AMBIKA COTTON MILLS Q4 ; CONS. NET PROFIT UP 61 % AT 46 CR (YOY), DOWN 10 % (QOQ)
REVENUE UP 33 % AT 260 CR (YOY), UP 3 % (QOQ)
EBITDA UP 42 % AT 68 CR (YOY), DOWN 8 % (QOQ)
MARGINS AT 26.3 % V 24.16 % (YOY), 29.5 % (QOQ)
REVENUE UP 33 % AT 260 CR (YOY), UP 3 % (QOQ)
EBITDA UP 42 % AT 68 CR (YOY), DOWN 8 % (QOQ)
MARGINS AT 26.3 % V 24.16 % (YOY), 29.5 % (QOQ)
GANDHI SPECIAL TUBES Q4 ; NET PROFIT DOWN 34 % AY 8.4 CR (YOY), UP 2 % (QOQ)
REVENUE DOWN 21 % AT 32 CR (YOY), DOWN 8 % (QOQ)
EBITDA DOWN 36 % AT 10.5 CR (YOY), DOWN 6 % (QOQ)
MARGINS AT 32.8 % V 40.7 %(YOY), 32 % (QOQ)
REVENUE DOWN 21 % AT 32 CR (YOY), DOWN 8 % (QOQ)
EBITDA DOWN 36 % AT 10.5 CR (YOY), DOWN 6 % (QOQ)
MARGINS AT 32.8 % V 40.7 %(YOY), 32 % (QOQ)
JASCH IND. Q4 : ST. NET PROFIT UP 30 % AT 6.43 CR (YOY), DOWN 3 % (QOQ)
REVENUE UP 26 % AT 62 CR (YOY), DOWN 1 % (QOQ)
EBITDA UP 30 % AT 9.08 CR (YOY), DOWN 1 % (QOQ)
MARGINS AT 14.6 % V 14.1 % (YOY), 14.5 % (QOQ)
REVENUE UP 26 % AT 62 CR (YOY), DOWN 1 % (QOQ)
EBITDA UP 30 % AT 9.08 CR (YOY), DOWN 1 % (QOQ)
MARGINS AT 14.6 % V 14.1 % (YOY), 14.5 % (QOQ)
HUDCO Q4 : CONS. NET PROFIT UP 42 % AT 746 CR (YOY), 285 % (QOQ)
NII UP 4 % AT 608 CR (YOY), UP 12 % (QOQ)
NII UP 4 % AT 608 CR (YOY), UP 12 % (QOQ)
AUTOLINE IND. Q4 : CONS. NET PROFIT AT 9.36 CR V 0.87 CR LOSS (YOY), UP 385 % (QOQ)
REVENUE UP 60 % AT 188 CR (YOY), UP 14 % (QOQ)
EBITDA UP 100 % AT 19.9 CR (YOY), UP 55 % (QOQ)
MARGINS AT 10.5 % V 8.5 % (YOY), 7.75 % (QOQ)
REVENUE UP 60 % AT 188 CR (YOY), UP 14 % (QOQ)
EBITDA UP 100 % AT 19.9 CR (YOY), UP 55 % (QOQ)
MARGINS AT 10.5 % V 8.5 % (YOY), 7.75 % (QOQ)
SITI NETWORK Q4 : CONS. NET LOSS 79 CR V 103 CR LOSS (YOY), 61 CR (QOQ)
REVENUE DOWN 6 % AT 359 CR (YOY), DOWN 2 % (QOQ)
EBITDA LOSS 67 CR V 78 CR LOSS (YOY), 50 CR LOSS (QOQ)
REVENUE DOWN 6 % AT 359 CR (YOY), DOWN 2 % (QOQ)
EBITDA LOSS 67 CR V 78 CR LOSS (YOY), 50 CR LOSS (QOQ)
HINDUJA GLOBAL SOL. Q4 : CONS. NET PROFIT UP 333 % AT 5686 CR (YOY), UP 247 % (QOQ)
REVENUE UP 14 % AT 8654 CR (YOY), UP 8 % (QOQ)
EBITDA DOWN 70 % AT 51 CR (YOY), DOWN 74 % (QOQ)
MARGINS AT 0.59 % V 2.2 % (YOY), 2.43 % (QOQ)
REVENUE UP 14 % AT 8654 CR (YOY), UP 8 % (QOQ)
EBITDA DOWN 70 % AT 51 CR (YOY), DOWN 74 % (QOQ)
MARGINS AT 0.59 % V 2.2 % (YOY), 2.43 % (QOQ)
"Key feature on the daily chart remains the gradual downtrend channel. Recent test and rebound off support provided by lower boundary" says #LauranceBalanco of CLSA on Nifty
"Expect 1Q22 #GDP growth to be at 4.5%. Fiscal buffers used up and fresh excise duty cuts create upside fiscal risk" says Sajjid Chinoy of Jp morgan
JSW Steel Review
JP MORGAN
Neutral, TP cut to Rs 610
Strong Operating Qtr; Large Capex over FY23-24
Co expects exports at 15-20% of its sales vol in FY23
Had cut domestic prices by Rs2000/t in early May & expects a larger price fall in June but overall sees 1Q ASP/t to be higher vs 4Q
JP MORGAN
Neutral, TP cut to Rs 610
Strong Operating Qtr; Large Capex over FY23-24
Co expects exports at 15-20% of its sales vol in FY23
Had cut domestic prices by Rs2000/t in early May & expects a larger price fall in June but overall sees 1Q ASP/t to be higher vs 4Q
JSW Steel Review
Nomura
Downgrade to reduce, TP cut to Rs 500
Profitability to remain under near-term pressure as export duties stall price hikes at a time of rising cost inflation
Steel spreads may further compress in 1QFY23F
Nomura
Downgrade to reduce, TP cut to Rs 500
Profitability to remain under near-term pressure as export duties stall price hikes at a time of rising cost inflation
Steel spreads may further compress in 1QFY23F
*Business news*
*Macro*
• India Plans $387 Milllion Project to Upgrade Paradip Port
• The World Isn’t Spending Enough to Prevent Disasters, UN Says
• More Russian Oil Than Ever Before Is Heading for China and India
• Indian State Energy Group’s $122M Dividend Stuck in Russia
• Ships Divert to India as Sri Lanka Crisis Slows Colombo Port
• India’s SEBI Updates Procedural Rules for Defaulting Brokers
• Mahindra Profit Exceeds Estimates as Automobile Sales Rebound
• Musk Wants Market Access for Tesla Before Building Local Plants
• India’s DGCA Fines IndiGo for Special Needs Child Incident
• India’s FX Reserves Rise $4.72b to $597.5b in Week to May 20
o India Official Reserves Rise After 10 Weeks of Decrease
• Supertanker Receives Urals Crude via STS Transfer off Fujairah
• Rice Giant Thailand Wants to Coordinate Price Hikes With Vietnam
• 2021-22 Sugar Market to Flip to Surplus on India Exports: ISO
• Indian Underwriters Partially Rescue Weekly Bond Auction
• Conditions Good for India Monsoon Onset Over Kerala
• Growth in Non-Par Policies, Dividend in Focus for LIC: Preview
*Fund flows*
• Global Funds Sell Net INR19.4B of India Stocks Friday: NSE
o Domestic funds buy net 27.3b rupees of stocks
• Foreign Investors Sell Net INR5.64B of Indian Equities Thursday
• Foreigners Buy Net INR68.05B of Indian Equity Derivatives Friday
*Results & Developments*
• Aarti Industries (ARTO): 4Q Net Income 1.94b rupees, +43% Y/y, Beats Est. 1.66b; Revenue 17.6b rupees, +45% y/y
• Adani Enterprises (ADE): To Buy 50% in Local Agri-Focused Drone Maker
• Adani Green (ADANIGR): Says Unit Commissions 390-MW Wind- Solar Power Plant
• Bharat Petroleum (BPCL): Numaligarh Refinery Plans One-Month Maintenance From Mid-March
• City Union Bank (CUBK): 4Q Net Income 2.09b rupees, +88% y/y, est. 1.93b; Provisions +38% q/q to 1.71b; Gross NPA 4.7% vs. 5.21% q/q
• Crompton Greaves (CROMPTON): 4Q Net Income 1.82b rupees, -26% y/y, est. 1.86b
• Edelweiss Fin (EDEL): 4Q Net Income 424.5M Rupees Vs. 6.29B Rupees Y/y
• Engineers India (ENGR): 4Q group profit 791.2m rupees vs. 249.3m year ago; Revenue 8.18b vs. 11.3b
• Finolex Cables (FNXC): 4Q Net Income 2.24B Rupees Vs. 1.68B Rupees Y/y
• FSN E-Commerce Ventures (NYKAA): 4Q Net Income 85.6m rupees, -69% q/q, Misses est. 231.5m
• GAIL India (GAIL): Says No Disruption in Gazprom Supplies on Russia Sanctions
• Glenmark Pharma (GNP): 4Q Net Income 1.56b rupees, -33% y/y, misses est. 2.02b
• Hindustan Copper (HCP): 4Q Net Income 889.9M Rupees vs. loss 368.1m y/y; Revenue +4.4% to 5.45b
• Info Edge India (INFOE): 4Q Net Income 1.21b rupees, +74% y/y, est. 1.29b; Revenue +52% to 4.56b
• JSW Steel (JSTL): 4Q Profit 32.3b rupees, -23% Y/y, Misses Est. 45.58b; Seeks to Raise $1.8B
• Jubilant Pharmova (JUBLPHAR): 4Q Net Income 595.5m rupees, -72% y/y, est. 635.7m; Revenue -3.2% to 15.3b
• Karnataka Bank (KBL): 4Q Net Income 1.30B Rupees Vs. 313.6M Rupees Y/y
• Mahindra & Mahindra (MM):4Q Net Income 12.9b rupees vs. 2.45b y/y, beats est. 12.1b; Revenue +28% to 171.2b
• Oil India (OINL): 4Q Net Income 16.3b rupees, +92% y/y, est. 16.5b; Revenue +74% to 44.8b; Dividend INR5 rupees/share
• Oil & Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) 4Q Net Income 88.6b rupees, +32% y/y, Misses est. 109.3b; Revenue +63% to 345b; Dividend 3.25 rupees/share
• PB Fintech (POLICYBZ): 4Q Net Loss 2.2B Rupees Vs. Loss 2.98B Rupees Q/Q; Revenue +46% q/q to 5.4b
• Sun TV (SUNTV): 4Q Net Income 4.04b rupees, -10% y/y, est. 4.12b; Revenue +6.5% to 8.33b
• TCI Express (TCIEXP): Approves up to INR750m Buyback at INR2,050/Share
• United Spirits (UNSP): 4Q Net Income 1.36B Rupees, -19% Y/Y; Approves Sale of 32 Brands, Franchising of 11
o Diageo to Sell 32 Indian Brands to Inbrew for $106 Million
*Macro*
• India Plans $387 Milllion Project to Upgrade Paradip Port
• The World Isn’t Spending Enough to Prevent Disasters, UN Says
• More Russian Oil Than Ever Before Is Heading for China and India
• Indian State Energy Group’s $122M Dividend Stuck in Russia
• Ships Divert to India as Sri Lanka Crisis Slows Colombo Port
• India’s SEBI Updates Procedural Rules for Defaulting Brokers
• Mahindra Profit Exceeds Estimates as Automobile Sales Rebound
• Musk Wants Market Access for Tesla Before Building Local Plants
• India’s DGCA Fines IndiGo for Special Needs Child Incident
• India’s FX Reserves Rise $4.72b to $597.5b in Week to May 20
o India Official Reserves Rise After 10 Weeks of Decrease
• Supertanker Receives Urals Crude via STS Transfer off Fujairah
• Rice Giant Thailand Wants to Coordinate Price Hikes With Vietnam
• 2021-22 Sugar Market to Flip to Surplus on India Exports: ISO
• Indian Underwriters Partially Rescue Weekly Bond Auction
• Conditions Good for India Monsoon Onset Over Kerala
• Growth in Non-Par Policies, Dividend in Focus for LIC: Preview
*Fund flows*
• Global Funds Sell Net INR19.4B of India Stocks Friday: NSE
o Domestic funds buy net 27.3b rupees of stocks
• Foreign Investors Sell Net INR5.64B of Indian Equities Thursday
• Foreigners Buy Net INR68.05B of Indian Equity Derivatives Friday
*Results & Developments*
• Aarti Industries (ARTO): 4Q Net Income 1.94b rupees, +43% Y/y, Beats Est. 1.66b; Revenue 17.6b rupees, +45% y/y
• Adani Enterprises (ADE): To Buy 50% in Local Agri-Focused Drone Maker
• Adani Green (ADANIGR): Says Unit Commissions 390-MW Wind- Solar Power Plant
• Bharat Petroleum (BPCL): Numaligarh Refinery Plans One-Month Maintenance From Mid-March
• City Union Bank (CUBK): 4Q Net Income 2.09b rupees, +88% y/y, est. 1.93b; Provisions +38% q/q to 1.71b; Gross NPA 4.7% vs. 5.21% q/q
• Crompton Greaves (CROMPTON): 4Q Net Income 1.82b rupees, -26% y/y, est. 1.86b
• Edelweiss Fin (EDEL): 4Q Net Income 424.5M Rupees Vs. 6.29B Rupees Y/y
• Engineers India (ENGR): 4Q group profit 791.2m rupees vs. 249.3m year ago; Revenue 8.18b vs. 11.3b
• Finolex Cables (FNXC): 4Q Net Income 2.24B Rupees Vs. 1.68B Rupees Y/y
• FSN E-Commerce Ventures (NYKAA): 4Q Net Income 85.6m rupees, -69% q/q, Misses est. 231.5m
• GAIL India (GAIL): Says No Disruption in Gazprom Supplies on Russia Sanctions
• Glenmark Pharma (GNP): 4Q Net Income 1.56b rupees, -33% y/y, misses est. 2.02b
• Hindustan Copper (HCP): 4Q Net Income 889.9M Rupees vs. loss 368.1m y/y; Revenue +4.4% to 5.45b
• Info Edge India (INFOE): 4Q Net Income 1.21b rupees, +74% y/y, est. 1.29b; Revenue +52% to 4.56b
• JSW Steel (JSTL): 4Q Profit 32.3b rupees, -23% Y/y, Misses Est. 45.58b; Seeks to Raise $1.8B
• Jubilant Pharmova (JUBLPHAR): 4Q Net Income 595.5m rupees, -72% y/y, est. 635.7m; Revenue -3.2% to 15.3b
• Karnataka Bank (KBL): 4Q Net Income 1.30B Rupees Vs. 313.6M Rupees Y/y
• Mahindra & Mahindra (MM):4Q Net Income 12.9b rupees vs. 2.45b y/y, beats est. 12.1b; Revenue +28% to 171.2b
• Oil India (OINL): 4Q Net Income 16.3b rupees, +92% y/y, est. 16.5b; Revenue +74% to 44.8b; Dividend INR5 rupees/share
• Oil & Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) 4Q Net Income 88.6b rupees, +32% y/y, Misses est. 109.3b; Revenue +63% to 345b; Dividend 3.25 rupees/share
• PB Fintech (POLICYBZ): 4Q Net Loss 2.2B Rupees Vs. Loss 2.98B Rupees Q/Q; Revenue +46% q/q to 5.4b
• Sun TV (SUNTV): 4Q Net Income 4.04b rupees, -10% y/y, est. 4.12b; Revenue +6.5% to 8.33b
• TCI Express (TCIEXP): Approves up to INR750m Buyback at INR2,050/Share
• United Spirits (UNSP): 4Q Net Income 1.36B Rupees, -19% Y/Y; Approves Sale of 32 Brands, Franchising of 11
o Diageo to Sell 32 Indian Brands to Inbrew for $106 Million
MS on FSN E-Com(Nykaa)
OW, TP Rs 1845
4Q performance was in-line on GMV & topline, albeit lower on margins.
Good traction on customer acquisition, GMV growth, & increased disclosure levels were key +ves
GS on FSN E-com (Nykaa)
Buy, TP Rs 1730
4Q: Miss on GMV/rev but margins in-line
Nykaa expects GMV contribution from offline to remain at high single digit to low double-digits, given smaller assortment in physical stores vs that online
OW, TP Rs 1845
4Q performance was in-line on GMV & topline, albeit lower on margins.
Good traction on customer acquisition, GMV growth, & increased disclosure levels were key +ves
GS on FSN E-com (Nykaa)
Buy, TP Rs 1730
4Q: Miss on GMV/rev but margins in-line
Nykaa expects GMV contribution from offline to remain at high single digit to low double-digits, given smaller assortment in physical stores vs that online
GAIL Review
JPM
OW, TP Rs 205
Underlying earnings strong; policy an overhang near-term, though co least exposed
While spot LNG prices have declined from peak & Henry hub prices have climbed higher, see upside risk to spot LNG prices for 2HFY23
GAIL Review
CLSA
Buy, TP raised to Rs 195 from Rs 180
Strong core performance
8%/9% Ebitda/Ebit beat on better-than-expected profit from gas trading & petchem
Building-in higher crude price estimates, lift FY23CL/24CL EPS by 18%/8%
JPM
OW, TP Rs 205
Underlying earnings strong; policy an overhang near-term, though co least exposed
While spot LNG prices have declined from peak & Henry hub prices have climbed higher, see upside risk to spot LNG prices for 2HFY23
GAIL Review
CLSA
Buy, TP raised to Rs 195 from Rs 180
Strong core performance
8%/9% Ebitda/Ebit beat on better-than-expected profit from gas trading & petchem
Building-in higher crude price estimates, lift FY23CL/24CL EPS by 18%/8%
JSW Steel Review
Nomura
Downgrade to reduce, TP cut to Rs 500
Profitability to remain under near-term pressure as export duties stall price hikes at a time of rising cost inflation
Steel spreads may further compress in 1QFY23F
JSW Steel Review
CLSA
Sell, TP cut to Rs 500 from Rs 550
Cost pressure unrelenting
4Q Ebitda in line; uncertainty to drive underperformance
While co is hopeful of a roll-back of recently imposed export duty, est higher coking coal costs to weigh on profitability
Nomura
Downgrade to reduce, TP cut to Rs 500
Profitability to remain under near-term pressure as export duties stall price hikes at a time of rising cost inflation
Steel spreads may further compress in 1QFY23F
JSW Steel Review
CLSA
Sell, TP cut to Rs 500 from Rs 550
Cost pressure unrelenting
4Q Ebitda in line; uncertainty to drive underperformance
While co is hopeful of a roll-back of recently imposed export duty, est higher coking coal costs to weigh on profitability
Stocks in News
Adani Defence Systems and Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, has signed definitive agreement to acquire 50 percent stake in General Aeronautics. Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited shall leverage its military drone and AI/ML capabilities and work with General Aeronautics for providing end to end solutions for agriculture sector. General Aeronautics provides robotic drones and drone based solutions for crop protection services, crop health, precision- farming and yield monitoring using artificial intelligence and analytics for the agricultural sector.
Arvind Fashions' Q4 revenue rose 34 percent YoY to Rs 917 crore as compared to Rs 685 crore, led by a strong bounce back in demand and strong footfalls, reflected in 20 percent like to like (LTL) growth in February-March 2022. The company reported a marginal profit of Rs 1 crore as compared to a loss of Rs 45 crore during the same period last year.
TCI Express' Q4 profit fell 15.6 percent YoY to Rs 35.93 crore, compared to Rs 42.57 crore in the prior year period. The regional restrictions due to COVID, impacted the performance of the company. However, revenue for the quarter improved by 7.3 percent to Rs 300 crore as compared to Rs 280 crore last year. The company recommended a dividend of Rs 2.00 per equity share of Rs 1 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2022.
Welspun Corp's Q4 profit slumped 30.4 percent year-on-year to Rs 263.5 crore as compared to a profit of Rs 379 crore in the year ago period, due to higher global energy prices and rise of commodity prices. Revenue for the quarter dipped marginally by 1.2 percent on year to Rs 2,011 crore as compared to Rs 2,035 crore a year ago. The company has recommended a final dividend of Rs 5 per share for FY22.
HUDCO's Q4 consolidated net profit jumped 42 percent YoY to Rs 746.85 crore for the March ending quarter as compared to Rs 526.28 crore during the same period last year, aided by lower finance costs and impairment credit. Revenue for the housing development company remained flat with a marginal decline of 1.8 percent to Rs 1,727 crore as compared to 1,759 crore during the prior year period.
Sun TV Network's Q4 consolidated net profit fell 16 percent to Rs 410 crore as compared to Rs 488 crore due to higher operating and other expenses. The revenue for the quarter inched higher by 7 percent to Rs 857 crore compared to Rs 803 crore during the prior year period.
FSN E-Commerce (Nykaa) Q4 profit fell 33 percent YoY to Rs 413 crore compared to Rs 616 crore last year, due to steep rise in marketing and other operating expenses. Revenue came in higher by 55 percent on year to Rs 3,774 crore.
JSW Steel's consolidated Q4 profit declined 23 percent YoY to Rs 3,234 crore as against Rs 4,198 crore during the prior year period due to surge in cost of raw materials, power & fuel, other expenses and inventory costs. Consolidated revenue rose 74 percent on-year to Rs 46,895 crore as compared to a net revenue of Rs 26,934 crore registered in the year-ago quarter. The company has recommended a dividend of Rs 17.35 per equity share of Rs 1 each for the year ended 31 March 2022.
United Spirits' Q4 consolidated profit fell 12 percent YoY to Rs 178.6 crore compared to Rs 203 crore earned during the same period last year, due to higher raw material and marketing expenses. Revenue remained flat with a marginal growth of 1.2 percent to Rs 7,767 crore as compared to Rs 7,678 crore last year.
Adani Defence Systems and Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, has signed definitive agreement to acquire 50 percent stake in General Aeronautics. Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited shall leverage its military drone and AI/ML capabilities and work with General Aeronautics for providing end to end solutions for agriculture sector. General Aeronautics provides robotic drones and drone based solutions for crop protection services, crop health, precision- farming and yield monitoring using artificial intelligence and analytics for the agricultural sector.
Arvind Fashions' Q4 revenue rose 34 percent YoY to Rs 917 crore as compared to Rs 685 crore, led by a strong bounce back in demand and strong footfalls, reflected in 20 percent like to like (LTL) growth in February-March 2022. The company reported a marginal profit of Rs 1 crore as compared to a loss of Rs 45 crore during the same period last year.
TCI Express' Q4 profit fell 15.6 percent YoY to Rs 35.93 crore, compared to Rs 42.57 crore in the prior year period. The regional restrictions due to COVID, impacted the performance of the company. However, revenue for the quarter improved by 7.3 percent to Rs 300 crore as compared to Rs 280 crore last year. The company recommended a dividend of Rs 2.00 per equity share of Rs 1 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2022.
Welspun Corp's Q4 profit slumped 30.4 percent year-on-year to Rs 263.5 crore as compared to a profit of Rs 379 crore in the year ago period, due to higher global energy prices and rise of commodity prices. Revenue for the quarter dipped marginally by 1.2 percent on year to Rs 2,011 crore as compared to Rs 2,035 crore a year ago. The company has recommended a final dividend of Rs 5 per share for FY22.
HUDCO's Q4 consolidated net profit jumped 42 percent YoY to Rs 746.85 crore for the March ending quarter as compared to Rs 526.28 crore during the same period last year, aided by lower finance costs and impairment credit. Revenue for the housing development company remained flat with a marginal decline of 1.8 percent to Rs 1,727 crore as compared to 1,759 crore during the prior year period.
Sun TV Network's Q4 consolidated net profit fell 16 percent to Rs 410 crore as compared to Rs 488 crore due to higher operating and other expenses. The revenue for the quarter inched higher by 7 percent to Rs 857 crore compared to Rs 803 crore during the prior year period.
FSN E-Commerce (Nykaa) Q4 profit fell 33 percent YoY to Rs 413 crore compared to Rs 616 crore last year, due to steep rise in marketing and other operating expenses. Revenue came in higher by 55 percent on year to Rs 3,774 crore.
JSW Steel's consolidated Q4 profit declined 23 percent YoY to Rs 3,234 crore as against Rs 4,198 crore during the prior year period due to surge in cost of raw materials, power & fuel, other expenses and inventory costs. Consolidated revenue rose 74 percent on-year to Rs 46,895 crore as compared to a net revenue of Rs 26,934 crore registered in the year-ago quarter. The company has recommended a dividend of Rs 17.35 per equity share of Rs 1 each for the year ended 31 March 2022.
United Spirits' Q4 consolidated profit fell 12 percent YoY to Rs 178.6 crore compared to Rs 203 crore earned during the same period last year, due to higher raw material and marketing expenses. Revenue remained flat with a marginal growth of 1.2 percent to Rs 7,767 crore as compared to Rs 7,678 crore last year.