AXISCADES Wins Bombardier's Diamond Supplier Award for 4th Consecutive Year

Key Takeaways from AXISCADES Technologies Award Win:

• AXISCADES Technologies received Bombardier's Diamond Supplier recognition for the fourth consecutive year.
• The award underscores the commitment AXISCADES has towards delivering high-class engineering solutions in line with Bombardier's strategic vision.
• The Bombardier Diamond Supplier Program recognises suppliers for their excel performance in operational performance and continuous improvement.
• This award further solidifies the excellent collaboration of AXISCADES with Bombardier in the midst of turbulence across the globe.

The honour came during a felicitation ceremony on 16th September 2024 held in Montreal, Canada. The Bombardier Diamond Supplier Program recognises those suppliers who achieve excellence in operational performance and show commitment to constant improvement. Thus, it again highlights the good partnership between AXISCADES and Bombardier, especially during challenging global times.

Commenting on the development, Arun Krishnamurthi, CEO and MD of AXISCADES said, “This award reinforces our resolve to maintain the highest standards of operational performance while adapting to the evolving demands of the aerospace sector.”

For over 12 years now, AXISCADES has been serving Bombardier across some of the most specialised areas in aerospace engineering. It is this continued endorsement that stands testimony to the fact that AXISCADES is a strong partner for aerospace companies committed to further streamlining their processes and solutions toward rendering necessary engineering services from conceptualisation to retirement.

About AXISCADES Technologies Limited:

AXISCADES Technologies Limited is a leading technology and engineering solutions provider that helps build innovative, sustainable, and safer products around the world. Its subsidiaries are located in the USA, UK, Canada, Germany, India, and China with offices across Germany, France, Denmark, the USA, and Canada. AXISCADES has a diverse team of over 3,200 professionals working in 17 locations across North America, Europe, the UK, and Asia-Pacific.

The diversified Product Engineering Solutions offered by the company are Embedded Software and Hardware, Digitisation and Automation, Mechanical Engineering, System Integration and Installation, Test Solutions, Manufacturing Engineering, Technical Publications, and Aftermarket Solutions. Its broad portfolio supports the entire product development lifecycle, from concept evaluation to manufacturing support and certification for Fortune 500 companies in all of the major industries, from aerospace to defense, heavy engineering, automotive, energy, and industrial products.

Key Takeaways from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Financial Performance: 

• HAL’s consolidated net profit for the Q1 ended June 2024 stood at Rs 1,436 crore. It was 76.4% higher compared to the corresponding period of last year, which was Rs 814 crore.
• Revenue from operations grew 11% year-on-year to Rs 4,347 crore and from Rs 3,915 crore in the previous year.
• EBITDA expanded to 13% and was at Rs 994 crore, compared to last year's Rs 880 crore.
• EBITDA margins grew by 40 basis points to 22.9% versus 22.5% in the same quarter last year.

The company's revenue from operations rose to 11% year-on-year to Rs 4,347 crore versus Rs 3,915 crore during the same period last year. 

The standalone EBITDA of Hindustan Aeronautics rose 13% to Rs 994 crore, over last year's Rs 880 crore.

Additionally, EBITDA margins improved 40 basis points to 22.9% compared with 22.5% in the comparable quarter of last year.

About Hindustan Aeronautics Limited:

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited started as Hindustan Aircraft Limited founded on December 23, 1940, in Bangalore by the visionary Shri Walchand Hirachand in collaboration with the Government of Mysore. The objective was to manufacture aircraft within India. In March 1941, it became a shareholder of the company and management passed to the Government of India in 1942. It started manufacturing aircraft like the Harlow Trainer, Curtiss Hawk Fighter, and Vultee Bomber through collaboration with the Inter Continental Aircraft Company of the USA. In January 1951, it came into the possession of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.

The company initially produced foreign-designed aircraft and engines under license. Its models included the Prentice, Vampire, and Gnat. It also designed and developed aircraft on its own. In August 1951, the HT-2 Trainer aircraft first took to the air in the design and production of Dr. V.M. Ghatge. Over 150 HT-2 Trainers were produced and supplied to the Indian Air Force and other customers. As the design capabilities of the company expanded, it successfully managed to design four more aircraft: a two-seater Pushpak for flying clubs, Krishak for AOP operations, the HF-24 Jet Fighter, Marut, and the HJT-16 Basic Jet Trainer, Kiran.

Key Takeaways from Hyundai IPO Approval from SEBI:

• Hyundai Motors has received approval from SEBI for its initial public offering (IPO).
• The IPO will involve an offer for sale of up to 14.21 crore equity shares, each with a face value of Rs 10.
• The primary purpose of the offer includes executing the sale of equity shares and achieving listing benefits on stock exchanges, enhancing visibility, and brand image, and providing liquidity for the shares in India.
• The investment banks advising on the deal include Citi, HSBC Securities, JP Morgan, Kotak Mahindra Capital, and Morgan Stanley.
• The legal firms representing the banks in this transaction are Latham and Watkins and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, serving as corporate counsel.

‘The objects of the offer are to carry out the Offer for Sale of up to 142,194,700 Equity Shares of the face value of Rs 10 each by the Promoter Selling Shareholder and to achieve the benefits of listing the Equity Shares on the Stock Exchanges,’ according to the DRHP. 

‘Further, our Company expects that listing of the Equity Shares will enhance our visibility and brand image and provide liquidity and a public market for the Equity Shares in India’, the DRHP stated.

The i-banks providing advice on the deal are Citi, HSBC Securities, JP Morgan, Kotak Mahindra Capital, and Morgan Stanley. The legal firms representing the banks are Latham and Watkins and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, who serve as the corporate counsel.

About Hyundai Motors India Limited:

Hyundai Motor India Limited is a 100% subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company in the country, with a focus on sustainable, eco-friendly manufacturing practices that support the vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’ by HMC. The company has an extensive network of 1366 dealerships and 1550 service centres across the country. HMIL offers a diversified product portfolio of passenger cars, starting from a high-selling Grand i10 NIOS to a stylish i20, and an all-electric IONIQ 5 model, manufactured at their factory in Chennai and even exported from the facility to other African, Middle East, and neighbouring Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka markets.

Key Takeaways from the Resignation

• Mr. Gopalan Srinivasan resigned as Independent Director on September 24, 2024, due to his new role as Managing Director and CEO of Galaxy Health Insurance Company Limited.
• He also stepped down from the Audit, Risk Management, and Corporate Social Responsibility Committees.
• Following the announcement, the company’s share price dropped by 4%, signalling market concern over leadership changes.

Mr. Srinivasan's departure also signifies his exit from key positions within the company’s committees, including the Audit Committee, Risk Management Committee, and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.

The announcement caused immediate market reactions, with the company’s share price falling by 4%. This decline reflects investor concerns over leadership changes, particularly with Mr. Srinivasan’s crucial role in corporate governance. While the company is expected to restructure its committees, the market will closely monitor any future strategic changes that may follow his resignation.

About PB Fintech Limited (Policybazaar)

PB Fintech Ltd., popularly known as Policybazaar, is India's largest online platform for insurance and lending products. Through its flagship brands, Policybazaar (focused on insurance) and Paisabazaar (focused on lending), the company provides seamless access to a wide range of financial services. It operates as a multinational financial technology company, offering customers a convenient, digital-first experience to compare and purchase insurance and credit products.