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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.
Geojit Financial Services announced that Jones George will take over as Managing Director from October 1, 2026. Founder C.J. George will move to the role of Executive Chairman. The company said the leadership change was a natural progression in the company's journey as it prepares for its next growth phase.
Macquarie expects Indian banks to deliver 18% earnings per share growth in FY28. The brokerage said banks could see higher margins and strong loan demand. It upgraded Bank of Baroda and Kotak Mahindra Bank to outperform. These lenders now show stable asset quality, which helped them get better ratings today.
Veteran investor Prashant Jain will share lessons from three decades of market cycles at the ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0. The event takes place on October 8 in Mumbai. Jain will discuss how investors can stay disciplined as market conditions change, focusing on business quality and valuations in new cycles.
Royal Chain Limited filed its draft papers with SEBI to raise Rs 1,000 crore through an IPO. The jewellery maker plans to use Rs 650 crore from the fresh issue to pay off debts. While the company showed a profit of Rs 371 crore in FY26, high gold price volatility remains.