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Indraprashta, Mahanagar Gas hit 52-week lows on disappointing Q3 results
Shares in City Gas Distribution (CGD), Indraprastha Gas (IGL) and Mahanagar Gas (MGL) each hit 52-week lows on the BSE in intraday trade on Wednesday, after the companies reported disappointing quarter-end figures for 2021 December (Q3FY22) and concerns over the influx of electric vehicles (EVs).
IGL and MGL supply compressed natural gas (CNG) to the transportation sector and pipeline natural gas (PNG) to the domestic industrial and commercial sectors.
Among individual stocks, MGL fell 6 percent to Rs 781.20, falling for the fourth straight session. The stock has fallen 39% from a 52-week high of Rs 1,284 touched on June 16, 2021.
In the third quarter of fiscal 2022, MGL’s EBIT and earnings before depreciation and amortization (ebitda) margin decreased by 28.66% from 43.06%, mainly due to higher managed pricing mechanism (APM) and market-determined natural gas prices . The company’s net income from operations rose 72% year-on-year to Rs 2,473 crore. Net profit rose 14.34% year-on-year to Rs 465 crore.
IGL shares fell 3 percent to 379 rupees, also a 52-week low in intraday trade on the BSE today. The stock has corrected 37% from its 52-week high of Rs 604 on September 14, 2021. In Q3 FY22, the company’s Ebitda margin fell to 21% from 35% in Q3 FY21. Volumes in the quarter were strong year over year and quarter over quarter. Total sales were 7.7mmscmd (up 22% year over year), CNG sales were 5.6mmscmd (+26%) and PNG sales were 2mmscmd.
IGL can increase sales in new districts such as Rewari, Karnal and Muzzafarnagar; Haryana City Gas; and 10th round of newly awarded GAs – Kaithal (Haryana), Ajmer, Pali and Rajsamand (Rajasthan) , and Kanpur, Fatehpur and Hamirpur (Uttar Pradesh).
However, in the long run, the introduction of electric vehicles may dent CNG demand, which is also endorsed by the company, so it plans to build 50 EV battery swap stations. Motilal Oswal Financial Services said in a results update that its entry into new ventures (as well as LCNG stations) will eventually lead to dilution of CGD’s margins, and the stock is rated Neutral.
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Virat Kohli pays tribute to Ratan Tata, Jay Shah ‘deeply saddened’ by veteran industrialist’s demise
Tributes continue to pour in for Ratan Tata, with Virat Kohli and Jay Shah taking to their social media accounts to bid farewell to the industrialist.
Former Indian captain and batting legend Virat Kohli paid a touching tribute to Ratan Tata, the legendary business tycoon, who passed away on Wednesday night. Tata, a Padma Vibhushan recipient, was undergoing treatment in intensive care since Monday but breathed his last in Mumbai, leaving a profound impact on many across the nation.
Kohli expressed his condolences through his Instagram account on Thursday morning, sharing a heartfelt message along with a photo of the late industrialist.
Tata’s contribution to business, society, and philanthropy has been widely acknowledged, and his passing marks the end of an era.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah, also conveyed his sorrow, stating, “Deeply saddened by the loss of Shri Ratan Tata Ji. His leadership, integrity, and dedication to society set a remarkable standard for legacy. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones. Rest in peace, Sir.” Shah’s words reflect the collective grief of a nation that has long admired Tata’s contributions to the country.
BCCI’s tribute
Additionally, the BCCI issued a statement about his demise.
“The BCCI expresses its deepest sorrow and joins the nation in mourning the passing of Shri Ratan Tata ji. His invaluable contributions across diverse fields have been instrumental in shaping India’s growth and success story.
His extraordinary legacy, founded on the principles of passion, empathy, visionary leadership, innovation, and excellence, will continue to inspire and guide future generations for years to come,” the statement read.
Ratan Tata, born on December 28, 1937, in Mumbai, embarked on his journey with the Tata Group in 1962 as a young executive. Over the decades, he transformed the group into a global conglomerate. His work was acknowledged with India’s second-highest civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan, in 2008, and he received numerous accolades, including honorary doctorates from prestigious institutions in India and abroad.
Tata is survived by his family, including brothers and sisters Simone Tata, Jimmy Tata, Noel Tata, Aloo Tata, Shireen Jejeebhoy, Deanne Jejeebhoy, Leah Tata, Maya Tata, Neville Tata, Manasi Tata, Jamset Tata, Tiana Tata, and others, as mentioned in a family statement.
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