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The Hindu
21-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Swachh Survekshan 2024-25: Puttur CMC bags eighth rank in Karnataka
The Puttur City Municipal Council (CMC) in Dakshina Kannada has secured eighth rank in Karnataka in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Referring to the Puttur CMC, which has been ranked among the top 10 urban local bodies (ULBs) in the State, its Commissioner, Madhu S. Manohar, told The Hindu: 'The achievement is the outcome of a holistic, innovative, and people-centric approach to solid waste and sanitation management.' He stated that the city achieved 100% door-to-door waste collection and strengthened source segregation at the household level, enabling effective processing and reducing the landfill burden. A key innovation was the successful generation of Bio-CNG from wet waste, converting organic waste into clean energy. Another sustainable initiative was recycling single-use plastics into plastic lumps, which are now being used to manufacture irrigation pipes, promoting the circular economy and resource reuse. In sanitation, Puttur significantly improved the cleanliness and maintenance of public and community toilets, and installed sanitary napkin vending machines and incinerators in women's toilets to enhance menstrual hygiene management, he said. The commissioner stated that the city has also implemented a structured e-waste collection system, encouraging citizens to safely dispose of electronic waste through designated drop-off points, thereby preventing environmental harm. 'These advancements were supported by robust IEC campaigns, school and community engagement, and efficient use of grievance redressal platforms like the Swachhata App, resulting in high levels of positive citizen feedback. The combined efforts of municipal staff, sanitation workers, elected representatives, and committed leadership have transformed Puttur into a model of urban cleanliness and sustainable waste management,' Mr. Manohar said. It is worth mentioning that Puttur CMC has been converting wet waste into Bio-Compressed Natural Gas (BioCNG) through a private partnership for the past year. The BioCNG is being used to operate six municipal vehicles. The BioCNG is produced by Krishna Muliya Green Energy LLP at a plant in Bannur. The plant was established by the LLP under the Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) model on civic land. The plant is financed and operated by the LLP. The firm will have to hand over the plant to the municipality after 40 years. Meanwhile, Mangaluru City Corporation has bagged 25th rank and Udupi City Municipal Council 48th rank in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 among ULBs in Karnataka. President Droupadi Murmu conferred Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards in Delhi on July 17.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Strong Sell Stocks for June 18th
Here are three stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. APLE is a publicly traded real estate investment trust. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 4.4% downward over the last 60 days. Assertio Holdings, Inc. ASRT is a specialty pharmaceutical company. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 50% downward over the last 60 days. Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. BOOT is a lifestyle retail chain. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 9.3% downward over the last 60 days. View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) : Free Stock Analysis Report Assertio Holdings, Inc. (ASRT) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Inicia sesión para acceder a tu cartera de valores
New Indian Express
11-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
For tunnel road tech, BBMP engineers visit Vizag, set to land in Kashmir next
BENGALURU: A team from the engineers' wing of BBMP has started visiting other Indian cities where tunnel road projects are being executed. This is to assess and adopt the best practices to execute the first phase of the 18-km-long tunnel road in Bengaluru. The cabinet on June 5, 2025 approved the construction of the north-south tunnel road corridor under the Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model. Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru in-charge minister DK Shivakumar has been insisting on the project, claiming that it will decongest the city. The first phase will be taken up at a cost of Rs 17,000 crore. The team recently visited Visakhapatnam to study the New Australian Tunnelling Method (NATM) that is being used by the NHAI to build the 464-km tunnel road reaching Raipur. The BBMP team is going next to Kashmir to understand the tunnel projects there. 'We went to Vizag to understand NATM, the land required and the time it takes as compared to other regular methods. The existing technology used by BMRCL cannot be adopted for the road project as the diameter of the tunnel boring machine for the Metro rail project is 5.6 metre, while the road project requires at least 14.6 metre,' BBMP Chief Engineer BS Prahalad told TNIE. Understanding different models is essential when executing the project in Bengaluru, where land acquisition and cost is a concern, he said. 'We need to understand each of the tunnelling methods before coming to a conclusion. So far nothing has been finalised,' he added. The visits and the preparatory work is going on at a time when citizens and experts have demanded that the project be dropped and the public transport system be strengthened. They pointed out that what is being done in other cities cannot be replicated here without a thorough analysis. BBMP sources said that instead of studying the technology, the engineering team should look at the feasibility and requirements of other cities and compare them to Bengaluru. But that is not being done, they added. Prof Ashish Verma, a mobility expert from IISc, said, 'Studies and various models prepared by us have shown that public transport is better when compared to the tunnel road. It is not a feasible project in the long run.'
Indian Express
06-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Karnataka clears Hebbal-Silk Board, KR Pura-Mysuru Road tunnel road projects under BOOT model; to levy toll
The Karnataka Cabinet Thursday approved the construction of two major tunnel road corridors in Bengaluru under the Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model, clearing the way for toll-based road usage. The corridors — one stretching from Esteem Mall near Hebbal to HSR Layout/Silk Board, and the other from KR Pura to Mysuru Road — will be developed through a global tendering process, state Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil announced after the Cabinet meeting. 'The Cabinet considered three options — the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), handing it over to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), or BOOT. It has opted for the BOOT model, and global tenders will be floated soon,' Patil said. Under the BOOT model, the concession period has been set at 30 years, during which the selected private players will recover their investment through toll collection. The details of toll modalities will be finalised later, he added. Government sources said tenders for the high-cost Hebbal-Silk Board infrastructure project — estimated at Rs 17,780 crore — are likely to be issued within the next seven to 10 days. The detailed project report (DPR) of Bengaluru's twin-tube tunnel road project between Hebbal and Silk Board Junction has estimated a toll of Rs 330 for a distance of 16.6 km. The report also highlights that the tolls for subsequent years are calculated on the basis of a 5 per cent annual increase in Wholesale Price Index with a 40 per cent restriction. The base year for the toll revenue is FY 2030-31. Importantly, the toll estimates have been proposed only for cars, with no mention of other vehicles. According to the report, a toll rate of Rs 320 is estimated for Hebbal-Sarjapur/HSR Layout (16.3 km), Rs 250 for Hebbal-Hosur Main Road (12.79 km), Rs 180 for Hebbal-Seshadri Road (9.05 km), Rs 320 from Outer Ring Road, K R Puram-Silk Board Junction, Rs 245 for Mekhri Circle to Silk Board Junction (12.54 km), and Rs 195 for Race Course-Silk Board Junction (9.8 km). Further, the study has also estimated toll rates of Rs 255 from Jayanagar to Hebbal (13 km), Rs 245 from Jayanagar to Outer Ring Road and KR Puram (12.36 km), and Rs 130 from C V Raman Road to Hebbal (6.60 km).
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BOOT Q1 Earnings Call: Revenue Miss and Margin Expansion Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Clothing and footwear retailer Boot Barn (NYSE:BOOT) fell short of the market's revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales rose 16.8% year on year to $453.7 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.22 per share increased from $0.96 in the same quarter last year. Is now the time to buy BOOT? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Revenue: $453.7 million (16.8% year-on-year growth) Revenue Guidance for Q2 CY2025 is $487 million at the midpoint, roughly in line with what analysts were expecting EPS (GAAP) guidance for the upcoming financial year 2026 is $5.95 at the midpoint, missing analyst estimates by 4.7% Operating Margin: 11%, up from 9.8% in the same quarter last year Locations: 459 at quarter end, up from 400 in the same quarter last year Same-Store Sales rose 6% year on year (-5.9% in the same quarter last year) Market Capitalization: $4.94 billion Boot Barn's first quarter performance was shaped by broad-based sales growth across both its physical stores and e-commerce channels, with management highlighting a 6% increase in same-store sales. CEO John Hazen attributed the quarter's results to 'increased transactions and full price selling,' supported by strong performance in categories like denim and women's western boots. Merchandise margin expanded due to supply chain efficiencies, better buying economies of scale, and growth in exclusive brand penetration. Hazen emphasized that the company's customer loyalty database continued to expand, reaching 9.6 million active members, which has helped tailor merchandise and marketing strategies. The company also noted that its ongoing store expansion into new and legacy markets contributed to increased brand awareness and incremental online demand, particularly in regions such as New York and Alaska. Looking forward, Boot Barn's guidance reflects caution around the impact of tariffs on both pricing and consumer demand in the coming quarters. Management stated that while same-store sales trends have been strong in the early part of the year, they expect momentum to moderate as price increases tied to tariffs take effect. CFO Jim Watkins noted, 'Our goal is to maintain merchandise margin rate, but we may give up some margin in order to maintain or gain market share.' The company's outlook includes a range of potential outcomes, reflecting the fluid situation with tariffs, anticipated mid-single-digit price increases from vendors, and possible consumer demand softness. Boot Barn plans to leverage its diversified sourcing strategy and ongoing exclusive brand development to help mitigate tariff-related headwinds, while continuing disciplined investment in new store openings and the in-store customer experience. Management attributed the quarter's sales and margin growth to robust store expansion, exclusive brand penetration, and supply chain efficiencies. However, they flagged the evolving tariff landscape and vendor price increases as emerging pressures that could influence demand and profitability. Exclusive brand penetration gains: Boot Barn increased exclusive brand sales to 38.6% of revenue, with management crediting this strategy for over one-third of merchandise margin growth. CEO John Hazen said this focus 'balanced expanding exclusive brands while driving growth within our third-party partners.' Store network expansion: The company opened 60 new stores over the year, extending its reach into four new states and ending the quarter with 459 locations. New stores contributed directly to revenue growth and were cited as a driver of both in-store and online sales gains. E-commerce and omnichannel growth: E-commerce same-store sales grew 9.8%, with accounting for about 75% of online sales and performing at low double-digit growth. Management noted that opening physical stores in new markets led to immediate online demand increases in those regions. Supply chain and inventory management: CFO Jim Watkins attributed improved merchandise margin to supply chain efficiencies, lower inventory shrink, and proactive inventory purchases ahead of anticipated tariffs. The company accelerated receipts to mitigate tariff exposure and diversified sourcing, reducing exclusive brand production in China from 24% to an expected 12%. Category performance variation: While most categories saw growth, denim and women's western boots led with mid-teen gains, and work boots remained a soft spot with low-single-digit declines. Hazen said renewed marketing focus will target work boot sales in the coming quarters. Management expects future results to be shaped by tariff-related cost pressures, pricing strategies, and continued investment in exclusive brand and store growth. Tariff impact and mitigation: Boot Barn anticipates $8 million in incremental tariff costs in the year, primarily affecting the second half. The company is responding by shifting sourcing away from China, raising select retail prices, and balancing margin preservation with the goal of retaining market share. Management cautioned that consumer demand may soften as price increases are implemented. Exclusive brand and pricing strategy: The company plans to hold or selectively raise prices on exclusive brand products, especially where psychological price points are at risk. Hazen explained that pricing decisions are made style-by-style to maximize competitiveness, with potential for exclusive brand penetration to rise if third-party prices increase more sharply. Continued store expansion: Boot Barn aims to open 65–70 new stores in the coming year, spanning both new and legacy markets. Management believes this expansion will support incremental sales, improve fixed-cost leverage, and enhance omnichannel performance as new stores typically drive a 'halo effect' on regional online sales. In the coming quarters, the StockStory team will focus on (1) how effectively Boot Barn navigates tariff-driven cost pressures through sourcing and pricing actions, (2) the pace and profitability of new store openings across diverse markets, and (3) the trajectory of exclusive brand penetration, especially as consumer demand responds to higher price points. Sustained merchandise margin and the ability to drive category growth, particularly in work boots and apparel, will also be key indicators of execution. Boot Barn currently trades at a forward P/E ratio of 26×. In the wake of earnings, is it a buy or sell? See for yourself in our full research report (it's free). Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election sent major indices to all-time highs, but stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs. 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