Let's catch up on the latest news from the stock market. From significant investments to major deals, quarterly earnings, and appointments, here’s a quick look at which stocks will be in focus in today's trade:

Western Carriers, GTPL Hathway, Kretto Syscon, Lotus Chocolate, Rhetan TMT, and Vivid Mercantile will release their quarterly earnings scorecard on October 9.

Phoenix Mills

The company recorded retailer consumption of Rs 3,289 crore in the quarter ended September 2024, marking a 25% growth compared to the year-ago period. Gross retail collections stood at Rs 812 crore in Q2FY25, representing a 27% YoY increase. The weighted average trading occupancy across major malls was 92%, while the weighted average leased occupancy across these malls stood at 96% in September 2024. Gross residential sales amounted to Rs 27 crore, with collections at Rs 65 crore in Q2FY25.

Signature Global

The real estate developer reported an 184% YoY growth in pre-sales, amounting to Rs 2,780 crore. However, pre-sales declined by 11% sequentially in Q2FY25. The company sold 2.38 million square feet in the second quarter, up 143% YoY and 27% QoQ. Collections during the September 2024 quarter grew by 28% YoY to Rs 920 crore, though they were down 24% QoQ.

Stocks To Watch

Torrent Power

The Torrent Group company has received a letter of award from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) for the long-term supply of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of energy storage capacity from its InSTS-connected pumped hydro storage plant. This 2,000 MW capacity includes 1,500 MW for which a Letter of Intent was already issued by MSEDCL in September. The company has now received the allotment of an additional 500 MW capacity under the tender, bringing the total capacity allocated to 2,000 MW.

Infosys

The digital services and consulting company announced a collaboration with Nasdaq-listed Old National Bank for strategic expansion. Old National will leverage Infosys' services, solutions, and platforms for operations transformation and process digitization powered by automation and generative AI (GenAI).

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories

The company’s subsidiary, Aurigene Oncology, has announced the Phase 1 results for Ribrecabtagene autoleucel (DRL-1801) from the SWASTH study. The Drugs Controller General of India has approved the commencement of the Phase 2 part of the trial. The SWASTH study is India’s first trial for a novel autologous BCMA-directed CAR-T cell therapy in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

Nuvama Wealth Management

SEBI has issued an administrative warning following an inspection of the company's merchant banking activities. Nuvama Wealth stated that there is no material impact on the financials, operations, or other activities of the company.

IRB Infrastructure Developers

IRB Infrastructure Developers and IRB Infrastructure Trust reported a collective toll revenue growth of 19.2% YoY in September, generating Rs 501.8 crore compared to Rs 421 crore in the same month last year.

Indian Railway Finance Corporation

The Board has approved financing up to Rs 700 crore under the finance lease for 20 BOBR rakes procured under the General-Purpose Wagon Investment Scheme (GPWIS) of the Ministry of Railways for NTPC. The Board also appointed Ajoy Choudhury as Chief Risk Officer for a fixed tenure of two years.

Namo eWaste Management

The company has acquired 2 acres of land in the Electronic Manufacturing Cluster in Ranga Reddy district, Telangana, from the Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation, for Rs 3 crore. The land will be utilized for setting up an e-waste recycling plant in Telangana.

Timken India

The company has received an order from the Income Tax Department demanding Rs 25 crore for the Assessment Year 2021-22. Since income was calculated (by the Income Tax department) on the higher side by Rs 100.3 crore, the company may have to pay an additional tax of around Rs 25 crore plus interest, as stated by the department.

Schneider Electric Infrastructure

The Office of the Joint Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, Bengaluru (Appellate Authority), has rejected the appeal petition filed by the company for the financial year 2017-18 and upheld the earlier impugned adjudication order. Accordingly, the Appellate Authority has demanded the disputed amount of Rs 2.21 crore, including interest and penalty.

Bharti Airtel

The telecom operator issued a clarification after media reports suggested that the company may buy Tata Play from the Tata Group. The company stated that it regularly evaluates various opportunities for alliances, acquisitions, and other similar avenues as per its requirements, in the ordinary course of business. However, there is no material event or information that requires disclosure.

SKF India

The board has given its in-principle approval to segregate its automotive and industrial businesses through a scheme of arrangement. The company also approved the immediate incorporation of a wholly-owned subsidiary for the proposed demerger.

PB Fintech

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) inspected Policybazaar Insurance Web Aggregator (now Policybazaar Insurance Brokers, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PB Fintech) from June 1 to June 5, 2020. Following the inspection, the regulator issued a show-cause notice highlighting several observations about the subsidiary. Additionally, a Letter of Advice was issued for maintaining specific documentation, systems and processes, disclosures, and timely filing of certain returns. The notice is not expected to have any material financial impact on the company.

Premier Energies

Its subsidiary, Premier Energies International, has entered into a Module Supply Agreement (MSA) with BN Hybrid Power-1 for the supply of 173.35 MWp of solar modules featuring the latest Topcon technology. These modules will be used for the 300 MW FDRE (wind, solar, and energy storage) Power Project in Barmer, Rajasthan. BN Hybrid Power-1 is a special-purpose vehicle of BrightNight India.

JSW Infrastructure

Arun Maheshwari has stepped down from his role as Joint Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, as well as Joint Managing Director of South West Port (a subsidiary of JSW Infra), effective November 7, 2024. He will be taking on a new role within the JSW group. Arun will continue to serve as a Non-Executive Director on the company’s board. The board has appointed Rinkesh Roy as the new Joint Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 8, elevating him from his current position as President of the company.

Bulk Deals

Jyoti Structures

Foreign entity Aion Jyoti LLC sold a 0.65% stake in the company at an average price of Rs 29.23 per share. Aion Jyoti LLC held a 5.89% stake in Jyoti Structures as of September 2024.

Supreme Infrastructure India

Investor Claricent Advisory Services LLP sold a 0.5% stake in the company at an average price of Rs 105.02 per share. Following this transaction, Claricent exited the company by selling its entire holding of 2.65%.

KP Energy

Mavira Growth Opportunities Fund acquired a 0.6% stake in the company at an average price of Rs 465.17 per share.

Block Deals

Trent

Global investor Siddhartha Yog purchased a 0.3% stake in Trent at an average price of Rs 7,940 per share, amounting to Rs 848 crore, from Dodona Holdings.

SME Listing on October 9

Neopolitan Pizza and Foods

Stock Trades Ex-Date for Split

Jindal Saw

Stock Turns Ex-Dividend

Shraddha Prime Projects

F&O Ban

SAIL, Bandhan Bank, Birlasoft, GNFC, Granules India, Hindustan Copper, IDFC First Bank, Manappuram Finance, Punjab National Bank, RBL Bank