Stock Market News (Quick Updates) 30th January 2025 Watch the full video here- https://youtu.be/NhsXSZhiEdc World Market US Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady After Previous Cuts - The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged at 4.25-4.5% after a series of three cuts last year. - This decision indicates a pause in the recent easing of monetary policy. Deepseek Impact Pressures Markets; NVIDIA Declines, Apple Remains Flat - Continuing market pressure due to Deepseek's influence, causing a 5% drop in NVIDIA stock. - Despite good results, Apple's stock remained flat amid the market downturn. Indian Economy Government Approves Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSME Manufacturing - The government has approved the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme to provide support for MSMEs in the manufacturing sector. - This initiative aims to foster growth and development within the manufacturing industry. Digital Payment Transactions in India See Double-Digit Growth - Digital payment transactions in India increased by 11.11% on a year-over-year basis by the end of September 2024. - Data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) confirms this strong growth in digital payment adoption. Stock-specific News Ambuja Cement Reports Strong Net Profit Growth Due to One-Time Gains - Ambuja Cement's Q3FY25 results show a 4.5% YoY revenue increase, but a significant 157% YoY jump in net profit. - The substantial net profit growth is largely attributable to one-time extraordinary income. Gujarat Fluorochemicals Exhibits Improved Operating Performance and Margins - Gujarat Fluorochemicals has reported a 15.8% YoY growth in revenues, showing improved operating performance. - The company also saw an expansion in EBITDA margins, reflecting better profitability. Gujarat Fluorochemicals Detailed Q3 Results Show Revenue and Margin Growth - Revenues grew 15.8% YoY with a substantial 840 bps YoY expansion in gross margins. - The company's EV business is progressing, with plants fully stabilized and awaiting customer validations. KPIT Technologies Reports Strong Revenue Growth and Exceeds Margin Expectations - KPIT Technologies achieved a 17.40% revenue growth in constant currency terms, surpassing expectations. - The company's EBIDTA margin of 21.11% demonstrates strong profitability performance. Restaurant Brands Asia Faces Flat Sales Despite Revenue Growth - Restaurant Brands Asia (RBA) experienced flat Same-Store Sales Growth (SSSG), indicating weak demand. - Despite flat demand, the company reported an 11.2% year-over-year increase in revenue. Maruti Suzuki Sales Volume Up But Quarterly Growth Remains Sluggish - Maruti Suzuki reports a 13% year-over-year increase in sales volume, despite slowing quarterly revenue growth of 3.4%. - The company's quarterly performance indicates a continued sluggishness in sales. SRF Demonstrates Solid Growth in Revenue and Profitability - SRF posted a 14% year-over-year revenue growth, with a 16% EBIT increase, showing strong overall performance. - The Packaging Films segment was a major contributor to the positive results. Bajaj Finance Exceeds Profit Estimates, Though NPAs See a Slight Rise - Bajaj Finance's Q3FY25 results show a 13% increase in revenue and a 17% increase in net profit, exceeding estimates. - However, the company also saw a slight increase in Non-Performing Assets (NPA). Tata Motors Profit Declines Despite Revenue Rise and Improved Margins - Tata Motors reported a 22% decline in profit YoY despite a 3% increase in overall revenue for the quarter. - While the company's CV revenue declined, its EBITDA margin has shown improvement.