Stocks to Watch on February 14: Bank of Baroda, Manappuram Finance, Paytm, HCC and more

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Manappuram Finance | The company posted a net profit of ₹453.4 crore in Q3FY25, reflecting a 5.8% increase from ₹428.6 crore in the corresponding period last year. The company’s net interest income (NII) saw a healthier growth of 13.7% YoY, reaching ₹1,160.9 crore compared to ₹1,021.2 crore in Q3FY24. The rise in NII indicates strong lending activity and improved interest spreads.

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Paytm | The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Thursday passed a settlement order on Paytm Money, the subsidiary of digital financial services giant Paytm. The settlement involves a payment of ₹45.5 lakh from the company to resolve multiple compliance issues identified by the regulator. This settlement will allow Paytm Money to avoid further legal proceedings concerning the violations cited by SEBI.

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Bank of Baroda | The bank has approved raising funds to the tune of ₹8,500 crore after its meet on Thursday, February 13. Bank of Baroda intends to raise funds through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) or other modes, subject to regulatory approvals. QIP is a method by which listed companies raise funds by issuing equities to qualified institutional buyers.

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HCC | The company's revenue from the segment fell to ₹1,002 crore from ₹1,244 crore in the same period last year. However, despite lower turnover, EBITDA margin improved to 14.7% from 12.3% in Q3 FY24, indicating better cost efficiencies. The company reported a standalone net loss of ₹216 crore compared to a net profit of ₹68.5 crore in the previous year. This sharp decline was primarily due to tax-related adjustments after opting for the new tax regime, the company said.

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Kalpataru Projects | The company reported a 0.7% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit at ₹142 crore for the third quarter that ended December 31, 2024. In the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal, Kalpataru Projects posted a net profit of ₹141 crore, the company said in a regulatory filing. The company's revenue from operations increased surged 17.1% to ₹5,732.5 crore as against ₹4,895.8 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding fiscal.

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TCS | India's largest IT services company said it has signed an agreement to lead the end-to-end IT transformation of UPM, a global company specialising in decarbonization solutions, advanced materials, renewable fibers, and communication papers. The digital transformation aims to accelerate UPM’s growth, enhance user experience, and support the adoption of an AI-first operating model.

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Mahindra Lifespaces | The company informed said it will raise up to ₹1,500 crore through a rights issue. The company will fixed the record date for the same soon, it said in an exchange filing. "The Board has authorised the Rights Issue Committee to proceed with the Rights Issue forthwith and inter alia, to decide the terms and conditions of the Rights Issue, including but not limited to the appointment of intermediaries, determination of the issue price, Rights entitlement ratio, record date, timing of the rights issue and terms of payment and various other related matters," it said.

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Gujarat Pipavav Port | The company reported a 14.3% year-on-year (YoY) decline in net profit at ₹99.4 crore for the third quarter that ended December 31, 2024. In the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal, Gujarat Pipavav Port posted a net profit of ₹116 crore, the company said in a regulatory filing. The company's revenue from operations dipped 2.5% to ₹262.9 crore as against ₹269.6 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding fiscal.

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Hindalco | The metal giant's standalone net profit surged 74.6% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹1,463 crore, significantly higher than ₹838 crore reported in the same period last year. The figure also came in above CNBC-TV18’s poll estimate of ₹1,370.8 crore. Revenue from operations grew 17.2% YoY to ₹23,776 crore, exceeding analysts’ expectations of ₹21,956 crore. The robust performance was supported by strong demand, higher realisations, and improved operational efficiencies.

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Nazara Technologies | Gaming and sports media firm reported a 53.6% year-on-year (YoY) decline in net profit at ₹13.7 crore for the third quarter that ended December 31, 2024. In the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal, Nazara Technologies posted a net profit of ₹29.5 crore, the company said in a regulatory filing. The company's revenue from operations spiked 66.9% to ₹534.7 crore as against ₹320.4 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding fiscal.

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Religare Enterprises | Florida-based investor Digvijay Gaekwad, who was seeking to launch a counter open-offer to the one by Burmans, has failed to pay ₹600 crore as earnest money. The Supreme Court (SC) had given time till 02.00 today (February 13) to make the earnest money deposit. Gaekwad had proposed an open offer to acquire a 55% stake in Religare at ₹275 per share, significantly higher than the Burman family’s offer pegged at ₹235 per share.

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KNR Constructions | The company reported a 78.1% year-on-year (YoY) jump in net profit at ₹248.6 crore for the third quarter that ended December 31, 2024. In the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal, KNR Construction posted a net profit of ₹139.6 crore, the company said in a regulatory filing. The company's revenue from operations fell 14.9% to ₹848 crore as against ₹996 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding fiscal.

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United Breweries | The company reported a 54.9% year-on-year (YoY) decline in net profit for the third quarter of FY25, posting ₹38.3 crore, down from ₹84.9 crore in the same period last year. The profit drop was partly due to an exceptional loss of ₹25.8 crore, impacting the bottom line. Revenue, however, rose 9.6% YoY to ₹1,998.4 crore, up from ₹1,822.7 crore, driven by higher sales volumes and improved product mix.

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Deepak Nitrite | The company reported a sharp 51.5% year-on-year (YoY) decline in net profit for the third quarter of FY25, posting ₹98 crore, compared to ₹202 crore in the same period last year. The weak performance was driven by lower sales and a significant drop in operating margins. Revenue fell 5.3% YoY to ₹1,903.4 crore, down from ₹2,009.2 crore, reflecting softer demand in key segments.

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Piramal Enterprises | Non-bank lender said it has approved the issuance of secured, rated, listed, and redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCDs) worth up to ₹450 crore on a private placement basis. The issuance includes a base issue size of ₹75 crore, with a green shoe option to retain oversubscription of up to ₹375 crore, aggregating to ₹450 crore. The NCDs will carry an annual coupon rate of 9.10%, with interest paid annually and on the redemption date.

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Godfrey Phillips | Cigarette maker reported a 48.7% year-on-year (YoY) jump in net profit at ₹315.9 crore for the third quarter that ended December 31, 2024. In the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal, Godfrey Phillips India posted a net profit of ₹212.4 crore, the company said in a regulatory filing. The company's revenue from operations surged 27.3% to ₹1,591.2 crore as against ₹1,249.6 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding fiscal.