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The company has business in over 150 countries and has built a user base of over 80 million in the last 25 years of operations. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) firm Zoho Corporation reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 2,700 crore in FY22, up nearly 43 percent year-on-year on the back of a rise in revenue from its enterprise IT management software business. The firm’s revenue from operations was up 28 percent to Rs 6,711 crore in FY22 from Rs 5,230 crore in FY21, as per Zoho’s filings with the Registrar of Companies (RoC) on January 28. Zoho crossed the $1 billion revenue mark in 2021 with India business growing 77 percent on a year-over-year basis, a top company official said. Zoho Corp Co-founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu said while the scale of US and Europe contribution to the company's overall business is higher, India business is growing very fast and it could be the largest market for the company in 10 years. The company has business in over 150 countries and … [Read more...] about Zoho reports 43% jump in net profit at Rs 2,700 crore in FY22

Fixed deposits (FDs) have invariably been a popular instrument for investors to diversify their portfolios. It is a low-risk investment option as the FD rates remain immune to market fluctuations till the deposit matures. With the surge in, the repo rate (a cumulative increase of 225 bps since August 2018), Bajaj Finance has also adjusted its fixed deposit (FD) interest rates once again by up to 40 bps. Risk-averse investors can now secure a maximum interest rate of 8.10% p.a. on their deposits, and thereby diversify their investment portfolio and earn a higher return simultaneously. A comparison of old and new interest rates for cumulative FD for is given below: Customers below 60 years of age Senior citizens Period (months) Old Interest Rates Revised Interest Rates Old Interest Rates Revised Interest Rates 12 - 23 months 7.05% p.a. 7.15% p.a. 7.30% p.a. 7.40% p.a. 15 months 7.20% p.a. 7.30% p.a. 7.45% p.a. 7.55% p.a. … [Read more...] about Bajaj Finance revises Fixed Deposit rates to up to 8.10% p.a.: Invest online

The average estimate of a poll of five brokerages by Moneycontrol had put Bajaj Finance’s net profit at Rs 2,928 crore Trade Watchlist Portfolio Message Set Alert live bse live nse live Volume Todays L/H More × Bajaj Finance Ltd reported on January 27 a consolidated net profit of Rs 2,973 crore, a jump of 40 percent year-on-year (YoY) for the December quarter, largely in line with analysts’ expectations. The average estimate of a poll of five brokerages by Moneycontrol had put the lender’s net profit at Rs 2,928 crore for the quarter compared with Rs 2,125 crore reported in the corresponding quarter a year ago. On a standalone basis, the non-bank finance company's net profit grew by 36 percent to Rs 2,624 crore. The net profit surge comes on the back of a healthy growth in disbursements that lifted net interest income by 24 percent to Rs 7,435 crore for the December … [Read more...] about Bajaj Finance Q3 net profit surges 40% to Rs 2,973 crore, meets estimates

Trade Watchlist Portfolio Message Set Alert live bse live nse live Volume Todays L/H More × ICICI Direct's research report on Syngene International Syngene is a contract research, development and manufacturing organisation catering mainly to global innovator pharma/chemical companies offering integrated scientific services from early discovery to commercial supply. Syngene serves these players, which outsources some or substantial part of its business in the product development life cycle and operates via full time equipment (FTE) and fee for services (FFS) models • Discovery services: FTE engagements with high renewability; dedicated services: long-term strategic alliances that last usually five years or more, Development and manufacturing: FFS engagements, which increase in volume/scale over time. Outlook Downgrade from BUY to HOLD as the stock fully reflects strong … [Read more...] about Hold Syngene International; target of Rs 610: ICICI Direct

Nykaa stated that currently, P Ganesh is CFO at TAFE Group.(Representative image) Nykaa, which is operated by its listed parent company FSN E-Commerce Ventures , on January 23 said that it has appointed P Ganesh as the company's chief financial officer (CFO) with effect from February 3, 2023. Currently, he is CFO at TAFE Group. Prior to TAFE, he has held leadership roles in India and overseas with the Godrej Group, Glenmark Pharma and Pidilite. As per the company's regulatory filing, P Ganesh is a Chartered Accountant, Cost and Management Accountant and Company Secretary and has over 27 years of "rich industry experience in domestic and international markets." Commenting on the appointment,  Falguni Nayar, Founder and CEO, Nykaa, said, “We are pleased to welcome Ganesh to our leadership team and be part of Nykaa’s growth story that will benefit from his rich financial experience. His knowledge about the Indian financial market and insights into International markets will … [Read more...] about Nykaa appoints P Ganesh as CFO effective February 3

TCE is one of Europe’s leading producers of sodium carbonate, salt and sodium bicarbonate (Representative image) Tata Chemicals Europe (TCE) and Vertex Hydrogen have signed an offtake agreement for the supply of over 200 megawatts of low carbon hydrogen, according to a press release on January 26. Under the new pact, Vertex will supply TCE with hydrogen as the chemicals manufacturer continues to decarbonise its operations in the UK with a target of achieving “net zero” manufacturing by 2030. “We have been supporters of Vertex and the low carbon hydrogen segment as a real opportunity to further reduce emissions at our world class CHP facility," TCE Managing Director Martin Ashcroft said. Also Read | Essar Oil UK inks offtake deal with Vertex Hydrogen Vertex Chief Executive Officer Joe Seifert said the company is "thrilled to sign these heads of terms with Tata Chemicals Europe, as an industry leader driving tangible change to reduce emissions". Read More … [Read more...] about Tata Chemicals Europe inks pact with Vertex for low carbon hydrogen supply

Stripe Inc. (Image: Shutterstock) Digital payments firm Stripe has hired Wall Street banks Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan to explore a public listing and alternatives to allow employees to cash out stakes in the private company, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The move, communicated to Stripe employees in an internal memo earlier on Thursday, would give them an opportunity to sell shares in the company either to private investors or in a public market, the sources said. Either possibility would address the problem that some employee share options are coming up for expiry but Stripe shares are not currently listed. The aim is to have one arrangement or the other in place within a year, the sources said, adding that if private sales are arranged the buyers will cover tax costs. A 2021 round of fundraising valued Stripe at $95 billion, but the sources said the company had recently cut its own assessment of its value to $65 billion. Read More … [Read more...] about Stripe hires Goldman, JP Morgan to explore listing and private share sale

An Air India aircraft. As the Tata group completes the first year of taking over Air India, the airline on Friday said it is finalising a historic order of new aircraft while the airline's chief Campbell Wilson highlighted that the carrier's progress has been quite remarkable. Stepping into the second year of Air India 2.0, Wilson, in a message to employees, acknowledged that there will be challenges along the way and emphasised that more than successes, "it is how we respond to our lapses ... that will define us". The airline has put in place a roadmap under Vihaan.AI for transformation over the next five years and has taken various measures, including committing USD 400 million to refurbish the interiors of its entire wide-body fleet. However, in recent weeks, the carrier has faced certain headwinds related to the unruly behaviour of passengers onboard two international flights and has also been penalised by the aviation regulator DGCA. Listing out major initiatives, … [Read more...] about Air India has made ‘quite remarkable progress’: CEO; airline finalising historic aircraft order

Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund started operations on March 14 as Baroda Asset Management Company and BNP Paribas Asset Management Company’s merger finally came through after more than two years. PRO Only Highlights - Quarterly performance largely backed by improved realisations - Medium-term triggers China plus and protectionist measures for tyre industry - Valuations not inexpensive; but improved medium-term outlook Highlights Strong earnings in Q3 FY23 AUM growth led by organic as well as inorganic growth Acquired mutual fund assets of iFast during the quarter Product mix improves further in favour of equity assets Superior business model Valuation rich The stock of Prudent Corporate Advisory Services (CMP: Rs 1,005; Mcap: Rs 4,162 crore) had a great run on the bourses since its listing last year in May.  The mutual fund distributor’s stock has more than doubled in the last 6 months and is up 62 percent... … [Read more...] about Why is this mutual fund distributor buzzing on bourses since its listing in May last year?

Representative Image Westlife Foodworld, the master franchisee of McDonald's restaurants for West and South India, is looking for an almost three-fold jump in sales up to Rs 4,500 crore in the next five years by 2027, mainly on the back of network expansion, omnichannel approach, according to company officials. As part of network expansion, Westlife Foodworld will add around 300 McDonald's restaurants in the next five years, in which 60 per cent of the new stores are likely to be in the southern region and the rest in the western zone, said the company in its 'Vision 2027'. The company, which through its subsidiary Hardcastle Restaurants operates 337 McDonald's restaurants (as of September 30, 2022), has already commenced the work on the next 200 stores. "Westlife Foodworld's vision 2027 is strategic guidance for our road ahead. We see doubling our sales to (Rs) 40-45 billion in the next 5 years on the back of adding around 300 restaurants by 2027," said Westlife Foodworld … [Read more...] about Westlife eyes almost 3-fold sales growth in next 5 yrs, to add 300 McDonald’s restaurants by 2027