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Meghalaya cement firms moved nearly 3 lakh MT coal without nod: Katakey panel
Shillong, May 3: The 37th interim report of the Justice (retd) Brojendra Prasad (BP) Katakey committee has flagged prima facie violations of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), 2024, governing transportation of coal and other minerals from outside Meghalaya. In its report submitted to the court on Friday, the panel noted that although some cement companies had applied on April 8 last year, seeking permission to transport coal for the period from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, no approval was granted by the competent authority. The committee specifically cited M/S Star Cement Meghalaya Limited and Star Cement Limited for transporting 2,93,569.349 metric tonnes of coal through 8,174 truckloads between 2025 and 2026, recommending necessary action in case of SOP violations. Contradicting an official report, the panel observed discrepancies in compliance claims. The Superintendent of Police, East Jaintia Hills, had stated that the SOP for transportation of coal and other minerals “is being strictly followed.” However, the committee said this assertion “is not correct”, noting that records indicate inadequate compliance and that no approval for such transportation had been granted by the competent authority under the SOP, 2024.
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Cement transportation over NFR witnesses rapid growth during 2025-26
GUWAHATI: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved unprecedented progress in transportation of cement cargo by rail and loading; unloading of cement traffic across its terminal during financial year 2025-26. Cement traffic recorded a growth of 7.8% in inward movement, increasing from 9.05 million tonnes in 2024–25 to 9.76 million tonnes in 2025–26. On the loading front, cement witnessed a remarkable rise of 152.7%. These achievements reflect NFR’s sustained efforts to enhance freight efficiency and support infrastructure development across the Northeast region. One of the most notable achievements was the successful unloading of the first ever cement rake at Sairang Railway Station on September 14, 2025. This rake which was loaded from STAR Cement siding near Guwahati was the first freight cargo train to be operated over the newly constructed Bairabi – Sairang rail route marking a major boost to regional connectivity. Further strengthening cement cargo operations, NFR achieved the milestone of unloading the first-ever cement rake at Molvom Railway Station in Nagaland on September 24, 2025.
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Brief India: Primer: Ganesha Ecosphere (GNPL IN) - Apr 2026 and more
In this briefing: Primer: Ganesha Ecosphere (GNPL IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Krishca Strapping Solutions (KRISHCA IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Ptc India Ltd (PTCIN IN) - Apr 2026 Strait of Hormuz — The Market Is Underpricing a Systemic Oil Shock Primer: Star Cement Ltd (STRCEM IN) - Apr 2026 1. Primer: Ganesha Ecosphere (GNPL IN) - Apr 2026 Ganesha Ecosphere is India's largest recycler of PET bottles, well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable materials and favorable government regulations promoting a circular economy. The company is in a significant capital expenditure phase, expanding its capacity in higher-margin recycled PET (rPET) granules for food-grade packaging, which is expected to drive future revenue growth and margin expansion. Key risks include volatility in raw material prices, which are influenced by crude oil and virgin plastic prices, project execution risks associated with its large-scale expansion, and increasing competition in the recycling sector. This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only.
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Brief Equities Bottom-Up: Primer: Hain Celestial Group (HAIN US) - Apr 2026 and more
In this briefing: Primer: Hain Celestial Group (HAIN US) - Apr 2026 Primer: United Natural Foods (UNFI US) - Apr 2026 Primer: Al Rajhi Bank (RJHI AB) - Apr 2026 Primer: Ptc India Ltd (PTCIN IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Star Cement Ltd (STRCEM IN) - Apr 2026 1. Primer: Hain Celestial Group (HAIN US) - Apr 2026 Hain Celestial is in the midst of a significant multi-year turnaround strategy, "Hain Reimagined,"aimed at simplifying its portfolio, reducing complexity, and restoring profitable growth after years of declining revenue and significant net losses. The company's valuation appears distressed, trading at a notable discount to peers on several metrics. This reflects severe operational challenges, including negative profitability, declining sales, and a highly leveraged balance sheet which raises going-concern risks. Future success is contingent on the new management team's ability to execute its transformation plan, which focuses on core brands in snacks, beverages, and baby/kids products, while divesting non-core assets and aggressively managing costs to improve margins and cash flow.
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Brief Growth Ideas: Primer: Hain Celestial Group (HAIN US) - Apr 2026 and more
In this briefing: Primer: Hain Celestial Group (HAIN US) - Apr 2026 Primer: United Natural Foods (UNFI US) - Apr 2026 Primer: Al Rajhi Bank (RJHI AB) - Apr 2026 Primer: Ptc India Ltd (PTCIN IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Star Cement Ltd (STRCEM IN) - Apr 2026 1. Primer: Hain Celestial Group (HAIN US) - Apr 2026 Hain Celestial is in the midst of a significant multi-year turnaround strategy, "Hain Reimagined,"aimed at simplifying its portfolio, reducing complexity, and restoring profitable growth after years of declining revenue and significant net losses. The company's valuation appears distressed, trading at a notable discount to peers on several metrics. This reflects severe operational challenges, including negative profitability, declining sales, and a highly leveraged balance sheet which raises going-concern risks. Future success is contingent on the new management team's ability to execute its transformation plan, which focuses on core brands in snacks, beverages, and baby/kids products, while divesting non-core assets and aggressively managing costs to improve margins and cash flow.
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Brief Growth Ideas: Primer: United Natural Foods (UNFI US) - Apr 2026 and more
In this briefing: Primer: United Natural Foods (UNFI US) - Apr 2026 Primer: Al Rajhi Bank (RJHI AB) - Apr 2026 Primer: Ptc India Ltd (PTCIN IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Star Cement Ltd (STRCEM IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: NCC Ltd (NJCC IN) - Apr 2026 1. Primer: United Natural Foods (UNFI US) - Apr 2026 UNFI is North America's largest publicly traded wholesale distributor of natural, organic, and specialty foods, significantly expanding its scale and scope into conventional groceries following the transformative, yet challenging, acquisition of SUPERVALU in 2018. The company is currently navigating a period of significant operational and financial transformation, focusing on deleveraging its balance sheet, improving profitability through cost savings initiatives, and investing in technology and automation to enhance supply chain efficiency. While facing persistent margin pressure, intense competition, and high customer concentration risk, UNFI's extensive distribution network, broad product portfolio, and long-term strategic partnerships, notably with Whole Foods Market, provide a foundational base for future growth.
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Brief Equities Bottom-Up: Primer: Al Rajhi Bank (RJHI AB) - Apr 2026 and more
In this briefing: Primer: Al Rajhi Bank (RJHI AB) - Apr 2026 Primer: Ptc India Ltd (PTCIN IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Star Cement Ltd (STRCEM IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: NCC Ltd (NJCC IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Hakuhodo Dy Holdings (2433 JP) - Apr 2026 1. Primer: Al Rajhi Bank (RJHI AB) - Apr 2026 Dominant Market Leader with Strong Growth: Al Rajhi Bank is the world's largest Islamic bank and a dominant force in the Saudi Arabian market, holding a 41.2% share in retail lending. The bank has demonstrated a robust growth track record, with a 3-year revenue CAGR of 22.87% and a 3-year net income CAGR of 10.93%, underpinned by the strategic initiatives of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Strategic Focus on Digital Transformation and Diversification: The bank is heavily invested in a digital-first strategy, which has enhanced customer experience and operational efficiency, leading to significant growth in its customer base to 18 million. Its 'harmonize the group' strategy aims to create a synergistic financial ecosystem, expanding beyond core retail banking into corporate, SME, and investment banking to drive future growth.
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Brief Growth Ideas: Primer: Al Rajhi Bank (RJHI AB) - Apr 2026 and more
In this briefing: Primer: Al Rajhi Bank (RJHI AB) - Apr 2026 Primer: Ptc India Ltd (PTCIN IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Star Cement Ltd (STRCEM IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: NCC Ltd (NJCC IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Hakuhodo Dy Holdings (2433 JP) - Apr 2026 1. Primer: Al Rajhi Bank (RJHI AB) - Apr 2026 Dominant Market Leader with Strong Growth: Al Rajhi Bank is the world's largest Islamic bank and a dominant force in the Saudi Arabian market, holding a 41.2% share in retail lending. The bank has demonstrated a robust growth track record, with a 3-year revenue CAGR of 22.87% and a 3-year net income CAGR of 10.93%, underpinned by the strategic initiatives of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Strategic Focus on Digital Transformation and Diversification: The bank is heavily invested in a digital-first strategy, which has enhanced customer experience and operational efficiency, leading to significant growth in its customer base to 18 million. Its 'harmonize the group' strategy aims to create a synergistic financial ecosystem, expanding beyond core retail banking into corporate, SME, and investment banking to drive future growth.
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Brief Equities Bottom-Up: Primer: Ptc India Ltd (PTCIN IN) - Apr 2026 and more
In this briefing: Primer: Ptc India Ltd (PTCIN IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Star Cement Ltd (STRCEM IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: NCC Ltd (NJCC IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Hakuhodo Dy Holdings (2433 JP) - Apr 2026 Primer: Digital Holdings Inc (2389 JP) - Apr 2026 1. Primer: Ptc India Ltd (PTCIN IN) - Apr 2026 PTC India stands as the nation's largest power trader, poised to benefit from India's rising energy demand and the increasing share of renewables, which necessitates sophisticated trading and balancing services. Significant corporate governance issues at its subsidiary, PTC India Financial Services (PFS), have created a major overhang on the stock, leading to regulatory scrutiny and management changes, which poses a risk to investor confidence. The company exhibits a strong financial profile with a healthy balance sheet, consistent net income growth, and an attractive dividend yield, but has shown negative revenue growth over the past several years. This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only.
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Brief Growth Ideas: Primer: Ptc India Ltd (PTCIN IN) - Apr 2026 and more
In this briefing: Primer: Ptc India Ltd (PTCIN IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Star Cement Ltd (STRCEM IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: NCC Ltd (NJCC IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Hakuhodo Dy Holdings (2433 JP) - Apr 2026 Primer: Digital Holdings Inc (2389 JP) - Apr 2026 1. Primer: Ptc India Ltd (PTCIN IN) - Apr 2026 PTC India stands as the nation's largest power trader, poised to benefit from India's rising energy demand and the increasing share of renewables, which necessitates sophisticated trading and balancing services. Significant corporate governance issues at its subsidiary, PTC India Financial Services (PFS), have created a major overhang on the stock, leading to regulatory scrutiny and management changes, which poses a risk to investor confidence. The company exhibits a strong financial profile with a healthy balance sheet, consistent net income growth, and an attractive dividend yield, but has shown negative revenue growth over the past several years. This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only.
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