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PSUs not in disarray, but thriving under Modi regime, says Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said PSUs have suffered under the Congress-led UPA government and previously neglected ones like, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), have seen a 'resurgence' under the Modi government. Rebutting allegations by the Congress party and its leader Rahul Gandhi that state-owned companies are in a disarray, Sitharaman said such claims are a textbook example of the pot calling the kettle black. In a post on X, the Minister said that under the Modi-government, public sector undertakings (PSUs) are thriving, benefiting significantly from the culture of professionalism infused in them along with increased operational freedom. PSUs have suffered under the Congress-led UPA government. PSUs that were previously neglected under the UPA government, such as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, have seen a resurgence under the Modi government, she said. "Repeated claims from "the @INCIndia ecosystem and @RahulGandhi in particular that Public Sector .

SBI Card introduces inaugural travel-centric core credit card 'MILES'

The card promises comprehensive travel benefits, including the conversion of Travel Credits to Air Miles and Hotel Points, enhanced rewards on all travel bookings, and access to airport lounges

Fundraising through bond placement hit all-time high at Rs 9.98 trn in FY24

Fund mobilisation through corporate bonds on private placement basis reached an all-time high of Rs 9.98 lakh crore in 2023-24, marking a surge of 17 per cent from the preceding fiscal, according to a release by primedatabase.com on Thursday. Prime Database Group Managing Director Pranav Haldea attributed the upswing to a surge in credit demand fuelled by strong economic growth. This came despite changes in taxation relating to debt mutual funds and expectations of lower borrowing costs. The highest fund mobilisation in 2023-24 (FY24) came from the All-India Financial Institutions/Banks category at Rs 4.68 lakh crore. This was in comparison to Rs 4.33 lakh crore raised in 2022-23, representing an increase of 8 per cent. The private sector (excluding banks or financial institutions) witnessed a 44 per cent jump, mobilising Rs 4.96 lakh crore compared to Rs 3.44 lakh crore in 2022-23. Government entities played a key role, collectively mobilising 39 per cent of the total amount, ...

Govt should leverage PSU rally to maintain the pace of capex: Axis AMC

A well-executed PSU divestment strategy could yield far-reaching benefits for the Indian economy

Over 60 metro stations co-branded with reputed companies: DMRC officials

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Saturday said more than 60 stations on its network have been co-branded with reputed corporates, Public Sector Undertakings and media companies, among others, to offer them publicity opportunity while earning revenue for DMRC. The stations include eight on Red Line, 14 on Yellow Line and 25 on Blue Line. DMRC officials said that around 150 metro stations are still available for co-branding across the network. "A total of more than 60 metro stations have been cobranded so far on the DMRC network. These stations are spread across the network and the popularity of this scheme reflects the potential of the co-branding scheme. "A number of very reputed corporates, PSUs, media companies, educational institutions have already associated themselves with the DMRC through this scheme," a senior DMRC official said. Almost all DMRC stations are at prominent locations near residential areas, markets, educational institutions etc. Therefore, branding opportuniti

Dividend from PSUs exceed revised estimates target by 26% in FY24

Higher-than-estimated dividend collection can be attributed to the consistent dividend policy announced in 2020. It requires state-run companies to pay interim dividends against one annual payout

Planning to set up public sector unit to provide tech: Salesforce India CEO

The US-based company is looking to tap various opportunities in the government sector in areas such as postal services, education, subsidies to the citizens and healthcare services, said Bhattacharya

From downturn to dominance: PSUs reclaim 17.3% India's market glory

An analysis by Elara Capital indicates that the PSU sector performs well during election years

Rays Power Infra bags 3 solar projects totalling 520 MW from PSUs

Renewable energy solutions provider Rays Power Infra on Monday said it has secured three solar projects totalling 520MWp capacity from two big central public sector firms and one from a global developer. The combined order value for these projects underlines the company's commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions, a company statement said. According to the statement, Rays Power Infra Ltd announces the acquisition of three orders in its solar EPC (Engineering Procurement Construction) business totalling 520 MWp, two from a renowned CPSU (Central Public Sector Undertaking) and another from a global renewable energy developer. These orders marked the company's entry into the Gujarat and Assam markets. This also positions the company as one of the key EPC players in 14 States in India, it stated. The company has submitted multiple bids for solar EPC projects in India, Mauritius, Liberia, Bangladesh, and Sierra Leone, with a cumulative value exceeding Rs 3,400 crore, and ...

Commissioning of new capacities can fire up Oil India stock even more

The PSU has delivered steady results in the October- December quarter (Q3) of FY24 and it is looking at ramping up production in both oil and gas

Optimal time to book profits in PSU funds: Will the rally continue?

High valuations, limited earnings upgrade prospects warrant caution

GMDC approves capex of Rs 3,041 cr for FY25, targets Rs 800 cr this fiscal

State-owned Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd (GMDC) on Thursday said its board has approved a capital expenditure of Rs 3,041 crore for the next fiscal. The PSU had set a capex target of Rs 800 crore for the ongoing financial year. "GMDC is proud to announce the Board's approval of a Rs 3,041 crore capital outlay for the fiscal year 2025, reinforcing our commitment to substantial growth and sustainable development in the mineral sector," it said in a regulatory filing. With a strategic allocation of Rs 1,138 crore towards new lignite projects, this investment will catalyse the enhancement of its existing lignite projects while also promoting the development of new ventures. "GMDC dedicates Rs 629 crore to expedite the operationalisation of the allotted coal blocks in Odisha," it said. Recognising the role of critical minerals in the global economy, the company has set aside Rs 462 crore for the expansion and modernisation of its metal projects. "This initiative is ...

Valuation adrift: Uncharted course of low-float PSU rally, shows data

10 PSUs, with public shareholdings below 14%, ride the current, rallying 76% to 4.5 times

Himachal Budget: Losses of public sector firms hit Rs 5,143 cr in FY23

Cumulative losses of public sector enterprises in Himachal Pradesh stood at Rs 5,143.46 crore as on March 31, 2023 and 14 out of 23 such units were in the red, according to a state government report. The report on public sector units was tabled in the state assembly on Saturday during the presentation of the annual budget for the next financial year. Himachal Road Transport Corporation topped the list with a loss of Rs 1,966.13 crore, followed by Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board which lost Rs 1,823.97 crore. While HP Power Corporation registered a loss of Rs 6,89.24 crore, HP Power Transmission Corporation lost Rs 372.59 crore. Loss of HP Himachal Financial Corporation stood at Rs 184.83 crore, HP Tourism Development Corporation recorded a loss of Rs 12,663 crore, State Forest Corporation Rs 98.21 crore and Himachal Horticulture Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (HPMC) Rs 91.20 crore. On the other hand, Himachal Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation was amon

Defence PSU GRSE records Rs 2,801 crore income in nine months of FY24

Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd recorded a total income of Rs 2,801 crore in nine months till December 31 in the financial year 2023-24, an increase of 34 per cent compared to the same period in previous fiscal, an official said on Tuesday. He said that revenue from operations between April and December in 2023-24 stood at Rs 2,577 crore as compared to Rs 1,960 crore in the same period in 2022-23, recording a growth of 31 per cent. GRSE's profit before tax (PBT) stood at Rs 328 crore for the first nine months of fiscal 2023-24 as compared to Rs 229 crore in the same period the previous financial year, the official said in a statement. The profit after tax (PAT) was Rs 246 crore from April to December of 2023-24 as against Rs 173 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal. The earnings per share (EPS) for the nine months in 2023-24 stood at Rs 21.45 as compared to Rs 15.09 in the same period of 2022-23, registering a growth of 42 per cent, the ...

Hartek Power secures substantial Rs 113 crore order from state-owned SJVN

Hartek Power on Tuesday said it has bagged an order of Rs 113 crore from state-owned SJVN in Jamui, Bihar. The project entails developing, implementing, and maintaining a 75 MW (AC) grid-connected solar PV power plant, along with a 132 kV sub-station, Hartek Power said in a statement. The scope of work also includes land development, design, engineering, equipment procurement, testing at the manufacturer's works, packing, forwarding, and transportation, the company said. "Our expertise and dedication will ensure the successful implementation and seamless operation of the 75MW solar project in Jamui," Sanjeev Gupta, CEO of Hartek Power, said. Hartek Power, the power infrastructure arm of Hartek Group, is one of the leading EPC companies in India in the power system sector.

PSUs created by Congress govts in danger, as BJP busy selling them: Ramesh

Congress general secretary (Communication) Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday claimed public sector undertakings including the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) created by the previous Congress governments are in "danger" as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "busy in selling" these units. Ramesh, who is accompanying party leader Rahul Gandhi in his 'Bharat Jodo Naya Yatra' that reached Rajgangpur in Odisha's Sundergarh district, said this at a press conference. "Pandit Nehru created many public sectors in the country, but all of them are in danger today. PM Modi is busy selling these PSUs created by Congress, to his friends, but the Congress party will oppose it", he said. Stating that Rourkela holds a special importance in the economic history of our country, Ramesh said the Congress government had set up major projects like RSP, Nalco, NTPC and other such projects in Odisha and all of them are "not safe" because of the BJP's policies. "The country's big PSUs including Rail, SAIL, Port, Airports a

NLC India Q3 results: Profit at Rs 254 cr, income declines to Rs 3,249 cr

NLC India on Tuesday reported a consolidated profit of Rs 254.10 crore for the quarter ended on December 31, 2023. The company had posted a consolidated loss of Rs 396.35 crore in the year-ago period. The consolidated income of the company during October-December period declined to Rs 3,249.391 crore from Rs 3,982.49 crore in the year-ago period, NLC India said in a filing to BSE. In a statement, the PSU said that NLCIL incorporated a new wholly-owned subsidiary NLC India Green Energy Ltd (NIGEL) to undertake green projects. NLC India is a Navratna company under the coal ministry. Its core business is mining and power generation.

Power PSUs to implement PM Suryodaya Yojana: Power minister R K Singh

He said subsidy under PMSY would be 60% of the total project cost and the balance would be the loan

Chhattisgarh's SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant creates a national record

BSP's Steel Melting Shop 2 produces cast blooms from its bloom casters. The blooms are then rolled into rails at Rail and Structural Mill