 billion). Key Points

Reuters

India's Vodafone Idea reports wider Q1 loss on weak 4G subscriber growth

India's Vodafone Idea (VODA.NS) reported a wider first-quarter loss on Monday, dragged by weak 4G subscriber growth and higher expenses. Key Points

Reuters

India's Aster DM posts 93% fall in Q1 profit on new hospital losses, taxes

India's Aster DM Healthcare (ATRD.NS) reported a nearly 93% fall in its first-quarter profit on Monday, its fourth straight quarterly profit fall, dragged by losses from its new hospitals and a one-time tax expense. Key Points

Reuters

India's Glenmark Pharma Q1 profit drops on higher expenses

India's Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd (GLEN.NS)reported a 22% decline in quarterly profit on Friday, hit by higher expenses and a one-time cost. Key Points

Reuters

Apollo Hospitals misses Q1 profit view on digital healthcare costs

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise (APLH.NS) reported a bigger-than-expected 47.5% fall in first-quarter profit on Friday, dragged by operating costs related to its digital healthcare platform. Key Points

Reuters

India's LIC Q1 profit jumps on transfer of money to shareholder fund

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIFI.NS) posted a fourteen-fold surge in first-quarter profit on Thursday, as the insurer moved 74.92 billion rupees to its shareholders' fund. Key Points

Reuters

India's Grasim posts 56% Q1 profit drop on chemicals, textile slump

India's Grasim Industries Ltd (GRAS.NS) reported a 56% drop in quarterly profit on Thursday - its fourth straight quarterly fall - as the Aditya Birla Group-owned company was hit by weak chemicals prices and a slump in its textiles business. Key Points

Reuters

'Post-it' maker 3M India's Q1 profit rises on robust demand

3M India (TMIN.NS) reported an over 53% rise in first-quarter profit, aided by strong demand in its transportation and electronics and safety and industrial businesses. Key Points

Reuters

India's MedPlus Health reports 18% rise in Q1 profit on retail demand

India's MedPlus Health Services (MEDP.NS) reported a 18.3% rise in first-quarter profit on Monday as increased presence of the pharmacy helped drive its retail sales. Key Points

Reuters

India's Godrej Consumer Products misses Q1 profit view as costs bite

India's Godrej Consumer Products (GOCP.NS) reported a lower-than-expected quarterly profit on Monday, hurt by mounting costs. Key Points

Reuters

India's Welspun Corp Q1 profit rises on higher demand for line pipes

Indian pipe manufacturer Welspun Corporation (WGSR.NS) reported a jump in first-quarter profit on Friday, aided by a strong demand for its line and stainless steel pipes. Key Points

Reuters

India's BHEL reports bigger-than-expected Q1 loss on rise in expenses

India's state-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) (BHEL.NS) reported a bigger-than-expected loss for the first quarter on Friday, hurt by higher expenses. Key Points

Reuters

Sun Pharma Q1 profit falls as higher costs hit top Indian drugmaker

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (SUN.NS) posted a nearly 2% fall in first-quarter profit on Thursday as higher expenses offset demand for its drugs and related products. Key Points

Reuters

Pepsi India bottler Varun Beverages posts profit growth on steady volumes

Pepsi India bottler Varun Beverages (VARB.NS) on Thursday reported a 26.2% jump in its second-quarter profit, underpinned by improved product mix, a slide in input costs and higher volume growth. Key Points

Reuters

India's MRF reports five-fold jump in Q1 profit on cooling rubber prices, higher demand

Indian tyremaker MRF (MRF.NS) reported a more-than-five-fold surge in first-quarter earnings on Thursday, beating estimates, as raw material prices eased and demand for higher-priced vehicles from consumers in urban areas held steady. Key Points

Reuters

India's HPCL posts biggest quarterly profit in a decade

India's Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) (HPCL.NS) on Wednesday posted its biggest quarterly profit in more than a decade, aided by higher marketing margins and a fall in crude prices. Key Points

Reuters

India's Thermax misses Q1 profit view on weak sales growth, exceptional cost

India's Thermax (THMX.NS) on Tuesday posted a smaller-than-expected 1.7% rise in first-quarter profit, dragged by slow sales growth and an exceptional cost due to ongoing litigation. Key Points

Reuters

Pakistan's major fuel price hike to meet IMF terms: ‘For national interest…’

Petrol prices would be raised by 19.95 Pakistani rupees to 272.95 Pakistani rupees per litre. | World News Key Points

Hindustan Times

Castrol India's Q2 profit rises on higher demand for auto care products

Engine oil maker Castrol India (CAST.NS) reported a 9% rise in second-quarter profit on Monday, helped by rising sales of auto care products. Key Points

Reuters

India's SBI Card misses Q1 profit view on high credit costs, margin pressure

India's second-largest credit card issuer SBI Cards and Payment Services (SBIC.NS) on Friday reported a slide in first-quarter profit as elevated credit costs and margin compression offset growth in revenue. Key Points

Reuters

India's Exide Industries misses Q1 profit view on higher costs

Indian lead-acid battery maker Exide Industries (EXID.NS) reported a smaller-than-expected rise in first-quarterly profit on Friday, hurt by high raw material costs and rising expenses. Key Points

Reuters

McDonald's India franchisee Westlife's profit misses as costs mount

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. Key Points

Reuters

India's REC posts 21% rise in Q1 profit aided by interest income on loan assets

India's state-owned infrastructure finance company REC Ltd (RECM.NS) on Wednesday reported a 20.9% rise in first-quarter profit, helped by an increase in interest income on loan assets. Key Points

Reuters

India's SBI Life reports 45% rise in Q1 profit on higher premiums

India's SBI Life Insurance Co (SBIL.NS) reported a 45% surge in its first-quarter profit on Tuesday, aided by higher income from premiums. Key Points

Reuters

India's Mahindra Holidays posts 99% slump in Q1 profit as Europe losses weigh

Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India (MAHH.NS) reported a 99% slump in first-quarter profit on Tuesday, hit by higher expenses and widening losses in Europe. Key Points

Reuters

India's Mahindra Logistics swings to loss on higher costs, weak demand

India's Mahindra Logistics (MALO.NS) swung to a loss in the first quarter on Monday, hurt by higher expenses and lukewarm demand. Key Points

Reuters

India's Glenmark Life Sciences posts 25% rise in Q1 profit on API strength

India's Glenmark Life Sciences (GLEM.NS) reported a near-25% rise in its first-quarter profit on Friday, led by robust growth of its mainstay active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) business in domestic as well as U.S. and European markets. Key Points

Reuters

India's Ashok Leyland beats Q1 estimates on higher demand

Indian commercial vehicles maker Ashok Leyland (ASOK.NS) beat first-quarter profit estimates on Friday as higher demand for its buses and trucks offset a rise in expenses, sending its shares up over 3%. Key Points

Reuters

Unilever's India arm misses Q1 profit view on higher expenses

India's Hindustan Unilever (HLL.NS) reported a smaller-than-expected increase in quarterly profit on Thursday as the consumer goods major grappled with higher costs and tepid demand for branded tea. Key Points

Reuters

India's Tata Communications posts 30% slump in profit as expenses weigh

Indian network services provider Tata Communications (TATA.NS) reported a 30% slump in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, hit by higher interest costs and lower foreign exchange gains. Key Points

Reuters

India's ICICI Prudential posts jump in Q1 profit on investment gains

India's ICICI Prudential Life Insurance (ICIR.NS) reported a 33% jump in first-quarter profit on Tuesday, as gains in securities it invested in helped offset muted premium income growth. Key Points

Reuters