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SP Group Chairman Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry on Friday again pressed for listing of Tata Sons, saying it is not merely a regulatory compliance but a necessary evolution in the public interest, reposing faith in the government and RBI to "act decisively" on the matter. In a statement, Mistry said the SP Group has "full faith in the government of India and the Reserve Bank of India to act decisively" on the matter of listing of Tata Sons -- the holding company of the coffee-to-cars-and-software conglomerate. So far, no clear evidence-based case has been presented to explain how a public listing would materially damage the interests of the Tata Trusts or reduce their ability to serve beneficiaries, he added. Mistry's comment comes amid reports that two of the trustees of Tata Trusts, Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh, have favoured public listing of Tata Sons. On the other hand, Tata Trust Chairman Noel Tata is against the move. "As I have stated earlier, we would like to reiterate that
Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate (SPRE) will develop a 5-acre residential project in Pune with an estimated revenue of Rs 800 crore as part of its expansion plan. The company has launched a 5-acre premium housing project 'VANAHA Verdant', comprising about 600 apartments. "Spread across 5 acres, the upcoming project will offer approximately 10 lakhs square feet of saleable area, with an estimated revenue potential of about Rs 800 crore," SPRE said in a statement on Wednesday. The company did not disclose the project cost. This upcoming project is part of its flagship 1,000-acre integrated township, VANAHA, near Bavdhan, Pune. Sriram Mahadevan, CEO of Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate and MD of Joyville Shapoorji Housing, said, "With VANAHA Verdant, we are not just launching another project but shaping a new way of living in Pune. Its proximity to nature, integrated commercial spaces, and low-density layout reflect what today's homebuyers value most: balance, access, and long-term value.
Health and hygiene products maker Eureka Forbes Ltd on Friday reported a twofold increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 49.48 crore in the March quarter of 2024-25. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 21.38 crore in the January-March quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing by the firm now controlled by private equity firm Advent International. Its revenue from operations was up 10.67 per cent to Rs 612.65 crore during the quarter under review. It was at Rs 553.56 crore in the corresponding quarter. Eureka Forbes' total expenses increased 7 per cent to Rs 551.75 crore in the March quarter. Total income, which includes other income, was up 11 at Rs 617.04 crore in the quarter. Commenting on the results, the company's MD and CEO Pratik Pota said: "In Q4, continuing business revenue grew by 10.9% YoY, and this was the sixth successive quarter of double-digit growth. Led by operating leverage, EBITDA margins touched 13 per cent for the first time." The momentu