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Mint
04-08-2025
- Business
- Mint
Adani Ports share price jumps after THIS operational update. Do you own?
Adani Ports share price rose over 2% on Monday after the company released its monthly business update. The Adani group stock gained as much as 2.06% to touch ₹ 1,374.85 apiece on the BSE. In July 2025, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone handled 40.2 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo, marking an 8% year-on-year (YoY) increase, driven by a 22% YoY growth in container volumes. On a year-to-date (YTD) basis till July 2025, the company handled 160.7 MMT of cargo, reflecting a 10% YoY rise. In the logistics segment, rail volumes rose 17% YoY in July to 60,940 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), while GPWIS (General Purpose Wagon Investment Scheme) volume declined 13% YoY to 1.61 MMT. For the YTD period, rail volumes stood at 240,419 TEUs, up 15% YoY, and GPWIS volume came in at 7.67 MMT, up 3% YoY. Adani Ports share price has declined 4% over the past month but gained 22% in the last six months. On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, the Adani Group stock is up 12%, and it has surged 77% over the past two years. Over a five-year period, Adani Ports share price has delivered multibagger returns of 335%. At 12:40 PM, Adani Ports share price was trading 1.98% higher at ₹ 1,373.70 apiece on the BSE. Disclaimer: The views and recommendations made above are those of individual analysts or broking companies, and not of Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions.
Mint
09-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Stocks to buy today: Trade Brains Portal recommends two stocks for 9 July
Today, we recommend two stocks, one from the railway sector and another from the FMCG sector. Both sectors play a pivotal role in India's development. The FMCG sector is driven by key factors like rising disposable income, urbanization, digital penetration, and growing rural demand. Whereas, the railway sector is poised to grow in the future as the government is planning to enhance infrastructure, increase speed and capacity, and improve passenger experience. We also analyse the market's performance on Tuesday to understand what may lie ahead for the stock indices in the coming days. Two stocks to buy today, recommended by Trade Brains Portal Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd (Current price: ₹138) In FY25, IRFC's net interest income grew by 2.2%, rising from ₹6,429 crore in FY24 to ₹6,569 crore. Its net interest margin also saw a modest improvement, reaching 1.42% compared to 1.38% the previous year. During the fiscal year, IRFC sanctioned loans amounting to ₹5,700 crore, which included ₹700 crore to NTPC and ₹5,000 crore to NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd. The company also signed a rupee term loan agreement worth ₹5,000 crore with NTPC REL and emerged as the L1 bidder for financing ₹3,167 crore toward the development of the Banhardih Coal Block in Jharkhand's Latehar District. The company was awarded Navratna status by the Department of Public Enterprises in FY25 and is aiming to achieve Maharatna status in the near future. The IRFC board also approved financing of up to ₹700 crore to NTPC on a finance lease basis for 20 BOBR rakes under Indian Railways' General Purpose Wagon Investment Scheme (GPWIS). Additionally, a lease agreement for eight BOBR rakes valued at approximately ₹250 crore was signed with NTPC Ltd. in January 2025. IRFC has also entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with REMCL to jointly explore financing options for renewable energy projects for Indian Railways, including potential funding in nuclear, thermal, and renewable energy domains. ITC Ltd (Current price: ₹417) The company's operating revenue for FY25 was ₹81,612.78 crore, up 10.4% from FY24 ₹73,891.43 crore. Their net profit increased by 69%, from ₹20,751.36 crore in FY24 to ₹35,052.48 crore in company's vertically integrated supply chain and strong network of 27,500 farmers spread across 1.4 lakh acres of certified organic land in 71 clusters across 10 states will provide it with a competitive edge. Additionally, ITC has acquired the Sresta Natural Bioproducts Private Limited brand 24 Mantra Organic, a leader in organic packaged foods with a portfolio that comprises over 100 organic products, for ₹400 crore on a cash-free, debt-free basis. Moreover, the company spent ₹50.6 crore to acquire Mother Sparsh Baby Care Private Limited, a business that provides upscale natural and ayurvedic baby care products. Additionally, ITC declared that it will buy ABREL's pulp and paper business, "Century Pulp and Paper," for a single sum payment of up to ₹3,500 crore on a debt-free, cash-free basis. The company has an installed capacity of 4.8 lakh MTPA. Market Recap On Tuesday, the Nifty 50 opened strong at 25,427.85, above all key EMAs, and surged to an intraday high of 25,548.05 before closing at 25,522.50, marking a gain of 61.20 points or 0.24%. Similarly, the BSE Sensex rose by 270.01 points, or 0.32%, opening at 83,387.03 and ending the day at 83,712.51. Both indices remained above their 20/50/100 and 200-day EMAs. The RSI for the Nifty 50 stood at 62.53, while the Sensex was at 61.97, below the overbought zone of 70. The modest gains in both benchmarks were fueled by growing retail investor confidence, though sentiment remained cautious ahead of the anticipated India-US trade agreement outcomes. Sectoral performance was mixed. Nifty Realty emerged as the top gainer, closing at 982.35, up 9.60 points or 0.99%, with stocks such as Brigade Enterprises, Prestige Estate Projects, and Phoenix Mills posting gains of over 1.5%. The Nifty CPSE index also performed well, rising 59.60 points or 0.91% to settle at 6,636.90, bolstered by more than 1% gains in NHPC, NTPC, and Bharat Electronics Ltd. On the flip side, the Nifty Consumer Durables index was the biggest laggard, dropping 895.50 points or 2.29% to end at 38,248.80. Titan Company Ltd led the decline with a fall of over 6%, attributed to weaker-than-expected performance in its jewelry segment. Other major losers included Whirlpool of India, PG Electroplast, and Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals, each down over 2%. The Nifty Health Index also declined, falling 131.30 points or 0.89% to close at 14,588, weighed down by losses exceeding 2% in Aurobindo Pharma, Lupin, Granules India, and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories. Asian markets closed mostly in the green. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong gained 260.24 points or 1.08% to close at 24,148.07. South Korea's Kospi rose 55.48 points or 1.78% to finish at 3,114.95. Japan's Nikkei 225 added 101.13 points or 0.25%, closing at 39,688.81, while China's Shanghai Composite Index ended higher by 24.35 points or 0.70%, at 3,473.13. Meanwhile, the US Dow Jones Futures saw a marginal uptick, ending at 44,416.46, up 11.09 points or 0.03% as of 5:00 PM. Trade Brains Portal is a stock analysis platform. Its trade name is Dailyraven Technologies Pvt. Ltd, and its Sebi-registered research analyst registration number is INH000015729. Investments in securities are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing. Registration granted by Sebi and certification from NISM in no way guarantee performance of the intermediary or provide any assurance of returns to investors. Disclaimer: The views and recommendations given in this article are those of individual analysts. These do not represent the views of Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions.
Business Upturn
02-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Adani Ports reports 4% YoY growth in cargo volume for April 2025
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) reported its operational performance for April 2025, indicating steady growth across its core logistics and port operations. The company handled cargo volume of 37.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) during the month, marking a 4% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth was primarily supported by a significant rise in container volumes, which grew by 21% year-on-year, along with an 8% increase in the handling of liquid cargo and gas. In the logistics segment, APSEZ reported a rail volume of 57,751 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), representing a 17% year-on-year growth. The GPWIS (General Purpose Wagon Investment Scheme) cargo volume stood at 1.8 MMT, reflecting a 4% increase over April 2024. These figures reflect consistent growth in multimodal transport and integrated logistics handled by the company. Adani Ports Q4 FY25 Results Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) reported a 50% year-on-year (YoY) surge in consolidated net profit for Q4 FY25, reaching ₹3,023 crore, up from ₹2,025 crore. Operational revenue grew 23% YoY to ₹8,488 crore, while EBITDA rose 24% to ₹5,006 crore, showcasing strong margin gains and operational efficiency. Robust cargo growth fueled performance, with total cargo volumes hitting 117.9 MMT—an 8% increase YoY. Mundra Port led the way, handling 50.7 MMT in Q4 and becoming the first Indian port to cross 200 MMT in a single fiscal year. The logistics division posted a 84% jump in revenue to ₹1,030 crore, with EBITDA at ₹181 crore and margins at 18%. Marine services also saw revenue rise 125% YoY to ₹361 crore, with EBITDA soaring 167% to ₹259 crore. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
