Elitecon International gains after bagging Rs 2.02 billion supply contract

Elitecon International gains after bagging Rs 2.02 billion supply contract


Elitecon International rose 2.78% to Rs 40.60 after the company announced that it has secured a long-term supply contract for cigarettes and other tobacco-related products, aggregating to Rs 2.02 billion.

The contract covers the supply of the companys tobacco products, including cigarette brands such as Red and Black, B&W, Cape, Ossum, and Golden Flake. The agreement became effective on 6 April 2026 and was signed on 14 April 2026, with payment terms set at 90 days from delivery.

The company stated that the order provides steady export visibility over the contract period and reflects sustained demand in international markets. It is expected to support efficient capacity utilization, improve operational planning, and contribute positively to business stability and long-term growth.

 

The agreement also strengthens the companys presence in South African markets and supports its broader strategy of expanding exports across the African continent while building a scalable and sustainable business model.

The company clarified that neither its promoters nor promoter group entities have any interest in the awarding entity and the transaction does not qualify as a related-party transaction.

Elitecon added that the deal strengthens its footprint in Middle Eastern markets and aligns with its strategy of expanding exports while building a scalable and sustainable business model. The company expects the order to contribute positively to business stability and long-term growth.

Elitecon International is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of all kinds of tobacco, cigarettes, smoking and other products of tobacco.

On a consolidated basis, the companys net profit zoomed 676.4% to Rs 103.57 crore while net sales soars 1,750% to Rs 1,741.26 crore in Q3 FY26 over Q3 FY25.



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Elitecon International gains after bagging Rs 2.02 billion supply contract

GTPL Hathway slumps on reporting dismal Q4 performance


GTPL Hathway tanked 3.80% to Rs 68.88 after the company reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 15.01 crore in Q4 FY26, compared with a net profit of Rs 10.64 crore posted in Q4 FY25.

Revenue from operations rose 3.68% year-on-year to Rs 923.84 crore in the quarter ended 31 March 2026.

The company reported a loss before tax of Rs 20.42 crore in Q4 FY26, compared to a profit before tax of Rs 11.15 crore in Q4 FY25.

EBITDA stood at Rs 90.8 crore in Q4 March 2026, down 20.62% from Rs 114.4 crore in Q4 March 2025. The EBITDA margin declined to 9.7% in Q4 FY26 from 12.7% in Q4 FY25.

 

In the Digital Cable TV segment, active subscribers stood at 0.94 crore as of 31 March 2026, while paying subscribers were at 0.87 crore. Subscription revenue from Cable TV came in at Rs 285 crore for Q4 FY26.

GTPL Infinity, the companys HITS platform, is a satellite-based service enabling nationwide television signal distribution. It is supported by one of the worlds largest C-band teleport facilities located in Ahmedabad and is designed for scalable, cost-efficient, and high-quality content delivery.

In the Broadband segment, the company added 15,000 subscribers year-on-year, taking the total base to 0.106 crore. Broadband revenue rose 3% year-on-year to Rs 139.4 crore in Q4 FY26 and stood at Rs 558 crore for FY26, marking a 2% annual increase. Homepass as of March 31, 2026, stood at 0.595 crore, of which around 75% is available for FTTX conversion.

Broadband ARPU stood at Rs 465 per month per subscriber, while average data consumption per user increased 10% year-on-year to 436 GB per month in Q4 FY26.

Anirudhsinh Jadeja, managing director (MD), GTPL Hathway, said, I am pleased to share that the company delivered a stable and consistent performance during Q4 FY26 across both Cable TV and Broadband segments, reflecting the strength of our operating model and our ability to navigate a dynamic and competitive environment. Our focus continues to be on enhancing customer experience and driving deeper engagement. We are actively expanding our service portfolio beyond traditional Cable TV and Broadband by integrating value-added offerings such as OTT, Gaming, and TV Everywhere, available in both standalone and bundled formats.

This approach is aligned with evolving consumer preferences and is expected to support long-term customer retention and revenue growth. A key milestone during the financial year was the launch of GTPL Infinity, our HITS platform. Supported by one of the worlds largest C-Band teleports in Ahmedabad, the platform enables seamless nationwide distribution of nearly 800 channels with high reliability.

It provides our partners with the ability to commence operations within 24 hours, optimise costs, and create new growth opportunities, thereby strengthening our distribution ecosystem. Looking ahead, the upcoming financial year will be an important phase as we are committed to enhance our TV distribution capabilities by leveraging the potential of newly launched platform & increase our Broadband penetration in key markets.

The company has recommended a dividend of Rs 2 per equity share of face value Rs 10 each for the financial year ended 31 March 2026.

GTPL Hathway is Indias largest MSO providing Digital Cable TV services and is one of the largest Private Wireline Broadband service provider in India. The Company is the largest Digital Cable TV and Wireline Broadband Service Provider in Gujarat & is a leading Digital Cable TV Service provider in West Bengal.



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Elitecon International gains after bagging Rs 2.02 billion supply contract

Suraj Estate Developers acquires land in Dadar West for redevelopment project


Suraj Estate Developers announced that it has acquired a land in Dadar West for redevelopment, with salable carpet area of around 0.18 lakh sq ft and an estimated gross development value (GDV) of approximately Rs 100 crore.

The realtor has acquired a piece and parcel of land for an acquisition cost of Rs 8.53 crore plus an area of 2,200 sq ft to be handed over to land owners thus leading to total acquisition cost of around Rs 18.00 crore (on the basis of acquisition cost plus stamp duty market value of area to be handed over to land owners plus stamp duty cost).

The project is expected to strengthen the companys near-to-medium term upcoming projects pipeline and further consolidate its presence in its core operating micro-market of South-Central Mumbai.

 

Rahul Thomas, whole-time director, Suraj Estate Developers, said, This acquisition marks another significant step in strengthening our development pipeline within our core SouthCentral Mumbai markets. The Dadar micro-market continues to demonstrate strong demand fundamentals supported by excellent connectivity and established social infrastructure. With an estimated GDV of approximately Rs 100 crore, the project bolsters our portfolio of upcoming projects thereby enhancing our medium-term revenue visibility.

Suraj Estate Developers develops real estate across the residential and commercial sectors in South Central Mumbai region. The company has a residential portfolio located in the markets of Mahim, Dadar, Prabhadevi and Parel.

The companys consolidated net profit jumped 25.9% to Rs 25.15 crore on 6% rise in net sales to Rs 180.05 crore in Q3 FY26 over Q3 FY25.

The counter jumped 4.45% to settle at Rs 227.50 on the BSE.

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First Published: Apr 16 2026 | 8:04 AM IST



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Oil prices fall as hopes for US-Iran deal outweigh supply concerns

Oil prices fall as hopes for US-Iran deal outweigh supply concerns



Oil prices fell in early trade on Thursday as hopes for easing US-Iran tensions, following reports that Iran could allow ships to ​pass through around the Strait of Hormuz, outweighed concerns over ​ongoing supply disruptions.


Brent crude futures dropped 44 cents, or 0.5 per cent, to $94.49 a barrel at ‌0021 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures was down 70 cents, or 0.8 per cent, at $90.59 a barrel.


Both benchmarks settled little changed on Wednesday.


The White House expressed optimism on Wednesday about reaching a deal to end the war with Iran, while also warning of increasing economic pressure against Tehran if it remains defiant.

 


A source briefed by Tehran told Reuters that Iran could consider allowing ships to sail freely through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz if a deal was reached to prevent renewed conflict.


“While there are hopes for de-escalation, many investors remain sceptical, given that US-Iran talks have repeatedly broken ‌down even after appearing to make progress,” said Toshitaka Tazawa, an analyst at Fujitomi Securities.


“Until a peace deal is reached and free navigation through the strait is restored, WTI prices are expected to continue fluctuating between $80 and $100,” he added.


The US-Israeli war with Iran has resulted in the largest-ever disruption of global oil and gas supplies due to Iran’s interruption of traffic through the strait, which handles about 20 per cent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural ​gas flows.


US and Iranian officials were weighing a return to Pakistan for further talks as early as ‌the coming weekend, after negotiations ended on Sunday without a breakthrough. Mediator Pakistan’s army chief arrived in Tehran on Wednesday to try to prevent a renewal of the ​conflict.


The US ‌has enacted a blockade of shipping leaving Iranian ports that its military said has completely halted ‌trade going in and out of the country by sea.


US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that Washington will not be renewing the waivers that allowed the purchase ‌of ​some Iranian and Russian ​oil without facing US sanctions.


Meanwhile, the US Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday that crude inventories fell by 913,000 barrels to 463.8 million barrels in the ‌week ended April 10, ​compared with analysts’ expectations in a Reuters poll for a 154,000-barrel rise.


 



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Nifty eyes 24,600; SBI, Glenmark Pharma, Tata Power on analyst radar

Nifty eyes 24,600; SBI, Glenmark Pharma, Tata Power on analyst radar



Market view by by Ajit Mishra, Religare Broking


Markets witnessed a strong rebound on Wednesday, extending gains after the recent consolidation phase, supported by favourable global cues. The Nifty opened gap-up and remained range-bound throughout the session and finally settled at the 24,231.30 level, up by 1.63 per cent. The rally was broad-based, with all major sectors trading in the green—led by IT, realty and energy. Broader markets outperformed once again, with midcap and smallcap advancing over 2 per cent, reflecting strong risk-on sentiment and improved market breadth. The up move was primarily driven by improving global sentiment amid renewed hopes of US–Iran negotiations, which led to a sharp cooling in crude oil prices below the $100 mark. This eased concerns around inflation and supported emerging market equities like India. Stability in the rupee and a decline in volatility (India VIX) also contributed to the positive undertone, while optimism around the ongoing earnings season kept sentiment buoyant.

 
 


From a technical perspective, the Nifty has again reclaimed the 24,000 mark, indicating strengthening momentum in the ongoing recovery phase. We are now eyeing the index to inch towards the 24,350–24,600 zone, while the major hurdle would be around 24,800, i.e. 200 DEMA, while the support has shifted higher to the 23,900–23,600 range. We thus reiterate our positive yet cautious stance with a focus on stock selection and overnight risk management. While the broader indices are showing noticeable outperformance in the recent rally, participants should stick only with the quality names.


Stocks Recommendations


Glenmark Pharmaceuticals | LTP: ₹2258.4| Recommendation: Buy | Target: ₹2410| Stop-loss: ₹2175

 


Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has successfully retested the neckline of its broader triangular breakout and rebounded, signalling underlying strength in its price structure. The stock has sustained above this level, forming an elevated base through range-bound consolidation while holding above key moving averages.

 


Technically, it has established a buying pivot by breaking out of this base, indicating a continuation of the uptrend. Traders may consider accumulating the stock within the specified range. 

 


State Bank of India | LTP: ₹1071.5| Recommendation: Buy | Target: ₹1140| Stop-loss: ₹1030

 


We are seeing noticeable strength in the rate-sensitive pack, and SBI is trading in sync with the move. It has staged a recovery after the retest of its long-term moving average, i.e. 200 DEMA. It has also established a buying pivot near the medium-term moving average support zone while clearing the resistance zone around the 1,080 level. This indicates that the recovery could extend further and may lead to a resumption of the broader uptrend.

 


Tata Power Company | LTP: ₹421.85| Recommendation: Buy | Target: ₹450| Stop-loss: ₹406

 


Tata Power is exhibiting constructive bullish momentum, supported by a consistent formation of higher highs and higher lows. The price action is confined within an ascending channel and has surpassed a prior swing high, indicating improving sentiment and a potential trend continuation. Sustained trading above key moving averages, coupled with a recent surge in volume, reflects strengthening momentum and underlying demand. Participants may consider initiating long positions as per the given levels. 
(Disclaimer: This article is by Ajit Mishra, SVP – research, Religare Broking. Views expressed are his own.)



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Gold falls from one-month peak as investors look to US-Iran negotiations

Gold falls from one-month peak as investors look to US-Iran negotiations



Gold eased from one-month highs on Wednesday, with investors gauging developments surrounding US-Iran talks to bring hostilities in the ​Middle East to an end, as oil prices stayed ​firm on supply concerns from the Strait of Hormuz closure.


Spot gold ‌was down 0.7% at $4,806.77 per ounce, as of 1131 GMT, after hitting its highest since March 18 earlier. U.S. gold futures for June delivery fell 0.4% to $4,829.70.


“To some extent it’s some spurious correlation (given) the fact that both (equities and gold) react to oil price development. So low oil prices, good for economic growth, so good for equities. Low oil prices, low inflation, good for gold because central banks can cut rates,” said UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo.


World shares edged towards record highs after U.S. President Donald Trump said ‌talks with Iran could resume over the next two days, with oil prices up over 1% as exports remain constrained by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.


“I would say it’s a wait-and-see mode, to get more clarity about what’s happening next, because nothing is moving much at the moment,” Staunovo added.


Trump said negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials could resume in Pakistan ​in the next two days. This, even as, the U.S. said that its military had completely ‌halted trade going in and out of Iran by sea.


Bullion has fallen close to 10% since the U.S. and Israel launched their war ​on ‌Iran on February 28 sending oil prices soaring. Gold is often looked to as ‌an inflation-hedge, but higher interest rates dampen the non-yielding asset’s appeal.


Investors see a 31% chance of at least one 25-basis-point U.S. rate cut this year, ‌easing ​from 34% on ​Tuesday, as per CME’s FedWatch Tool. [FEDWATCH]


Among other metals, spot silver fell 1% to $78.77 per ounce while platinum gained 0.2% to $2,107.36. Both metals rose ‌to a one-month ​high earlier. Palladium was up 0.6% at $1,596.74.

 


Crude oil prices stable as Hormuz constraints counter hopes for talks


 


Oil prices were broadly stable after steep falls in the previous session as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained constrained, countering expectations of US-Iran talks aimed at ending the war in West Asia.


 


Forty-five days after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards declared the strait closed, effectively shutting in about 20 per cent of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, transit through the waterway remains at only a fraction of the 130-plus daily crossings seen before the war, sources said on Tuesday. 
 
The US has enacted a blockade of shipping leaving Iranian ports that its military said on Wednesday has completely halted trade going in and out of the country by sea. Brent crude futures were up 49 cents, or 0.5 per cent, at $95.28 a barrel at 1315 GMT. 



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