Shapoorji funding squeeze persists amid Tata IPO uncertainty

Shapoorji Pallonji Group is seeking additional funds to meet a ₹3,500 crore debt payment. The company asked to extend the due date to the end of October. Its financial future remains tied to the Tata Sons IPO. The group currently faces repayment pressure while waiting to unlock its stake value.

Smallcaps have grown up, but so has the risk

The smallcap market threshold reached ₹33,500 crore in June 2026, nearly double the June 2023 level. While the ladder moved up, the segment matured as debt-equity ratios fell. Smallcap earnings grew 35% in Q1 of FY27, beating largecaps. These companies now offer early access to emerging sectors like defence and electronics.

AI Rally, Weaker Yen Set the Stage for Japan’s Market Return

Japanese stocks look set to catch up with a global AI rally when trading resumes on Thursday. Nikkei 225 futures are 2.5% higher after the Silver Week holiday. Analyst Hebe Chen said, “The renewed global AI rally, a mild improvement in risk sentiment and softer oil prices give Japanese equities room.”

Gautam Adani reclaims top spot as India's richest, edges out Mukesh Ambani: Hurun Rich List

Gautam Adani reclaimed the top spot on the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026 with wealth of Rs 9.23 lakh crore. He overtook Mukesh Ambani, whose wealth fell to Rs 8.63 lakh crore. The list showed a record 391 dollar billionaires, as many self-made entrepreneurs got rich through new sectors.

Airbnb in your building? Why one housing society is 'up in arms' over short-term rentals.

Residents of Vaibhav Khand Windsor Park Society in Ghaziabad protested on September 20 against short-term Airbnb rentals in their flats. They said, "This is a society, not a hotel." Many residents worry about security as unknown people stay without police verification. They have now filed a complaint with local authorities.

OECD raises raises India's FY27 GDP growth forecast by 80 bps to 7.1%

The OECD on Wednesday raised its forecast for India's FY27 economic growth by 80 basis points to 7.1%. This follows strong performance in the April-June quarter. While global experts see potential risks ahead, many agencies recently lifted their projections, showing that the economy has shown resilience despite various external pressures.

India's tourism boom looks like a win. The numbers tell a different story

Domestic visitor spending in India reached Rs 17.7 lakh crore in 2025, up 36.9% from 2019. While local travel surged, international spending fell 8% last year. Tourism Secretary Bhuvnesh Kumar said, "We don't really need more domestic tourism. We need distributed demand." The government now aims to promote less-visited destinations.

Customs duty: India must reform its default payment process to minimize logistical delays

India must reform its customs duty payment process to stop logistical delays. Currently, most importers pay before clearing cargo, which slows business. Data from 2026 showed that release times fell to 41 hours for trusted firms, compared to 77 hours for others. Expanding this trust-based system could help boost national exports.

Vedanta Iron and Steel to Vedanta Oil and Gas shares: Anil Agarwal-owned stocks rise up to 6%; target, stoploss

Anil Agarwal-owned Vedanta Group stocks rose up to 6% on Wednesday amid rising metal prices. Vedanta Iron and Steel hit a 5% upper circuit, while Vedanta Oil and Gas shares also climbed. Expert Avinash Gorakshkar said, “Anil Agarwal's Vedanta Group stocks are rising due to the positive buzz on Dalal Street.”

Sensex jumps 350 points, Nifty above 23,400 as oil dips below $99/barrel. What can trigger the next sharp rally on D-Street?

Sensex jumped 350 points and Nifty rose above 23,433 on Wednesday as oil prices fell below $99 per barrel. Metal and financial stocks helped the market gain 0.5%. VK Vijayakumar said, “This trend has created a dichotomy in valuations.” Investors now watch if bond yields and crude prices trigger rallies.

10 midcap stocks that soared up to 105% in 6 months; check FII and MF holdings

Ten midcap stocks soared up to 105% over the last six months, even as the Nifty 50 index stayed flat. Data showed 33 midcap stocks rallied more than 25% in this period. Investors now look at how many FII and MF holdings these top performers got during the June 2026 quarter.

Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks fall as investors temper Trump-Xi meeting hopes; property shares gain

China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Wednesday as investors got worried about the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting. Trade tensions with Europe also hurt sentiment. Many property shares gained after the government showed support for China Vanke. The CSI300 index fell 0.5% while the Hang Seng Index fell 0.8% by lunch.