Tata Comm climbs post Q1 results; board clears NCD issue, internal restructuring
The growth was primarily driven by a robust performance in its data services business, where revenue jumped 9.4% to Rs 5,130 crore.
Despite the topline growth, EBITDA remained flat at Rs 1,137 crore, the same as the previous year. The EBITDA margin, however, contracted by 125 basis points to 19.1% from 20.3%.
Profit after tax (PAT) came in sharply lower at Rs 232 crore, a 34.9% drop from Rs 357 crore a year ago. This also dragged the PAT margin down to 3.9%, from 6.4% in the same quarter last year, a decline of 248 basis points.
Meanwhile, the company's board approved a proposal to raise up to Rs 1,000 crore through the issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) via private placement. An internal committee has been authorised to finalise the terms and execute the issuance and allotment process.
In a parallel move aimed at streamlining its corporate structure, the board also cleared the acquisition of 100% equity in its step-down wholly-owned subsidiary, Solutions Infini Technologies (India) (SI India). The shares will be purchased from Kaleyra S.P.A. for a total consideration of Rs 123.6 crore.
The acquisition is part of a broader plan to simplify the group's internal structure by bringing SI India directly under Tata Communications ownership. The transaction will not alter the ultimate ownership or economic interest of the company in SI India, but will ensure operational and structural clarity across its subsidiaries.
A part of the Tata Group, Tata Communications is a global digital ecosystem enabler powering todays fast-growing digital economy in more than 190 countries and territories. It enables digital transformation of enterprises globally with collaboration and connected solutions, core and next gen connectivity, cloud hosting and security solutions and media services. 300 of the Fortune 500 companies are its customers and the company connects businesses to 80% of the worlds cloud giants.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
34 minutes ago
- Time of India
US tariff crisis puts Punjab basmati exporters, growers in peril
Chandigarh: The new US policy imposing a 50% import tariff on Indian basmati rice presents a challenge for both exporters and its growers in Punjab. This duty hike is set to make India's premium grain uncompetitive against rival Pakistan in a key global market, adding to the pressure on growers already affected by falling domestic prices. If basmati growers are compelled to switch to regular paddy, it could undermine the state's crop diversification efforts, which are essential to conserving groundwater resources. While the US market may be smaller in volume than West Asia, it is crucial to the profitability of premium aromatic varieties. This punitive tariff is set to directly benefit India's arch-rival, as Pakistan's lower tariff rate will likely shift a greater share of the US market to their exports, which currently account for 50% compared to India's 19%. The new tariffs come at a time when basmati prices are already in free fall. The cost of popular varieties like 1121 dropped from Rs 4,500 per quintal in 2022-23 to Rs 3,500 in 2023-24, with expectations of a further decline. Basmati exporters fear this price slump could make farmers abandon basmati in favour of regular paddy, which is protected by a minimum support price (MSP) of over Rs 2,400 per quintal. This shift could undermine the state's crop diversification efforts, which were put in place to address concerns over groundwater depletion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Undo Sanampreet Singh, a progressive farmer from Fazilka, said a dip in basmati prices last season already made many growers switch back to regular paddy this year. He said basmati prices are uncertain and depend on exporters, unlike the assured procurement on minimum support price (MSP) for regular paddy, adding that if prices do not recover this season, more basmati growers would switch to paddy. Popular basmati varieties in the state like 1509, 1121, and 1718 cover over 80% of the 6.8 lakh hectares area under basmati, but have been fetching falling prices. According to Ranjit Singh Jossan, vice-president of the Basmati Rice Millers and Exporters Association, the new duty could cause Indian exports to the US to drop by 50%-80%. "US accounts for 8%-10% of India's basmati exports. New tariffs will make Indian basmati costlier by $400 per tonne, while Pakistani basmati will remain competitive. This will particularly hurt small and medium exporters who are already struggling with thin margins and unsold stock," he said. The dual threats of foreign trade disruptions and domestic supply issues could prove to be a litmus test yet for Punjab's basmati success story, said Jossan. According to Ashok Sethi, director of the Punjab Rice Millers and Exporters' Association, a good monsoon this time is expected to yield a bumper basmati crop, which typically drives prices down. This supply increase, coupled with a negative market sentiment surrounding the high US tariff, will likely cause a decline. As a result, both exporters and growers are expected to be affected, with exporters becoming more cautious in their buying. Despite the US market's relatively small volume of 2.34-3 lakh metric tonnes annually, valued between $350 million and $418 million, it remains a crucial destination for Indian basmati due to its niche clientele, he said. Punjab's basmati processing capacity nearly doubled in the last two years, but its local production is not keeping pace. Millers have historically relied on surplus basmati from Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh to operate at full capacity. However, these states are now rapidly building their own milling infrastructure, which could cut off Punjab's raw material supply. In 2022-23, Punjab's basmati processing capacity stood at around 25 LMT per annum, with 80 rice mills operating. By 2024-25, the capacity went up to 45 LMT, with over 200 rice mills now operating across the state. The rapid expansion was fuelled by strong global demand for basmati and high price realisation in the export market, especially in premium destinations like the US, Europe, and the Middle East. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Economic Times
36 minutes ago
- Economic Times
India's textile exports face uncertainty as companies shift production to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Africa
While uncertainty looms over India's Rs 87,000-crore annual textile exports to the US, a handful of companies with manufacturing facilities overseas plan to shift production for American customers out of India. Pearl Global Industries, a listed firm, has said production for the US market will be reassigned to more favourable hubs. 'We are seeing positive momentum from US customers for our Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Guatemala operations,' Pearl Global said during its quarterly results announcement. Another large textile exporter plans to move its US orders to Africa. 'We have a facility in Africa, where we will try to shift our US orders,' said CEO of one of the top 10 garment and textile exporters, requesting anonymity.'We are seeing healthy growth in Indonesia and Vietnam, following the early resolution of tariff structures in these markets. Now that the US has declared final reciprocal tariffs on all major garment manufacturing countries at 19-20%, we are seeing positive momentum from US customers for our Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Guatemala facilities,' said Pallab Banerjee, managing director, Pearl Global, during the earnings call. Pearl Global has manufacturing bases in India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia and Guatemala. It exports fashion garments — including knits, wovens, denim, outerwear, activewear and athleisure — to global brands such as Chicos, Kohl's, Old Navy, Poligono, Primark, PVH, Ralph Lauren, Stylem and Target.'With a 50% tariff imposed on India, Pearl Global is recalibrating its business strategy to adapt to evolving trade dynamics. While production for the US market will be reassigned to more favourable hubs, India will continue to grow by tapping new and advantageous partnerships, such as the UK FTA, and focusing on other existing FTA markets like Japan and Australia until the US tariff issue is resolved,' Banerjee said. The company said US revenue from its India operations in FY25 stands at 16-18% of group revenue, while bottom line from the US business accounts for 4-5% of overall group profit. 'We believe such recalibrations should help retain customer wallet share and maintain profitability,' he said. The company will also proceed with its capital expenditure plan in Bangladesh.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
India's textile exports face uncertainty as companies shift production to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Africa
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel While uncertainty looms over India's Rs 87,000-crore annual textile exports to the US, a handful of companies with manufacturing facilities overseas plan to shift production for American customers out of India. Pearl Global Industries , a listed firm, has said production for the US market will be reassigned to more favourable hubs. 'We are seeing positive momentum from US customers for our Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Guatemala operations,' Pearl Global said during its quarterly results large textile exporter plans to move its US orders to Africa. 'We have a facility in Africa, where we will try to shift our US orders,' said CEO of one of the top 10 garment and textile exporters, requesting anonymity.'We are seeing healthy growth in Indonesia and Vietnam, following the early resolution of tariff structures in these markets. Now that the US has declared final reciprocal tariffs on all major garment manufacturing countries at 19-20%, we are seeing positive momentum from US customers for our Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Guatemala facilities,' said Pallab Banerjee, managing director, Pearl Global, during the earnings Global has manufacturing bases in India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia and Guatemala. It exports fashion garments — including knits, wovens, denim, outerwear, activewear and athleisure — to global brands such as Chicos, Kohl's, Old Navy, Poligono, Primark, PVH, Ralph Lauren, Stylem and Target.'With a 50% tariff imposed on India, Pearl Global is recalibrating its business strategy to adapt to evolving trade dynamics. While production for the US market will be reassigned to more favourable hubs, India will continue to grow by tapping new and advantageous partnerships, such as the UK FTA, and focusing on other existing FTA markets like Japan and Australia until the US tariff issue is resolved,' Banerjee company said US revenue from its India operations in FY25 stands at 16-18% of group revenue, while bottom line from the US business accounts for 4-5% of overall group profit. 'We believe such recalibrations should help retain customer wallet share and maintain profitability,' he said. The company will also proceed with its capital expenditure plan in Bangladesh.
