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July 8 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - L&T VYOMA AND FORTANIX PARTNER
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - PARTNERSHIP TO DELIVER CONFIDENTIAL COMPUTING WITH NVIDIA TECHNOLOGY
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July 8 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - L&T VYOMA AND FORTANIX PARTNER
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - PARTNERSHIP TO DELIVER CONFIDENTIAL COMPUTING WITH NVIDIA TECHNOLOGY
Source text: [ID:]
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MUMBAI, July 6 (Reuters) - India's L&T Finance LTFL.NS plans to raise 10 billion rupees ($104.99 million) through the reissue of 7.7942% June 2031 bond and a fresh issue of three-year and three-month tenor, three bankers said on Monday.
The non-banking financial company will offer a yield of 7.98% on the reissue and a coupon of 7.85% on the fresh issue, the bankers added.
The company has invited bids for both the issues later in the day. It did not reply to a Reuters email seeking comment.
Here is the list of deals reported so far on July 6:
Issuer | Tenure | Coupon (in %) | Issue size (in bln rupees)* | Bidding date | Rating |
L&T Finance | 5 years | 7.98 (yield) | 5 | July 6 | |
L&T Finance | 3 years and 3 months | 7.85 | 5 | July 6 | |
Tata Capital | 2 years and 11 months | 7.78 (yield) | 7.50+2.50 | July 6 | AAA (Crisil, Icra |
Tata Capital | 5 years | 7.88 | 17.50+10 | July 6 | AAA (Crisil, Icra |
*Size includes base plus greenshoe for some issues
($1 = 95.2500 Indian rupees)
(Reporting by Dharamraj Dhutia and Khushi Malhotra; Editing by Nivedita Bhattacharjee)
MUMBAI, July 6 (Reuters) - India's L&T Finance LTFL.NS plans to raise 10 billion rupees ($104.99 million) through the reissue of 7.7942% June 2031 bond and a fresh issue of three-year and three-month tenor, three bankers said on Monday.
The non-banking financial company will offer a yield of 7.98% on the reissue and a coupon of 7.85% on the fresh issue, the bankers added.
The company has invited bids for both the issues later in the day. It did not reply to a Reuters email seeking comment.
Here is the list of deals reported so far on July 6:
Issuer | Tenure | Coupon (in %) | Issue size (in bln rupees)* | Bidding date | Rating |
L&T Finance | 5 years | 7.98 (yield) | 5 | July 6 | |
L&T Finance | 3 years and 3 months | 7.85 | 5 | July 6 | |
Tata Capital | 2 years and 11 months | 7.78 (yield) | 7.50+2.50 | July 6 | AAA (Crisil, Icra |
Tata Capital | 5 years | 7.88 | 17.50+10 | July 6 | AAA (Crisil, Icra |
*Size includes base plus greenshoe for some issues
($1 = 95.2500 Indian rupees)
(Reporting by Dharamraj Dhutia and Khushi Malhotra; Editing by Nivedita Bhattacharjee)
June 25 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - VYOMA.AI INCORPORATES LTA DATA CENTRES
Source text: ID:nBSE27RZ5t
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June 25 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - VYOMA.AI INCORPORATES LTA DATA CENTRES
Source text: ID:nBSE27RZ5t
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June 19 (Reuters) -
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY INFRA SOLD ABOUT 2.1 MILLION LARSEN AND TOUBRO SHARES AT 123 RUPEESPER SHARE VIA BULK DEAL - NSE DATA
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June 19 (Reuters) -
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY INFRA SOLD ABOUT 2.1 MILLION LARSEN AND TOUBRO SHARES AT 123 RUPEESPER SHARE VIA BULK DEAL - NSE DATA
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June 4 (Reuters) - India's Larsen and Toubro LART.NS signed a pact with the southern factory hub of Tamil Nadu to invest 186 billion rupees ($1.94 billion) in projects that include electronics manufacturing and a data centre, the state government said on Thursday.
Here are some details of the memorandum of understanding:
This is the first investment pact in the industrial sector signed by actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay's government since he became chief minister last month.
The largest investment share, worth 150 billion rupees, will go towards a data centre expansion project in Kancheepuram district, which the state said would create 500 jobs.
L&T will also invest 25 billion rupees in an electronics manufacturing project in Coimbatore, expected to create 2,000 jobs.
The company will invest the rest to expand its Kattupalli shipbuilding yard to create 5,700 jobs, the state said.
L&T did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
($1 = 95.7650 Indian rupees)
(Reporting by Praveen Paramasivam in Chennai; Editing by Harikrishnan Nair)
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June 4 (Reuters) - India's Larsen and Toubro LART.NS signed a pact with the southern factory hub of Tamil Nadu to invest 186 billion rupees ($1.94 billion) in projects that include electronics manufacturing and a data centre, the state government said on Thursday.
Here are some details of the memorandum of understanding:
This is the first investment pact in the industrial sector signed by actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay's government since he became chief minister last month.
The largest investment share, worth 150 billion rupees, will go towards a data centre expansion project in Kancheepuram district, which the state said would create 500 jobs.
L&T will also invest 25 billion rupees in an electronics manufacturing project in Coimbatore, expected to create 2,000 jobs.
The company will invest the rest to expand its Kattupalli shipbuilding yard to create 5,700 jobs, the state said.
L&T did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
($1 = 95.7650 Indian rupees)
(Reporting by Praveen Paramasivam in Chennai; Editing by Harikrishnan Nair)
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India eyes $2-bln domestic military drone orders this year
Biggest procurement yet, with delivery set over 18 to 24 months
Pakistan clashes, Ukraine war boost drone demand
Fast-track buying aims to fill urgent needs
By Aftab Ahmed and Saurabh Sharma
NEW DELHI, June 3 (Reuters) - India is likely to order more than $2 billion worth of military drones from domestic firms this year in its biggest such purchase, an industry body working with the government told Reuters, as global and regional conflicts boost demand.
The plans are in advanced stages with deliveries expected over 18 to 24 months, for a jump in value from recent government orders worth 30 billion rupees ($313 million) for tactical-class drones, said Smit Shah, president of the body.
"In the next phase, tactical drone procurements in India may exceed 200 billion rupees, or more than $2 billion," said Shah, whose Drone Federation India represents more than 550 companies and works closely with the government.
Shah said the new orders may follow a fast-track procurement route designed to meet urgent operational needs, with deliveries probably needed within 24 months.
The defence ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the likely purchase order, which Reuters is the first to report.
OFFENSIVE POTENTIAL OF LOW-COST DRONES IN SPOTLIGHT
India's push follows clashes with arch-rival Pakistan in May last year, when both sides deployed unmanned aerial vehicles at scale for the first time, highlighting the offensive potential of low-cost drones.
The conflicts in Ukraine and Iran have further sped adoption globally, driving down costs and reshaping battlefield tactics.
In March, the defence ministry approved a proposal worth about 2.38 trillion rupees ($24.85 billion) to buy transport aircraft, missiles system and "remotely piloted strike aircraft", or armed drones, without giving a spending breakdown.
"Drones are force multipliers on the modern battlefield," said Ramesh Chandra Padhi, an executive at IG Defence, a builder of advanced unmanned aerial and short-range missile systems.
"The Indian army is following emergency or fast-track procurement to expedite the induction of drones on a very large scale," the former senior army officer added.
DRONE INDUSTRY EXPLODES IN INDIA
India has more than 600 firms making drones and components, with more than 100 focused on defence applications.
The companies range from large players such as Adani Group, Larsen & Toubro and Tata Advanced Systems to startups like ideaForge, Newspace Research and Asteria Aerospace.
They work on building reconnaissance, logistics, loitering munition, precision-strike and critical component systems.
In recent years, India has overhauled a typically slow defence procurement process to allow faster acquisition of drones, particularly after clashes with Pakistan exposed gaps in surveillance and strike capabilities, Reuters has reported.
New Delhi has started relying on emergency procurement powers and swifter efforts under the Defence Acquisition Procedure, compressing timelines to months instead of years.
At the same time, in its push to boost domestic manufacturing, it is giving priority to systems made at home.
The government has also expanded schemes such as Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) to fund prototypes and enable smaller firms to win initial orders and help scale up production quicker.
At the same time, the defence ministry has opened more areas of procurement to startups and private firms, eased testing norms and pushed the armed forces to add systems through repeat and interim orders that let companies refine products rapidly.
The changes are reshaping India's drone industry, long dominated by small players, as better order visibility and policy support unlock funding and partnerships, DFI's Shah said.
Venture investment and tie-ups with larger defence firms have picked up, with companies ramping up manufacturing and research to fill rising military demand, he added.
($1=95.7750 rupees)
(Reporting by Aftab Ahmed and Saurabh Sharma; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
(([email protected]; +91 99109 33884;))
India eyes $2-bln domestic military drone orders this year
Biggest procurement yet, with delivery set over 18 to 24 months
Pakistan clashes, Ukraine war boost drone demand
Fast-track buying aims to fill urgent needs
By Aftab Ahmed and Saurabh Sharma
NEW DELHI, June 3 (Reuters) - India is likely to order more than $2 billion worth of military drones from domestic firms this year in its biggest such purchase, an industry body working with the government told Reuters, as global and regional conflicts boost demand.
The plans are in advanced stages with deliveries expected over 18 to 24 months, for a jump in value from recent government orders worth 30 billion rupees ($313 million) for tactical-class drones, said Smit Shah, president of the body.
"In the next phase, tactical drone procurements in India may exceed 200 billion rupees, or more than $2 billion," said Shah, whose Drone Federation India represents more than 550 companies and works closely with the government.
Shah said the new orders may follow a fast-track procurement route designed to meet urgent operational needs, with deliveries probably needed within 24 months.
The defence ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the likely purchase order, which Reuters is the first to report.
OFFENSIVE POTENTIAL OF LOW-COST DRONES IN SPOTLIGHT
India's push follows clashes with arch-rival Pakistan in May last year, when both sides deployed unmanned aerial vehicles at scale for the first time, highlighting the offensive potential of low-cost drones.
The conflicts in Ukraine and Iran have further sped adoption globally, driving down costs and reshaping battlefield tactics.
In March, the defence ministry approved a proposal worth about 2.38 trillion rupees ($24.85 billion) to buy transport aircraft, missiles system and "remotely piloted strike aircraft", or armed drones, without giving a spending breakdown.
"Drones are force multipliers on the modern battlefield," said Ramesh Chandra Padhi, an executive at IG Defence, a builder of advanced unmanned aerial and short-range missile systems.
"The Indian army is following emergency or fast-track procurement to expedite the induction of drones on a very large scale," the former senior army officer added.
DRONE INDUSTRY EXPLODES IN INDIA
India has more than 600 firms making drones and components, with more than 100 focused on defence applications.
The companies range from large players such as Adani Group, Larsen & Toubro and Tata Advanced Systems to startups like ideaForge, Newspace Research and Asteria Aerospace.
They work on building reconnaissance, logistics, loitering munition, precision-strike and critical component systems.
In recent years, India has overhauled a typically slow defence procurement process to allow faster acquisition of drones, particularly after clashes with Pakistan exposed gaps in surveillance and strike capabilities, Reuters has reported.
New Delhi has started relying on emergency procurement powers and swifter efforts under the Defence Acquisition Procedure, compressing timelines to months instead of years.
At the same time, in its push to boost domestic manufacturing, it is giving priority to systems made at home.
The government has also expanded schemes such as Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) to fund prototypes and enable smaller firms to win initial orders and help scale up production quicker.
At the same time, the defence ministry has opened more areas of procurement to startups and private firms, eased testing norms and pushed the armed forces to add systems through repeat and interim orders that let companies refine products rapidly.
The changes are reshaping India's drone industry, long dominated by small players, as better order visibility and policy support unlock funding and partnerships, DFI's Shah said.
Venture investment and tie-ups with larger defence firms have picked up, with companies ramping up manufacturing and research to fill rising military demand, he added.
($1=95.7750 rupees)
(Reporting by Aftab Ahmed and Saurabh Sharma; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
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Corrects company names, RICs in paragraph 2
NEW DELHI, May 27 (Reuters) - India has sought initial proposals to manufacture a fifth generation combat aircraft from three short-listed bidders, news agency ANI reported on Wednesday citing defence officials.
The bidders are Larsen and Toubro LART.NS-Bharat Electronics BAJE.NS, Tata Advanced Systems, and Bharat Forge BFRG.NS-BEML BEML.NS, it said, all of them Indian companies.
(Reporting by Hritam Mukherjee; Editing by YP Rajesh)
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Corrects company names, RICs in paragraph 2
NEW DELHI, May 27 (Reuters) - India has sought initial proposals to manufacture a fifth generation combat aircraft from three short-listed bidders, news agency ANI reported on Wednesday citing defence officials.
The bidders are Larsen and Toubro LART.NS-Bharat Electronics BAJE.NS, Tata Advanced Systems, and Bharat Forge BFRG.NS-BEML BEML.NS, it said, all of them Indian companies.
(Reporting by Hritam Mukherjee; Editing by YP Rajesh)
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May 26 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
LARSEN TOUBRO GOT ORDER WORTH BETWEEN 10-25 BILLION RUPEES
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - GEOSTRUCTURE SECURES MULTIPLE ORDERS IN INDIA
Source text: ID:nBSE23c5hd
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May 26 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
LARSEN TOUBRO GOT ORDER WORTH BETWEEN 10-25 BILLION RUPEES
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - GEOSTRUCTURE SECURES MULTIPLE ORDERS IN INDIA
Source text: ID:nBSE23c5hd
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May 22 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
LTM OFFERS TO ACQUIRE RANDSTAD’S TECHNOLOGY AND CONSULTING SERVICES BUSINESS IN EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA
PROPOSED TRANSACTION VALUES OPERATIONS TO BE ACQUIRED AT AN ENTERPRISE VALUE OF EUR 160 MILLION ON A CASH AND DEBT-FREE BASIS
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May 22 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
LTM OFFERS TO ACQUIRE RANDSTAD’S TECHNOLOGY AND CONSULTING SERVICES BUSINESS IN EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA
PROPOSED TRANSACTION VALUES OPERATIONS TO BE ACQUIRED AT AN ENTERPRISE VALUE OF EUR 160 MILLION ON A CASH AND DEBT-FREE BASIS
Source for text: Here
Further company coverage: LART.NS
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May 14 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - PARTNERS FRANCE-BASED EXAIL FOR INDIAN NAVY'S UNMANNED MINE COUNTER MEASURE SUITE
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - ENTERS STRATEGIC COLLABORATION WITH EXAIL FOR INDIAN NAVY MINE COUNTER-MEASURE SUITE
Source text: ID:nBSEbGQ3hd
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May 14 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - PARTNERS FRANCE-BASED EXAIL FOR INDIAN NAVY'S UNMANNED MINE COUNTER MEASURE SUITE
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - ENTERS STRATEGIC COLLABORATION WITH EXAIL FOR INDIAN NAVY MINE COUNTER-MEASURE SUITE
Source text: ID:nBSEbGQ3hd
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May 13 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - WINS SIGNIFICANT ORDERS FOR POWER TRANSMISSION DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - SIGNIFICANT ORDER CLASSIFICATION VALUE IS 10 BILLION RUPEES TO 25 BILLION RUPEES
Source text: ID:nBSE2YhFLR
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May 13 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - WINS SIGNIFICANT ORDERS FOR POWER TRANSMISSION DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - SIGNIFICANT ORDER CLASSIFICATION VALUE IS 10 BILLION RUPEES TO 25 BILLION RUPEES
Source text: ID:nBSE2YhFLR
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May 8 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - SECURES SIGNIFICANT EPC ORDER FROM BCGCL FOR COAL-TO-AMMONIUM-NITRATE PROJECT IN ODISHA
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - SIGNIFICANT ORDER INDICATES VALUE BETWEEN 10 BILLION RUPEES AND 25 BILLION RUPEES
Source text: ID:nNSE3dCQtF
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May 8 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - SECURES SIGNIFICANT EPC ORDER FROM BCGCL FOR COAL-TO-AMMONIUM-NITRATE PROJECT IN ODISHA
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - SIGNIFICANT ORDER INDICATES VALUE BETWEEN 10 BILLION RUPEES AND 25 BILLION RUPEES
Source text: ID:nNSE3dCQtF
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May 7 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - CO'S BUILDINGS FACTORIES BUSINESS WINS MULTIPLE ORDERS ACROSS THREE INDIAN STATES
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - ORDER CLASSIFIED AS LARGE, VALUED AT 25 BILLION RUPEES TO 50 BILLION RUPEES
Source text: ID:nBSE73scTd
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May 7 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - CO'S BUILDINGS FACTORIES BUSINESS WINS MULTIPLE ORDERS ACROSS THREE INDIAN STATES
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - ORDER CLASSIFIED AS LARGE, VALUED AT 25 BILLION RUPEES TO 50 BILLION RUPEES
Source text: ID:nBSE73scTd
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Repeats to widen distribution
May 6 (Reuters) - India's Larsen & Toubro LART.NS shares fell to a more than three-week low in early trade on Wednesday after the conglomerate posted a 3.1% fall in quarterly profit and forecast revenue to grow at a slightly slower pace of 10-12% for the current fiscal.
The stock was last down 3.6% at 3,908 rupees.
(Reporting by Brijesh Patel in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich)
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Repeats to widen distribution
May 6 (Reuters) - India's Larsen & Toubro LART.NS shares fell to a more than three-week low in early trade on Wednesday after the conglomerate posted a 3.1% fall in quarterly profit and forecast revenue to grow at a slightly slower pace of 10-12% for the current fiscal.
The stock was last down 3.6% at 3,908 rupees.
(Reporting by Brijesh Patel in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich)
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May 5 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
LARSEN AND TOUBRO Q4 CONSOL NET PAT 53.26 BILLION RUPEES
LARSEN & TOUBRO Q4 CONSOL REV FROM OPS 827.62 BLN RUPEES
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - RECOMMENDS FINAL DIVIDEND OF 38 RUPEES PER SHARE FOR FY ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - APPOINTMENT OF P. RAMAKRISHNAN AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF COMPANY
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - R. SHANKAR RAMAN TO CEASE AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2026
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May 5 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
LARSEN AND TOUBRO Q4 CONSOL NET PAT 53.26 BILLION RUPEES
LARSEN & TOUBRO Q4 CONSOL REV FROM OPS 827.62 BLN RUPEES
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - RECOMMENDS FINAL DIVIDEND OF 38 RUPEES PER SHARE FOR FY ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - APPOINTMENT OF P. RAMAKRISHNAN AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF COMPANY
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - R. SHANKAR RAMAN TO CEASE AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2026
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Updates with banker comment in paragraph 7; recasts throughout
By Dharamraj Dhutia and Khushi Malhotra
MUMBAI, April 30 (Reuters) - India's Torrent Power TOPO.NS is set to launch its largest-ever corporate bond issue to fund an acquisition, marking the first such bond sale of the current financial year, three merchant bankers told Reuters on Thursday.
The power producer plans to raise as much as 40 billion rupees ($421.8 million) through the sale of longer-tenor bonds, the bankers said, adding that the company is expected to tap the market in May, with discussions likely to conclude within the next week.
Proceeds from the sale will be used to fund Torrent Power's acquisition of Nabha Power, which was approved by India's competition regulator earlier this month, the bankers said.
In February, Torrent Power said it would buy the coal-fired power plant operator from Larsen & Toubro for about 69 billion rupees, including debt, as it steps up capacity in the region.
Bond issuance to fund acquisitions gathered pace in 2025 as companies sought to diversify funding sources away from banks.
The planned bond issue is expected to feature staggered redemptions, under which principal is repaid in multiple installments rather than as a lump sum at maturity.
The company may also issue three-year bonds to attract large mutual funds and lower the weighted average cost of borrowing, one of the bankers said.
"The company has also tied up with some mutual funds, so it is highly possible that they end up splitting the quantum in shorter as well as longer tenors," one of the bankers said.
The bonds are rated AA+ by Crisil and India Ratings.
In March, Torrent Power raised 20 billion rupees through staggered redemption bonds maturing in eight years, nine years and 10 year at an annual coupon of 7.97%.
Nabha Power operates a 1,400-megawatt coal-based plant in the northern state of Punjab and supplies all of its output to the state power corporation under a 25-year contract.
The acquisition will add to Torrent Power's recent push to scale up its thermal portfolio, as utilities turn to coal-based capacity to meet India's rising electricity demand.
The bankers requested anonymity as they are not authorised to speak to the media. Torrent Power did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
($1 = 94.8400 Indian rupees)
(Reporting by Dharamraj Dhutia and Khushi Malhotra; Editing by Sumana Nandy)
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Updates with banker comment in paragraph 7; recasts throughout
By Dharamraj Dhutia and Khushi Malhotra
MUMBAI, April 30 (Reuters) - India's Torrent Power TOPO.NS is set to launch its largest-ever corporate bond issue to fund an acquisition, marking the first such bond sale of the current financial year, three merchant bankers told Reuters on Thursday.
The power producer plans to raise as much as 40 billion rupees ($421.8 million) through the sale of longer-tenor bonds, the bankers said, adding that the company is expected to tap the market in May, with discussions likely to conclude within the next week.
Proceeds from the sale will be used to fund Torrent Power's acquisition of Nabha Power, which was approved by India's competition regulator earlier this month, the bankers said.
In February, Torrent Power said it would buy the coal-fired power plant operator from Larsen & Toubro for about 69 billion rupees, including debt, as it steps up capacity in the region.
Bond issuance to fund acquisitions gathered pace in 2025 as companies sought to diversify funding sources away from banks.
The planned bond issue is expected to feature staggered redemptions, under which principal is repaid in multiple installments rather than as a lump sum at maturity.
The company may also issue three-year bonds to attract large mutual funds and lower the weighted average cost of borrowing, one of the bankers said.
"The company has also tied up with some mutual funds, so it is highly possible that they end up splitting the quantum in shorter as well as longer tenors," one of the bankers said.
The bonds are rated AA+ by Crisil and India Ratings.
In March, Torrent Power raised 20 billion rupees through staggered redemption bonds maturing in eight years, nine years and 10 year at an annual coupon of 7.97%.
Nabha Power operates a 1,400-megawatt coal-based plant in the northern state of Punjab and supplies all of its output to the state power corporation under a 25-year contract.
The acquisition will add to Torrent Power's recent push to scale up its thermal portfolio, as utilities turn to coal-based capacity to meet India's rising electricity demand.
The bankers requested anonymity as they are not authorised to speak to the media. Torrent Power did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
($1 = 94.8400 Indian rupees)
(Reporting by Dharamraj Dhutia and Khushi Malhotra; Editing by Sumana Nandy)
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April 29 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
DISPOSAL OF STAKE HELD BY COMPANY IN L&T METRO RAIL (HYDERABAD) LIMITED
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - LARSEN AND TOUBRO TO SELL ENTIRE STAKE IN L&T METRO RAIL (HYDERABAD) FOR 14.61 BILLION RUPEES
Source text: ID:nBSE9rHdCV
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April 29 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
DISPOSAL OF STAKE HELD BY COMPANY IN L&T METRO RAIL (HYDERABAD) LIMITED
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - LARSEN AND TOUBRO TO SELL ENTIRE STAKE IN L&T METRO RAIL (HYDERABAD) FOR 14.61 BILLION RUPEES
Source text: ID:nBSE9rHdCV
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April 27 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
L&T REALTY EXPANDS DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO WITH NCR LAND ACQUISITION
Source text: ID:nnAZN4SSSI5
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April 27 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
L&T REALTY EXPANDS DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO WITH NCR LAND ACQUISITION
Source text: ID:nnAZN4SSSI5
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The views expressed here are those of the author, the founder and CEO of Emmer Capital Partners Ltd
By Manishi Raychaudhuri
HONG KONG, April 27 (Reuters) - Asia has been the most vulnerable region in the Iran war given its heavy reliance on Middle East energy, but it could turn out to be a major winner from several long-term trends this conflict is likely to accelerate, including higher cybersecurity investment, the pivot away from fossil fuels and supply-chain diversification.
The region's energy-intensive economies - led by China, Japan, South Korea, and India — are highly dependent on Middle Eastern oil and gas. Around 80% of oil and 90% of gas that normally transit through the Strait of Hormuz are destined for Asian markets. The closure of the Strait for most vessels has thus led to sharp spikes in regional energy prices.
While China has been relatively insulated due to its massive stockpiles, the rest of the region has faced supply shortfalls, and in some countries, rationing.
Yet even though the crisis has laid bare Asia's energy vulnerabilities, it may simultaneously be accelerating several structural shifts that favour the region in the long term.
BUILDING THE ASIAN ARSENAL
The conflict is apt to accelerate the global push for more defense spending as well as Asia’s ongoing drive for greater defence self-sufficiency. The region’s world-class semiconductor and manufacturing supply chains may give Asian contractors a production edge that Western peers will struggle to match.
For example, Korean arms manufacturers – Hanwha Aerospace 012450.KS, LIG Defense & Aerospace 079550.KS, formerly LIG Nex1, and Hyundai Rotem 064350.KS - have commanded investor attention over the past year due to their strong earnings growth forecasts and large order backlogs.
Their market dominance could increase further, bolstered by growing penetration of European markets.
Both the Iran conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war have also underscored the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of "new" weaponry, especially drones. The global military drone market is expected to nearly double to $29 billion by 2030 from $15.3 billion in 2025, according to market research firm Technavio.
Technavio also forecasts similar growth for Asia's military drone market, which is led by state-backed Chinese aerospace giants. The region's manufacturers are apt to compete against U.S., Israeli, and Turkish rivals by leveraging their production scale, cost-effectiveness, and product range.
CHIPS, CYBER AND AI
Asia's cybersecurity ambitions sit at the heart of a broader global race, underpinned by rapid digital transformation, high threat exposure, government-led investment, and massive hardware manufacturing capacity supporting artificial intelligence-powered cyber defenses.
The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) January survey reveals that geopolitically motivated cyberattacks are the principal risk corporations perceive today.
Unsurprisingly, the WEF survey shows most companies view AI as the technology that will most significantly affect cybersecurity in the next 12 months.
AI already appears to be doing just that.
For example, Anthropic's Mythos - a model that is reportedly capable of identifying software vulnerabilities at scale - illustrates both the offensive potential and the defensive imperative.
The need to stay one step ahead in the AI arms race could push the U.S., Europe and others to seek to develop more of their own domestic manufacturing. Until then, the hunger for Korean and Taiwanese semiconductors looks set to remain insatiable.
THE ENERGY PIVOT
The energy shock created by the Iran war may encourage more nations to accelerate their push away from fossil fuels, expanding electric vehicles, energy storage and green energy overall.
China, with its commanding share of the EV battery market, stands to be a disproportionate winner. According to SNE Research data, Chinese manufacturers account for over 70% of global battery installations, followed by Korean companies at roughly 15%.
China also dominates intellectual property in the sector. Chinese firms held 18 of the top 20 rankings for patents in power battery systems in 2023, according to the China National Intellectual Property Administration. This means countries will likely be reliant on Chinese technological prowess as they seek to build up their low-carbon energy capabilities.
Nuclear energy is also back in focus as part of the response to the Middle East energy shock – particularly in Asia. South Korea is considering expanding its nuclear power capacity, and Taiwan is contemplating restarting two nuclear reactors. Meanwhile, Japan has signed a $40 billion reactor deal with the U.S. and a nuclear fuel recycling agreement with France.
This should create a strong tailwind for Asia’s nuclear power equipment manufacturers, with Korea’s Doosan Enerbility 034020.KS, China’s Shanghai Electric 601727.SS and Dongfang Electric 600875.SS, India’s Larsen and Toubro LART.NS and Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries 7011.T all potentially standing to benefit.
The current energy shock has also shown the danger of over-reliance on a single chokepoint. Diversification of supply routes is thus already moving from aspiration to operational necessity.
For example, there are renewed discussions about the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, a U.S.-backed rail and shipping project to link India to Europe, and Saudi Arabia is considering expanding its East-West oil pipeline, according to the Financial Times.
Several Asian companies with long experience and expertise in the Middle East – India’s Larsen and Toubro, PetroChina 601857.SS and Abu Dhabi-based NMDC NMDC.AD – could all potentially gain from this buildout.
Several hurdles remain. If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for an extended period, it could trigger shortages of energy and industrial inputs, significantly denting Asia's manufacturing capability. Additionally, Western reshoring efforts, though gradual, could also dampen Asia's gains. Meanwhile, rising capital costs driven by inflationary expectations risk delaying both the green energy transition and defense projects.
The Middle East conflict will end at some point, but its impact on global policy direction will not.
(The views expressed here are those of Manishi Raychaudhuri, the founder and CEO of Emmer Capital Partners Ltd and the former head of Asia-Pacific Equity Research at BNP Paribas Securities.)
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Chinese companies dominate global battery installations https://reut.rs/41TP0JW
South Korean arms exports have risen sharply https://www.reuters.com/graphics/ROI-ROI/lbvgymxkyvq/chart.png
Risks considered by organizations in their cyber risk mitigation strategies https://www.reuters.com/graphics/ROI-ROI/klpyljrayvg/chart.png
(Writing by Manishi Raychaudhuri;
Editing by Marguerita Choy and Anna Szymanski)
The views expressed here are those of the author, the founder and CEO of Emmer Capital Partners Ltd
By Manishi Raychaudhuri
HONG KONG, April 27 (Reuters) - Asia has been the most vulnerable region in the Iran war given its heavy reliance on Middle East energy, but it could turn out to be a major winner from several long-term trends this conflict is likely to accelerate, including higher cybersecurity investment, the pivot away from fossil fuels and supply-chain diversification.
The region's energy-intensive economies - led by China, Japan, South Korea, and India — are highly dependent on Middle Eastern oil and gas. Around 80% of oil and 90% of gas that normally transit through the Strait of Hormuz are destined for Asian markets. The closure of the Strait for most vessels has thus led to sharp spikes in regional energy prices.
While China has been relatively insulated due to its massive stockpiles, the rest of the region has faced supply shortfalls, and in some countries, rationing.
Yet even though the crisis has laid bare Asia's energy vulnerabilities, it may simultaneously be accelerating several structural shifts that favour the region in the long term.
BUILDING THE ASIAN ARSENAL
The conflict is apt to accelerate the global push for more defense spending as well as Asia’s ongoing drive for greater defence self-sufficiency. The region’s world-class semiconductor and manufacturing supply chains may give Asian contractors a production edge that Western peers will struggle to match.
For example, Korean arms manufacturers – Hanwha Aerospace 012450.KS, LIG Defense & Aerospace 079550.KS, formerly LIG Nex1, and Hyundai Rotem 064350.KS - have commanded investor attention over the past year due to their strong earnings growth forecasts and large order backlogs.
Their market dominance could increase further, bolstered by growing penetration of European markets.
Both the Iran conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war have also underscored the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of "new" weaponry, especially drones. The global military drone market is expected to nearly double to $29 billion by 2030 from $15.3 billion in 2025, according to market research firm Technavio.
Technavio also forecasts similar growth for Asia's military drone market, which is led by state-backed Chinese aerospace giants. The region's manufacturers are apt to compete against U.S., Israeli, and Turkish rivals by leveraging their production scale, cost-effectiveness, and product range.
CHIPS, CYBER AND AI
Asia's cybersecurity ambitions sit at the heart of a broader global race, underpinned by rapid digital transformation, high threat exposure, government-led investment, and massive hardware manufacturing capacity supporting artificial intelligence-powered cyber defenses.
The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) January survey reveals that geopolitically motivated cyberattacks are the principal risk corporations perceive today.
Unsurprisingly, the WEF survey shows most companies view AI as the technology that will most significantly affect cybersecurity in the next 12 months.
AI already appears to be doing just that.
For example, Anthropic's Mythos - a model that is reportedly capable of identifying software vulnerabilities at scale - illustrates both the offensive potential and the defensive imperative.
The need to stay one step ahead in the AI arms race could push the U.S., Europe and others to seek to develop more of their own domestic manufacturing. Until then, the hunger for Korean and Taiwanese semiconductors looks set to remain insatiable.
THE ENERGY PIVOT
The energy shock created by the Iran war may encourage more nations to accelerate their push away from fossil fuels, expanding electric vehicles, energy storage and green energy overall.
China, with its commanding share of the EV battery market, stands to be a disproportionate winner. According to SNE Research data, Chinese manufacturers account for over 70% of global battery installations, followed by Korean companies at roughly 15%.
China also dominates intellectual property in the sector. Chinese firms held 18 of the top 20 rankings for patents in power battery systems in 2023, according to the China National Intellectual Property Administration. This means countries will likely be reliant on Chinese technological prowess as they seek to build up their low-carbon energy capabilities.
Nuclear energy is also back in focus as part of the response to the Middle East energy shock – particularly in Asia. South Korea is considering expanding its nuclear power capacity, and Taiwan is contemplating restarting two nuclear reactors. Meanwhile, Japan has signed a $40 billion reactor deal with the U.S. and a nuclear fuel recycling agreement with France.
This should create a strong tailwind for Asia’s nuclear power equipment manufacturers, with Korea’s Doosan Enerbility 034020.KS, China’s Shanghai Electric 601727.SS and Dongfang Electric 600875.SS, India’s Larsen and Toubro LART.NS and Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries 7011.T all potentially standing to benefit.
The current energy shock has also shown the danger of over-reliance on a single chokepoint. Diversification of supply routes is thus already moving from aspiration to operational necessity.
For example, there are renewed discussions about the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, a U.S.-backed rail and shipping project to link India to Europe, and Saudi Arabia is considering expanding its East-West oil pipeline, according to the Financial Times.
Several Asian companies with long experience and expertise in the Middle East – India’s Larsen and Toubro, PetroChina 601857.SS and Abu Dhabi-based NMDC NMDC.AD – could all potentially gain from this buildout.
Several hurdles remain. If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for an extended period, it could trigger shortages of energy and industrial inputs, significantly denting Asia's manufacturing capability. Additionally, Western reshoring efforts, though gradual, could also dampen Asia's gains. Meanwhile, rising capital costs driven by inflationary expectations risk delaying both the green energy transition and defense projects.
The Middle East conflict will end at some point, but its impact on global policy direction will not.
(The views expressed here are those of Manishi Raychaudhuri, the founder and CEO of Emmer Capital Partners Ltd and the former head of Asia-Pacific Equity Research at BNP Paribas Securities.)
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Chinese companies dominate global battery installations https://reut.rs/41TP0JW
South Korean arms exports have risen sharply https://www.reuters.com/graphics/ROI-ROI/lbvgymxkyvq/chart.png
Risks considered by organizations in their cyber risk mitigation strategies https://www.reuters.com/graphics/ROI-ROI/klpyljrayvg/chart.png
(Writing by Manishi Raychaudhuri;
Editing by Marguerita Choy and Anna Szymanski)
April 24 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - ENTERS B2B INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS WITH MANUFACTURING IN TAMIL NADU
Source text: ID:nBSE7ZHKJw
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April 24 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
LARSEN AND TOUBRO - ENTERS B2B INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS WITH MANUFACTURING IN TAMIL NADU
Source text: ID:nBSE7ZHKJw
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April 23 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
WINS SIGNIFICANT ORDERS FOR BUILDINGS & FACTORIES BUSINESS
SIGNIFICANT ORDER CLASSIFICATION VALUE IS 10 BILLION RUPEES TO 25 BILLION RUPEES
Source text: ID:nNSE13nTTP
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April 23 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
WINS SIGNIFICANT ORDERS FOR BUILDINGS & FACTORIES BUSINESS
SIGNIFICANT ORDER CLASSIFICATION VALUE IS 10 BILLION RUPEES TO 25 BILLION RUPEES
Source text: ID:nNSE13nTTP
Further company coverage: LART.NS
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Green hydrogen at centre of state‑backed policy initiatives
Beijing aims to retain dominance as hydrogen moves beyond coal
New Delhi seeks energy security amid reliance on gas imports
By Colleen Howe and Sethuraman N R
BEIJING/NEW DELHI, April 22 (Reuters) - In the rolling, wind-swept grasslands of Chifeng in northern China's Inner Mongolia, towering white wind turbines line hilltops like sentinels over a hydrogen industry Beijing is trying to prise away from coal.
They are part of a $2 billion project - the biggest of its kind - that harnesses renewable energy to run banks of electrolysers that produce the molecules needed for fertilizer, marine fuel and low-emission steelmaking.
India shares China's "green hydrogen" ambitions, but its commitments are even more concrete and aggressive. Backed by subsidies worth some $2.1 billion, New Delhi is targeting 5 million metric tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030 - five times the current size of the global market and about double what analysts estimate Chinese output will be by then.
The massive bets by the world's two most populous nations come at the same time that the West has quietly backed away from its ambitious green hydrogen goals from the start of this decade after cost constraints proved stickier than anticipated.
What China and India have in common - despite very different motives - is the power and political will to force a market into existence, by underwriting projects, steering demand and pushing costs down through scale.
India has drawn private capital by pairing subsidies with offtake guarantees from refineries, fertiliser plants and steelmakers, making projects bankable from the outset.
The motivation is energy security. Hydrogen in India is overwhelmingly derived from imported natural gas, whose supply has suffered a sequence of shocks from the Middle East, Ukraine and the pandemic.
For China - able to deploy state-owned giants or attract private firms with large-scale, planning-led industrial projects - the aim is to preserve its dominance in hydrogen as the industry shifts towards cleaner energy.
In its five-year plan announced in March, Beijing listed green hydrogen alongside quantum computing, brain-computer interfaces and AI-enabled robotics as a frontier industry - an elevation in status that signals more capital will flow its way.
CHINA: SPEED AND SCALE
China invested $3.7 billion in green hydrogen production last year, more than double U.S. levels, said Rystad Energy's head of hydrogen, Minh Khoi Le.
By 2031, China will have some 2.6 million tons per year online, representing $26 billion in investment, according to Rystad projections.
Much of 2025's outlay went into the Chifeng project, operated by Chinese wind turbine maker Envision Energy. It aims to sell green hydrogen and ammonia to markets in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, and delivered its first green ammonia cargoes to South Korea's Lotte Fine Chemical in February.
"If we go back a year or two ago, China was not very visible on this situation of green hydrogen, and then two years later they have almost all the biggest projects in the world," said the International Energy Agency's hydrogen lead, Jose Bermudez.
China last year likely doubled its renewables-based hydrogen production capacity to 250,000 tons - more than half of the global total, and surpassing a 2022 target to produce 100,000 to 200,000 tons annually by 2025 - said Agora Energy China managing director Kevin Tu.
In Inner Mongolia and other places with high winds and strong sunlight, costs can fall to around $2 per kilogram for green hydrogen, close to parity with coal-based hydrogen, Tu said. On average, producing green hydrogen in China costs around $4 per kilogram, he said.
INDIA: AGGREGATING DOMESTIC DEMAND
India has brought the price of producing green hydrogen as low as 279 rupees (around $3) per kilogram, from around $5 in 2023, when the government launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission under the clean energy ministry.
Abhay Bakre, who heads the mission, told Reuters that the cost should drop to near $2 by 2032 as technology improves, processes become more efficient and more components are made domestically.
Projects will begin delivering "large quantities" of green hydrogen as soon as next year, he said, and "scale up very fast" to hit the target of 5 million tons by 2030.
Under the initiative, industrial heavyweights including Larsen & Toubro LART.NS, Bharat Petroleum Corp BPCL.NS, GAIL GAIL.NS and JSW Steel JSTL.NS produce about 8,000 tons of green hydrogen and its derivatives annually.
New Delhi is kick-starting demand through state-run reverse auctions, where sellers try to undercut each other to win long-term contracts, effectively revealing the lowest price producers can bear.
The government said last month that suppliers and fertiliser companies had signed offtake agreements for 724,000 tons of green ammonia, which could cover one third of the country's hydrogen requirements.
Maintaining momentum will require "bold, sector-specific domestic initiatives, coupled with strategic international partnerships to unlock export potential", analysts at the Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis wrote in a report.
"With one of the lowest costs of renewable power generation in the world, India is well placed to capture a significant portion of the export market."
(Reporting by Sethuraman NR in New Delhi and Colleen Howe in Beijing; Editing by Kevin Buckland)
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Green hydrogen at centre of state‑backed policy initiatives
Beijing aims to retain dominance as hydrogen moves beyond coal
New Delhi seeks energy security amid reliance on gas imports
By Colleen Howe and Sethuraman N R
BEIJING/NEW DELHI, April 22 (Reuters) - In the rolling, wind-swept grasslands of Chifeng in northern China's Inner Mongolia, towering white wind turbines line hilltops like sentinels over a hydrogen industry Beijing is trying to prise away from coal.
They are part of a $2 billion project - the biggest of its kind - that harnesses renewable energy to run banks of electrolysers that produce the molecules needed for fertilizer, marine fuel and low-emission steelmaking.
India shares China's "green hydrogen" ambitions, but its commitments are even more concrete and aggressive. Backed by subsidies worth some $2.1 billion, New Delhi is targeting 5 million metric tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030 - five times the current size of the global market and about double what analysts estimate Chinese output will be by then.
The massive bets by the world's two most populous nations come at the same time that the West has quietly backed away from its ambitious green hydrogen goals from the start of this decade after cost constraints proved stickier than anticipated.
What China and India have in common - despite very different motives - is the power and political will to force a market into existence, by underwriting projects, steering demand and pushing costs down through scale.
India has drawn private capital by pairing subsidies with offtake guarantees from refineries, fertiliser plants and steelmakers, making projects bankable from the outset.
The motivation is energy security. Hydrogen in India is overwhelmingly derived from imported natural gas, whose supply has suffered a sequence of shocks from the Middle East, Ukraine and the pandemic.
For China - able to deploy state-owned giants or attract private firms with large-scale, planning-led industrial projects - the aim is to preserve its dominance in hydrogen as the industry shifts towards cleaner energy.
In its five-year plan announced in March, Beijing listed green hydrogen alongside quantum computing, brain-computer interfaces and AI-enabled robotics as a frontier industry - an elevation in status that signals more capital will flow its way.
CHINA: SPEED AND SCALE
China invested $3.7 billion in green hydrogen production last year, more than double U.S. levels, said Rystad Energy's head of hydrogen, Minh Khoi Le.
By 2031, China will have some 2.6 million tons per year online, representing $26 billion in investment, according to Rystad projections.
Much of 2025's outlay went into the Chifeng project, operated by Chinese wind turbine maker Envision Energy. It aims to sell green hydrogen and ammonia to markets in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, and delivered its first green ammonia cargoes to South Korea's Lotte Fine Chemical in February.
"If we go back a year or two ago, China was not very visible on this situation of green hydrogen, and then two years later they have almost all the biggest projects in the world," said the International Energy Agency's hydrogen lead, Jose Bermudez.
China last year likely doubled its renewables-based hydrogen production capacity to 250,000 tons - more than half of the global total, and surpassing a 2022 target to produce 100,000 to 200,000 tons annually by 2025 - said Agora Energy China managing director Kevin Tu.
In Inner Mongolia and other places with high winds and strong sunlight, costs can fall to around $2 per kilogram for green hydrogen, close to parity with coal-based hydrogen, Tu said. On average, producing green hydrogen in China costs around $4 per kilogram, he said.
INDIA: AGGREGATING DOMESTIC DEMAND
India has brought the price of producing green hydrogen as low as 279 rupees (around $3) per kilogram, from around $5 in 2023, when the government launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission under the clean energy ministry.
Abhay Bakre, who heads the mission, told Reuters that the cost should drop to near $2 by 2032 as technology improves, processes become more efficient and more components are made domestically.
Projects will begin delivering "large quantities" of green hydrogen as soon as next year, he said, and "scale up very fast" to hit the target of 5 million tons by 2030.
Under the initiative, industrial heavyweights including Larsen & Toubro LART.NS, Bharat Petroleum Corp BPCL.NS, GAIL GAIL.NS and JSW Steel JSTL.NS produce about 8,000 tons of green hydrogen and its derivatives annually.
New Delhi is kick-starting demand through state-run reverse auctions, where sellers try to undercut each other to win long-term contracts, effectively revealing the lowest price producers can bear.
The government said last month that suppliers and fertiliser companies had signed offtake agreements for 724,000 tons of green ammonia, which could cover one third of the country's hydrogen requirements.
Maintaining momentum will require "bold, sector-specific domestic initiatives, coupled with strategic international partnerships to unlock export potential", analysts at the Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis wrote in a report.
"With one of the lowest costs of renewable power generation in the world, India is well placed to capture a significant portion of the export market."
(Reporting by Sethuraman NR in New Delhi and Colleen Howe in Beijing; Editing by Kevin Buckland)
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MUMBAI, April 20 (Reuters) - India's L&T Finance LTFL.NS is set to raise up to 5 billion rupees ($53.86 million), including a greenshoe option of 3.5 billion rupees, through the sale of bonds maturing in five years and two months, three bankers said on Monday.
It has invited coupon and commitment bids for the issue later in the day, they said.
The company did not immediately respond to a Reuters email seeking comment.
Here is the list of deals reported so far on April 20:
Issuer | Tenure | Coupon (in %) | Issue size (in bln rupees)* | Bidding date | Rating |
L&T Finance | 5 years and 2 months | To be decided | 1.5+3.5 | April 20 | AAA(Crisil, Care) |
Nabard Jul 2029 reissue | 3 years and 3 months | To be decided | 20+50 | April 21 | AAA (Icra, Crisil) |
Manappuram Finance | 3 years | 8.60 | 5.25 | April 17 | AA (Crisil) |
*Size includes base plus greenshoe for some issues
($1 = 92.8375 Indian rupees)
(Reporting by Dharamraj Dhutia and Khushi Malhotra)
MUMBAI, April 20 (Reuters) - India's L&T Finance LTFL.NS is set to raise up to 5 billion rupees ($53.86 million), including a greenshoe option of 3.5 billion rupees, through the sale of bonds maturing in five years and two months, three bankers said on Monday.
It has invited coupon and commitment bids for the issue later in the day, they said.
The company did not immediately respond to a Reuters email seeking comment.
Here is the list of deals reported so far on April 20:
Issuer | Tenure | Coupon (in %) | Issue size (in bln rupees)* | Bidding date | Rating |
L&T Finance | 5 years and 2 months | To be decided | 1.5+3.5 | April 20 | AAA(Crisil, Care) |
Nabard Jul 2029 reissue | 3 years and 3 months | To be decided | 20+50 | April 21 | AAA (Icra, Crisil) |
Manappuram Finance | 3 years | 8.60 | 5.25 | April 17 | AA (Crisil) |
*Size includes base plus greenshoe for some issues
($1 = 92.8375 Indian rupees)
(Reporting by Dharamraj Dhutia and Khushi Malhotra)
April 8 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
SECURES WORK ORDER FROM LARSEN & TOUBRO WORTH UPWARDS OF 7.5 MILLION RUPEES
Source text: ID:nBSEbxtpj0
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April 8 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
SECURES WORK ORDER FROM LARSEN & TOUBRO WORTH UPWARDS OF 7.5 MILLION RUPEES
Source text: ID:nBSEbxtpj0
Further company coverage: LART.NS
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March 31 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
COMPLETES TRANSFER OF L&T SUFIN BUSINESS TO SUFIN LIMITED
TRANSFER VALUED AT 429 MILLION RUPEES
Source text: ID:nBSE6rqMz
Further company coverage: LART.NS
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March 31 (Reuters) - Larsen and Toubro Ltd LART.NS:
COMPLETES TRANSFER OF L&T SUFIN BUSINESS TO SUFIN LIMITED
TRANSFER VALUED AT 429 MILLION RUPEES
Source text: ID:nBSE6rqMz
Further company coverage: LART.NS
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March 24 (Reuters) -
S&P: LARSEN & TOUBRO IS LIKELY TO REMAIN RESILIENT DESPITE ESCALATING GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS IN MIDDLE EAST
S&P: LARSEN & TOUBRO'S DIVERSIFIED BUSINESS MODEL AND ROBUST FINANCIAL HEADROOM PROVIDE CUSHION AGAINST POTENTIAL OPERATIONAL DISRUPTIONS
S&P: ESTIMATE MIDDLE EAST WILL LIKELY CONTRIBUTE 35% OF L&T'S CONSOLIDATED REVENUE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 2026
S&P: PROLONGED CONFLICT COULD EXPOSE L&T TO COST ESCALATION, GIVEN 55% OF ITS CONTRACTS ARE FIXED PRICE
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March 24 (Reuters) -
S&P: LARSEN & TOUBRO IS LIKELY TO REMAIN RESILIENT DESPITE ESCALATING GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS IN MIDDLE EAST
S&P: LARSEN & TOUBRO'S DIVERSIFIED BUSINESS MODEL AND ROBUST FINANCIAL HEADROOM PROVIDE CUSHION AGAINST POTENTIAL OPERATIONAL DISRUPTIONS
S&P: ESTIMATE MIDDLE EAST WILL LIKELY CONTRIBUTE 35% OF L&T'S CONSOLIDATED REVENUE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 2026
S&P: PROLONGED CONFLICT COULD EXPOSE L&T TO COST ESCALATION, GIVEN 55% OF ITS CONTRACTS ARE FIXED PRICE
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** Shares of Larsen and Toubro LART.NS rise as much as 2.6% to 3,524 rupees
** The Indian infrastructure firm says exchanges have issued a no-objection letter for the transfer of its Realty Business Undertaking to L&T Realty
** Transfer through a slump sale under a scheme of arrangement was approved by board in December 2025
** Co had said the move marks the beginning of a phased consolidation of all real estate assets and undertakings to create a unified, future-ready entity
** Analysts have a "buy" rating on avg; median PT is 4,612.50 rupees - data compiled by LSEG
** YTD, LART down ~15%
(Reporting by Urvi Dugar in Bengaluru)
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** Shares of Larsen and Toubro LART.NS rise as much as 2.6% to 3,524 rupees
** The Indian infrastructure firm says exchanges have issued a no-objection letter for the transfer of its Realty Business Undertaking to L&T Realty
** Transfer through a slump sale under a scheme of arrangement was approved by board in December 2025
** Co had said the move marks the beginning of a phased consolidation of all real estate assets and undertakings to create a unified, future-ready entity
** Analysts have a "buy" rating on avg; median PT is 4,612.50 rupees - data compiled by LSEG
** YTD, LART down ~15%
(Reporting by Urvi Dugar in Bengaluru)
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Adds analyst comment in paragraph 4,5
March 4 (Reuters) - Shares of Indian infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro LART.NS dropped more than 7% to a one-month low on Wednesday, over worries that the escalating Middle East war could disrupt the company's projects in the region.
It led losses on the benchmark Nifty 50 .NSEI, which was down around 2%.
L&T has exposure to the Middle East through its hydrocarbon, infrastructure and energy engineering businesses, with the region contributing a large share of its international order book.
The construction and engineering firm, which fell about 5% on Monday, was down as much as 7.5% at 3,760 rupees on Wednesday after trading resumed following a local market holiday on Tuesday.
"The Gulf conflict could impact L&T execution in terms of physical damage to its ongoing infrastructure and hydrocarbon sites, including cancellation of projects and further supply chain cost due to the impact of geopolitical and freight delays," Macquarie said in a note.
The conflict, which began on February 28, has rattled global markets and hit oil production and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman, which carries around one-fifth of the world's oil.
"Middle East accounts for 33–35% of L&T's inflows, backlog and revenue, and potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for March could shave 1.8% off the consolidated earnings per share," CLSA said.
Analysts at Axis Capital warned that project execution could be impacted if the crisis were prolonged.
However, some analysts also said that the pullback presents a buying opportunity as long-term prospects remain intact.
L&T is rated "buy" on average by 30 analysts, with a median price target of 4,800 rupees, according to LSEG data.
(Reporting by Brijesh Patel, writing by Chandini Monnappa in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala and Harikrishnan Nair)
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March 4 (Reuters) - Shares of Indian infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro LART.NS dropped more than 7% to a one-month low on Wednesday, over worries that the escalating Middle East war could disrupt the company's projects in the region.
It led losses on the benchmark Nifty 50 .NSEI, which was down around 2%.
L&T has exposure to the Middle East through its hydrocarbon, infrastructure and energy engineering businesses, with the region contributing a large share of its international order book.
The construction and engineering firm, which fell about 5% on Monday, was down as much as 7.5% at 3,760 rupees on Wednesday after trading resumed following a local market holiday on Tuesday.
"The Gulf conflict could impact L&T execution in terms of physical damage to its ongoing infrastructure and hydrocarbon sites, including cancellation of projects and further supply chain cost due to the impact of geopolitical and freight delays," Macquarie said in a note.
The conflict, which began on February 28, has rattled global markets and hit oil production and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman, which carries around one-fifth of the world's oil.
"Middle East accounts for 33–35% of L&T's inflows, backlog and revenue, and potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for March could shave 1.8% off the consolidated earnings per share," CLSA said.
Analysts at Axis Capital warned that project execution could be impacted if the crisis were prolonged.
However, some analysts also said that the pullback presents a buying opportunity as long-term prospects remain intact.
L&T is rated "buy" on average by 30 analysts, with a median price target of 4,800 rupees, according to LSEG data.
(Reporting by Brijesh Patel, writing by Chandini Monnappa in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala and Harikrishnan Nair)
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March 3 - By Ira Dugal, Editor Financial News, with global Reuters staff
Just when things seemed to be finally going right for the $3.8 trillion Indian economy, war has broken out between Iran and U.S.-Israel and engulfed other parts of the Middle East, bringing to the fore risks to the South Asian nation's external sector that have not been fully priced in.
Can a protracted conflict prematurely end the economy's Goldilocks phase? That's our focus this week. Write to me with your views at [email protected]
To stay updated on developments, sign up for Reuters Gulf Currents newsletter and follow live coverage here.
And, technical incidents at Air India have risen. Scroll down for more on that Reuters exclusive.
THIS WEEK IN ASIA
** Khamenei killing shatters Iran's order, triggers high-stakes succession race
** How Dubai's safe-haven status is being put to the test
** Bank of Japan deputy governor says rate hikes likely to continue
**China's annual parliament meet to unveil roadmap for tech race with the West
** 'Will it give me a job?': Nepal's election promises don't stop youth exodus
PRESSURE ON OIL COSTS
With the overhang of U.S. tariffs lifted recently, the Indian economy has been chugging along at a strong pace of growth with low inflation. But the Iran versus U.S.-Israel military conflict threatens to upend it.
The risks of an extended conflict in the Middle East, analysts say, could range from higher commodity prices to lower worker remittances and disruptions to businesses that have diversified to the flourishing economies in the region.
"A prolonged conflict, alongside a large jump in energy prices, would be a major macro negative (for India)," brokerage Jefferies said in a note on Monday.
The region accounts for 17% of India's exports, provides 55% of crude oil and 38% of worker remittances, it said.
Oil prices surged 8% on Monday following the military strikes over the weekend, with Brent crude LCOc1 for a while trading above $82 a barrel.
Prices could spike to $100 per barrel, Barclays said.
Global energy markets could face one of their gravest crises in decades with the scale of disruption likely to be determined by the duration of the conflict, Reuters Open Interest columnist Ron Bousso wrote. Read that piece here.
India could be among the most vulnerable if higher oil prices are sustained, analysts said. Read here to understand why. Government officials said on Monday steps will be taken to ensure local fuel supplies.
Every $10 per barrel increase in oil prices widens India's current account deficit to GDP ratio by 0.5%, Mumbai-based brokerage Emkay Global Financial Services said. It can add up to 35 basis points to retail inflation and hit GDP growth by 15-20 basis points, the brokerage added.
Nomura economists said that an extended increase in fuel costs could prompt governments in the region to use higher subsidies and lower taxes to protect consumers from the impact.
"Higher oil prices solidify the case for central banks to stay on hold," Nomura said.
Disruption of crucial sea routes could also hurt. Roughly a third of global seaborne crude oil exports pass through the Strait of Hormuz, with most volumes destined for economies such as China, India, Japan and South Korea, Moody's Analytics said.
An added risk for India is another spurt in already-high gold prices. Together oil and gold accounted for nearly a third of India's import bill in value terms in the current financial year till January.
Indian asset markets reflected these risks in Monday's trading, with equities and the rupee sliding and bond yields rising.
WORKER REMITTANCES MAY DWINDLE
India is walking a tightrope in the conflict, boasting historical cultural ties with Iran and strong strategic relations with Israel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem last week.
Weakness in the economies of Middle East nations could also hit large remittances that India gets from workers in the region, while putting businesses at risk.
Larsen and Toubro LART.NS, India's largest engineering and construction company, has nearly 40% of its engineering, procurement and construction order book coming from the region, Jefferies said. A few consumer goods companies, such as Dabur DABU.NS and Titan TITN.NS, along with pharma firms, also have material revenues linked to the Middle East, it said.
Additionally, airlines and tourism companies could be at risk of hits to profits if oil prices remain high and travel remains disrupted.
Extended uncertainty could also weigh on the near 10 million Indian workers in the Middle East, according to government data, many of whom send earnings home, boosting household finances and acting as a major source of foreign currency inflows into India.
The widening of the conflict across the region could slow down remittances, said Emkay Global, adding, though, that this was not their base case.
MARKET MATTERS
India's economy grew at 7.8% in the October-December period and is seen expanding at 7.6% in the current financial year, according to data released by the government under a revamped GDP series.
Read here for the key takeaways and catch up on views from economists here.
The new series is expected to provide a clearer read on the economy as it widens the sources of information, shifts to a more technically sound way of computing real GDP growth and updates the base year.
THIS WEEK'S MUST-READ
Technical incidents such as engine oil and fuel leaks affecting Air India flights reached their highest rate in at least 14 months in January, Reuters' Abhijith Ganapavaram and Aditya Kalra reported.
The airline in December admitted there was a "need for urgent improvements in process discipline, communication, and compliance culture".
In January, Air India recorded 1.09 technical incidents per 1,000 flights, quadrupling from levels of just 0.26 in December 2024.
Read that exclusive report here.
Indian stocks, rupee fall as Iran war roils sentiment https://reut.rs/46UHnWL
India GDP growth projected at 7.6% under new series https://reut.rs/3MTmh3V
OPEC's share in India's July crude mix rises as Russia declines https://reut.rs/4kLel1l
Iran conflict embeddable graphics: Attacks and counterattacks https://reut.rs/4bfzoG2
(Reporting by Ira Dugal; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)
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India File is published every Tuesday. Think your friend or colleague should know about us? Forward this newsletter to them. They can also subscribe here.
March 3 - By Ira Dugal, Editor Financial News, with global Reuters staff
Just when things seemed to be finally going right for the $3.8 trillion Indian economy, war has broken out between Iran and U.S.-Israel and engulfed other parts of the Middle East, bringing to the fore risks to the South Asian nation's external sector that have not been fully priced in.
Can a protracted conflict prematurely end the economy's Goldilocks phase? That's our focus this week. Write to me with your views at [email protected]
To stay updated on developments, sign up for Reuters Gulf Currents newsletter and follow live coverage here.
And, technical incidents at Air India have risen. Scroll down for more on that Reuters exclusive.
THIS WEEK IN ASIA
** Khamenei killing shatters Iran's order, triggers high-stakes succession race
** How Dubai's safe-haven status is being put to the test
** Bank of Japan deputy governor says rate hikes likely to continue
**China's annual parliament meet to unveil roadmap for tech race with the West
** 'Will it give me a job?': Nepal's election promises don't stop youth exodus
PRESSURE ON OIL COSTS
With the overhang of U.S. tariffs lifted recently, the Indian economy has been chugging along at a strong pace of growth with low inflation. But the Iran versus U.S.-Israel military conflict threatens to upend it.
The risks of an extended conflict in the Middle East, analysts say, could range from higher commodity prices to lower worker remittances and disruptions to businesses that have diversified to the flourishing economies in the region.
"A prolonged conflict, alongside a large jump in energy prices, would be a major macro negative (for India)," brokerage Jefferies said in a note on Monday.
The region accounts for 17% of India's exports, provides 55% of crude oil and 38% of worker remittances, it said.
Oil prices surged 8% on Monday following the military strikes over the weekend, with Brent crude LCOc1 for a while trading above $82 a barrel.
Prices could spike to $100 per barrel, Barclays said.
Global energy markets could face one of their gravest crises in decades with the scale of disruption likely to be determined by the duration of the conflict, Reuters Open Interest columnist Ron Bousso wrote. Read that piece here.
India could be among the most vulnerable if higher oil prices are sustained, analysts said. Read here to understand why. Government officials said on Monday steps will be taken to ensure local fuel supplies.
Every $10 per barrel increase in oil prices widens India's current account deficit to GDP ratio by 0.5%, Mumbai-based brokerage Emkay Global Financial Services said. It can add up to 35 basis points to retail inflation and hit GDP growth by 15-20 basis points, the brokerage added.
Nomura economists said that an extended increase in fuel costs could prompt governments in the region to use higher subsidies and lower taxes to protect consumers from the impact.
"Higher oil prices solidify the case for central banks to stay on hold," Nomura said.
Disruption of crucial sea routes could also hurt. Roughly a third of global seaborne crude oil exports pass through the Strait of Hormuz, with most volumes destined for economies such as China, India, Japan and South Korea, Moody's Analytics said.
An added risk for India is another spurt in already-high gold prices. Together oil and gold accounted for nearly a third of India's import bill in value terms in the current financial year till January.
Indian asset markets reflected these risks in Monday's trading, with equities and the rupee sliding and bond yields rising.
WORKER REMITTANCES MAY DWINDLE
India is walking a tightrope in the conflict, boasting historical cultural ties with Iran and strong strategic relations with Israel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem last week.
Weakness in the economies of Middle East nations could also hit large remittances that India gets from workers in the region, while putting businesses at risk.
Larsen and Toubro LART.NS, India's largest engineering and construction company, has nearly 40% of its engineering, procurement and construction order book coming from the region, Jefferies said. A few consumer goods companies, such as Dabur DABU.NS and Titan TITN.NS, along with pharma firms, also have material revenues linked to the Middle East, it said.
Additionally, airlines and tourism companies could be at risk of hits to profits if oil prices remain high and travel remains disrupted.
Extended uncertainty could also weigh on the near 10 million Indian workers in the Middle East, according to government data, many of whom send earnings home, boosting household finances and acting as a major source of foreign currency inflows into India.
The widening of the conflict across the region could slow down remittances, said Emkay Global, adding, though, that this was not their base case.
MARKET MATTERS
India's economy grew at 7.8% in the October-December period and is seen expanding at 7.6% in the current financial year, according to data released by the government under a revamped GDP series.
Read here for the key takeaways and catch up on views from economists here.
The new series is expected to provide a clearer read on the economy as it widens the sources of information, shifts to a more technically sound way of computing real GDP growth and updates the base year.
THIS WEEK'S MUST-READ
Technical incidents such as engine oil and fuel leaks affecting Air India flights reached their highest rate in at least 14 months in January, Reuters' Abhijith Ganapavaram and Aditya Kalra reported.
The airline in December admitted there was a "need for urgent improvements in process discipline, communication, and compliance culture".
In January, Air India recorded 1.09 technical incidents per 1,000 flights, quadrupling from levels of just 0.26 in December 2024.
Read that exclusive report here.
Indian stocks, rupee fall as Iran war roils sentiment https://reut.rs/46UHnWL
India GDP growth projected at 7.6% under new series https://reut.rs/3MTmh3V
OPEC's share in India's July crude mix rises as Russia declines https://reut.rs/4kLel1l
Iran conflict embeddable graphics: Attacks and counterattacks https://reut.rs/4bfzoG2
(Reporting by Ira Dugal; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)
(([email protected]; +91-9833024892;))
** U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and spurred a rise in crude prices could have adverse consequences on Indian sectors, brokerages say
** Brent crude LCOc1 up 6.7% at $77.8 a barrel on Monday
** Higher oil prices will likely hurt Indian oil marketing cos, paints, agro-chemicals, building materials, and tyre makers, according to Jefferies, BofA Securities and Bernstein
** Larsen & Toubro LART.NS particularly exposed, with Middle East forming ~50% of its order book and ~40% of revenue
** Building-materials players (tiles, PVC pipes) could see margin pressure due to higher gas costs
** Upstream oil cos, such as ONGC ONGC.NS and Oil India OILI.NS, to benefit from higher crude, while BPCL BPCL.NS, HPCL HPCL.NS and IOC IOC.NS face sharp profitability hit
** Agro-chemical firms at risk as India imports ammonia and sulphur via Strait of Hormuz
** Higher crude could raise India's borrowing costs, lift bond yields, and reduce PSU banks' treasury gains
** A 10% rise in crude will trim 200–250 bps from margins at Asian Paints ASPN.NS and Kansai Nerolac KANE.NS
** Indian benchmarks fall 1.3%, with broad-based sector declines on Monday .BO
Middle East conflict: Sector-wise impact on Indian companies https://reut.rs/4aWQyaa
(Reporting by Bharath Rajeswaran in Bengaluru)
(([email protected]; +91 9769003463;))
** U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and spurred a rise in crude prices could have adverse consequences on Indian sectors, brokerages say
** Brent crude LCOc1 up 6.7% at $77.8 a barrel on Monday
** Higher oil prices will likely hurt Indian oil marketing cos, paints, agro-chemicals, building materials, and tyre makers, according to Jefferies, BofA Securities and Bernstein
** Larsen & Toubro LART.NS particularly exposed, with Middle East forming ~50% of its order book and ~40% of revenue
** Building-materials players (tiles, PVC pipes) could see margin pressure due to higher gas costs
** Upstream oil cos, such as ONGC ONGC.NS and Oil India OILI.NS, to benefit from higher crude, while BPCL BPCL.NS, HPCL HPCL.NS and IOC IOC.NS face sharp profitability hit
** Agro-chemical firms at risk as India imports ammonia and sulphur via Strait of Hormuz
** Higher crude could raise India's borrowing costs, lift bond yields, and reduce PSU banks' treasury gains
** A 10% rise in crude will trim 200–250 bps from margins at Asian Paints ASPN.NS and Kansai Nerolac KANE.NS
** Indian benchmarks fall 1.3%, with broad-based sector declines on Monday .BO
Middle East conflict: Sector-wise impact on Indian companies https://reut.rs/4aWQyaa
(Reporting by Bharath Rajeswaran in Bengaluru)
(([email protected]; +91 9769003463;))
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What does Larsen & Toubro do?
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is a technology, engineering and construction company with global operations. It is one of the largest and most respected companies in India’s private sector. In the Engineering & Construction business, L&T operates as a contractor in key verticals including process industries, oil and gas, infrastructure, power, minerals, nuclear power and aerospace, water, civil structures, etc. It also undertakes turnkey projects in these fields.
Who are the competitors of Larsen & Toubro?
Larsen & Toubro major competitors are GMR Airports, NBCC (India), Cemindia Projects, Engineers India, NCC, Welspun Enterprises, Power Mech Projects. Market Cap of Larsen & Toubro is ₹5,35,922 Crs. While the median market cap of its peers are ₹13,214 Crs.
Is Larsen & Toubro financially stable compared to its competitors?
Larsen & Toubro seems to be less financially stable compared to its competitors. Altman Z score of Larsen & Toubro is 2.23 and is ranked 6 out of its 8 competitors.
Does Larsen & Toubro pay decent dividends?
The company seems to pay a good stable dividend. Larsen & Toubro latest dividend payout ratio is 32.5% and 3yr average dividend payout ratio is 33.13%
How has Larsen & Toubro allocated its funds?
Companies resources are majorly tied in miscellaneous assets
How strong is Larsen & Toubro balance sheet?
Balance sheet of Larsen & Toubro is moderately strong.
Is the profitablity of Larsen & Toubro improving?
Yes, profit is increasing. The profit of Larsen & Toubro is ₹16,084 Crs for Mar 2026, ₹15,037 Crs for Mar 2025 and ₹13,059 Crs for Mar 2024
Is the debt of Larsen & Toubro increasing or decreasing?
The net debt of Larsen & Toubro is decreasing. Latest net debt of Larsen & Toubro is ₹82,018 Crs as of Mar-26. This is less than Mar-25 when it was ₹84,314 Crs.
Is Larsen & Toubro stock expensive?
There is insufficient historical data to gauge this. Latest PE of Larsen & Toubro is 33.32
Has the share price of Larsen & Toubro grown faster than its competition?
Larsen & Toubro has given lower returns compared to its competitors. Larsen & Toubro has grown at ~15.36% over the last 10yrs while peers have grown at a median rate of 24.21%
Is the promoter bullish about Larsen & Toubro?
There is Insufficient data to gauge this.
Are mutual funds buying/selling Larsen & Toubro?
The mutual fund holding of Larsen & Toubro is increasing. The current mutual fund holding in Larsen & Toubro is 20.5% while previous quarter holding is 20.37%.