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NHC Foods Ltd, an exporter of agricultural commodities and spices, reported a sharp improvement in financial performance for the September quarter, with total income rising 333 per cent year-on-year to Rs 451.32 crore and profit surging more than 16-fold to Rs 21.68 crore. The company had reported total income of Rs 104.09 crore and profit of Rs 1.34 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year, according to a company statement. For the first half of FY27, NHC Foods posted total income of Rs 821.45 crore, an increase of 282 per cent from Rs 214.68 crore a year earlier. Profit rose nearly 13-fold to Rs 38.68 crore, compared with Rs 3.01 crore in the year-ago period. Commenting on the performance, Managing Director Satyam Joshi said, "We are encouraged by the strong performance this quarter and in the first half and remain focused on sustaining this growth momentum. Our strategy is centred on expanding our operations, strengthening our presence in the agri ...
Senco Gold Ltd on Sunday said it has signed agreements to acquire a 68 per cent stake in August Jewellery Pvt Ltd, which operates the 'Melorra' brand, for Rs 68 crore. The investment will be made in multiple tranches, with completion targeted by February 2027, subject to fulfilment of specified conditions, the company said in a regulatory filing. It said that including the acquisition by a promoter group entity, the overall stake in August Jewellery will reach 79 per cent, following which the company will become a subsidiary of Senco Gold. The investment will happen through fresh equity issuance, with the funds intended for the company's growth and expansion, and the discharge of existing liabilities, the filing said. Senco Gold said the acquisition aligns with its digital and omnichannel strategy, particularly to cater to the fast-growing young consumer segment. Melorra's design and e-commerce capabilities are expected to complement Senco Gold's existing strengths and generate ...