News Overview

CEO Rajiv Sabharwal stated that the funds were raised as part of the company's $750-million external commercial borrowing (ECB) scheme, in accordance with Reserve Bank of India requirements.

Fuel costs have been stable over M9FY24. For Q4FY24, analysts of IIFL Capital Services expect gas costs to have come down by 6-7% QoQ; however, given the pressure on volumes, they gather that discounts/incentives have increased.

IndiGo’s advantages range from its cost leadership, efficient operations/fleet strategy and its unparalleled network. IndiGo plans to expand its fleet from current 366 (incl. 70+ grounded) to 600+ aircraft by 2030. Analysts of IIFL Capital Services expect Indigo to maintain its leadership in domestic traffic (current mkt share 62%). In addition, IndiGo is growing its international ops at a fast clip, with 33 international destinations and strategic partnerships with 8 global carriers. Induction of XLRs would increase IndiGo’s flying range to mid-long haul markets.

On the Experience side, synergies haven’t played out as that is largely discretionary spend. Real estate consolidation is ongoing, benefits of which should be visible over the next few quarters.

Although Germany and France are potential locations for the hub, no final decision has been made regarding the warehouse's precise location, Gopal mentioned.

In a press release, the pharmaceutical business stated that the USFDA has tentatively approved Zydus Lifesciences, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, to manufacture and sell Edaravone Injection in a single-dose vial.

Final guidelines remove a material overhang over life insurers, given that the surrender charges are largely unchanged vs a materially margin-dilutive proposal in draft guidelines.

The unit aims to produce approximately 4.3 metric tons of hydrogen daily with a purity level of about 99.999% by volume, utilizing renewable energy sources.

The BSE Midcap index rose by 0.5%, while the small-cap index remained flat.

Analysts of IIFL Capital Services also like SHFL and Five Star and upgrade MMFS to ADD as profitability improves and negative earnings revision are likely done.