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Net profits of manufacturing companies surged by 50.2 percent during 2021-22, the input cost pressures notwithstanding, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. Net profit also increased for the information technology (IT) companies, whereas the non-IT services sector continued to record losses at the aggregate level, it said. The data on the performance of the private corporate sector during 2021-22 drawn from abridged financial results of 3,166 listed non-government non-financial (NGNF) companies. Operating profit margins remained healthy for all the three sectors. Net profit margins remained stable for manufacturing and IT companies, whereas it remained in the negative terrain for non-IT services companies. The data further showed that private corporate sales and profitability recorded healthy growth in during 2021-22 as the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic subsided and economic activities recovered, especially in the second half of the year. "Sales of 1,865 listed private … [Read more...] about Manufacturing companies see 50.2% surge in FY22 net profit despite costly raw materials

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (June 27): Financially troubled Sapura Energy Bhd returned to the black in the first quarter ended April 30, 2022 (1QFY23) with a net profit of RM91.93 million, on the back of foreign exchange gains arising from the appreciation of the US dollar against the ringgit. In the preceding quarter, it had posted its biggest ever net loss of RM6.78 billion. In the same period last year, Sapura Enery had posted a net loss of RM97.08 million. In a Bursa Malaysia filing on Monday (June 27), the oil and gas service provider said its quarterly revenue, however, declined by 39.75% to RM886.08 million against RM1.47 billion in the year-ago corresponding period, due to lower project activities from its engineering and procurement (E&C) segment. Earnings per share for the quarter amounted to 0.58 sen, from losses per share of 0.61 sen. On a quarterly basis, revenue more than doubled from RM426.60 million in 4QFY22. Sapura Energy said that it continues … [Read more...] about Sapura Energy returns to black in 1Q with net profit of RM91.93 mil on forex gains

Trade Watchlist Portfolio Message Set Alert live bse live nse live Volume Todays L/H More × State Bank of India (SBI) is likely to report strong performance for the quarter ended March 2022 when it will declare its results on May 11. Experts expect India’s largest banker to report a robust on-year growth of 50 percent for the quarter and expect its net interest income (NII) to increase 16 percent over the same period last year. According to a poll of four brokerages conducted by Moneycontrol , SBI is likely to post a net profit of Rs 10,075 crore for the quarter ended March 2022 on a NII of Rs 31,360 crore. The bank had registered a PAT of Rs 6,451 crore during the corresponding period last year with NII coming in at Rs 27,067 crore. The profit during the October – December period stood at Rs 8,432 crore when the bank had registered a NII of Rs 30,687 crore. Close … [Read more...] about State Bank of India Q4 Results Preview | Profit may surge 50% on healthy loan growth, asset quality

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (June 27): S&P Global Ratings has revised upward its rating outlook on Malaysia’s long term sovereign credit ratings to stable from negative, reflecting its expectation that the country’s steady growth momentum and strong external position will remain in place for the next two years. At the same time, it anticipates that the policymaking environment will be supportive of restoring fiscal settings to a firmer footing. “We revised the outlook to stable in recognition of Malaysia's consistently strong growth trend that is faster than sovereigns of similar income level. Though Malaysia's budget deficits remain high, we expect its growth dynamics to offset vulnerabilities associated with its weak fiscal settings. In addition, political commitment to resume fiscal consolidation post-pandemic is strong, in our view," S&P said in a statement on Monday (June 27). At the same time, it affirmed its 'A-' long-term and 'A-2' short-term foreign … [Read more...] about S&P revised Malaysia’s rating outlook to stable from negative on strong growth momentum, external position

Kim Jong-jin The author is assistant director-general and regional representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. It wasn’t so long ago that internet connectivity faded the moment one left a populated area like a city or big town. “No service” was the take-away message back then. But thanks to 3G, 4G and now 5G mobile technology — and coupled with the widespread installation of cellular towers in rural areas across the country — the frustrating message shows up much less frequently. Most importantly, the rapid spread of internet connectivity and mobile telephony has resulted in countless opportunities to help address chronic problems such as poverty, malnutrition and inequality after the service reached into the most remote rural communities. From farmers to fishers to herders, digital technologies are increasingly relied upon to help transform and enhance livelihoods for hundreds of millions of people each day. From farmers with their … [Read more...] about Leaving no one behind in digitization

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (June 27): MyNews Holdings Bhd posted its ninth consecutive quarter in the red, with a net loss of RM10.22 million in the second quarter ended April 30, 2022 (2QFY22), from RM10.32 million a year ago. The results came amid higher revenue, offset by higher cost of sales and expenses amid an increase in the number of outlets which also contributed to higher footfall. Quarterly revenue rose 35.74% to RM141.10 million, from RM103.94 million, the group said. Losses per share stood at 1.51 sen, from 1.5 sen. On a quarterly basis, the group’s net loss widened in 2QFY22, from a net loss of RM7.86 million in 1QFY22, while revenue improved by 1.2% from RM139.44 million. The weaker quarter-on-quarter performance was due to additional costs incurred in establishing and promoting the launch of 26 new CU stores in the quarter, it said. For the six-month period ended April 30 (1HFY22), the group’s net loss narrowed to RM18.08 million from a net loss of … [Read more...] about MyNews maintains expansion mode as it continues to bleed in 2QFY22

Borrowing costs of Indian states are likely to rise in the coming weeks as the Reserve Bank of India ’s (RBI) rate hike cycle becomes more entrenched and the supply of state papers rises, money market experts and bankers told Moneycontrol on June 27. A majority of those expect the yield on the 10-year state development loan (SDL) to rise above 8 percent in the coming weeks. “In the first quarter of this fiscal year, supply of debt was limited. But in the second half of this fiscal year, we expect state debt supply to rise and that should put upward pressure on (state) bond yields,” said Ritesh Bhusari, deputy general manager, treasury, at South Indian Bank. To put in perspective, the cut-off yield for 10-year SDL ranged from 7.83 percent to 7.86 percent at an auction on June 21, according to data from the RBI. Prior to that, at an auction on June 14, Tamil Nadu’s 10-year paper was sold at a cut-off yield of 7.94 percent, while Haryana’s 10-year bond was sold at 7.95 percent. … [Read more...] about States’ borrowing cost set to rise on higher debt supply, RBI’s rate cues, experts say

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (June 27): Costlier crude oil along with a stronger US dollar will erode Spritzer's Bhd profit margin, the bottled water producer admitted. "Costlier oil will translate into costlier PET resin, which is the main raw material used in making the [plastic] bottles. "PET resin is normally quoted in US dollar so a stronger US dollar would mean we will have to pay more for our PET resin," a company representative said in a brief email reply to theedgemarkets.com recently, when asked about the impact of surging oil prices on its manufacturing costs. According to the US-based PET Resin Association, PET — which is short for polyethylene terephthalate, the chemical name for polyester — is a clear, strong, and lightweight plastic made from crude oil and ethane extracted from natural gas that is widely used for packaging food and beverages, especially convenience-sized soft drinks, juices and water. Following Russia's incursion into Ukraine, oil prices … [Read more...] about Spritzer admits costlier crude oil, stronger US dollar will erode its profit margin

This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily, on April 1, 2020 . - A + A Sanichi Technology Bhd (+ve) TRADING of shares in Sanichi Technology Bhd (fundamental: 1.2/3, valuation: 0.9/3) triggered our momentum algorithm yesterday for the first time this year. The counter closed half a sen or 10% lower at 4.5 sen, with 76.4 million shares traded, over six times its 200-day average volume of 12.24 million shares. The loss-making company continued to bleed in its fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2019 with a net loss of RM1.34 million — its fifth straight quarterly loss — albeit at a smaller volume compared with RM11.04 million a year ago, due to lower operating costs from cost-controlling measures implemented. Revenue for the quarter also jumped more than three times to RM12.53 million from RM3.53 million a year ago, as revenue recognition in its property development segment picked up. For the full year ended Dec 31, 2019, the company’s net … [Read more...] about Stock With Momentum: Sanichi Technology

This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily, on April 16, 2020 . - A + A Solid Automotive Bhd (-ve) TRADING of shares in Solid Automotive Bhd (fundamental: 0.75/3, valuation: 0.9/3) triggered our momentum algorithm yesterday for the seventh time this year. The last time the counter triggered our momentum algorithm was last Friday. Solid Automotive shares closed 6.56% or two sen lower at 28.5 sen. Some 6.06 million shares were traded, more than four times the counter’s 200-day average trading volume of 1.36 million shares. Solid Automotive’s net profit for the second quarter ended Oct 31, 2019 fell to RM112,000 from RM715,000 a year earlier, due to higher operating expenses, though revenue doubled to RM72.03 million from RM35.86 million. For the cumulative six months ended Oct 31, 2019, the group’s net profit rose 28% to RM1.09 million from RM851,000, while revenue more than doubled to RM137.08 million from RM65.36 million. Solid … [Read more...] about Stock With Momentum: Solid Automotive