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Stocks to Watch: Key Earnings, IPO Debuts, and Major Business Developments

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Multiple Indian companies are gearing up for a big day, with several key earnings reports, IPO debuts, and significant business developments in the pipeline. Among the notable announcements, HCL Technologies, HDFC Life Insurance, and ACC are expected to release their quarterly earnings today. GR Infraprojects and Clean Science and Technology will make their debut on the stock exchange after concluding their successful initial public offerings (IPOs) during July 7-9.

Key Takeaways:

  • HCL Technologies, HDFC Life Insurance, and ACC will announce their quarterly earnings today, with HCL Tech and HDFC Life Insurance expected to provide insights into their financial performance and growth strategies.
  • GR Infraprojects and Clean Science and Technology will make their debut on the stock exchange, with investors keenly awaiting their listing performance.
  • HDFC Bank reported a 14.36% growth in its consolidated net profit at Rs 7,922.09 crore, driven by strong loan growth and improving credit quality.
  • Bajaj Auto commenced bookings for its electric scooter Chetak in Nagpur from July 16, marking an important step in the company's foray into the electric mobility space.
  • ITC's total foreign exchange earnings from exports rose 29.08% to Rs 5,934 crore in FY'21, driven by strong demand for its agri-commodities and other exports.
  • Reliance Industries plans to invest Rs 75,000 crore in solar, batteries, fuel cells, and hydrogen, with the potential to create a valuation of $36 billion (Rs 2.6 lakh crore) for its new energy business.
  • Shree Cement expects to commence commercial production at its western Indian facility by September, after experiencing COVID-19-related delays.
  • Reliance Retail Ventures acquired a 40.95% stake in Just Dial for Rs 3,497 crore, strengthening its presence in the rapidly growing online commerce market in India.
  • Jindal Stainless (Hisar) had its credit rating upgraded by India Ratings, with the company's long-term bank facilities upgraded from 'A' to 'A+' and short-term facilities upgraded from 'A1' to 'A1+'.
  • Tata Power and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) joined forces to provide end-to-end electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at HPCL's retail outlets.
  • Godrej Consumer Products emphasized its commitment to diversity and inclusivity, promoting gender and LGBT+ rights and hiring from diverse backgrounds and skills.
  • Central Bank of India will seek shareholder approval to set off accumulated loss of over Rs 18,724 crore from the share premium account.
  • Kirloskar Oil Engines will invest another Rs 250 crore into its non-banking finance company (NBFC) Arka Fincap to drive growth.
  • Bank of Maharashtra closed its qualified institutional placement (QIP), raising approximately Rs 404 crore by allotting over 17 crore shares.
  • L&T Finance Holdings reported a 20% rise in net profit at Rs 178 crore for June quarter 2021-22, driven by strong rural demand for farm equipment.
  • Punjab National Bank sold a 2% stake in Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar, reducing its shareholding to 9.23% from 11.23% earlier.

Statistics:

  • HCL Technologies' quarterly earnings: expected to provide insights into financial performance and growth strategies.
  • HDFC Life Insurance's quarterly earnings: expected to reveal growth in premiums, VOs, and other key metrics.
  • ACC's quarterly earnings: expected to highlight growth in cement sales and other segments.
  • GR Infraprojects' IPO proceeds: raised Rs 1,200 crore during its IPO.
  • Clean Science and Technology's IPO proceeds: raised Rs 675 crore during its IPO.
  • HDFC Bank's consolidated net profit: Rs 7,922.09 crore, up 14.36% from the corresponding quarter a year ago.
  • Bajaj Auto's electric scooter Chetak bookings: commenced in Nagpur from July 16, with an online booking system available at www.chetak.com for Rs 2,000.
  • ITC's total foreign exchange earnings: Rs 5,934 crore, up 29.08% from FY'20.
  • Reliance Industries' planned investment in new energy business: Rs 75,000 crore.
  • Shree Cement's expected commercial production: to begin by September at its western Indian facility.
  • Reliance Retail Ventures' acquisition in Just Dial: 40.95% stake for Rs 3,497 crore.
  • Jindal Stainless (Hisar)'s upgraded credit rating: long-term bank facilities 'A+' and short-term facilities 'A1+'.
  • Tata Power and HPCL's EV charging station partnership: to provide end-to-end charging solutions at HPCL's retail outlets.
  • Godrej Consumer Products' diversity and inclusivity initiatives: promoting gender and LGBT+ rights and hiring from diverse backgrounds and skills.
  • Central Bank of India's accumulated loss: over Rs 18,724 crore.
  • Kirloskar Oil Engines' investment in Arka Fincap: Rs 250 crore.
  • Bank of Maharashtra's QIP proceeds: approximately Rs 404 crore.
  • L&T Finance Holdings' net profit: Rs 178 crore, up 20% from the corresponding quarter a year ago.
  • Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar's shareholding: reduced to 9.23% after Punjab National Bank sold a 2% stake.

Sources:

  • Business Standard
  • India Today
  • Economic Times
  • Times of India
  • CNBC TV18
  • BloombergQuint
  • Livemint
  • Business Insider
  • Forbes India

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