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India’s food market is worth $600 billion and grows at a 7% rate. Experts said India is moving from a primary producer to a global processing powerhouse. The government wants to double exports beyond the $53 billion benchmark. Officials said, "Food processing creates greater value for farmers and attracts investment."
Tech Mahindra will consider its first bonus share issue since 2015 during a board meeting on Oct. 15-16. The company said it will also discuss financial results for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2026. Investors now watch if this move prompts other IT majors to follow with similar corporate actions.
Insurance brokers and LIC agents are worried about new IRDAI rules on commissions and expenses. They said these changes could hurt livelihoods and reduce the number of active agents. “Cost efficiency should not be pursued in a manner that reduces the number of active agents,” the federation noted recently.
India’s 10-year bond yield climbed to its highest level since April 2024. This rise makes stocks less attractive compared to bonds. Foreign investors started selling shares while the rupee got weaker. Even with a liquidity surplus in the banking system, many experts feel this shift creates a tough hurdle for equities.
Coca-Cola Co is considering filing draft papers in December for an initial public offering of its Indian bottling unit. The company seeks a valuation of about $10 billion for the deal. They added Axis Capital and IIFL Capital to the team. This move helps them tap into strong investor demand.
Nearly a dozen companies filed preliminary IPO papers with SEBI between September 29 and 30 to raise funds. Firms like Inox Clean Energy and Shreejikrupa Project want capital for business expansion and debt repayment. This rush shows many businesses are eager to use the primary market to grow their operations.
The Nifty 50 fell 6.1 per cent in September, marking its worst monthly drop in eight years. Foreign investors pulled ₹25,662 crore from Indian equities, while domestic investors bought ₹52,617 crore. Ajit Mishra said, “Nifty has tested that mark after 6 years.” High crude prices and global rate hikes caused this.
Indian IT majors TCS, Infosys, and HCL Tech will announce their Q2 FY27 results in October. TCS reports on October 8, 2026, followed by HCL Tech on October 12, 2026, and Infosys on October 23, 2026. Many investors watch these results closely as the sector faces tough times and falling stocks.
US stocks rose after slower inflation data reinforced bets that the Federal Reserve will skip interest rate hikes in October. The S&P 500 erased September losses as two-year Treasury yields fell to 4.86%. “The inflation battle is hardly over, but today’s numbers are a step in the right direction,” said experts.
The Andhra Pradesh government aims to double the cargo handling capacity of its four 'Other Than Major Ports' to 200 Million Tons Per Annum. These new greenfield ports at Ramayapatnam, Mulapeta, Machilipatnam, and Kakinada should get operational by the end of 2027. This plan helps the state become a major maritime gateway.
The Kolkata Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ruled in favour of an assessee regarding inherited jewellery valued at ₹1.56 crore. Taxpayers must keep records like wills, valuation reports, or family settlement agreements to prove ownership. These documents help show how jewellery came into the family when original purchase invoices are missing.
Bajaj General Insurance CEO Tapan Singhel said the industry should focus on claim ratios rather than distributor commissions. On September 23, the regulator proposed expense caps to protect customers. Singhel noted, "In my view, 75% can be considered as a healthy claim ratio." Insurers are now discussing these new proposals.
India's fiscal deficit reached Rs 7.1 lakh crore during the first five months of the 2026-27 financial year. Data from the Controller General of Accounts showed this hit 41.9 per cent of the full-year target. Government spending and the deficit both got higher compared to the same period a year earlier.