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KEC International wins transmission, distribution orders worth Rs 1,079 cr

The company, in its FY24 annual report, had stated that on the order intake front, it secured orders of Rs 18,102 crore during the year

KEC International wins transmission, distribution orders worth Rs 1,079 cr
Updated On : 23 Aug 2024 | 6:55 PM IST

Summer break: Chargers to docks, these gadgets make remote work life easier

The gadgets listed below help maintain productivity on the go by addressing the challenges of limited power outlets, connectivity, and data storage

Summer break: Chargers to docks, these gadgets make remote work life easier
Updated On : 17 May 2024 | 2:47 PM IST

Paramount Cables Q3 results: Net profit climbs 54% to Rs 22 crore

Wires manufacturer Paramount Cables has reported a 54 per cent rise in its consolidated net profit at Rs 22.03 crore in the December quarter of the current fiscal, boosted by higher income. It had posted a net profit of Rs 14.32 crore during the October-December quarter in the preceding financial year, the company said in an exchange filing on Saturday. The company's total income rose to Rs 285.83 crore, up 29 per cent from Rs 221.99 crore in the year-ago period. It's expenses stood at Rs 263.77 crore as against Rs 207.68 crore year on year. Paramount Cables manufactures multi-core cables, low and high-voltage cables, besides extra-high-voltage cables for industrial applications.

Paramount Cables Q3 results: Net profit climbs 54% to Rs 22 crore
Updated On : 04 Feb 2024 | 2:32 PM IST

Govt rolls out mandatory quality norms for solar cables, cast iron products

The government has issued mandatory quality norms for solar cable and cast iron products to curb the import of sub-standard goods and boost domestic manufacturing of these goods. A notification in this regard was issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on August 25. Items under Solar DC Cable and Fire Survival Cable (Quality Control) Order, 2023; and Cast Iron Products (Quality Control) Order, 2023 cannot be produced, sold, traded, imported and stocked unless they bear the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) mark. This order includes electric cable for photovoltaic systems. These cables can be used indoor and outdoor for flexible and fixed installations with high mechanical strength in extreme weather conditions. Fire cables are designed to sustain the high temperatures for a defined minimum period of time under direct fire. It is used in nuclear power plants, airports, metro rails, refineries, high rise buildings, shopping malls and cinema ...

Govt rolls out mandatory quality norms for solar cables, cast iron products
Updated On : 28 Aug 2023 | 9:40 PM IST

Finolex Cables net profit rises 39% to Rs 132.2 cr in Q1, revenue up 19%

Electrical and communication cable manufacture Finolex Cables on Monday reported a 39 per cent rise in its net profit at Rs 132.2 crore in the April-June quarter. The company had reported a net profit of Rs 95.6 crore in the trailing 12-month period. The Pune-headquartered company in a statement said its revenue for the quarter rose 19 per cent to Rs 1,204.3 crore from Rs 1,015.7 crore recorded in the corresponding period of FY23. In volume terms, its flagship electrical wires rose 29 per cent, while power cables increased 3 per cent. Within the communication cables segment, volume of metal-based products improved 17 per cent during the quarter and optical fiber cable volume grew 50 per cent. Volume growth in new products within the FMEG (fast moving electrical goods) segment was marginal due to continued inflationary pressures affecting consumer sentiment, the company added. The expansion plans under which it is setting up a preform facility, OFC capacity expansion and E-beam ...

Finolex Cables net profit rises 39% to Rs 132.2 cr in Q1, revenue up 19%
Updated On : 14 Aug 2023 | 4:00 PM IST

NATO to protect undersea pipelines, cables amid Russian sabotage threat

NATO launched a new centre Friday for protecting undersea pipelines and cables following the still-unsolved apparent attack on the Nord Stream pipelines and amid concern Russia is mapping vital Western infrastructure for energy and the internet in waters around Europe. The threat is developing, Lt. Gen. Hans-Werner Wiermann, who heads a special cell focused on the challenge, said after NATO defence ministers gave the greenlight for the new centre, located in Northwood, northwest London. Russian ships have actively mapped our critical undersea infrastructure.There are heightened concerns that Russia may target undersea cables and other critical infrastructure in an effort to disrupt Western life, he told reporters at NATO headquarters in Brussels. NATO was spurred into action after an apparent attack on two Baltic Sea gas pipelines in September. The suspected attacks on the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines, which were built to carry Russian natural gas to Germany, are still

NATO to protect undersea pipelines, cables amid Russian sabotage threat
Updated On : 16 Jun 2023 | 9:42 PM IST

Consumer durable demand outlook likely to remain weak in Q3FY23

While input costs have eased, lower volumes could impact margins

Consumer durable demand outlook likely to remain weak in Q3FY23
Updated On : 01 Dec 2022 | 11:17 PM IST

Cable manufacturer DCX Systems' Rs 500-cr IPO to open for 3 days on Oct 31

The Rs 500-crore initial share-sale of DCX Systems, manufacturer of cables and wire harness assemblies, will open for public subscription on October 31. The three-day Initial Public Offering (IPO) would close on November 2, according to the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP). The company has cut the size of its fresh issue of equity shares to Rs 400 crore from Rs 500 crore planned earlier. Apart from fresh issue, the IPO comprises an offer for sale of equity shares to the tune of up to Rs 100 crore by promoters -- NCBG Holdings Inc and VNG Technology. The company proposes to utilise the net proceeds from the fresh issue towards debt payment, funding working capital requirements, investment in its wholly-owned subsidiary Raneal Advanced Systems to fund its capital expenditure expenses and general corporate purposes. The Bengaluru-based company is primarily engaged in system integration and manufacturing a comprehensive array of cables and wire harness assemblies, and are also involved in

Cable manufacturer DCX Systems' Rs 500-cr IPO to open for 3 days on Oct 31
Updated On : 20 Oct 2022 | 10:16 PM IST

How will 'one charger for all' affect you and device makers?

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is evaluating the possibility of a common charger for most mobile devices. Let's find out how consumers and device-makers will be affected if the policy is implemented

How will 'one charger for all' affect you and device makers?
Updated On : 22 Aug 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

Finolex Cables says Q4 sales volumes back to levels before pandemic

Demand for fibre optics, LAN and copper line cables increased as people working at home seek good internet, says CEO.

Finolex Cables says Q4 sales volumes back to levels before pandemic
Updated On : 18 Apr 2022 | 10:56 PM IST

What are submarine cables?

The Pacific island nation, Tonga, went offline for over a month earlier this year, after a tsunami snapped the submarine cables. What are undersea fiber cables? Why are they critical to connectivity?

What are submarine cables?
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 8:45 AM IST

Repeal of farm laws, decline of cable TV, market, cloud kitchen

Repeal of farm laws a setback or a step in the right direction? Why's the cable TV industry stagnated? Will the market cheer withdrawal of farm laws? What are cloud kitchens? Let's find the answers

Repeal of farm laws, decline of cable TV, market, cloud kitchen
Updated On : 22 Nov 2021 | 5:28 AM IST

Nitya Electro Controls starts production in UP's Greater Noida plant

Nitya Electro Controls Group on Sunday said production has started at its wires and cables manufacturing plant at Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh. The company also announced roping in Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui as its brand ambassador. The company will manufacture German technology-based house wires, multicore cables, specialty cables, LT Power cables at the plant. We are happy to launch the state of art wires and cables manufacturing plant and We are always committed to providing our consumers with the best, safe and advanced technology wires and cables. We are coming up with German technology advanced products for Indian consumers to ensure the best quality and safety," Nitya Group CMD Prashant Srivastava said in a statement. The company had earlier announced plans to invest Rs 200 crore over a five-year period. Srivastava further said that the company has signed Nawazuddin Siddiqui for wires and cables division to showcase the perfection and safety in all range of cons

Nitya Electro Controls starts production in UP's Greater Noida plant
Updated On : 25 Oct 2020 | 6:24 PM IST

Replacement demand boosts wire & cable makers' profits in Apr-Sep of FY20

To lure customers, companies in the sector have started focusing on customised services to provide complete electrical solutions

Replacement demand boosts wire & cable makers' profits in Apr-Sep of FY20
Updated On : 05 Dec 2019 | 1:01 AM IST

CMI bags Rs 86 cr contract from Railways for supply of signalling cables

Supply of signalling cables & quad cables to railways contributed 45% to CMI's revenues in 2016-17

CMI bags Rs 86 cr contract from Railways for supply of signalling cables
Updated On : 11 May 2017 | 3:43 PM IST