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Tata Nano’s road ahead remains uncertain as Tata Motors welcome Next-G products

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Tata Nano’s road ahead remains uncertain as Tata Motors welcome Next-G products

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The world’s cheapest car was never going to be profitable, says Cyrus Mistry

Tata Motors Ltd will take a concerted decision on the Tata Nano, chairman N. Chandrasekaran said on Tuesday, as the company prepares to welcome the next generation of advanced products that look to revive the market perceptions and sinking market share of the commercial vehicles of the brand.

Speaking at the 72nd Annual General Meeting, chairman Chandrasekaran expressed regret over lack of dividend payments to shareholders and said the company is working with tremendous urgency to deal with the matter.

Tata Motors shareholders demanded to know the future of Nano, as the losses have been consistently going up and the car has failed to generate consumer excitement despite years of efforts.

“We have issues we need to sort out. We will take a call which car needs to be stopped,” Chandrasekaran told shareholders gathered at the Birla Matoshri auditorium in Mumbai.

The Nano was developed by Tata Motors as Ratan Tata’s dream project and was aimed at giving mobility to millions and getting families off their bikes and into cars.  But, the vehicle failed to attract two-wheeler owners looking for an affordable car.

The vehicle also had its fair share of publicity as the bone of contention between the Tata camp and ousted chairman Cyrus Mistry, which led to the latter’s removal as the head of the Tata group. Mistry alleged that the practice of lending without adequate risk assessment, in case of Nano and small commercial vehicle segment (SCV) caused huge NPA loss to the tune of Rs 4,000 crore to the company.

He further added that Tata Motors had taken a unanimous decision to discontinue production of loss-making Nano almost a year back, which still continues to be manufactured at a subscale level till date.

In June, Nano sales hit a record low of 167 units.  The car continues to be made at Sanand in Gujarat. Chandrasekaran, however, remained non-committal over the future of the mini car.

“It’s not about switching one car on and one car off. Overall, we have a very low base in the passenger car segment. As I said upfront on a Rs 2,80,000 crore revenue on a consolidated basis the passenger car business is about Rs 9,000 crore. We are talking of 3 percent,” said Chandrasekaran.

“In order to scale this up we need volumes on different platforms and our cost structure in the passenger car business is very high irrespective of the platform. Our material costs are very high. So the management is working across the board to improve the entire cost structure across platforms. If we take decisions on one platform or another all the time it is going to be very difficult. We need decisions across platforms,” added Chandrasekaran.

The Nano will complete ten years next year since its first unveiling in 2008 at the Delhi Auto Expo. Widely known as Ratan Tata’s dream project, the car won the 2010 Autocar Car of the Year Award.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Adani, Torrent compete to purchase Gujarat Titans from CVC Capital

The probable sale of the Gujarat Titans, with the lock-in period coming to a close, will therefore be a defining moment in the changing face of IPL investments.

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The Adani Group and Torrent Group are currently negotiating a deal with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners to offload a controlling stake in the Indian Premier League franchise Gujarat Titans. According to sources, close to the development, reports say CVC Capital Partners will be looking to sell a majority interest while retaining a minority share in the franchise.

This becomes important because it is aligned with the end of the lock-in period by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which restricts any new teams from selling stakes until February 2025. The three-year-old franchise Gujarat Titans is reportedly worth $1 billion to $1.5 billion. CVC Capital Partners had paid ₹5,625 crore for the franchise in 2021.

A source close to the development pointed out that IPL franchises have attracted many investors’ interest since the league has proved an asset with a good reputation for money-making capabilities and cash flows. This growing interest of investors embodies the financial value and stability that come with the IPL franchises.

Gautam Adani, who owns teams in the Women’s Premier League and UAE-based International League T20, is understood to be one of the serious buyers. In 2023, Adani’s group won the Ahmedabad franchise in the WPL with a bid of Rs1,289 crore, the highest offer. His interests in this potential deal signal his commitment to expanding his footprint in the cricketing world.

Arvinder Singh, COO of Gujarat Titans, exuded confidence in the financial future of the franchise. He said the team was confident of turning profitable in the next media rights cycle, referring to even the original ten IPL franchises that took four to five years to turn profitable. He added confidently that the Gujarat Titans would not only turn profitable but significantly enhance in brand value.
 
This surging interest of investors in it is evidence of the growing financial attractiveness of IPL franchises, driven by healthy revenue streams and an increasing global footprint. The probable sale of the Gujarat Titans, with the lock-in period coming to a close, will therefore be a defining moment in the changing face of IPL investments.

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PayTm share price slips 2 per cent over SEBI warning

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The share price of PayTm fell by nearly 2 per cent on Tuesday following a warning from the the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

PayTm’s parent One 97 Communication had got SEBI’s administrative warning letter on some transactions involving the PayTm Payments Bank during fiscal year 2021-2022. The bourses reacted strongly leading to PayTm shares falling by 1.88% to Rs 460.80 per share on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

SEBI said it had noted the violation with concern and said these matters are being viewed very seriously. The regulator warned the company to exercise caution going forward and improve compliance to rules to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The markets regulator added that failure to comply with rules may force it to invoke enforcement actions as per the law.

In its response to SEBI, PayTm said in a media release that it has always followed listing regulations, as well as any change to these rules over time. The company said it would keep up its commitment to maintain and follow high standards of compliance. Paytm said it intends to provide an adequate response to SEBI on this matter.

PayTm said it has always followed Regulation 23 along with Regulation 4(1)(h) of the SEBI Listing Regulations, without including any change made to these rules over time. Paytm added that the letter from  SEBI has no influence on its finances, operations or other activities in any way.

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Zomato, Swiggy hike platform fee by 6% 

After the hike, the platform fee would be Rs 6 per order from an earlier Rs 5 per order.

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The food delivery majors, Zomato and Swiggy, have recently increased their platform fee by 6 per cent for food orders initially in Delhi and Bengaluru.

The food giant is currently charging in the national capital and IT hub, Bengaluru, the platform fee is distinct from delivery fee, goods and services GST, handling charge and restaurant charges.

After the hike, the platform fee would be Rs 6 per order from an earlier Rs 5 per order. Gradually, the higher platform fee is expected to roll out to other cities as well.

Notably, this fee is applicable universally to all food orders, irrespective of customer enrollment in loyalty programmes offered by both food giants. The charges directly contribute to the companies’ revenue streams and cost management efforts. The platform fee goes to the food aggregators to apparently control costs and increase revenues.

In April, they charged Rs 5 per order, but now it’s been increased by Rs 6 per order. That’s a 20% increase in fees for food delivery. This change in their strategy to adjust the price in a market as they expand their services.

Increase in platform fees, impacting how much customers pay for their food deliveries across the board. When customers order food using the app, they will notice different charges, besides the platform fees. These include delivery fees, handling fees, GST (Goods and Services Tax), and charges from the restaurant.

The charges earned by the platform, directly go to the food delivery app, helping to manage all expenses and boost their wages. The food delivery platform aimed to make between Rs 1.25 to Rs 1.5 crore per day through the fee, the app charges.

In August last year, Zomato introduced platform fees of Rs 2 per order for the first time. In October, they raised their platform fees from Rs 2 to Rs 3 in most and in major cities. Additionally,  Zomato is a quick commerce platform.

According to reports, Zomato stock reached its highest price of Rs 232 on the Bombay Stock Exchange. This achievement has made Zomato founder and CEO, Deepinder Goyal, a billionaire. The company has experienced a strong upward trend over the past years, driven largely by the expansion and success of its quick commerce subsidiary in Blinkit.

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