Vodafone Idea's shares dipped ahead of its Q2 results, where the telco is expected to report narrowed losses and marginal revenue growth. Analysts predict a loss between Rs 6300-6400 crore and a 5% YoY revenue increase. ARPU is projected to improve, while subscriber count may decline.
Worth Investment & Trading, a multibagger smallcap stock, set November 14th as the record date for a 3:2 bonus share issuance. This marks the company's first-ever bonus share distribution. Investors had until Tuesday to buy shares and qualify for the bonus, which doesn't impact overall investment value but increases share count.
Several companies, including IRCTC and RITES, are approaching their ex-dividend date on November 14th. This means that today is the last day for investors to purchase shares and be eligible for upcoming dividend payments. The article lists these companies and provides details about their declared dividends.
Swiggy, the food delivery giant, launched its IPO last week. The IPO saw a decent subscription rate. However, market analysts observed subdued sentiments due to the company's financial performance. Despite revenue growth, Swiggy continues to face losses. Experts advise caution and a long-term perspective for potential investors. The company plans to utilize the IPO proceeds for expansion and technological advancements.
Vodafone Idea is expected to report a narrower consolidated loss for the second quarter, driven by revenue growth and improved ARPU. Analysts predict a loss between Rs 6300-6400 crore, with revenue rising 5% year-on-year. Subscriber base may decline, but ARPU is projected to reach Rs 156-159.
Stock benchmarks in Tokyo and Sydney retreated after the S&P 500 slipped following its biggest five-day advance in a year. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index extended its post-election rally, while the yen closed in on the closely watched level of 155.
India's retail inflation unexpectedly jumped to a 14-month high of 6.2% in October, driven by soaring vegetable, fruit, and edible oil prices. This surge breaches the central bank's target range and delays the possibility of interest rate cuts. Economists predict inflation will remain elevated for a few months before gradually easing towards the Reserve Bank of India's target rate.
During the quarter, raw material costs for the company were up by 7.8% from a year ago, driven by high inflation in the cost of wheat, palm oil, cocoa and sugar. The input cost as a proportion of revenue rose to 59.8% of sales compared with 57.9% a year ago. This directly impacted profitability, as the operating profit margin dropped by 280 basis points (bps) to 15.5%.
Average daily trading volumes in half a dozen major exchanges have surged 3 times in less than a week despite crippling taxes and a shadow ban by most banks. Investors who were sitting on losses for close to 18 months are suddenly in the money
