The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 is poised to be a groundbreaking event, bringing together the entire Indian automotive and mobility ecosystem under one roof. Taking place from January 17th to 22nd, 2025, across three prominent locations—Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Yashobhoomi in Dwarka, and India Expo Mart in Greater Noida—this expo is set to be a major milestone in the industry.

As India’s premier global mobility event, Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 serves as a convergence point for the world’s leading automotive and mobility companies. In its second edition, the expo unites the entire mobility value chain, offering more than just an exhibition—it’s a platform for shaping the future of mobility. Here is a list of new vehicles launched by automakers:

Maruti Suzuki 

Maruti Suzuki stole the spotlight with the unveiling of the e-Vitara, which mirrors the design and interior of its global counterpart. The India-spec e-Vitara, however, will be offered exclusively with a front-wheel drive and two battery pack options: 49 kWh and 61 kWh.

Hyundai Motors

Hyundai Motor Company unveiled two concept models: an advanced electric three-wheeler and a micro four-wheeler. They also explored partnerships with TVS Motor Company Ltd. to contribute to India’s last-mile mobility market.

Hyundai also introduced the Creta Electric at the 2025 Auto Expo, priced between Rs 17.99 lakh and Rs 23.50 lakh (ex-showroom). The electric vehicle comes with two powertrain options and a claimed range of up to 473 km.

Tata Motors

Tata Motors displayed its Harrier SUV in three variants, including the Bandipur Edition, along with the Harrier EV in standard and Stealth editions. Additionally, Tata revealed an ICE-powered concept of the Sierra SUV, which retains its iconic boxy design but features modern touches like connected LED lighting and flush-type door handles.

Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra presented two newly launched electric SUVs, the XEV 9e and BE 6, both available with 59 kWh and 79 kWh battery options and a claimed range of up to 682 km.

SML Isuzu

SML Isuzu launched the Hiroi.EV and introduced four other products: the AASAI MX, Premium Hiroi Bus, ATS-125 Multi Stretcher Ambulance, and the Samrat XT Plus Tipper.

Conclusion

The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 has undoubtedly set a new benchmark in the Indian automotive and mobility landscape, bringing together key players from across the globe to showcase groundbreaking innovations and technologies.

 

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The Competition Commission of India has approved the proposed combination involving Agro Tech Foods Limited (ATFL), Bharti Enterprises Limited (BEL), DMPL India Limited (DMPL India), and Del Monte Foods Private Limited (DMFPL).

The proposed combination includes the following elements:

1. ATFL acquiring 100% of the shareholding in DMFPL from its current shareholders—BEL, Bharti Units (as listed below), and DMPL India. After this acquisition, DMFPL will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of ATFL.
2. ATFL issued 20.95% and 14.39% equity shares to Bharti and DMPL India, respectively, through a preferential allotment, as consideration for ATFL’s full acquisition of DMFPL.

The Bharti Units consist of:

• Bharti (SBM) Holdings Private Limited (Bharti SBM)
• Bharti (RBM) Holdings Private Limited (Bharti RBM)
• Bharti (RM) Holdings Private Limited (Bharti RM)
• Bharti (Satya) Trustees Private Limited (on behalf of Bharti (Satya) Family Trust) (Bharti Satya).

About ATFL, BEL, DMPL

ATFL is a publicly listed company that manufactures, markets, and sells a wide range of food products and edible oils. BEL provides management consultancy services within the Bharti Group. DMPL India is an investment holding company with controlling interests in branded food and beverage companies that produce, market, and sell a variety of packaged goods, including fruit, vegetable, and tomato sauces, condiments, pasta, broth, stock, juices, and frozen food products under various brands.

DMPL India has no other business presence in India beyond its investment in DMFPL. DMFPL manufactures and sells packaged foods such as snacks, ready-to-eat foods, sauces, spreads and dips, edible oils, and pasta in India.

Conclusion

The Competition Commission of India has cleared the proposed combination involving ATFL, BEL, DMPL India, and DMFPL, which will result in ATFL acquiring full ownership of DMFPL. This transaction includes a preferential allotment of shares to Bharti and DMPL India as part of the consideration for the acquisition.

 

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On January 21, 2025, the Competition Commission of India gave its approval for the proposed merger of SRL, Viyash, Symed, Appcure, Vindhya Pharma, Vandana, Vindhya Organics, Geninn, and SV Labs with Sequent Scientific Limited.

Sequent Scientific Limited (SSL) is a publicly listed company with global operations in the animal healthcare industry. It offers a broad range of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), finished dosage formulations (FDFs), and analytical services to meet the needs of the animal health sector. Sequent Research Limited (SRL), a wholly owned subsidiary of SSL, operates as a Contract Research Organization, providing analytical services and a variety of testing for the global pharmaceutical industry.

Viyash Life Sciences Private Limited (Viyash) is a pharmaceutical company, and through its subsidiaries, it is mainly involved in the development, manufacture, and sale of APIs and intermediates for human healthcare in India. Viyash also produces FDFs for human healthcare. Its wholly owned subsidiaries include Symed Labs Limited (Symed), Appcure Labs Private Limited (Appcure), Vindhya Pharma (India) Private Limited (Vindhya Pharma), and Vandana Life Sciences Private Limited (Vandana), while SV Labs Private Limited (SV Labs) is a wholly owned step-down subsidiary of Viyash through Vindhya Pharma.

Geninn Life Sciences Private Limited (Geninn) is a holding company without direct operations but owns Vindhya Organics Private Limited (Vindhya Organics), which focuses on the development, manufacture, and marketing of APIs for human healthcare.

The Proposed Combination entails a series of interconnected steps aimed at merging SRL, Viyash, Symed, Appcure, Vindhya Pharma, Vandana, Vindhya Organics, Geninn, and SV Labs into SSL, which will be the ultimate surviving entity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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On January 21, 2025, South Indian Bank reported a remarkable performance for Q3 FY25, posting its highest-ever quarterly net profit of ₹341.87 Crore, a growth of 11.96% compared to ₹305.36 Crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. The operating profit for the quarter saw a healthy increase of 9.39%, rising from ₹483.45 Crore to ₹528.84 Crore. In terms of asset quality, the Bank made significant improvements with a reduction in Gross NPA by 44 bps from 4.74% to 4.30% and a decline in Net NPA by 36 bps from 1.61% to 1.25%.

The bank also reported a 6.13% increase in net interest income, which grew from ₹819.03 Crore to ₹869.26 Crore. The Return on Assets saw a positive change, increasing by 5 bps from 1.07% to 1.12%, and the Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR), both excluding and including write-offs, showed marked improvements, signalling enhanced asset recovery efforts.

Deposits Growth Backed by Strong Retail Portfolio

The Bank experienced solid growth in its deposit base, with retail deposits increasing by ₹7,332 Crore, from ₹95,088 Crore to ₹1,02,420 Crore, representing a 7.71% growth on a year-on-year basis. NRI deposits also saw a healthy rise, growing by ₹1,896 Crore from ₹29,236 Crore to ₹31,132 Crore, reflecting a 6.49% increase compared to the previous year. Furthermore, the Bank’s CASA (Current Account Savings Account) deposits grew by 4.13% on a year-on-year basis, with Savings Bank deposits increasing by 3.37% and Current Accounts seeing a higher growth of 7.73%. This increase in CASA deposits is indicative of the Bank’s strong retail banking performance and its continued focus on low-cost funding sources.

Advances Soared 12% in Q3FY25

In terms of advances, South Indian Bank saw a significant growth of ₹9,280 Crore in its gross advances, from ₹77,686 Crore to ₹86,966 Crore, marking an 11.95% increase on a year-on-year basis. The corporate segment showed impressive growth, increasing by ₹5,064 Crore from ₹29,892 Crore to ₹34,956 Crore, reflecting a 16.94% rise compared to the previous year. Additionally, the share of A and above-rated accounts in the large corporate segment improved substantially, growing from 96% to 99.6%.

In the retail segment, the Bank saw a steady increase in its personal loan book, which grew by ₹63 Crore from ₹2,186 Crore to ₹2,249 Crore, a 2.88% growth. The gold loan portfolio grew by ₹1,597 Crore, from ₹15,369 Crore to ₹16,966 Crore, a 10.39% increase. Housing loans exhibited remarkable growth, rising by ₹3,195 Crore from ₹5,000 Crore to ₹8,195 Crore, representing an impressive 63.9% increase. Similarly, vehicle loans grew by 24.71%, from ₹1,554 Crore to ₹1,938 Crore, showcasing strong demand in this segment.

 

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On January 21, 2025, Dalmia Bharat released its Q3FY25 results, wherein it recorded a significant 75% YoY decline in its consolidated net profit for Q3 FY25, which stood at ₹66 crore, compared to ₹266 crore in the same quarter last fiscal year.

Dalmia Bharat Q3FY25 Performance

The revenue from operations for the quarter fell by 11.7% YoY, amounting to ₹3,181 crore, down from ₹3,604 crore in Q3 FY24. This drop was primarily attributed to a sharp decline in cement prices. The company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) also saw a decline of 34.5%, falling to ₹511 crore from ₹779 crore in Q3 FY24.

The quarterly cement sales volume decreased by 2%, standing at 6.7 million tons (MnT) in Q3 FY25, compared to 6.8 MnT during the same period last year.

Dalmia Bharat Q3 FY25 Business Update

1. Debottlenecking and Capacity Expansion: Dalmia Bharat completed debottlenecking at two locations: Rajgangpur in Odisha (0.6 MnT) and Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh (0.3 MnT). These upgrades increased the total clinker capacity to 23.5 MnT.
2. Renewable Energy Initiatives: In alignment with its commitment to the RE100 initiative by 2030, Dalmia Bharat has entered into multiple Renewable Power Agreements under the Group Captive model, securing 21 MW of renewable energy (RE) power. This adds to the 278 MW of RE power agreements signed earlier in H1 FY25, totalling 299 MW of RE power agreements. The commissioning of these capacities is ongoing and will continue throughout FY25 and FY26.
3. Solar Power Expansion: The company commissioned a 4 MW captive solar power plant at Medinipur, West Bengal, and 46 MW of RE capacity under the Group Captive model. This increased Dalmia Bharat’s total operational RE capacity to 252 MW.
4. ESG Rating: Dalmia Bharat received a Combined ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) rating of 78 (strong) from ICRA ESG, reinforcing the company’s position as a leader in sustainability within India’s cement sector.

Commenting on the performance, Mr Puneet Dalmia, Managing Director & CEO – Dalmia Bharat Limited, said, “After multiple years of high growth, India witnessed a slightly slow start to the year, but the government’s continuous focus on investment-led growth coupled with the strong structural growth drivers underpin my confidence in a rebound of the Indian economy. In this backdrop, I believe cement demand growth will regain momentum. Our capacity expansion plans are on track as we will reach 49.5 MnT by the end of this year.”

Mr. Dharmender Tuteja, Chief Financial Officer – Dalmia Bharat Limited, said “Cement demand growth in Q3 fell short of our earlier expectations. Our volumes de-grew by 2% YoY while EBITDA fell 34.5% YoY to Rs 511 Cr with persistent softness in cement prices. With demand now gaining traction and prices showing signs of optimism, we are confident about a stronger performance in the upcoming quarters.” He further added, “Our strong Balance Sheet with a healthy leverage ratio ensures that we are well-positioned to pursue the next phase of expansion.”

On January 22, 2025, Dalmia Bharat shares opened at ₹1,694.95 and touched the day low of ₹1,694.95 at 09:20 AM, reflecting a fall of 0.38% as compared to the previous close

 

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India Cements Limited, a subsidiary of UltraTech Cement Limited, reported its financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2024.

India Cements Q3FY25 Financial Performance

• Consolidated Net Sales for Q3 FY25 amounted to ₹940.81 crores, compared to ₹1,144.46 crores in the same period of the previous year.
• Profit Before Interest, Depreciation, and Tax (PBIT) for Q3 FY25 was a loss of ₹ (143.73) crores, as opposed to a profit of ₹78.15 crores in Q3 FY24.
• Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at ₹196.22 crores, a significant improvement from ₹0.67 crores in the previous year.
• The company’s net debt decreased significantly to ₹886 crores.

India Cements’ Operations

During Q3 FY25, the company recorded a cement capacity utilization of 57%. On a consolidated basis, domestic sales volume grew by 5% year-on-year (YoY).

Change in Ownership

On 24th December 2024, UltraTech Cement acquired 32.72% of the equity share capital of The India Cements Limited. This acquisition increased UltraTech’s total shareholding in the company to 55.49%, in line with Regulation 22(2) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulation, 2011. As a result, The India Cements Limited has become a subsidiary of UltraTech Cement.

India Cements Outlook

The company is poised for growth through its synergies with UltraTech Cement. Key drivers of future success include:

• Introduction of new systems and processes: These will bring operational efficiencies and enhance business performance.
• Economies of scale and cost optimisation: The company is expected to benefit from enhanced operational efficiencies.
• Wider distribution network: The strengthened network will improve reach and market penetration.
• Enhanced credit rating: India Cements has already been upgraded to a AAA credit rating, which will help optimize overall costs.

With increasing government spending on infrastructure and rising demand in housing markets, India Cements is well-positioned to expand its presence in its core markets. The company aims to contribute significantly to the overall growth of the country.

On January 22, 2025, India Cements shares opened at ₹345.55 and touched the day low of ₹339.65 at 09:20 AM.

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On January 22, 2025, IndiaMART shares dropped ~10% and touched the day low of ₹2064.10 at 09:20 AM after opening at ₹2,095.00. The fall in IndiaMART shares follows the release of Q3FY25 results. IndiaMART recorded 27 million unique business inquiries in Q3FY25, marking a 17% year-on-year growth. Supplier storefronts grew 5% year-on-year to 8.2 million, with 2,14,000 paying suppliers at the end of the quarter.

IndiaMART Q3FY25 Consolidated Performance

IndiaMART reported consolidated Revenue from Operations of ₹354 Crore, up 16% from ₹305 Crore in the same quarter last year. This includes ₹337 Crore from IndiaMART Standalone Revenue and ₹16 Crore from Busy Infotech, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 16% and 30%, respectively. Collections from customers rose 10% to ₹363 Crore for the quarter, mainly consisting of ₹341 Crore from IndiaMART Standalone and ₹20 Crore from Busy Infotech.

Deferred Revenue as of December 31, 2024, increased by 17% to ₹1,492 Crore, with ₹1,430 Crore from IndiaMART Standalone and ₹57 Crore from Busy Infotech. Net Profit for the quarter was ₹121 Crore, yielding a margin of 30%. Cash Flow from Operations stood at ₹114 Crore, and the Cash and Investments balance was ₹2,606 Crore as of December 31, 2024.

IndiaMART Q3FY25 Standalone Performance

Standalone Revenue from Operations increased by 16% to ₹337 Crore, compared to ₹291 Crore last year, driven primarily by improved realization from paying suppliers. Collections from customers reached ₹341 Crore for the quarter, and Deferred Revenue as of December 31, 2024, grew 16% year-on-year to ₹1,430 Crore. EBITDA for the quarter was ₹144 Crore, resulting in a margin of 43%. Net Profit was ₹125 Crore, yielding a margin of 35%.

Commenting on the performance, Mr Dinesh Agarwal, Chief Executive Officer, said: This quarter, we saw healthy growth in revenue and operating margins, along with a modest increase in deferred revenue and cash flow. We continue to focus on onboarding quality suppliers, improving matchmaking relevancy, and enhancing the overall user experience on our platform. We are confident in the strength of our business model and our unique position to capitalize on the increasing digital adoption by businesses. On the back of sustained profitability and healthy cash flow, we remain committed to strengthening our value proposition for all stakeholders.

 

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On January 22, 2025, Havells India shares to trade ex-date, meaning that the shareholders registered in the company’s books will be eligible for the ₹4 interim dividend. On January 16, 2025, Havells announced an interim dividend of ₹4.

Havells India Dividend History

Havells India Q3FY25 Business Segment Performance

Havells India’s performance in Q3 FY25 showed strong growth in its domestic switchgear segment, driven by the real estate and project businesses, although industrial switchgear (IP) remained subdued. The power cables segment saw robust growth, with contributions from the Tumkur plant, which, despite being in the ramp-up phase, started to drive expansion.

However, the softness in copper prices during the quarter led to channel destocking in the wires business, impacting overall revenues. The lighting segment experienced decent volume growth, though revenues were still affected by ongoing LED price deflation. The ‘others’ segment maintained its growth momentum, while Lloyd had a stable quarter.

 

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On January 21, 2025, the Indian benchmark indices closed lower, whereby Nifty 50 slipped 1.37% to 23,024.65 while Sensex dropped 1.60% to 75,838.36. All the sectors ended in red on NSE with Nifty Realty closing with a fall of 4.12% followed by a 4.06% drop in the Consumer Durables sector.

Top Gainers of the Day

Apollo Hospitals

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Share Price saw a solid 2.13% increase, with its stock price reaching ₹6,925. 

Tata Consumer Products

Tata Consumer share price opened at ₹961.05, dipped to a high of ₹978, and closed at ₹972, up 1.22% for the day.

BPCL 

BPCL share opened at ₹278.55, reached a high of ₹287, and closed at ₹280.35, marking a 1.1% gain.

Shriram Finance

Shriram Finance Share Price opened at ₹518, hit a high of ₹530.75, and closed at ₹520.05, reflecting a 0.65% increase.

JSW Steel

JSW Steel shares opened at ₹925, touched a high of ₹933, and closed at ₹924.10, gaining 0.53% on the day. 

Top Losers of the Day

Trent Limited

Trent Share Price opened at ₹6,090.60, reached a high of ₹6,109.00, dropped to a low of ₹5,723.30, and closed at ₹5,724.75.

NTPC

NTPC shares opened at ₹337.8, hit a high of ₹338.25, fell to a low of ₹323.8, and closed at ₹324.5, marking a loss of 3.44%

Adani Ports

Adani Ports shares opened at ₹1,150.00, reached a high of ₹1,154.25, dropped to a low of ₹1,104.00, and closed at ₹1,110.90, ending the day with a 3.29% decline.

 

ICICI Bank

ICICI Bank shares opened at ₹1,236.95, touched a high of ₹1,238.95, dipped to a low of ₹1,192.70, and closed at ₹1,197.95, reflecting a 2.84% drop.

Adani Enterprises

Adani Enterprises shares opened at ₹2,441.75, reached a high of ₹2,441.75, fell to a low of ₹2,373.65, and closed at ₹2,375.00, ending the day with a 2.78% decrease.

 

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