Capacity Utilisation

The CV cycle will remain in a gradual recovery phase through 2HFY26

Unfazed by low prices, cement makers firm up capacity addition plans

Although prices have bounced back from lows it is unlikely that they will go so high that companies can clock huge profit margins

India's service sector spare capacity in 11-14% range post-pandemic, similar to global norms: RBI bulletin

As per calculations by RBI researchers, India’s spare capacity had declined to a 10-quarter low of 11.3 percent in Q4FY24 compared with 11.7 percent in the previous quarter

Business sentiment sees further improvement in first quarter of FY25: NCAER-NSE Survey

Firms reporting optimal capacity utilisation jumped to 98 percent, the survey found.

Capex upswing needs animal spirits; bullish on IT, auto, banks: UTI AMC’s Vetri

Stocks that are a play on the capex cycle, like capital goods for one, have done well in the recent stock market rally as investors are betting that private sector investments are set to take off

RBI's surveys paint optimistic picture of Indian economy's future

The Reserve Bank of India released the result of its forward-looking surveys on April 6. And while it is mostly good news, a couple of issues stand out

Capacity utilisation in March quarter highest since Q4 FY19

While increased capacity utilisation is a sign of economic recovery, it also raises pricing power, allowing firms to pass on input cost increases

Eyeing inorganic growth; see 70% capacity utilisation in FY18: Ramkrishna Forgings

For FY18 the total utilisation would be around 70 percent and in FY19 it would be closer to 100 percent, said Naresh Jalan, MD, Ramkrishna Forgings.

JSW Infra IPO likely by 2019-20; open to acquisitions: Sajjan Jindal

Currently, the port handles 35 mtpa of cargo but aiming for 100 mtpa over two and half years, said Sajjan Jindal, CMD, JSW Group.

Impact of gas price increase was limited in Q3: Petronet LNG

India's biggest importer of liquefied natural gas, Petronet LNG Ltd, reported net profit of Rs 397 crore in the third quarter ended December 31. Company‘s profit more than doubled as it handled record volumes of imported gas.

Why corporate loan growth is at record low despite festive rush

Banks are awash with funds but corporates aren‘t taking any. Plants have large spare capacity and companies have a stockpile of unsold goods.

Private sector investment pickup will take time: Pawan Goenka

While it is reasonable to expect India will see high economic growth, private sector investments may take some time to kick in, says Mahindra & Mahindra‘s Executive Director Pawan Goenka.

IPO proceeds to help pare debt, boost working capital: HPL Elec

On the last day of bidding, the initial public offer (IPO) of HPL Electric & Power was fully subscribed till afternoon trade.

Hopeful of nod for plywood & veneer arm in Laos: Rushil Decor

Growth is very good and the company is operating at 90 percent capacity utilisation in the quarter gone by, Krupesh Thakkar of MD, Rushil Décor told CNBC-TV18.

Targeting 75% capacity utilisation for FY17: NCL Industries

Lower capacity utilisation on a quarter on quarter (QoQ) basis affected the performance of the company for Q1 of FY17. "In April and May, the prices were under pressure and from June onwards prices have started recovering and they are stable now", NGVSG Prasad, ED & CFO of NCL Industries said.

Advanced Enzyme's target for FY17: 100% capacity utilisation

VL Rathi, Promoter Director, Advanced Enzyme Technologies is confident of maintaining margins at around 40 percent for FY17.

Essar Steel stake sale hits a snag, key bidders back out: Srcs

Tata Steel, Liberty House and JSW Steel are believed to have begun talks with Essar's lenders in May to restructure debt, consider fresh fund infusion and increase in the moratorium period.

Fertiliser output likely to set new record at 25.5 MT in FY17

Fertiliser production is likely to touch a new record at 25.5 million tonnes (MT) in the current fiscal owing to high capacity utilisation, Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister Anant Kumar said on June 15

NCL Industries targets 75% capacity utilisation in FY17

NCL Industries also expects to increase its gross turnover to Rs 1,200 crore in FY17 from Rs 994 crore in FY16, NGVSG Prasad, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, tells CNBC-TV18.

Exports may grow by 8-10% in FY17: Greenlam

Saurabh Mittal says there was a 99 percent capacity utilisation in the laminates business in Q4 of FY16. So, they plan to increase capacity by 20 percent this fiscal.

Targeting 80% capacity utilisation in FY17: Omkar Specialty

With capacity utilisation enhancement measures, Omkar Specialty Chemicals expects to clock in revenues of Rs 430 crore going ahead.

To launch new products in 6 months: Ludlow Jute

The company is passionate about Jute and is set to launch new products in the next six months, said Ajay Todi, MD, Ludlow Jute.

Bad mkt conditions hurt capacity utilization: Mangalam Cement

Yashwant Mishra, President-Corporate & CFO of Mangalam Cement, says the company could only used 68% of its capacity. The cement co expects a turnover of up to Rs 1,300 crore this year.

New plant to help double sales in 4-5 years: Dhanuka

The company, which manufactures a range of agro-chemicals like herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, miticides, plant growth regulators among others, has received the license to start manufacturing at its newly set-up Keshwana plant in Rajasthan.