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Market Declines as Consumer Stocks Suffer from Disappointing Earnings

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The stock market experienced a downturn on Wednesday, primarily due to declines in consumer stocks amid disappointing earnings reports. At the end of the trading day, the Sensex fell by 0.4%, losing 312 points to finish at 78,271, while the Nifty closed down 0.18%, a drop of 43 points, ending at 23,696.30.

The market’s decline was primarily attributed to poor performance in the consumer sector.

Despite this, broader market indices showed resilience, with the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rising by 0.7% and 1.4%, respectively. Throughout the trading session, the Nifty reached a high of 23,807.3 and a low of 23,680.45, while the Sensex fluctuated between 78,735.41 and 78,216.25.

Notable gainers on the Nifty included Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (up 2.97%), Hindalco Industries (up 2.85%), Apollo Hospitals Enterprise (up 2.44%), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (up 2.07%), and Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone (up 1.71%).

Conversely, the biggest losers were Asian Paints (down 3.36%), Titan Company (down 2.97%), Nestle India (down 2.20%), Hindustan Unilever (down 1.93%), and Britannia Industries (down 1.90%).

The Bank Nifty closed at 50,157.95, having peaked at 50,522.15 during the day and sinking to a low of 50,215.45.

In sector performance, all sectors finished in positive territory except for Nifty FMCG, Realty, Auto, and Consumer Durable indices, which dropped as much as 1.85%. Notably, indices for Nifty PSU Bank, Metal, OMCs, and Media each rose by over 1%.

The Indian rupee weakened against the U.S. dollar, trading at 87.4875 before closing at 87.4650, a decrease of 0.4% for the day.

Among individual stocks, Asian Paints saw its shares fall over 3% following the release of disappointing Q3FY25 results. In contrast, Force Motors shares surged by 6% after revealing robust January sales data for its commercial and utility vehicle segments.

MTNL’s shares jumped nearly 18%, driven by optimistic expectations surrounding its asset monetization plans for FY26. On the other hand, shares of food delivery service Swiggy declined by 4% as it approached the announcement of its quarterly results.

Angel One’s shares soared more than 6% after the company published a strong January business update, reporting a 48% year-on-year increase in its client base to 3.01 crore. Meanwhile, Titan saw its shares decrease by 3% following its Q3 results, which reflected an impact on net profit and margins due to a reduction in customs duty on gold.

Investor sentiment remained cautious as attention turns to the Reserve Bank of India’s upcoming bi-monthly policy announcement scheduled for February 7.

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Adani Group Achieves EBITDA of ₹89,806 Crore Boosted by Growth in Core Infrastructure Sectors

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Adani Group has announced a consolidated EBITDA of ₹89,806 crore for the financial year 2025. This growth is attributed to advancements in core infrastructure sectors and increased operating cash flows across its portfolio.
EBITDA saw an increase of 8.2% compared to the ₹82,976 crore reported by the group’s listed companies in FY24, according to Adani’s statement.

Notably, Adani’s core infrastructure businesses accounted for 82% of total EBITDA. Within the utility segment, Adani Green Energy enhanced its operational capacity by 30% year-on-year, while Adani Power experienced a 20% boost in electricity generation.

The conglomerate reached a capital expenditure peak of ₹1.26 trillion and plans to invest $100 billion over the next six years. “These investments will underscore the group’s commitment to developing long-term infrastructure assets, including renewable energy projects, transmission networks, ports, and a new copper smelter facility,” the company stated.

Jugeshinder ‘Robbie’ Singh, CFO of Adani Group, remarked, “A significant highlight of FY25 is our continued industry-leading Return on Assets of 16.5%, one of the highest in the global infrastructure sector. This demonstrates our strong asset base and the execution capabilities of the Adani portfolio in delivering high-quality assets across various subsectors.”

He also noted, “We have implemented various governance and ESG initiatives, including a Tax Transparency report released by all portfolio companies, alongside other measures taken over recent years, resulting in industry-leading ESG scores as recognized by international rating agencies.”

Adani’s net debt-to-EBITDA ratio improved to 2.6x, down from 3.8x in FY19. The group maintains healthy liquidity, with a reported cash balance of ₹53,843 crore ($6.3 billion), equating to approximately 18.5% of gross debt.

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Net FDI in India Plummets Over 96% in FY25, According to RBI Data

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In the Financial Year 2025, net foreign direct investment (FDI) in India plummeted over 96%, falling to $0.4 billion from $10.1 billion the previous year, as reported by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). To put this in perspective, the net FDI was $28.0 billion in FY23.

The RBI’s May 2025 monthly bulletin noted, “The decline in FY25 indicates a mature market where foreign investors can easily enter and exit, positively reflecting on the Indian economy.”

Despite the drop in net FDI, gross FDI showed resilience, growing 13.7% year-over-year to reach $81 billion in FY25, compared to $71.3 billion in FY24 and $71.4 billion in FY23, as per RBI data.
The report highlighted India’s emerging role as a “connector country,” positioned to be a vital intermediary in sectors like technology, digital services, and pharmaceuticals. “Amid global trade reconfigurations and shifts in industrial policy, India is increasingly set to play a significant role,” it stated.
“Looking ahead, despite the formidable challenges on the horizon, India is well-prepared to navigate ongoing global headwinds, ready to seize emerging opportunities and strengthen its position as a key driver of global growth,” the report concluded. It also mentioned ongoing trade tensions, increased policy uncertainty, and subdued consumer sentiment as persistent challenges to global growth.

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IndiGo’s Net Profit Declines 11.19% to ₹7,258.4 Crore for FY25

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InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, reported an 11.19% decrease in net profit, totaling ₹7,258.4 crore for the full financial year FY25, down from ₹8,172.5 crore in FY24.

However, in the January–March quarter (Q4 FY25), IndiGo saw a remarkable 61.89% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹3,067.5 crore, up from ₹1,894.8 crore in Q4 FY24. Excluding foreign exchange effects, net profit grew by 44.7% to ₹2,981.1 crore compared to ₹2,060 crore in the same quarter last year.

In Q4, revenue from operations climbed by 24.3% to ₹22,151.9 crore, compared to ₹17,825.3 crore in the previous year. The airline’s EBITDAR (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and rent) surged by 57.5% to ₹6,948.2 crore during this period, with an EBITDAR margin improving to 31.4% from 24.8% in the same quarter last year.

IndiGo also experienced a 21% increase in capacity and a 19.6% rise in passenger numbers, serving 3.19 crore travelers. The load factor inched up to 87.4%, compared to 86.3% in Q4 FY24.

CEO Pieter Elbers commented on the airline’s performance, stating it was a “healthy financial result” for both the fourth quarter and the full year, driven by record passenger volumes, operational efficiencies, and the dedicated efforts of IndiGo’s employees. However, he acknowledged challenges, particularly the impact of Pakistan’s airspace closure and the shutdown of 32 airports in May, affecting around 170 daily flights, 11 of which were operated by IndiGo.

While April started on a positive note, Elbers noted that May might be weaker, but there are expectations of traffic recovery beginning in June. He also announced a recommended dividend of ₹10 per share for IndiGo’s shareholders. Furthermore, a prominent international credit rating agency has assigned IndiGo an investment-grade rating, reflecting its robust balance sheet and consistent performance.

Looking forward, the airline intends to maintain its focus on cost leadership and expand its international operations, including launching services in Europe.

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