Hindalco Industries rose 4.09% to Rs 194.75 at 11:58 IST on BSE after the company's overseas subsidiary, Novelis Inc, reported good Q4 March 2017 results yesterday, 10 May 2017.
Meanwhile, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 109.35 points, or 0.36% to 30,357.52.On the BSE, 9.22 lakh shares were traded in the counter so far, compared with average daily volumes of 11.29 lakh shares in the past one quarter. The stock had hit a high of Rs 195.80 and a low of Rs 192.20 so far during the day. The stock hit a 52-week high of Rs 203.85 on 2 May 2017. The stock hit a 52-week low of Rs 83.60 on 24 May 2016.
The stock had underperformed the market over the past one month till 10 May 2017, falling 4.78% compared with 1.54% rise in the Sensex. The scrip had also underperformed the market in past one quarter, rising 1.82% as against Sensex's 6.77% rise.
The large-cap company has equity capital of Rs 224.34 crore. Face value per share is Re 1.
Novelis Inc, an overseas subsidiary of Hindalco Industries, announced 46% jump in net income at $73 million in Q4 March 2017. Net sales increased 9% to $2.6 billion for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, driven by higher average aluminum prices and increased shipments of higher conversion premium products, including a 26% increase in automotive shipments.
Meanwhile, Novelis Inc entered into a joint venture agreement with Japan's Kobe Steel. The joint venture, to be named Ulsan Aluminum, will be formed by Novelis selling Kobe Steel 50% of its ownership interest in its Ulsan, South Korea facility for $315 million. Through the venture, Novelis and Kobe Steel will jointly own and operate the Ulsan facility, with each company remaining responsible for its metal supply and commercial relationships. The joint venture transaction is expected to close in September 2017, subject to customary closing conditions.
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By entering into this joint venture, Novelis will better utilize its rolling capacity at Ulsan, which will continue to focus on automotive and specialty sheet in order to meet the increasing demand for lightweight rolled aluminum products across Asia. Partnering with another world-class manufacturing company will allow Novelis to drive operational efficiencies and process enhancements. As a result, Novelis' Ulsan facility, along with its Yeongju facility in South Korea and its Changzhou facility in China, will be better positioned to deliver innovative, value-added products and services to customers. The transaction will generate cash proceeds to enhance Novelis' strategic flexibility and reduce its net debt.
Hindalco Industries reported a net profit of Rs 320.56 crore in Q3 December 2016 as against net loss of Rs 32.75 crore in Q3 December 2015. Net sales rose 15.2% to Rs 9226.04 crore in Q3 December 2016 over Q3 December 2015.
Hindalco Industries, metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, is the industry leader in aluminium and copper.
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