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IPO Boom 2025: India's IPO market set to cross Rs 1 lakh crore for third time

Additionally, between October 3 and 7, WeWork India plans to enter the market with a Rs 3,000-crore offering. When combined, the two offerings will surpass the psychological figure of the Rs 1 lakh crore fundraising milestone in 2025.

Sep 29, 2025

India's real GDP growth projected to grow at 6.7 pc this fiscal: Report

"With Q1 FY26 real GDP growth at 7.8 per cent and stimulation of demand through GST reforms on the one hand, constrained by global headwinds affecting India's export prospects, both in goods and services, we expect India to still show an annual real GDP growth of 6.7 per cent in FY26," according to the global professional services firm.

Sep 29, 2025

RBI likely to keep repo rate unchanged amid growth risks, low inflation: Report

The central bank had last cut the repo rate by 50 basis points in June, while the August review saw the rate being held steady, according to a report by Bajaj Broking. The report said the RBI is likely to maintain the current rate as inflation remains low and manageable, but risks to growth are becoming more visible.

Sep 29, 2025

Jan 1, 1970

Sensex, Nifty open with gains as potential rate cut in US boosts sentiment

Next Week in Focus: RBI MPC, FII Trends, India-US Trade Deal Could Influence Market Moves

Market watchers anticipate a 25-basis-point (bps) rate cut in the upcoming policy. Currently, the repo rate stands at 5.5 per cent. The RBI had left the policy rate unchanged in the previous review, but since February 2025, it has lowered the repo rate by nearly one percentage point.

Sep 28, 2025

H-1B, pharma tariff jitters drag Nifty and Sensex lower this week

The IT index came under early pressure amid concerns over rising H-1B visa costs. Shares of Indian pharmaceutical companies fell on Friday after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs, starting October 1.

Sep 27, 2025

Indian stock market opens in red, IT stocks drag

Stock market ends sharply lower over US pharma tariffs, Nifty below 24,700

Sensex ended the session at 80,426.46, down 733.22 points or 0.90 per cent. The 30-share index started the session a bit lower at 80,956.01 against last session's closing of 81,159.68. The index further extended the loss amid overall selling to hit an intraday low of 80,332.41.

Sep 26, 2025

Indian stock market ends lower amid US tariff jitters, Sensex declines 765 points

Sensex, Nifty open lower over Trump's tariffs on pharma imports

Apart from drugs, President Trump announced a 50 per cent duty on imports of kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30 per cent on upholstered furniture, and 25 per cent on heavy trucks.

Sep 26, 2025

India's mainboard IPO listings touch 28-year high; SME listings set new record

A total of 25 IPOs raised over Rs 13,300 crore during the month. Meanwhile, SMEs raised Rs 9,129 crore through 207 listings, surpassing previous annual fundraising records with a quarter of the year still remaining.

Sep 26, 2025

RBI Monetary Policy Committee unlikely to cut rates in October: Report

The transmission of the past 100 bps rate cut is assessed as nearly complete for fresh deposits (-94 bps) but muted for outstanding deposits (-18 bps), ICRA said in its report.

Sep 25, 2025

GST reforms have reduced the tax burden on people: Nirmala Sitharaman

Indian banks performing exceptionally well: FM Sitharaman

Speaking at the 91st Foundation Day celebrations of the Bank of Maharashtra in Pune, FM Sitharaman highlighted the resilience of India's banking sector amid global uncertainties.

Sep 25, 2025

Stock market ends lower amid profit booking, selling in IT stocks

Sensex ended the session at 81,159.68, down 555.95 points or 0.68 per cent. The 30-share index started the session under pressure at 81,574.31 against the last session's closing of 81,715.63 amid overall selling. The index dragged further to hit an intraday low at 81,092.89.

Sep 25, 2025

Tata Motors' shares dip 3 pc as €2 billion loss from JLR cyberattack may exceed FY25 profit

The cyberattack, which occurred on September 2, has forced the company to repeatedly push back its production schedule. JLR announced it will extend factory closures until October 1 while addressing global IT issues and preparing for a phased restart of operations.

Sep 25, 2025

Unique registered investor base on NSE crosses 12 crore, 1 in 4 are women

The total number of investor accounts (Unique Client Codes) registered with NSE stands at 23.5 crore (as of September 23), having crossed the 23 crore mark in July 2025. It includes all client registrations done till date and clients can register with more than one trading member.

Sep 25, 2025