Zensar Technologies Limited announced its consolidated financial results for the third quarter ending December 31, 2024, for the financial year 2024-2025.

Q3 FY 2025 Financial Highlights

The company reported a revenue of $157.0 million for Q3FY25, marking a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 8.6% in reported currency and 7.5% in constant currency. On a sequential quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) basis, the growth was 0.5% in reported currency and 0.7% in constant currency. Gross Margin for the quarter stood at 30.1% of revenues, reflecting a 200 basis point improvement from the previous quarter.

The segment-wise performance showed growth in various verticals. Manufacturing and Consumer Services saw a YoY revenue growth of 15.2%, along with a 6.1% sequential growth. Healthcare and Life Sciences experienced a 24.0% YoY growth and a 3.2% sequential increase in revenues. 

However, Banking and Financial Services recorded a 12.9% YoY revenue growth but faced a slight sequential decline of 1.4%. The Telecommunication, Media, and Technology segment showed a decline of 10.2% YoY and 3.7% QoQ in revenues.

Commenting on the performance, the CFO of Zensar, Pulkit Bhandari, said, “Our execution and delivery excellence has led us to achieve the best performance in Q3. Revenues for the quarter stood at $157.0M, which grew by 70 bps sequentially in constant currency. We have clocked an order book of $205.3M this quarter showcasing our strong sales efforts. Our EBITDA improved by 20 bps to 15.6% despite seasonal furlough. Further, our DSO improved by 3 days to 68 days on account of healthy collections. With a determined focus on customer satisfaction, execution, and cost optimisation, we strive to continue our journey of sustaining margins while delivering on revenue growth”

Conclusion

Overall, Zensar’s performance was marked by steady growth in its diversified sectors, especially in Healthcare and Manufacturing, despite some challenges in the Telecommunication segment.

On January 23, 2025, Zensar Technologies share price (NSE: ZENSARTECH) opened at ₹752.05, up from its previous close of ₹750.05. At 10:24 AM, the share price of Zensar Technologies was trading at ₹834.05, up by 11.20% on the NSE. Notably, the stock touched its 52-week at ₹846.85 today. 

 

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Stallion India IPO opened for subscription on January 16, 2025, and closed on January 20, 2025.

It was a book-built issue of ₹199.45 crore. The issue was a combination of a fresh issue of 1.79 crore shares aggregating to ₹160.73 crores and an offer for sale of 0.43 crore shares aggregating to ₹38.72 crores. The Stallion India IPO price band was set at ₹85 to ₹90 per share.

On Day 3 of subscription, January 20, as of 6:19 PM, Stallion India IPO was subscribed 188.32 times. QIBs subscribed 172.93x, NIIs subscribed 422.35x, and retail investors subscribed 96.81x.

The share allotment was finalised on January 21, 2025, and the shares were listed on BSE and NSE on January 23, 2025.

Stallion India Fluorochemicals Share Price

On the listing day, on the NSE, Stallion India Fluorochemicals share price (NSE: STALLION) opened at ₹120.00, up from its issue price of ₹90.00. At 10:03 AM, the share price was trading at ₹126.00, up by 5% from its opening price of ₹120.00. As of the same time, the stock touched its day’s high at ₹126.00. The company’s market cap was ₹999.50 crore.

On the BSE, at 10:05 AM, Stallion India share price was trading at ₹125.99, up by 4.99% from its opening price of ₹120.00 and 39.99% up from its issue price of ₹90.00.

About Stallion India Fluorochemicals Limited

Stallion India Fluorochemicals specialises in the sale of refrigerant and industrial gases, along with related products. Its core operations include debulking, blending, and processing refrigerant and industrial gases, as well as the sale of pre-filled cans and small cylinders/containers. It operates four facilities located in Khalapur (Maharashtra), Ghiloth (Rajasthan), Manesar (Haryana), and Panvel (Maharashtra). Each facility is equipped to store gases in a controlled environment, ensuring compliance with stringent safety standards.

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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) announced its financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2024.

Post the announcement, on January 23, 2025, BPCL share price opened at ₹283.00, up from its previous close of ₹277.60. At 9:59 AM, the share price of BPCL was trading at ₹275.30, down by 0.83% on the NSE.

Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended December 31, 2024, the total income of the company stood at ₹1,28.158.36 crore, compared to ₹1,18,646.20 crore in the previous quarter (Q2 FY25) and ₹1,30,475.59 crore in the same quarter last year (Q3 FY24). The company’s profit for the quarter was ₹3,805.94 crore, reflecting a notable increase from ₹2,297.23 crore in the previous quarter. However, it marked a decline when compared to the profit of ₹3,181.42 crore in Q3 FY24.

For the nine months ended December 31, 2024, total income reached ₹3,75,481.44 crore, slightly lower than ₹3,76,633.79 crore recorded during the same period in the previous year. The profit for the nine-month period stood at ₹8,944.72 crore, significantly lower than the ₹22,069.27 crore achieved in the same period of the previous year.

Interim Dividend Record Date

The company also declared an interim dividend of ₹5 per equity share of face value ₹10 each (50%) for FY 2024-25. The record date to determine shareholders’ eligibility for the dividend has been set as January 29, 2025. The dividend will be disbursed exclusively through electronic means on or before February 20, 2025.

About Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited

Bharat Petroleum Corporation is a public sector company that is involved in refining crude oil and marketing petroleum products.

 

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Coforge Limited announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 (Q3 FY25).

Post the announcement, on January 23, 2025, Coforge share price opened at ₹8,710.00, up from its previous close of ₹8,228.20. At 9:53 AM, the share price of Coforge was trading at ₹9,051.00, up by 10.00% on the NSE.

Key Financial Highlights

The company reported revenue of ₹3,318.2 crore (US$ 397.1 million), where,

• 8.4% sequential growth (QoQ) and 40.3% year-on-year (YoY) growth in constant currency (CC) terms.
• 7.5% QoQ and 40.8% YoY growth in USD terms.
• 8.4% QoQ and 42.8% YoY growth in INR terms.

EBITDA stood at ₹519.0 crore, marking a 29.3% Y-o-Y increase. Adjusted profit after tax (PAT), excluding minority interest, was reported at ₹268.0 crore, up 10.3% YoY.

Commenting on the performance, the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Sudhir Singh, stated, “An 8.4% sequential cc growth, a 40.3% cc YoY growth in a seasonally weak quarter, four large deals in that same quarter, a concurrent and material sequential expansion of 122 bps in margins, a Cigniti business that has already touched an EBITDA margin of 17.3%, a large deals pipeline that is looking very robust and finally an ever-strengthening next twelve month signed order book which now is 40% higher YoY gives us confidence that the coming year shall once again see robust and sustained growth.”

Interim Dividend Announcement and Record Date

The Board of Directors has declared a third interim dividend of ₹19 (Rupees Nineteen only) per fully paid-up equity share with a face value of ₹10 each for the financial year 2024-25. In accordance with Regulation 42 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, as amended, the Board has set January 30, 2025, as the “Record Date” to determine the eligibility of shareholders for the dividend. The interim dividend will be disbursed within 30 days of its declaration.

Key Business Highlights

The company secured orders worth US$ 501 million, marking the second consecutive quarter of order intake exceeding US$ 500 million. The company stated that four large deals were signed across North America and ASEAN regions, reinforcing the company’s strong global presence.

Total headcount stood at 33,094, with a sequential net addition of 611 employees. Since the beginning of the year, the headcount has grown organically by 16%.

 

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Tata Communications Limited announced its financial results for the third quarter of FY25.

Q3 FY 2025 Financial Highlights 

The company’s data revenue increased by 6.2% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹4,903 crore, while digital revenue saw a 10.2% YoY growth, reaching ₹2,313 crore. The company reported a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹256.6 crore, reflecting a 12.9% sequential growth compared to the previous quarter.

Commenting on the performance, the MD and CEO of Tata Communications, A.S. Lakshminarayanan, said, “Q3 has been a satisfactory quarter with strong growth in digital revenues, improved margins, and enhanced free cash flow. We are advancing well in our review of subsidiaries, with a clear focus on optimising their performance and unlocking value, as demonstrated in the case of Tata Communications Payments Solutions Limited. I believe in the world of AI, digital infrastructure will be even more critical and our investments in our Digital Fabric will hold us in good stead.”

Kabir Ahmed Shakir, Chief Financial Officer of Tata Communications, said, “The strategic actions to streamline and make our business future-ready has begun paying off. Over and above the divestiture of our payment solutions business, we continue to pursue other monetisation opportunities and strategic evaluation of assets. With disciplined capital allocation and our ‘Fit to Grow’ strategy we remain confident of delivering sustainable value to shareholders and customers alike.”

Conclusion

The results highlight Tata Communications’ continued focus on expanding its data and digital offerings, contributing to its financial performance in the third quarter of FY25.

On January 23, 2025, Tata Communications share price (NSE: TATACOMM) opened at ₹1,684.85, up from its previous close of ₹1,677.95. However, at 9:44 AM, the share price of Tata Communications was trading at ₹1,648.80, down by 1.74% on the NSE.

 

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On January 22, 2025, BSE Sensex closed at 76,404.99 up by 0.75%, while Nifty50 rose by 0.57% to 23,155.35. Stocks like Suzlon Energy Limited and KPI Green Energy Ltd hit circuit limits, reflecting significant price movements. Check out the full list of stocks hitting circuits today.

Stocks That Hit Lower Circuit on January 22, 2025

Stocks That Hit Upper Circuit on January 22, 2025

Overview of Companies Hitting Circuits Today

• Jana Small Finance Bank

Jana Small Finance Bank saw a significant rise in its stock price, rising by 18.96% to close at ₹434.90. The stock opened at ₹376.10 and reached a high of ₹438.70.

• Tembo Global Industries

Tembo Global Industries experienced a notable growth in its stock price, rising by 4.99% to close at ₹734.55. The stock opened at ₹723.00 and touched a high of ₹734.60.

• Suzlon Energy Limited

Suzlon Energy saw its stock price drop by 4.23% to close at ₹55.00. The stock opened at ₹57.43 and dropped to ₹54.55 as the low of the day.

• Sagility India Limited

Sagility India saw a decrease in its stock price, dropping by 3.7% to close at ₹46.90. The stock opened at ₹48.50 and dropped to a low of ₹46.26.

• KPI Green Energy limited

KPI Green Energy experienced a drop in its stock price, dropping by 5% to close at ₹389.55. The stock opened at ₹410.05 and reached a low of ₹389.55.

 

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Cyient DLM Limited announced the financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2024.

Post the announcement, on January 22, 2025, Cyient DLM share price opened at ₹561.00, down from its previous close of ₹596.10. At 12:16 PM, the share price of Cyient DLM was trading at ₹524.85, down by 11.95% on the NSE. Notably, the stock price touched its 52-week low today at ₹515.50.

Q3 FY 2025 Financial Highlights

For the reported period, the company achieved a revenue of ₹4,442 million, marking a 38.4% year-on-year growth. EBITDA stood at ₹359 million, reflecting a 21.9% increase compared to the previous year. However, the profit after tax (PAT) saw a decline of 9.8% YoY, reaching ₹166 million. The company’s order backlog at the end of the period amounted to ₹21,429 million.

In terms of profitability, the EBITDA margin (adjusted) was recorded at 8.1%, while the PAT margin stood at 3.7%. The EBITDA margin saw a decline of 109 basis points (bps) year-on-year, and the PAT margin decreased by 200 bps YoY.

9M FY 2025 Financial Highlights

The company reported a 31.5% year-on-year growth in its 9-month revenue, reaching ₹10,046 million, a 21% increase in standalone revenue. The company incurred one-time M&A integration expenses of ₹80 million in Q3, which were excluded from the adjusted EBITDA calculation. The 9-month adjusted EBITDA grew by 19.9% YoY, though reported EBITDA showed a more modest 8.9% increase due to the integration expenses. In Q3, the company achieved an 11.0% YoY growth in adjusted PAT, driven by volume growth.

Conclusion

The company delivered strong revenue growth and solid profit performance despite one-time M&A integration expenses.

 

 

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Waaree Energies Ltd has been in focus on Wednesday. On January 22, 2025, Waaree Energies share price opened at ₹2,680.00, down from its previous close of ₹2,673.40. At 11:14 AM, the share price of Waaree Energies was trading at ₹2,485.10, down by 7.04% on the NSE. As of the same time, the stock price touched its day’s low so far at ₹2,461.75.

Recent Developments

Earlier this week, on January 20, 2025, the company announced that it has received a Letter of Award for the supply of 180 MWp solar modules from a prominent customer in India’s renewable power sector.

This one-time order involves the supply of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, with the delivery scheduled to begin in FY 2025-26. The customer is a key player engaged in the ownership, development, and operation of renewable energy projects across India.

This order further strengthens the company’s position in the growing solar energy market and contributes to India’s renewable energy targets. The commercial size of the order underscores the company’s expanding footprint in the sector.

Q2 and H1 FY 2025 Financial Highlights

For Q2 FY25, the company reported a total income of ₹36,634.63 million, a 2.95% year-on-year increase compared to ₹35,585.47 million in Q2 FY24. EBITDA for the quarter stood at ₹6,139.37 million, reflecting a significant growth of 14.01% compared to ₹5,385.09 million in the same quarter last year. Profit After Tax (PAT) also saw a growth of 17.35%, rising to ₹3,756.59 million from ₹3,201.21 million in Q2 FY24.

For H1 FY25, the company achieved a total income of ₹71,598.76 million, up by 2.67% from ₹69,735.45 million in H1 FY24. EBITDA for the first half of FY25 stood at ₹12,539.26 million, marking a 14.74% increase from ₹10,928.05 million in H1 FY24. PAT for H1 FY25 was ₹7,767.84 million, up by 17.98% from ₹6,583.94 million in the previous year.

 

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Coforge has been in focus on Wednesday. On January 22, 2025, Coforge share price opened at ₹8,315.80, up from its previous close of ₹8,261.10. However, at 11:38 AM, the share price of Coforge was trading at ₹8,219.00, down by 0.51% on the NSE. The stock price touched its 52-week high at ₹10,026.80 on December 30, 2024.

Board Meeting Announcement and Interim Dividend Declaration

In December 2024, the company announced that its Board of Directors would meet on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, to discuss key financial matters. The meeting’s agenda includes the review of the unaudited consolidated and standalone financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, along with the consideration of the Interim Dividend for the financial year 2024-25.

Q2 FY 2025 Financial Highlights

In Q2FY25, the company reported revenue of ₹30,623 million (US$369.4 million), marking a 26.3% increase quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) and 33.0% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in constant currency (CC) terms. In USD terms, revenue was up 26.8% Q-o-Q and 32.8% Y-o-Y, while in INR terms, it increased by 27.5% Q-o-Q and 34.5% Y-o-Y.

The EBITDA margin for the quarter stood at 15.8%, reflecting a 53 basis point improvement YoY. Adjusted profit after tax (PAT), excluding minority interests, was ₹2,552 million, representing a 35.6% YoY growth. The cash flow from operations for the quarter was reported at US$10.9 million. Additionally, the Board has declared an interim dividend of ₹19 per share, with the record date set for October 11, 2024.

 

 

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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has been in focus on Wednesday. On January 22, 2025, BPCL share price opened at ₹282.00, down from its previous close of ₹280.20. At 10:37 AM, the share price of BPCL was trading at ₹278.10, down by 0.75% on the NSE.

Board Meeting Announcement and Interim Dividend Declaration

Earlier this month, in January 2025, the company announced that its Board of Directors would convene on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, to discuss key financial matters. The meeting’s agenda includes the review of the unaudited financial results for the quarter and the nine months ending December 31, 2024, along with the consideration of the Interim Dividend for the financial year 2024-25.

Financial Performance in Q2 and H1 FY 2025

For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, the total income of the company stood at ₹1,18,841.31 crore, slightly lower than the ₹1,28,609.18 crore reported for the previous quarter. Compared to the same period last year, the total income for Q2 FY2025 saw a marginal increase from ₹1,17,365.48 crore in Q2 FY2024.

The company reported a net profit of ₹2,397.23 crore for Q2 FY2025, a decline from ₹3,014.77 crore in the previous quarter. In comparison to Q2 FY2024, where the net profit was significantly higher at ₹8,501.17 crore, the decrease is noticeable.

For the half-year period ending September 30, 2024, the total income was ₹2,47,450.49 crore, slightly up from ₹2,46,114.13 crore in the same period of the previous year. The net profit for the half-year period was ₹5,412.00 crore, a decrease compared to ₹19,052.05 crore for the first half of FY2024.

 

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