On February 12, 2025, as of 12:00 PM, the BSE Sensex was down 0.11% at 76,206.84, while the Nifty 50 was down 0.03% at 23,065.35. The mid-day top gainers and losers for the day are:

Mid-Day Top Gainers 

SBI Life

SBI Life shares opened at ₹1,427.45 and surged to ₹1,465.00, showing a day change of +2.68%, closing at ₹1,457.00.

Apollo Hospitals

Apollo Hospitals shares saw an opening at ₹6,349.60 and reached a high of ₹6,490.00, closing at ₹6,466.65, up by 2.36%.

HDFC Life

HDFC Life shares opened at ₹618.10 and hit a high of ₹636.60, closing at ₹632.90 with a 2.31% increase.

Shriram Finance

Shriram Finance shares started at ₹538.55, peaked at ₹551.50, and ended at ₹550.25, marking a 2.17% gain.

Tata Consumer

Tata Consumer shares opened at ₹1,019.00, reached ₹1,032.40, and closed at ₹1,031.95, up by 1.79%.

Mid-Day Top Losers

M&M 

M&M shares opened at ₹3,068.55, touched a low of ₹2,955.10, and saw a day change of -1.65%, closing at ₹3,035.05.

Power Grid

Power Grid shares started at ₹259.50, and dropped to ₹254.00, with a day change of -1.42%, ending at ₹257.75.

Reliance Industries

Reliance Industries shares opened at ₹1,219.45, hit a low of ₹1,193.35, and closed at ₹1,218.00, reflecting a -1.36% change.

IndusInd Bank

IndusInd Bank shares began at ₹1,060.45, reached a low of ₹1,020.25, and closed at ₹1,040.60, down by -1.29%.

BEL

BEL shares opened at ₹264.95, fell to ₹254.00, closing at ₹262.20 with a day change of -1.08%.

 

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On February 12, 2025, Varun Beverages share price broke its 5-day losing streak, and gained ~2%, reaching a day high of ₹529.45 at 11:30 AM, after opening at ₹522.05. In the past five trading sessions, Varun Beverages shares have fallen around 12% and touched a low of ₹553.00 from a high of ₹593.00 on February 5, 2025, on BSE.

Varun Beverages CY 2024 Performance

Varun Beverages reported a YoY increase of 24.7% in revenue from operations (net of excise/GST) reaching ₹2,00,076.5 million in CY2024, up from ₹160,425.8 million in CY2023. The consolidated sales volume grew by 23.2%, totalling 1,124.4 million cases in CY2024 compared to 912.9 million cases in the previous year.

EBITDA rose by 30.5%, reaching ₹47,110.7 million in CY2024 from ₹36,094.9 million in CY2023, with the EBITDA margin improving by 105 basis points to 23.5%. This margin improvement was primarily driven by better gross margins, although it was partially offset by the consolidation of the South African market and fixed costs from new capital expenditure yet to reach its full potential.

Profit After Tax (PAT) grew by 25.3%, increasing to ₹26,342.8 million in CY2024 from ₹21,018.1 million in CY2023, driven by volume growth and improved margins. Additionally, the share of low-sugar and no-sugar products in the company’s consolidated sales volume increased to around 53% in CY2024, up from approximately 42% in CY2023.

Acquisition Led Strategy

Varun Beverages has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire PepsiCo’s business in Tanzania and Ghana, subject to regulatory and other approvals. The integration of these acquisitions, along with its operations in South Africa, will strengthen the company’s foothold in key international markets.

Additionally, the commissioning of new greenfield facilities in India and the DRC will bolster its manufacturing and distribution capabilities, positioning the company to better meet growing consumer demand. Moreover, Varun Beverages’ expansion into the snacks business with PepsiCo in Morocco, Zimbabwe, and Zambia is a significant move to diversify its portfolio and leverage synergies with its existing infrastructure.

 

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On February 12, 2025, SAIL share price continued its falling streak for the 3rd straight trading session, reaching a day low of ₹99.55 at 10:15 AM, after opening at ₹100.15. The fall in SAIL share price has cumulatively fallen over ~10% in the past three trading sessions.

On February 11, 2025, SAIL approved a capital expenditure (capex) of ₹5,700 crore for the financial year 2024-25 and ₹7,500 crore for 2025-26. This includes payments for completed projects, progress payments for ongoing initiatives, capital repairs/spares, and SAIL’s share in the capital expenditure of Joint Ventures.

SAIL Q3 FY25 Earnings Summary

SAIL reported a consolidated net profit of ₹141.89 crore for Q3FY25, reflecting a sharp 66% decline from ₹422.92 crore in the same quarter of the previous year. This drop was mainly due to higher costs and pricing pressures. Compared to the previous quarter, profit after tax (PAT) plummeted by 84%, from ₹897 crore in Q2FY25.

Despite the decline in profits, revenue from operations grew by 5% year-on-year, reaching ₹24,490 crore, up from ₹23,349 crore. However, revenue saw a slight decrease of 0.75% on a quarter-on-quarter basis, down from ₹24,675 crore in Q2FY25.

Steel Industry Overview

The steel industry operates in a deregulated environment, with the government playing a facilitating role by creating favorable policies. Industry decisions regarding the establishment of steel plants are based on techno-commercial factors such as raw material availability, logistics, and market access.

The steel industry has filed petitions to request investigations into the import of flat steel products, CRNO, and hot-rolled coils with the designated authority.

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On February 12, 2025, Maruti Suzuki shares are on investors’ radar after the company announced that April 1, 2025, would be the effective date for its merger with Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG). This decision was made public on February 11, 2025.

Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) confirmed that Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) decided to merge with SMG during its Board of Directors meeting on October 29, 2024. Currently, both MSIL and SMG produce vehicles and components in India. SMG’s production is supplied to MSIL, which then distributes the vehicles through its dealership network.

Impact on Shareholdings

The goal of the merger is to consolidate these operations under MSIL, thereby enhancing efficiency, speeding up decision-making, reducing administrative costs, and optimizing resource allocation. This merger will be carried out as an absorption-style amalgamation, with MSIL remaining as the continuing entity and SMG dissolving as a separate organization. Since MSIL already holds 100% ownership of SMG, no shares, cash, or other assets will be exchanged.

As of September 30, 2024, MSIL had a capital base of ₹157.2 crore, while SMG’s capital was ₹12.84 thousand crore. The major shareholders of MSIL include Suzuki Motor Corporation, which holds a 58.19% stake, and Life Insurance Corporation of India, with a 2.47% stake.

Maruti Suzuki Jan 2025 Sales

In January 2025, Maruti Suzuki India Limited achieved its highest-ever monthly sales, with a total of 212,251 units sold. This figure includes the highest-ever monthly domestic sales of 177,688 units, 7,463 units sold to other OEMs, and 27,100 units exported.

 

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On February 12, 2025, Berger Paints shares rose over 3%, reaching a day high of ₹492.90 at 09:20 AM, after opening at ₹476.05. The gain in Berger Paints shares followed the company’s announcement of its results for the quarter and the nine months ending December 31, 2024. For Q3FY25, the company reported a 3.2% increase in revenue from operations, amounting to ₹2,975.06 crores, compared to ₹2,881.83 crores in the same quarter of the previous year.

EBITDA (excluding Other Income) stood at ₹471.73 crores, down 1.7% from ₹480.04 crores in the same period last year.

Net profit for the quarter was ₹295.97 crores, slightly lower than ₹300.16 crores in Q3 of the previous year, reflecting a decline of 1.4%.

Berger Paints Q3FY25 Operational Highlights

• The Decorative segment recorded high single-digit volume growth, with both volume and value growth showing a sequential improvement.
• The Protective business performed strongly, continuing to gain market share, with the current market share exceeding 20%.
• Operating margins stayed within the guided range, with a sequential improvement.
• The company strengthened its Net Cash position by the end of the quarter.

Despite facing inflation and subdued consumer sentiment affecting discretionary spending, the company achieved high single-digit volume growth. The volume-value gap was influenced by price reductions in earlier quarters and stronger sales of high-volume, low-value products such as texture paints, tile adhesives, and admixtures. Meanwhile, premium exterior products performed well. Additionally, the Waterproofing and Construction Chemical segments posted strong double-digit growth, and the Protective & Infrastructure businesses continued their solid performance.

Management Take on Q3FY25 Earnings

On the international front, our operations in Poland and Nepal saw good topline performances with the Nepal operations seeing a turnaround on the back of improved business conditions and a low base. On the home front, we are happy to announce the completion of our iconic new corporate office in the shape of a can of pain! at New Town, Kolkata. The new office was inaugurated on the I ( Jh Feb ‘2025 and the occasion was graced by Dr. Shashi Panja, Cabinet Minister, Govt. of West Bengal. This new state-of-the-art facility reflects our commitment and confidence in the development and growth of the paints & coatings industry.

We thank our consumers, stakeholders and employees for their steady support and good wishes and pray for your continued support, blessing and encouragement in our journey of excellence, innovation and growth. We remain optimistic about the demand scenario for the months ahead on the back of favourable budget announcements, government spending on infrastructure & development and a good monsoon season. The weaning of the price decrease impact also augurs well for the months ahead. We look forward to introducing our customers and industry influencers to a slew of innovative products and services in the months ahead” said Abhijil Roy, Managing Director & CEO of Berger Paints India.

 

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The exclusive licensee of JOCKEY International Inc. (USA), Page Industries Limited has set Feb 13, 2025, as the record date for its interim dividend for FY25. On February 05, 2025, Page Industries declared an interim dividend of ₹150. The company further stated that the interim dividend be paid on March 07, 2025.

Page Industries Record Date: What This Mean For Shareholders?

As Page Industries has set Feb 13 as the record date for its interim dividend, meaning that Feb 12, marks the last to buy Page Industries shares to become eligible for the interim dividend. Further, any shares bought on or after Feb 13 (record date), won’t be eligible for the interim dividend.

Page Industries Management Take on Q3FY25 Earnings

Commenting on the results, Mr. V.S. Ganesh, Managing Director, Page Industries Limited said, “I am thrilled to announce that we have achieved strong profit growth, driven by consistent revenue increases and meticulous control over operating expenses. Our unwavering commitment to investing in top talent, product innovation, and digital transformation is propelling us towards our strategic goals. We are perfectly positioned to seize promising future growth opportunities, with modern retail and e-commerce continuing to serve as powerful growth engines. Our focus on these areas not only strengthens our overall market position but also ensures we remain at the forefront of industry advancements.”

Page Industries Business Outlook

The Indian apparel retail sector is currently facing short-term challenges due to weakened consumer sentiment. However, the long-term growth outlook remains strong, driven by economic growth, urbanization, and increasing disposable incomes. Athleisure and innerwear are expected to be key growth drivers, supported by the expansion of organized retail and e-commerce.

 

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On February 12, 2025, Torrent Power shares to trade ex-date, meaning that the shareholders registered in the company’s books will be eligible for the ₹14 interim dividend.

Torrent Power Dividend History

Torrent Power Q3FY25 Earnings Highlights

During Q3FY25, Torrent Power Limited reported a notable increase in its Total Comprehensive Income (TCI) by ₹121 Crores on a year-over-year basis, primarily driven by several factors that impacted its performance.

One of the key contributors to this growth was a higher contribution from gas-based power plants. Additionally, the Company benefited from a gain from selling non-current investments. However, there was a reduction in the contribution from the renewable business, which was mainly attributed to lower wind resources, causing a decrease in the Plant Load Factor (PLF).

During the quarter, Torrent Power achieved significant milestones. The company successfully completed a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP), raising approximately ₹3,500 Crores (around USD 413.20 million). This marks the company’s first-ever equity raise, which saw an overwhelming response from a wide range of marquee global and domestic investors. Moreover, Torrent Power also executed an Energy Storage Facility Agreement with MSEDCL, aimed at developing and supplying 2,000 MW / 16,000 MWh of Pump Storage Hydro power.

 

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On February 11, 2025, Zomato share price extended the fall for the second consecutive day with a drop of ~5%, reaching a day low of ₹213.85 at 1:05 PM after opening at ₹227.15. Zomato share price has recorded a drop of ~3% in the previous trading session. Further, the shares of Zomato had dropped 8% cumulatively in the past two days.

Zomato Q3FY25 Earnings Overview

The company has demonstrated strong topline (Adjusted Revenue) growth of 58% year-over-year (YoY) and 12% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ), reaching ₹5,746 crore, which is broadly in line with the growth in Gross Order Value (GOV) from its B2C business. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA saw a remarkable 128% YoY increase, amounting to ₹285 crore in Q3FY25. This growth was mainly driven by an improvement in the food delivery segment’s adjusted EBITDA margin (as a percentage of GOV), which rose from 3.0% last year to 4.3%.

However, on a QoQ basis, consolidated Adjusted EBITDA declined by 14% (₹45 crore), despite the positive margin performance in food delivery. This decrease was primarily due to accelerated investments in expanding the quick commerce store network, with quarterly losses in this area increasing by ₹95 crore.

Zomato Limited has recently decided to change its name to Eternal Limited. The company further stated that the Zomato brand will continue for food delivery, the new name reflects the company’s evolution into a multi-business enterprise, including Blinkit, District and Hyperpure.

Blinkit and Food Delivery Segment Performance

Blinkit’s store count surpassed the 1,000 mark, ahead of the planned schedule. The company is now aiming to reach 2,000 stores by December 2025, one year ahead of its earlier guidance of December 2026.

In food delivery, GOV growth slowed to 2% QoQ (17% YoY), driven by a broad-based demand slowdown. However, the segment saw a sharp increase in adjusted EBITDA margins, rising from 3.5% in Q2FY25 to 4.3% in Q3FY25. Additionally, the company launched its new District and Bistro mobile apps.

 

 

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On February 11, 2025, as of 12:15 PM, the BSE Sensex was down 0.54% at 76,893.16, while the Nifty 50 was down 0.58% at 23,245.85. The mid-day top gainers and losers for the day are:

Mid-Day Top Gainers 

Adani Enterprises

Adani Enterprises shares opened at ₹2,312, reached a high of ₹2,397, and saw a 3.5% gain, currently trading at ₹2,371.05.

Grasim

Grasim shares opened at ₹2,460, hit a high of ₹2,542, and gained 1.48%, trading at ₹2,509.75.

Hindalco

Hindalco shares opened at ₹594.05, and peaked at ₹607, with a modest 0.56% rise, currently at ₹599.35.

Infosys

Infosys shares started at ₹1,883.10, reached ₹1,903, saw a small gain of 0.51%, now at ₹1,889.90. 

JSW Steel

JSW Steel shares opened at ₹950.05, went as high as ₹967.50, gained 0.51%, and is now at ₹964.

Mid-Day Top Losers

Apollo Hospitals 

Apollo Hospitals shares opened at ₹6,799.90, reached a high of ₹6,815, and dropped 6.36%, now trading at ₹6,331.

Eicher Motors 

Eicher Motors shares started at ₹5,138.85, peaked at ₹5,139.50, lost 5.87%, currently at ₹5,021.95.

Shriram Finance

Shriram Finance shares opened at ₹566, reached ₹566, fell 3.04%, now at ₹543.75.

BEL

BEL shares opened at ₹273.80, went up to ₹274, dropped 2.56%, trading at ₹266.45

SBI Life

SBI Life shares opened at ₹1,448.20, hit a high of ₹1,450, down 2.22%, now at ₹1,416.00.

 

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