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Sensex Ends 5-Day Losing Streak as Metal and IT Sectors Weigh Down Performance

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The stock market closed off its highs on Tuesday, as late-session selling led to only minor changes in a volatile day of trading. At the end of the session, the Sensex gained 147.71 points, or 0.20%, finishing at 74,602.12, while the Nifty 50 marked its sixth consecutive day of losses, closing at 22,547.55.

Broader indices lagged behind, with the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices falling 0.57% and 0.45%, respectively. The Nifty Midcap 50 also underperformed, finishing down 0.57%. Similarly, small-cap stocks trailed the Nifty 50, with the Nifty Small Cap 100 ending at 15,477.3, down 68.7 points, a decline of 0.44%.

In sector performance, Nifty Auto, FMCG, certain Financial Services, Media, and Consumer Durables indices posted gains of up to 0.84%. Conversely, the Nifty Metal, PSU Bank, IT, Realty, and Oil & Gas indices saw losses, with dips reaching as high as 1.54%. Hindalco, Nalco, and Vedanta all reported declines for the second consecutive session, contributing to a 1.2% drop in the Nifty Metal index.

Key players on the Nifty index included gainers such as Mahindra & Mahindra (2.53%), Bharti Airtel (2.50%), Bajaj Finance (1.60%), Nestle India (1.35%), and Bajaj Finserv (0.93%). On the downside, declines were noted in Hindalco Industries (3.50%), Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (3.13%), Trent (2.09%), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (1.58%), and Hero Motocorp (1.46%).

The Bank Nifty finished at 48,651.95, having reached an intraday high of 48,862.15 and a low of 48,534.15. Notably, shares of Tata Investment surged 8% following the approval of an IPO by the Tata Capital board, a move seen as favorable for the company.

Zomato shares increased by 1% after Bernstein upheld its ‘outperform’ rating, setting a target price of Rs 310 per share, which suggests a potential upside of 39%. Nestle’s stock rose over 1% after managing director Suresh Narayanan indicated the possibility of small price increases.

M&M shares rebounded with a 4% rise following a significant drop the previous week when they experienced their largest single-day decline in nearly seven months. IREDA’s stock climbed 4% after gaining shareholder approval to raise Rs 5,000 crore through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP).

In contrast, NMDC’s stock fell nearly 2% in intraday trading, marking its second consecutive decline. The ongoing market correction is primarily attributed to weak global cues, a faltering rupee, and concerns about economic growth losing momentum.

Please note that the Indian equity markets will be closed on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in observance of Maha Shivaratri.

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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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