Lemon Tree Hotels Limited has announced the signing of two new properties in Guwahati, Assam: Keys Select by Lemon Tree Hotels, G S Road, Guwahati and Keys Select by Lemon Tree Hotels, Dishpur, Guwahati. Carnation Hotels Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited, will manage both properties.

Details of the Properties

Guwahati, known as the “Gateway to the Northeast,” is a vibrant city on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, blending modernity with tradition. Renowned for its historical temples like Kamakhya Temple, Basistha Temple, and Umananda Temple, the city is surrounded by scenic hills and lush forests, making it a captivating destination. As a centre of commerce, education, and tourism, Guwahati is experiencing rapid development while preserving its rich cultural heritage, attracting both visitors and residents alike.

The Keys Select by Lemon Tree Hotels, G S Road, Guwahati, is set to open by FY26. This property will feature 55 well-appointed rooms, a restaurant, a rooftop bar, banquet facilities, meeting rooms, a fitness centre, and other public areas. Conveniently located, the property is approximately 26 kilometres from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and about 5 kilometres from the Guwahati Railway Station.

The Keys Select by Lemon Tree Hotels, Dishpur, Guwahati, is expected to open by FY27. This property will offer 60 well-appointed rooms, a restaurant, a rooftop bar, banquet facilities, meeting rooms, a fitness centre, and other public areas. It is situated around 33 kilometres from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and about 6 kilometres from the Guwahati Railway Station.

Commenting on the development, the CEO of Managed & Franchise Business at Lemon Tree Hotels, Mr Vilas Pawar, said, “We are delighted to strengthen our portfolio in Assam, a state renowned for its natural beauty, vibrant culture, and rich heritage that is often referred to as the ‘Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills’. The opening of these two new properties will further complement our strategic growth in the state, adding to our three upcoming hotels already in the pipeline.”

Conclusion 

Both properties are strategically positioned and well-connected by public and private transport, promising exceptional hospitality and amenities in the thriving cultural and commercial hub of Guwahati.

On January 22, 2025, Lemon Tree Hotels share price opened at ₹141.88, touching the day’s low at ₹139.67, as of 9:44 AM on the NSE.

 

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Tata Technologies Limited announced financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.

Key Financial Highlights

The company reported a total operating revenue of ₹13,174 million, reflecting a 2.2% YoY and 1.6% QoQ growth. The services segment revenue stood at ₹10,127 million, marking a 1.2% YoY and 0.8% QoQ increase. In constant currency, services revenue grew by 1.1% QoQ.

Operating EBITDA for the quarter was ₹2,340 million, with an EBITDA margin of 17.8%. Net income rose to ₹1,686 million, registering a 7.1% QoQ growth, while the net margin improved by 70 basis points QoQ to 12.8%.

Commenting on the performance, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Warren Harris, said, “I am encouraged by the resilience our business has demonstrated in uncertain economic conditions with revenue growth across both our business segments. We secured four large deals this quarter, and our pipeline remains healthy. We are seeing opportunities across Digital Engineering, Smart Manufacturing, Gen AI, and Embedded Software Solutions, fostering measured optimism for Q4 and FY26. We are also investing in advanced tools and capabilities to position ourselves for accelerated growth as policy clarity improves and investments in new product development rebound.”

The Chief Financial Officer, Savitha Balachandran, stated, “I am pleased with our Q3 performance, marked by 1.7% top-line growth and a 7% sequential increase in PAT. This performance underscores the strength and adaptability of our diversified service offerings, which enabled us to navigate the complexities of the quarter effectively. Our disciplined execution drove strong cash conversion in the first nine months, with free cash flow exceeding 100% of net income. This further strengthened our balance sheet, with a net cash position of $154 million at the end of December. We remain dedicated to delivering sustainable, long-term value for all stakeholders.”

Conclusion

These results highlight steady growth across key financial metrics for the quarter. On January 22, 2025, Tata Technologies share price (NSE: TATATECH) opened at ₹808.05, down from its previous close of ₹816.85. At 9:37 AM, the share price of Tata Technologies was trading at ₹797.10, down by 2.42% on the NSE. Notably, the stock price touched its 52-week low today at ₹788.65.

 

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On January 21, 2025, BSE Sensex closed at 75,838.36 down by 1.60%, while Nifty50 dropped by 1.37% to 23,024.65. Stocks like Shakti Pumps (India) Limited and ITI Ltd hit circuit limits, reflecting significant price movements. Check out the full list of stocks hitting circuits today.

Stocks That Hit Lower Circuit on January 21, 2025

Stocks That Hit Upper Circuit on January 21, 2025

Overview of Companies Hitting Circuits Today

• Shakti Pumps (India) Limited

Shakti Pumps (India) saw a significant rise in its stock price, rising by 5% to close at ₹1,155.15. The stock opened at ₹1,155.15 and reached a high of ₹1,155.15.

• Black Box Limited

Though Black Box experienced a notable decline in its stock price, dipping by 2.09% to close at ₹632.00. The stock opened at ₹658.00 and touched a high of ₹677.75.

• ITI Limited

ITI saw its stock price drop by 4.55% to close at ₹365.85. The stock opened at ₹389.00 and dropped to ₹364.15 as the low of the day.

• EPACK Durable Limited

EPACK Durable saw a decrease in its stock price, dropping by 4.99% to close at ₹501.45. The stock opened at ₹529.80 and dropped to a low of ₹501.45.

• 63 moons technologies limited

63 moons technologies experienced a drop in its stock price, dropping by 4.77% to close at ₹817.00. The stock opened at ₹872.20 and reached a low of ₹815.05.

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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) informed the exchanges that it has inaugurated a new delivery centre in Toulouse, France, aimed at leveraging next-generation technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI, machine learning, and data analytics to assist clients in the aerospace and related sectors like manufacturing and defence.

Details of the Delivery Centre

The company stated that the state-of-the-art facility will drive AI-powered transformation, fostering innovation to enhance aircraft design, manufacturing, and maintenance processes for European clients. This includes optimising fuel efficiency, creating advanced materials for lighter aircraft structures, and introducing predictive maintenance solutions to reduce downtime, boost safety, and redefine future passenger experiences.

Located strategically in Blagnac near Toulouse Airport, the centre will be in close proximity to aerospace industry clients.

This marks TCS’ fourth delivery centre in France, joining Lille, Poitiers, and Paris-Suresnes. With 30 years of presence in France, TCS has built strong partnerships with major European businesses, supporting digital transformation initiatives for CAC 40 companies and large enterprises.

The company has significantly invested in its workforce in the country and plans to double its staff in the region. Recently, TCS also launched its innovation hub, TCS Pace PortTM, in Paris to further its commitment to driving economic growth in the area.

The Toulouse delivery centre will play a vital role in expanding recruitment in the region, tapping into the local talent pool, academic collaborations, and TCS’ established expertise in France.

As a certified Top Employer, TCS is dedicated to fostering talent development and innovation through strong ties with prestigious schools and universities, such as Pôle Léonard de Vinci and EPITA, to ensure future generations are well-equipped to succeed in the digital age.

On January 21, 2025, TCS share price opened at ₹4,095.30, touching the day’s high at ₹4,111.00, as of 12:09 PM on the NSE.

 

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Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has reported its financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2024.

Q3 FY 2025 Financial Highlights 

For Q3 FY25, the bank recorded a net profit of ₹874 crore, reflecting a 20.89% year-on-year (YoY) growth from ₹723 crore in Q3 FY24. Operating profit also showed a rise, increasing by 27.30% to ₹2,266 crore from ₹1,780 crore in the same period last year.

Total income for the quarter rose by 13.07%, reaching ₹8,409 crore compared to ₹7,437 crore in Q3 FY24. Interest income grew by 15.16%, reaching ₹7,112 crore, while net interest income (NII) grew by 16.30% to ₹2,789 crore, up from ₹2,398 crore in Q3 FY24.

Other Key Highlights

The bank also showed improvement in asset quality. As of December 31, 2024, the gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio improved to 2.55%, down from 2.72% in the previous quarter and 3.90% in Q3 FY24. The net non-performing assets (NNPA) ratio stood at 0.42%, an improvement from 0.47% in Q2 FY25 and 0.62% in Q3 FY24.

In terms of business growth, IOB saw a 9.82% increase in total business, which reached ₹5,42,753 crore compared to ₹4,94,209 crore a year ago. The bank’s total deposits increased by 9.74% to ₹3,05,121 crore from ₹2,78,046 crore as of December 31, 2023.

On January 21, 2025, Indian Overseas Bank share price (NSE: IOB) opened at ₹52.39, almost the same as its previous close of ₹52.52. At 11:43 AM, the share price of IOB was trading at ₹51.65, down by 1.66% on the NSE.

 

 

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RattanIndia Power Limited has been in focus on Tuesday. On January 21, 2025, RattanIndia Power share price (NSE: RTNPOWER) opened at ₹12.80, almost the same as its previous close of ₹12.78. At 11:06 AM, the share price of RattanIndia Power was trading at ₹12.49, down by 2.27% on the NSE.

The company is set to release its financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2024, on January 22, 2025. RattanIndia Power informed the exchanges that a meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, to review and approve the unaudited financial results (both standalone and consolidated) for the specified period.

H1 FY 2025 Financial Highlights

For the first half of FY 2025 (H1 FY25), RattanIndia Power reported a significant increase in its Profit After Tax (PAT), which stood at ₹89 crore, compared to ₹20 crore in H1 FY24. This impressive growth highlights the company’s improved financial performance. However, the total income for H1 FY25 decreased slightly to ₹1,806 crore, from ₹1,833 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year.

About RattanIndia Power Limited

RattanIndia Power Limited is one of India’s largest private power generation companies, with a total installed capacity of 2,700 MW. It operates thermal power plants in Amravati and Nashik, Maharashtra, each with a capacity of 1,350 MW. The company plays a crucial role in India’s energy sector.

 

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Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX) has been in focus post the announcement of its unaudited financial results for the third quarter (Q3) of FY 2024-25.

On January 21, 2025, MCX share price opened at ₹5,950.00, down from its previous close of ₹6,026.90. At 10:41 AM, the share price of MCX was trading at ₹5,487.90, down by 8.94% on the NSE.

Q3 FY 2024-25 Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended December 31, 2024, MCX reported a total income of ₹324 crores, an increase from ₹311 crores in the previous quarter (Q2 FY 2024-25).

Operating income also grew, rising to ₹301 crores from ₹286 crores in the preceding quarter. The company’s EBITDA for Q3 FY 2024-25 stood at ₹216 crores, up from ₹205 crores in Q2 FY 2024-25. The EBITDA margin for the quarter was an impressive 67%, while the profit after tax (PAT) margin was 49%.

Operational Highlights for Q3 FY 2024-25

The exchange witnessed substantial growth in options trading, with the Average Daily Turnover (ADT) increasing to ₹2,07,090 crores from ₹1,93,309 crores in Q2 FY 2024-25. Additionally, the average premium turnover also increased to ₹3,613 crores, up from ₹3,264 crores in the previous quarter. Futures ADT also rose to ₹28,410 crores in Q3 FY 2024-25, compared to ₹26,941 crores in the preceding quarter.

Nine-Month Operational Highlights

For the nine months ended December 31, 2024, MCX’s ADT for both futures and options surged by 106%, reaching ₹2,09,233 crores, compared to the same period last year.

The total number of traded clients in futures and options grew by 49%, reaching ~11 lakh clients. The ADT for commodity futures increased by 33%, reaching ₹27,099 crores compared to ₹20,321 crores in FY 2023-24.

The notional ADT of options rose sharply by 124%, reaching ₹1,82,134 crores, up from ₹81,186 crores during the same period in FY 2023-24.

Additionally, MCX reported notable deliveries during the nine months, with 5.6 metric tons (MT) of gold, 489 MT of silver, and 49,986 MT of base metals delivered via the exchange.

 

 

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IDBI Bank reported financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2024.

Post the announcement, on January 21, 2025, IDBI Bank share price (NSE: IDBI) opened at ₹86.50, slightly up from its previous close of ₹86.14. However, at 10:14 AM, the share price of IDBI Bank was trading at ₹83.24, down by 3.37% on the NSE. Notably, the stock price touched its 52-week low recently at ₹65.89 on January 13, 2025.

Q3 FY 2025 Financial Highlights

The bank’s net profit for Q3 FY 2025 surged by 31% to ₹1,908 crore, compared to ₹1,458 crore in the same period last year. This growth was driven by an increase in operating profit, which rose by 20% to ₹2,802 crore from ₹2,327 crore in Q3 FY 2024.

Other Major Highlights 

One of the key highlights was the significant improvement in Net Interest Income (NII), which grew by 23% to ₹4,228 crore, up from ₹3,435 crore in Q3 FY 2024. This was supported by a notable improvement in Net Interest Margin (NIM), which increased by 45 basis points to 5.17%, compared to 4.72% in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

The bank also reported a reduction in its cost-to-income ratio, which declined by 351 basis points to 43.71%, reflecting improved operational efficiency.

In terms of asset quality, IDBI Bank achieved progress. The Gross Non-Performing Asset (NPA) ratio improved to 3.57% as of December 31, 2024, down from 4.69% in the previous year. The Net NPA ratio also saw improvement, decreasing to 0.18% from 0.34% a year earlier.

The bank’s total deposits increased by 9% year-on-year, reaching ₹2,82,439 crore as of December 31, 2024, up from ₹2,58,442 crore as of the same date in 2023. Despite the improvement in the cost of funds, which rose to 4.82% from 4.60% in Q3 FY 2024, IDBI Bank continued to report growth.

 

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Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a subsidiary of ONGC, announced its financial results for the third quarter (Q3 FY 2024-25) and the nine months ended December 31, 2024.

Q3 FY 2025 Financial Highlights

MRPL reported revenue from operations of ₹25,601 crore in Q3 FY 2024-25, compared to ₹28,364 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal. The company’s Profit Before Tax (PBT) stood at ₹469 crore, down from ₹591 crore in Q3 FY 2023-24, while Profit After Tax (PAT) was ₹304 crore, compared to ₹387 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

9 Months Ended December 31, 2024

For the nine-month period (IXM FY 2024-25), MRPL’s revenue from operations increased to ₹81,676 crore, up from ₹76,033 crore in IXM FY 2023-24. However, the company reported a Loss Before Tax of ₹471 crore, as opposed to a Profit Before Tax of ₹3,755 crore in the same period last year. Similarly, it posted a Loss After Tax of ₹313 crore, in contrast to a Profit After Tax of ₹2,459 crore in IXM FY 2023-24.

Major Highlights

MRPL recorded its highest-ever crude processing volumes in Q3 FY 2024-25, with gross crude processing reaching 4,541.5 TMT, surpassing the previous record of 4,459.1 TMT achieved in Q3 FY 2022-23. Net crude processing also set a new benchmark at 4,601.0 TMT, exceeding the earlier record of 4,479.7 TMT. The company processed Merey-16 Crude from Venezuela (API-15.69) for the first time in November 2024.

Additionally, MRPL achieved record production levels for key products during the quarter. Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) production rose to 763.1 TMT, surpassing the previous high of 747.5 TMT in Q2 FY 2024-25. Benzene production also reached a new peak of 60.6 TMT, compared to the earlier best of 49.7 TMT.

On January 21, 2025, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals share price (NSE: MRPL) opened at ₹145.00, touching the day’s low at ₹143.37, as of 9:52 AM on the NSE.

 

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