Stocks in news: GAIL, Crompton Greaves, Maruti Suzuki

Here are stocks that are in news today:

Results Today: GAIL, BoB, Bharat Electronics, Corporation Bank, OBC, Allahabad Bank, IOB, Syndicate Bank, Havells India, Future Capital, NFL, Spice Jet, Sadbhav Engineering, Titagarh Wagon, Shanti Gears , Zuari Industries, Kansai Nerolac, PTC India Finance, Muthoot Finance, State Bank of Travoncre, Prestige Estates, JK Tyres, Madras Fertilizers, Dhampur Sugar, Firstsource Solutions, Atlas Cycle, Greaves Cotton, Nelcast, Noida Toll, Balaji Amines, Astra Micro, Ajmera Realty

NSE & BSE put 6 stocks under 5% circuit filter
-Tulip Telecom, Goldyne, Radico Khaitan, Pipavav Defence, Parsvnath, Era Infra Engineering
-Stocks put in circuit after consultation with SEBI

Change in circuit filters: Exchange
Particulars                   Revised Circuit Filter
Deccan Chronicle            10%
Amar Remedies               10%
Subex                            10%
Sumeet Inds                  10%

SEBI begins investigation on volatility in these 6 stocks: Sources
-SEBI calls brokers for data and explanation of trades executed

Essar Oil says
-Gujarat government de-freezes company's bank accounts
-Deposited Rs 1,000 crore with Gujarat Government as asked by SC

IFCI files winding up petition in HC against Deccan Chronicle: TOI
-IFCI says company is almost insolvent 

Zenith Infotech
-Winding up petition against company adjourned till August 3 by Bombay HC
-FCCB holders are seeking winding up of the company

Maruti Suzuki Q1FY13 YoY
-Net Profit at Rs 423.8 crore versus Rs 549.2 crore
-Net Sales at Rs 10,529.2 crore versus Rs 8,256.6 crore

Maruti says:
-Impact of lockout of company’s operations for current fiscal not ascertainable at this stage
-All other facilities of company including operations in Gurgaon continue to function normally
-Adverse currency movement hit Q1 profit
-Q1 demand lower for petrol cars
-Have started assessing extent of damage at Manesar
-Remain concerned about the safety of its people

HDFC Q1FY13 Consolidated YoY
-Net Profit at Rs 1,275.8 crore versus Rs 1,020 crore
-Income from Ops at Rs 5,123 crore versus Rs 3,990.3 crore

Stocks Ex-Dividend
-Ambuja Cements: Rs 1.4/share
-GE Shipping: Rs 3.5/share
-IL & FS Transport: Rs 4/share
-JK Lakshmi Cements: Rs 2/share
-Akzo Nobel India: Rs 20/share

Revenue department to move note on hiking diesel car excise: Sources
-Proposals to be discussed by various ministries
-Finance & Heavy Industries Ministers against excise hike on diesel cars
-Finance Ministry feels tax hike unviable in current economic scenario

Reliance Communications plea challenging DoT's new auction guidelines
Reliance Communications says
-New guidelines discriminatory against CDMA operators
-CDMA operators at disadvantage due to new guidelines

Govt sources say
-Oman Oil–SAIL steel plant deal in final leg
-Final pact for 3 mtpa steel plants likely in 4 weeks

Other stocks and sectors that are in news today:
-Crompton Greaves acquires Smart Grid Automation Company ZIV Group for Euro 150 million
-Satyam settles Aberdeen US lawsuit for USD 12 million: TOI
-Maruti may hire 1000 at at Manesar to resume production: TOI
-Ashok Leyland to have 3 overseas JV's soon: BL
-Dr Reddy's Labs: USFDA lifts import alert from company's Mexico manufacturing facility
-RIL to invest in Aerospace Biz lines up Billion dollar plans: ET
-Suzlon repays USD 360 million FCCB’s
-M&M to launch three vehicles by December: TOI
-Reliance Communications accuses Airtel of blocking international calls on toll free numbers: PTI
-Reliance Capital acquires 16 lakh shares (2% equity) in Reliance Broadcast
-Promoters to sell over 3 lakh shares in Muthoot Capital via offer for sale on August 1
-Welspun Corp approves issue of NCDs worth at least Rs 400 crore
-3i Infotech allots 44.5 crore shares on conversion of FCCBs
-Nestle India acquires land in Gujarat to setup its 9th factory: BS (No financial details)
-Mercator Lines subscribes to USD 19 million issue of convertible bonds issued by its Singapore based wholly owned subsidiary Mercator International Pte
-Neyveli Lignite eyes Rs 3500 crore power foray in Kerala: TOI
-FIPB puts FDI proposal in pharma on Hold
-Banking Secretary says SBI capital infusion likely in August
-States broadly agree on price pooling of coal that would fast-track efforts to import dry fuel via Coal India to meet growing domestic demand: PTI
-PMO finalises detailed roadmap for implementation of key infrastructure sector projects
-Government to launch Rajiv Gandhi Equity Scheme by August 15: PTI

Grasim Q1 Consolidated YoY
-Net Profit at Rs 718 Cr (crore) vs (versus) Rs 751.7 Cr
-Total Income at Rs 6832 Cr vs Rs 5,907 Cr

Godrej Properties Q1FY13 YoY
-Net profit at Rs 17.2 Cr vs Rs 10 Cr
-Income from operations at Rs 226 Cr vs Rs 130.6 Cr

REC Q1FY13 YoY
-Net Profit at Rs 876.7 Cr Vs Rs 662 Cr
-NII at Rs 1,082.5 Cr Vs Rs 835.7 Cr
-Forex Loss of Rs 37.4 Cr Vs Rs 7.2 Cr

IGL Q1FY13 YoY
-Net profit at Rs 85 Cr vs Rs 80 Cr
-Total income from Ops at Rs 760.6 Cr vs Rs 536.9 Cr

Nestle India Q2FY13 YoY 
-Net Profit at Rs 246 Cr Vs Rs 213.8 Cr (YoY)
-Net Sales at Rs 1,986.6 Cr Vs Rs 1,763 Cr (YoY)
-To pay interim dividend of Rs 18/share

Neyveli Lignite Q1FY13 YoY
-Net profit at Rs 288.5 Cr Vs Rs 342.8 Cr
-Net sales at Rs 1,331.8 Cr Vs Rs 1211.5 Cr

Shriram City Union Finance Q1FY13 YoY
-Net profit at Rs 103.4 Cr Vs Rs 80.4 Cr
-NII at Rs 453.6 Cr Vs Rs 301.5 Cr

United Spirits Q1FY13 YoY
-Net Profit at Rs 144.9 Cr vs Rs 137.7 Cr
-Net Sales at Rs 2,057.2 Cr vs Rs 1,935.4 Cr

Motilal Oswal Fin Q1FY13 Consolidated YoY
-Net Profit at Rs 20.2 Cr vs Rs 21.2 Cr
-Income from operations at Rs 104.2 Cr vs Rs 106.2 Cr
-Total Revenue at Rs 108.4 Cr vs Rs 110.4 Cr

Punjab & Sind Bank Q1FY13 YoY
-Net Profit at Rs 24 Cr vs Rs 64.1 Cr
-NII at Rs 369 cr vs Rs 351 cr
-Gross NPAs at 1.73% vs 1.65% (QoQ)
-Net NPAs at 1.23% Vs 1.19% (QoQ)
-Capital adequacy ratio at 13.11% vs 13.26% (QoQ)
-Provisions at Rs 85.5 Cr vs Rs 67.6 Cr (QoQ)

Vesuvius India Q1FY13 YoY
-Net Profit Rs 12.6 Cr vs Rs 14.3 Cr
-Net Sales Rs 139 Cr vs Rs 136 Cr
 
Birla Corp Q1FY13 YoY
-Net Profit at Rs 84.74 Cr vs Rs 111.9 Cr
-Income from ops at Rs 668.2 Cr vs Rs 563.9 Cr

McLeod Russel Q1FY13 YoY
-Net Profit at Rs 19.3 Cr Vs Rs 37.3 Cr
-Net Sales at Rs 143 Cr Vs Rs 145.3 Cr

Thomas Cook India Q1FY13 Consolidated YoY 
-Net Profit at Rs 31 Cr vs Rs 21.5 Cr
-Net Sales at Rs 128 Cr vs Rs 106 Cr

Alstom T&D India Q1FY13 YoY
-Net Profit at Rs 23 Cr vs Rs 18 Cr
-Net Sales at Rs 671 Cr vs Rs 663 Cr

Triveni Engg Q1FY13 YoY
-Net Profit at Rs 8.4 Cr vs loss of Rs 21.2 Cr
-Net Sales at Rs 452.5 Cr vs Rs 414.6 Cr

Essel Propack Q1FY13 YoY
-Net Profit at Rs 11.3 Cr vs Rs 5.5 Cr
-Net Sales at Rs 134.4 Cr vs Rs 110.6 Cr