Stocks to watch today: Tata Metaliks reported a sharp fall of 73 per cent in its December quarter net profit at Rs 9.48 crore, on account of increased expenses
According to a report, global garment retailers are asking Indian exporters to reduce apparel prices as cotton prices have dropped 16 per cent and the Indian rupee has devalued against the US dollar.
With the recent fundraise (QIP: Rs 300 crore), the company has strengthened its balance sheet with a repayment of around Rs 300 crore debt, post which Gokaldas Exports has become net debt free.
ICRA expected strong performance of Gokaldas Exports in the coming quarters on the back of its established market position and strong relationship enjoyed with large international customers.
The company's board in its meeting on October 4, 2021, approved raising up to Rs 300 crore via QIP placement of shares, the floor price for the same was fixed at Rs 194.58 per share.
The company said it has a strong order book and is in the process of augmenting its capacity over the near term, to meet demand and clear Q1FY22 production backlog
Self-dependence should be interpreted as producing high quality goods required for Indian and global consumption in India with as much value addition as possible in the country, he said