Bharti Airtel Q3 net profit jumps 54%, ARPU at Rs 208: Daily Market Update - 6 Feb 2024 | Globe Capital Market LTD.
06-Feb-2024
Bharti Airtel Q3 net profit jumps 54%, ARPU at Rs 208: Daily Market Update – 6 Feb 2024

Bharti Airtel on February 5 reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 2,442.2 crore for the October-December quarter, growing 54 percent from the same quarter a year ago. Its revenue came in at Rs 38,339 crore, up 6.3 percent from Rs 36,062 crore in the year-ago period, Bharti Airtel said in an exchange filing. The company said its mobile average revenue per user per month (ARPU) was at Rs 208 - better than estimates - and up nearly 8 percent against Rs 193 in the same quarter last year. The ARPU was driven by "consistent strategy of acquiring high-value customers and improved realizations.

Overview and Outlook

Global Stock Market Today

  • US equity markets settled lower in range 0.2% to 0.71%.
  • European equity markets ended on a flat note.
  • Majority of Asian markets are trading in red.
  • GIFT Nifty is little changed, Nifty futures are likely to open around 21800 levels (as on 8:30AM).

 

News highlights from across the globe

  • Majority of Asian indices declined following Wall Street as strong US economic data further reduced expectations for a swift Federal Reserve pivot to monetary easing. Treasuries gained after another slump on Monday.
  • Brent crude was trading 0.08% higher at $78.05 a barrel.

 

Important news updates from the domestic front

  • Bharti Airtel Q3 Earnings FY24 (Consolidated, QoQ) – Revenue up 2.3% at Rs 37,899.5 crore vs Rs 37,043.8 crore. Ebitda up 1.54% at Rs 19,814.8 crore vs Rs 19,513.7 crore. Margin narrowed by 39 bps to 52.28% vs 52.67%. Net profit up 37.41% at Rs 2,876.4 crore vs Rs 2,093.2 crore
  • Tata Chemicals Q3 Earnings FY24 (Consolidated, YoY) – Revenue down 10.1% at Rs 3,730 crore vs Rs 4,148 crore. Ebitda is down 41.2% at Rs 542 crore vs Rs 922 crore. Margin narrowed by 769 bps to 14.5% vs 22.2%. Net profit down 54.4% at Rs 194 crore vs Rs 425 crore.
  • Ashok Leyland Q3 Earnings FY24 (Consolidated, YoY) – Revenue up 6.66% at Rs 11,092.7 crore vs Rs 10,399.74 crore. Ebitda up 45.87% at Rs 1,961.28 crore vs Rs 1,344.47 crore. Margin expanded by 475 bps to 17.68% vs 12.92%. Net profit up 73.35% at Rs 608.85 crore vs Rs 351.21 crore.
  • One 97 Communication has denied reports of investigation or violation of foreign exchange rules by the company or its associate Paytm Payments Bank.
  • Jio Financial Services has denied being in talks to acquire the crisis-hit Paytm wallet of One 97 Communications.
  • Adani Total Gas, INOX India have entered into a mutual support agreement under which ATGL and INOXCVA will mutually accord a “preferred partner” status for the delivery of LNG and LCNG equipment.
  • Pidilite Industries announced the inauguration of a new manufacturing facility in Sandila, near Lucknow, for its tile adhesive brand, Roff.
  • Triveni Turbine incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary, ‘Triveni Turbines Americas Inc.’ in Texas, USA.
  • JK Cements approved the merger of units Acro Paints and JK Maxx.

 

Nifty Overview & Outlook

The benchmark Nifty index settled lower at 21771 levels, down 82 points from its previous closing values after a highly volatile trading session.

The broader markets outperformed the benchmark as Small cap & Mid cap index ended on a flat to positive note against 0.38% decline of frontline index resultant, poor market breadth.

Performance on the sectoral front was mix. Amongst them, Nifty Auto, Pharma & Healthcare index were the top gainers, up in range 1% to 1.8%. On the other hand, Nifty Consumer Durable, FMCG and Financial Services indices witnessed some selling pressure, down in range 0.5% to 1%.

Going ahead, we expect Nifty index to trade with sideways to positive bias till it is trading above 21600 levels on closing basis and suggest traders to maintain buy on dip trading strategy till it is trading above the said levels.

 

Derivatives Overview & Outlook

Yesterday, short buildup was seen in Nifty futures and Finnifty futures with increase in open interest by 0.6% and 29.9% respectively, whereas long unwinding was seen in Banknifty futures with decrease in open interest by 1.6%.

On the sectoral front, long buildup was observed in Power, Pharma and Automobile stocks, whereas short buildup was seen in Chemical, FMCG and Capital Goods stocks.

On the options front, call writing was seen at multiple strikes and maximum positions are at 21000 PE closely followed by 21500 PE and 22000 CE.

 

Institutional Trading Activity

Yesterday, FIIs bought stocks worth Rs 519 Cr in the cash segment, sold stocks futures worth Rs 524 Cr and bought index future worth Rs 1308 Cr. DIIs were net sellers in the cash segment to the tune of Rs 1189 Cr.

 

Nifty Futures, Banknifty Futures and Finnifty Key Levels

Nifty – Resistances 22040-22150; Supports 21730-21650

Banknifty – Resistances 46400-46670; Supports 45675-45400

Finnifty – Resistances 20580-20700; Supports 20230-20090

 

F&O Securities in Ban Today  –HINDCOPPER, INDIACEM, INDUSTOWER, NATIOANALUM, UPL, ZEEL.

 

Important Results Today – BRITANNIA, CAMS, CHAMBLEFERT, EIHOTEL, GODREJPROP, GSFC, LEMONTREE, PNCINFRA, RADICO.

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