Mahindra Holidays is already seeing good traction in the spa business and is now considering moving from rejuvenation to wellness says Chairman Arun Nanda.
Revenue is seen at Rs 2097 crore against Rs 1717 crore on sequential basis. In Q1 EBIDTA is likely to be at Rs 791 crore versus Rs 497.7 crore while EBIDTA margin may stand at 38 percent versus 29 percent quarter-on-quarter.
During the quarter, its total turnover slipped 8 percent at Rs 8667.9 crore compared to Rs 9371.6 crore year-on-year. Revenue in Q4 was lower due to a sharp decline in aluminium and copper realisations.
Total income, during the period, is seen up 2.2 percent at Rs 5550 crore from Rs 5429 crore yaer-on-year. Volumes are likely to be in the range of 4-5 percent growth, say analysts polled by CNBC-TV18. Volume growth may be mainly led by new capacity addition and JPA‘s acquired assets.
Operating profit, during the quarter, is seen falling 51 percent at Rs 550 crore versus Rs 1129 crore while operating profit margin may come in at 5.4 percent against 10 percent, year-on-year. Analysts polled by CNBC-TV18 say weak realisations, higher employee costs and other expenses may hurt margins.
Analysts polled by CNBC-TV18 say e-auction volume will be the key this quarter. The street is expecting it in the range of 10 metric tonne to 18 mt in Q4FY15 versus 5.6mt in Q3FY15 and 16.8mt in Q4FY14. e-auction volumes will be driven by the removal of overhang of e-auction caps.
Despite the challenging environment, the company posted strong numbers in Q2. Speaking to CNBC-TV18 on the same, Kalele says realisations were delayed due to slow construction activities.
In an interview to CNBC-TV18, AK Bajoria, President & Director of JK Tyre speaks about the company's quarterly numbers. The management feels that cost cutting in areas of power and fuel improved their margins.
Ambuja Cements Q1 net down 31% on higher input cost. Sales also declined around 9 percent as demand remained weak in certain regions.
Higher subsidy burden has impacted net realisation, says T K Ananth Kumar, Director- Finance, Oil India Limited.
India's coffee exports rose 7 per cent to 21,557 tonne in January but value realisation per unit remained low due to weak global prices and higher demand for cheaper coffee on account of worldwide economic slowdown, according to the Coffee Board.