Runa, the leading global fintech infrastructure for the next generation of payouts experiences, today announced its expansion into India, opening access to the country’s $8.9 billion gift card market. With this expansion, Runa allows its business customers the ability to easily send instant, domestic and cross-border payouts to consumer recipients in India, dramatically reducing the traditional barriers of cost and complexity.

India’s rapid digital payment transformation—expanding at a notable rate of 44% CAGR by transaction volume from 2017 to 2024—paired with a surge in cross-border consumer transactions, which grew by 121% in the last nine months of 2024 alone, has created a strong demand for alternative consumer payout solutions.

By unlocking access to India, Runa emerges as a strategic partner for companies looking to tap into India’s thriving gift card sector for consumer disbursement, rewards, recognition and incentives. With the Indian market growing by 15.3% year over year, Runa enables companies to simplify regulatory compliance, reduce foreign exchange risks, and provide flexible funding options when sending funds to Indian recipients.

“We’re proud to bring Runa to India, where digital payments and gift cards are transforming how people connect and transact,” said Aron Alexander, CEO of Runa. “India’s fast-growing market is full of opportunity, and we’re here to help businesses effortlessly join one of the world’s most exciting economies and connect with millions of new consumers.”

Through Runa’s technology, businesses can now deliver instant payouts via an expansive network of thousands of global and leading Indian merchants, including e-commerce giants like Amazon, Flipkart, Shoppers Stop and popular digital wallets like Amazon Pay. Runa’s customers benefit from:

• Real-Time Payouts: A streamlined solution for instant payments, eliminating the delays and costs associated with traditional cross-border transactions.
• Flexible Funding & Foreign Exchange Options: Mitigation of capital control risks and seamless transactions without the need to hold Indian Rupees.
• Built-in Regulatory Compliance: Comprehensive handling of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, GST regulations, and data protection requirements.
• Extensive Merchant Network: A single integration granting access to top Indian and global merchants.

The expansion comes at a pivotal time, as The International Trade Administration reports that India is experiencing a digital payments revolution and e-commerce boom, fueled by rapid smartphone adoption, 650 million users in 2024, and internet connectivity extending to more than 950 million people.

“Runa has done all of the heavy lifting to pave the way for us to launch in India, sourcing popular merchants and alleviating the hassles and compliance challenges,” said Mike Bowles, Senior Director of Operations at Augeo Marketing. “We’re looking forward to launching our program into the Indian market.”

Performance Review for Q3 FY25 – Consolidated:

• Income from operations stood at Rs. 8,530.279 million (Q2 FY25: Rs. 8,161.920 million; Q3 FY24: Rs. 8,286.226 million)
• PBT is at Rs. 588.220 million for the period (Q2 FY25: Rs. 744.419 million; Q3 FY24: Rs. 919.217 million)
• PAT is at Rs. 411.044 million (Q2 FY25: Rs. 538.310 million; Q3 FY24: 704.143 million)
• Order intake during the quarter Rs.10,530 million (Q2 FY25: 9,210 million; Q3 FY24: Rs. 10,370 million)

Performance Review for 9M FY25 – Consolidated:

• Income from operations stood at Rs. 23,683.613 million (9M FY24: Rs. 24,477.138 million)
• PBT is at Rs. 2,121.444 million for the period (9M FY24: Rs. 2,544.371 million)
• PAT is at Rs. 1,791.161 million (9M FY24: Rs. 1,914.548 million)
• Order intake Rs. 28,620 million (9M FY24: Rs. 32,010 million)

Commenting on the Company’s performance, Mr. Shishir Joshipura, CEO & MD, Praj Industries said, “Our performance this quarter reflects resilience of the business in face of challenges on account of global volatility and uncertainty in the economy. On the strategic vectors, the company continues its positive journey as reflected in growing order book as well as constitution of orders in favour of increasing international business. Initial delays in readying the Mangalore facility have impacted the planned business activity for the GenX business in the current year, which we expect to recover as we move forward through the next financial year.”

Key Developments:

• The Board at its meeting held today, approved an appointment of Mr. Ashish Gaikwad as Managing Director- Designate for period of 5 years with effect from 3rd February 2025 in order to ensure smooth transition as Mr. Shishir Joshipura (CEO & Managing Director) will be completing his tenure on 30th June 2025.
• India’s First National Highway constructed using Bio-Bitumen Developed byPrajwas inaugurated Hon’ble Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari. Roads constructed with lignin-based bio-bitumen, blended at 15% can achieve a 70% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to conventional fossil-based bitumen.
• Prajboard has approved formation of JV with BPCL for setting up CBG plants across India. BPCL board has already approved this in their board meeting earlier this month.
• Received a significant international order to set up 50 KLPD Molasses to Ethanol plant in Tanzania, Africa.

Praj Industries Limited: Praj, India’s most accomplished industrial biotechnology company is driven by innovation, integration and delivery capabilities. Over the past four decades, Praj has focused on the environment, energy, and agri-process industry, with 1000++ customer references spanning 100+ countries across all 6 continents. BioMobility® and Bio-Prism® are the mainstays of Praj’s contribution to the global Bioeconomy. The BioMobility® platform offers technology solutions globally to produce renewable transportation fuel, thus ensuring sustainable decarbonization through circular bioeconomy. The company’s Bio-Prism® portfolio comprises of technologies for the production of renewable chemicals and materials, promises sustainability, while reimagining nature. Praj Matrix, the state-of-the-art R&D facility, forms the backbone for the company’s endeavors towards a clean energy-based Bioeconomy. Praj’s diverse portfolio comprises Bio-energy solutions, Critical process equipment & modularization, Breweries, Zero liquid discharge systems and High purity water systems. Led by accomplished and caring leadership, Praj is a socially responsible corporate citizen.

Ahmedabad, 31 January 2025: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) today announced its results for the quarter and nine months ending 31^st December 2024.

Particulars (Rs Cr)	Q3 FY25	Q3 FY24	YoY	9M FY25	9M FY24	YoY
Cargo (MMT)	113	109	4%	332	311	7%
Revenue	7,964	6,920	15%	22,590	19,814	14%
EBITDA1	4,802	4,186	15%	14,019	11,820	19%
PAT2	2,518	2,208	14%	8,038	6,089	32%

“I am excited to share the fantastic momentum we have achieved during 9M FY25, driven by exceptional execution across 3 key areas of our business – market share gains coupled with volume-price mix increase, traction in logistics vertical, and operational efficiencies along with technology-led gains. On the logistics front, in line with our commitment earlier in the year, we launched a new trucking platform, which is being integrated across the rest of the logistics value chain and will make us a true integrated Transport Utility. We have also upgraded our FY25 EBITDA forecast to Rs 18,800-18,900 crores. Moreover, it is incredibly gratifying to be recognized by S&P Global CSA as one of the Top 10 companies globally in the transport industry. This prestigious recognition reflects our focus on imbibing sustainability across our operations,” said Mr. Ashwani Gupta, Whole-time Director & CEO, APSEZ.

Strategic highlights

• Started Trucking Management Solution (TMS), a technology platform that acts as a transformational marketplace + fulfilment solution to streamline supply chain for customers
• TMS offers an easy-to-use marketplace interface, handles end-to-end trucking workflows, can be seamlessly integrated with client systems, enables real-time tracking, and includes analytical tools for pricing and operational insights. TMS incorporates SLA-based fulfilment assurance across a wide range of fleet options, including full-load and partial-load shipments
• Closed Gopalpur and Astro Offshore transactions worth over Rs 4,600 crores
• Signed 30-year concession agreement to manage container terminal at Dar es Salaam Port, Tanzania
• Vizhinjam port commenced commercial operations, post extensive trials. During the trial period, the port handled 70+ vessels and 147,000+ containers
• Commenced O&M operations at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port’s Netaji Subhas dock
• Placed India’s largest order for eight harbour tugs with Cochin Shipyard. The contract value is estimated at Rs 450 crores and deliveries are scheduled to begin in December 2026 and continue until May 2028

Operational highlights

• APSEZ clocked 332 MMT (+7% YoY) cargo volume in 9M FY25 led by growth in containers (+19% YoY), liquids and gas (+8% YoY) and dry and dry bulk cargo (iron ore, limestone, minerals, coking coal, etc.), partially offset by decline in imported non-coking coal
• All-India cargo market share for 9M FY25 stood at 27.2% (up from 26.5% in FY24). Container market share for 9M FY25 stood at 45.2% (up from 44.2% in FY24)
• Logistics continued to demonstrate momentum with growth across container volume (0.48 Mn TEUs, +9% YoY), bulk cargo (16.1 MMT, +13% YoY) and container volume handled at MMLPs (3,33,419 TEUs, +19% YoY)
• During November ’24, Mundra handled 396 vessels and executed 845 vessel movements, making it the highest ever monthly achievement by the port. Mundra port also exported a record breaking 5,405 cars in a single consignment during the month
• Gangavaram port launched container terminal operations with the inaugural EXIM vessel call of MV Synergy Keelung

 Financial highlights 

• Operating revenue grew by 14% YoY to Rs 22,590 crores. Ports revenue increased by 11% YoY to Rs 17,172 crores; Logistics revenue increased by 22% to Rs 1,852 crores
• EBITDA (excluding forex) increased 19% to Rs 14,019 crores. EBITDA margin increased to 62% (from 60% during 9M FY24).
• FY25 EBITDA guidance revised to Rs 18,800-18,900 crores
• APSEZ continues to maintain excellent financial discipline – net debt to TTM EBITDA stood at 2.1x (vs 2.3x in FY24)
• ICRA Limited reaffirmed the credit rating of long-term – fund based/non-fund-based limit and non-convertible debentures as [ICRA] AAA; stable and commercial paper as [ICRA] A1+
• India Ratings & Research reaffirmed the credit rating of non-convertible debentures and bank loans (long-term) as IND AAA/Stable and commercial paper and bank loans (short-term) as IND A1+
• S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed its rating at BBB- and revised outlook to “Negative” during the quarter. Moody’s Ratings reaffirmed investment grade rating ‘Baa3’ and revised its outlook to negative during the quarter
• Fitch Ratings reaffirmed APSEZ rating at BBB- and placed the long-term foreign-currency issuer rating and US dollar senior unsecured bonds on Rating Watch Negative during the quarter

ESG highlights

• APSEZ was ranked among the Top 10 global transportation and transportation infrastructure companies in the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA – scores as of 31st December), with a score of 68 (out of 100)—three points improvement over last year. APSEZ is now placed in the 97th percentile within the sector, improving from the 96th percentile in 2023.
• APSEZ was ranked among the Top 12 companies in transportation infrastructure by ISS ESG and was awarded ‘Prime’ status for the first time (making APSEZ equity and bond instruments eligible for responsible investments)
• APSEZ is targeting Net Zero by 2040. The company is on track to add 1,000 MW of new renewable capacity
• Krishnapatnam port received the 18^th ICC Environment Excellence Award 2024 in the Platinum category demonstrating commitment to sustainability and responsible practices

Awards and accolades

• Mundra port received the ‘Shipping Terminal of the year Award’ at the 11th International Samudra Manthan Awards 2024
• Mundra port received ‘Port of the year – containerized cargo’ at the EXIM Star Awards 2024
• Mundra port was recognized at the Kutch Business Excellence Award 2.0 for excellence in infrastructure development and collaborative CSR projects
• Krishnapatnam port won the ‘Sustenance Organization Award’ at the QCFI Tirupati Chapter Meet. This award recognizes commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Ocean Sparkle was awarded ‘The Maritime Standard Excellence Award’ at the Esteemed Star of the Industry Awards
• Ocean Sparkle was named as ‘Best Employer of Offshore Fleet’ at the Seajob Indian Anchor Awards 2024

Mumbai, January 30, 2025 – Shree Cement, India’s third largest cement group by capacity, today announced its financial results for the quarter and nine months ended on 31^st December, 2024. The Company reported ₹ 4,235 crore of revenue and ₹ 947 crore of EBITDA.

Financial Highlight (Standalone)

Particulars	Quarter ended			% Change
	31st December,       31st December,      30th September, 2024                            2023                             2024			YoY       QoQ
Net Revenue from Operations	4,235	4,873	3,727	-13%	14%
Operating Profit (EBITDA)	947	1,234	593	-23%	60%
Profit after Tax	229	734	93	-69%	146%
Cash Profit	966	1,074	709	-10%	36%

Operational highlights (Standalone)

• Total sale volumes up by 15% from 7.60 million tonnes to 8.77 million tonnes on QoQ basis
• Power & fuel cost optimized by 9% to ₹913 crore v/s ₹ 1,001 crore in Q2’FY25 due to softer fuel prices and operational efficiency
• EBITDA jumped to ₹947 crore from ₹ 593 crore on QoQ basis
• Led by cost optimization and efficiency measures, total expenditure (excluding depreciation and interest) came down from ₹4,122/ tonne to ₹3,748/ tonne on QoQ basis
• Sales of premium products stood at 15.0% of trade sale volume vs 14.9% in Q2’FY25

Commenting on the company’s performance for the quarter, Mr. Neeraj Akhoury, Managing Director of Shree Cement Ltd., stated, “Our strategy of prioritizing premium, high value products coupled with sharp focus on brand enhancement, strengthening the dealer network and optimizing the geo-mix has enabled us to improve our sale volumes. The results of our continued emphasis on operational excellence, efficiency improvements, and cost optimization are evident in our streamlined production costs this quarter. Looking ahead, we remain committed to increasing the volume of our premium product offerings and maintaining our relentless focus on further cost optimization.”

Capex Plans

The Company’s ongoing expansion projects in Jaitaran, Rajasthan (6.0 MTPA), Kodla, Karnataka (3.00 MTPA), Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh (3.40 MTPA), and Etah, Uttar Pradesh (3.00 MTPA) are

nearing completion. The Company expects to commission all these projects in the first quarter of FY25-26. The Company is continuously working to identify suitable opportunities to achieve its goal of achieving > 80 MTPA capacity by 2028.

Sustainability initiatives

In Q3 FY’25, the Company continued its efforts to improve its performance regarding its commitment to operational excellence and sustainable growth. Key highlights are:

• The Company’s share of green electricity in total electricity consumption stood at 55.1% in Q3’FY25 which is one of the highest in the Indian cement industry. The Company is consistently ramping up its green power generation capacity which stood at 522 MW at the end of Q3’FY25, up by 9% vis-à-vis 480 MW at the beginning of the FY24-25.
• The Company used 0.24 lakh tonnes of agro waste in its cement operations to conserve fossil fuel equivalent to producing 71 billion kCal and saving 0.28 lakh tonnes of CO₂. As part of this agro waste consumption, the Company procured 7,130 tonnes of stubble during the quarter for its operations within the NCR region. The Company also consumed 1.04 lakh tonnes of hazardous waste during Q3’FY25, replacing the fossil fuel-based heat by 50.4 billion kCal.
• All the Company’s manufacturing locations are Zero Liquid Discharge, treating, recycling, and reusing 100% of wastewater generated from our operations. With a good monsoon this year, the Company aims to improve its water positively level of >7 times achieved in FY23-24.
• During the quarter, the Company commenced operations of its state-of-the-art, end-to-end solid waste feeding system for municipal solid waste consumption at one of its locations and this is being replicated at other plants also. This initiative shall help us enhance proportion of alternative fuel consumption and improve TSR level.

Q3FY25 vs Q3FY24

During the Third-Quarter of FY25, the Company has achieved Net Sales of ₹ 88.15 Crores and Operating Profit of ₹ 15.07 Crores, reflecting growth of 134% and 166% respectively over the corresponding quarter of the last financial year. Profit after Tax for the quarter also increased to ₹ 12.45 Crores, registering growth of 247% over the corresponding quarter of the last financial year.

9MFY25 vs 9MFY24 

During the Nine-month period ended FY25, the Company has achieved Net Sales of ₹ 203.37 Crores and Operating Profit of ₹ 31.37 Crores, reflecting growth of 129% and 115% respectively over the corresponding Nine-month period ended of the last financial year. Profit after Tax for the Nine-month period ended FY25 increased to ₹ 24.50 Crores, registering growth of 219% over the corresponding Nine-month period ended of the last financial year.

Mr. Balakrishna Tati, Managing Director informed that the Board has approved the capex for an additional capacity of 4500 tons per annum and it will be financed through internal accruals and the additional capacity is expected to be commissioned during Q4FY26. This is inline with the company’s vision and strategic move towards capacity expansion to cater to the increasing demand for coffee across the globe.

This additional line will be installed at its Instant Coffee Subsidiary Unit namely Vintage Coffee Private Limited located near Hyderabad. After installation of this additional line total capacity of the production will be 11000 Metrics tons per annum as against present capacity of 6500 Metrics tons per annum.