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Macro shock deepens India’s market selloff as policy risks multiply

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9:07 PMEconomic Times

Market rout deepens as crude surge, high US yields batter Indian equities

Summary

Indian stocks fell sharply as higher crude prices and rising US bond yields intensified risk aversion. The Nifty 50 dropped 1.56% to its lowest close of the fiscal year, while the Sensex declined 1.48%, erasing substantial market value.

The selloff reflects a worsening external shock: costlier oil threatens India’s inflation and trade balance,

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Why it matters

India’s market weakness is being driven by macroeconomic risks that can damage both corporate profits and capital flows.

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8:30 PMEconomic Times

D-St set for a cautious opening as GIFT Nifty signals muted start

Summary

Indian equities face a cautious opening after the Nifty weakened amid broad selling, while the India VIX rose 12.1%. A break below 22,700 could expose the index to 22,400, with foreign portfolio investors selling Rs 5,353 crore and domestic institutions buying Rs 5,189 crore.

Foreign selling is driving the immediate pressure, while domestic institutional buying is cushioning but not

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The market is increasingly dependent on domestic buying to offset foreign exits, leaving support levels vulnerable.

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8:30 PMEconomic Times

Stocks in news: Tata Group, ITC, IRFC, NCC, Zydus Lifesciences and JSW Energy

Summary

Indian benchmark indices fell sharply, with the Nifty 50 down 360.25 points and below key technical support levels. Tata Group companies, ITC, IRFC, NCC, Zydus Lifesciences and JSW Energy are in focus following company-specific developments as investors assess the broader selloff.

The break below major support levels shifts the market from routine volatility toward a risk

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A broad technical breakdown could force investors to reassess near-term exposure even in stocks with favorable individual news.

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8:09 PMEconomic Times

Ten-year bond yield hits 7.19%, highest in two years

Summary

The 10-year government bond yield has risen to 7.19%, its highest level since April 2024, as oil prices and global yields climb. The Reserve Bank of India is using open market operations to manage banking-system liquidity, while bondholders face losses from the rise in yields.

Higher oil prices and global rates are tightening financial conditions and reducing the appeal of

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Why it matters

Rising yields increase government borrowing costs, pressure bond portfolios and can raise financing costs across the economy.

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5:31 AMBloomberg Markets

PB Fintech’s $3.3 Billion Rout Fuels Rush to Leveraged Bets

Summary

PB Fintech lost $3.3 billion in market value after India’s insurance regulator proposed caps on commissions and management expenses. Traders responded by increasing leveraged bets on the stock.

The proposed rules directly challenge PB Fintech’s distribution economics and have forced investors to reprice

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Why it matters

The regulatory proposal has turned PB Fintech from a growth trade into a test of how much its business depends on distribution commissions.

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9:11 AMBloomberg Markets

Tata Trusts Seek Tata Sons Restructuring to Avoid Listing

Summary

Tata Trusts have proposed merging Tata Sons with two unlisted group companies to prevent the conglomerate's holding company from being listed. The restructuring would alter Tata Sons' corporate structure while preserving its unlisted status.

The proposal shows Tata Trusts are using group restructuring to address the listing requirement rather

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Why it matters

The outcome will determine whether India's largest conglomerate gains public-market transparency or retains a privately controlled holding structure.

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11:19 PMEconomic Times

BSE set to enter Nifty 50 from tomorrow, IT major Wipro to exit. What shareholders must know?

Summary

BSE is set to join the Nifty 50 after its six-month average free-float market capitalisation reached Rs 1,40,879 crore, well above the required threshold. Wipro, whose average free-float market capitalisation was Rs 55,930 crore, will exit the index.

The reshuffle marks a sharp rise in BSE’s market significance and brings passive funds and

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Why it matters

Index flows may temporarily amplify BSE’s gains and Wipro’s weakness as portfolios rebalance.

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11:26 PMEconomic Times

Sun Pharma, Aurobindo Pharma, other stocks in focus as Trump exempts India from 100% tariffs on some speciality drugs

Summary

The US exempted India and 19 other countries from 100% tariffs on certain patented specialty pharmaceuticals and their ingredients. The exemption covers rare-disease drugs, gene and cell therapies, and infertility treatments, while generic medicines remain outside the Section 232 tariffs.

The exemption reduces a major policy risk for Indian companies with exposure to specialty pharmaceutical

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Why it matters

Indian pharma gains relief in high-value segments, but generic exporters remain exposed to unresolved US trade policy.

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8:08 PMEconomic Times

Sebi clears Gautam, Vinod Adani of MPS norm violation

Summary

Sebi found insufficient evidence that Gautam Adani, Vinod Adani and related family entities effectively controlled certain foreign investments tied to Adani Group companies, clearing them of minimum public shareholding violations. It nonetheless fined two individuals Rs 20 lakh each for misinformation.

The ruling removes a major regulatory overhang around the group’s public-shareholding structure, but the separate

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Why it matters

The clearance reduces immediate legal risk for Adani Group companies while leaving disclosure concerns unresolved.

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10:38 PMEconomic Times

Moneyview IPO allotment to be finalised today; Check status, GMP and likely listing price

Summary

Moneyview’s IPO allotment is expected to be finalised after exceptionally strong demand across investor categories. Qualified institutional buyers subscribed 227.45 times their quota, compared with 115.41 times for non-institutional investors and 19.57 times for retail investors.

Institutional demand is the clearest signal that investors expect a strong listing, while retail participation

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The IPO shows that investor appetite remains strong for selected new-age financial companies despite wider market volatility.

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Other Developments

A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.

1:02 PMEconomic Times

4 Adani group companies settle public shareholding violations case with Sebi. Check details

Summary

Adani Enterprises and three other group companies settled Sebi proceedings concerning alleged breaches of minimum public shareholding rules. The companies and directors paid a combined Rs 1.48 crore, without admitting or denying the allegations, bringing the enforcement action to a close.

The settlement ends the case without a formal finding on the alleged violations. It removes

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Why it matters

The resolution reduces legal uncertainty for the affected Adani entities but does not settle broader governance questions.

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11:55 PMEconomic Times

SRIT India, Shah Investor’s Home IPO Day 2: Check GMP, subscription status and key details

Summary

SRIT India and Shah Investor's Home entered the second day of bidding on September 29 after receiving first-day subscriptions of 1 time and 31%, respectively. Both issues close on September 30, while their grey-market premiums stood at about 25% and 8%, respectively.

SRIT India's stronger grey-market premium suggests higher informal listing expectations, but the first-day subscription data

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Why it matters

The contrast between subscription levels and grey-market pricing shows why investors should not treat unofficial premiums as a substitute for fundamental due diligence.

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11:54 PMEconomic Times

Nifty SIP return fails to beat even bank FD over 5 years: Is this the warning sign investors can’t ignore?

Summary

A five-year Nifty50 SIP generated an XIRR of about 4.5%, below typical bank fixed-deposit returns over the same period. Midcap and smallcap indices performed much better, prompting analysts to question whether broad index exposure is sufficient without attention to earnings growth and stock selection.

The weak SIP result reflects a difficult period for large-cap index performance, not proof that

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Why it matters

The result challenges passive-investing assumptions and makes asset allocation, time horizon and valuation discipline more important.

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11:47 PMEconomic Times

15-year setback on cards? Nifty heading for worst annual performance since 2011

Summary

The Nifty is on track for its weakest annual performance in roughly 15 years, pressured by high valuations, foreign investor selling and weakness in the IT sector. Geopolitical tensions, higher oil prices and inflation concerns have reduced overseas appetite, while domestic institutions have provided only partial support.

Foreign outflows and macroeconomic pressure are forcing a reassessment of India's previously strong valuation premium.

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Why it matters

A prolonged shift in foreign investor positioning could keep valuations under pressure even if domestic liquidity remains supportive.

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11:36 PMEconomic Times

Coforge shares rise 2% after firm appoints Akhil Kumar Gupta as chairman post OP Bhatt’s abrupt resignation

Summary

Coforge appointed former Bharti Enterprises vice-chairman Akhil Kumar Gupta as chairperson and independent director for a five-year term after O P Bhatt’s abrupt resignation. The company retained its FY27 guidance and long-term growth targets.

The leadership change contains the immediate boardroom disruption without forcing Coforge to revise its operating

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Why it matters

The market is treating the transition as manageable, but Coforge must now restore confidence in board stability.

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11:26 PMEconomic Times

Four SME IPOs open for subscription today: Check issue size, price band, lot size and key dates

Summary

Four SME IPOs opened for subscription, with Black Opal Consultants seeking Rs 55.08 crore, followed by EverestIMS Technologies at Rs 48.46 crore, Vans Electroengineerings at Rs 33.98 crore and Papadmalji Agro Foods at Rs 20.18 crore.

The simultaneous launches increase the supply of smaller-company equity and force investors to differentiate on

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Investors face a crowded SME pipeline where subscription demand may not translate into durable post-listing performance.

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11:06 PMEconomic Times

Aegis Vopak Terminals among 3 stocks showing RSI trending up

Summary

Three Nifty500 stocks gained more than 3% and appeared in a scan for rising relative strength index readings on September 28. Their RSI values moved above 50 from below, signalling improving recent price momentum.

The move above 50 suggests buyers have gained short-term control, but it is a momentum

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The stocks have entered a stronger technical setup, but the signal still requires confirmation before it supports a durable investment view.

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11:00 PMEconomic Times

Goldman Sachs sees Eternal achieving $1 billion EBITDA by FY29; raises target price

Summary

Goldman Sachs retained its Buy rating on Eternal, formerly Zomato, and raised its target price by 11% to Rs 385. It expects the company to reach $1 billion in EBITDA by FY29, driven by Blinkit’s growth, margin expansion and easing competitive intensity in quick commerce.

The higher target reflects a shift from growth valuation toward credible group-level profitability, with Blinkit

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Eternal’s valuation increasingly depends on whether Blinkit can convert scale into durable earnings.

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10:55 PMEconomic Times

Force Motors among 4 F&O stocks saw a high increase in futures open interest

Summary

Four NSE futures and options stocks recorded increases of more than 7% in futures open interest on September 28. Force Motors led with an 11.9% rise, followed by Godfrey Phillips India, ICICI Bank and Bharat Dynamics.

The rise in open interest shows that traders added futures positions, but it does not

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Higher derivatives activity can amplify volatility, but open interest alone is not a directional signal.

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10:35 PMEconomic Times

Last day to bid! Runwal Enterprises IPO enters Day 3: Check subscription status, latest GMP and other key details

Summary

Runwal Enterprises’ IPO has entered its final bidding day, with the grey market indicating a premium of more than 4% over the issue price. The grey market signal is unofficial and can change before listing.

The premium points to positive near-term sentiment, but it is not a reliable measure of

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The offering illustrates how grey-market expectations can shape IPO demand even though they carry no formal market assurance.

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10:32 PMEconomic Times

A-One Steels India allotment likely today: GMP signals 7% listing gain. Here’s how to check status

Summary

A-One Steels India is expected to finalise allotment for its Rs 405-crore IPO, with investors able to check their results online once announced. The shares are tentatively scheduled to list on the BSE and NSE on October 1, 2026, while the grey market points to a potential 7% listing gain.

The implied premium suggests positive expectations ahead of the debut, but it remains an unofficial

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The IPO combines strong pre-listing expectations with the usual risk that grey-market gains fail to survive actual trading.

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10:31 PMBloomberg Markets

India Stock Bulls Pin Hopes on Corporate Earnings as Market Selloff Deepens

Summary

Indian equities are facing a deeper selloff despite easing valuations. Investors are now relying on stronger corporate earnings to restore confidence and revive buying interest.

Valuations have fallen, but that has not been enough to attract investors as broader risk

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The market’s recovery now depends more on earnings delivery than on further valuation relief.

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10:28 PMEconomic Times

Himalaya Nutravedics, Anand Seamless shares to list today; Check IPO subscription and key details

Summary

Himalaya Nutravedics and Anand Seamless are scheduled to list, following IPOs that raised funds for working capital, expansion, capacity increases, debt repayment and general corporate needs. The proceeds will support both growth initiatives and balance-sheet requirements.

The listings will test whether investors reward companies using fresh capital for expansion or remain

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The debuts will show how public-market investors are pricing smaller companies with mixed growth and balance-sheet funding needs.

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9:31 PMBloomberg Markets

Indian Drugmaker Taps Private Credit for Japanese Acquisition

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Gujarat Themis Biosyn has secured private credit funding to finance its acquisition of Japan-based MicroBiopharm Japan. The deal underscores the expanding role of private lenders in funding cross-border healthcare transactions in Asia.

Private credit is becoming a practical alternative to traditional bank financing for Asian drugmakers pursuing

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Private credit is reshaping how Asian pharmaceutical companies finance international expansion.

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9:29 PMEconomic Times

SIPs offer steady gains as most fund categories beat benchmark indices

Summary

Systematic investment plans delivered strong two-year returns, led by small-cap funds at an average 14.25%, while midcap and multi-asset funds returned 8.51% and 7.85%. Monthly retail SIP contributions rose about 37% between August 2024 and August 2026, and several categories outperformed their benchmark SIP returns.

Rising contributions show that retail investors are continuing to commit money through market cycles, helping

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SIPs are strengthening the role of retail flows in Indian markets, but recent performance may encourage concentration in riskier fund categories.

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8:51 PMEconomic Times

India’s IPO pipeline swells despite muted equity market

Summary

India’s primary market has expanded sharply in both the number of IPOs and total funds raised, even as benchmark equity indices have weakened. Foreign investors have reduced activity in listed stocks but remain engaged in new offerings, while several major companies have completed successful listings.

The IPO market is separating from the secondary market, suggesting that investors still see selective

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India’s fundraising cycle remains resilient, but IPO demand may not translate into sustained gains after listing.

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8:30 PMEconomic Times

Goldman Sachs identifies 42 Indian stocks riding AI build-out

Summary

Goldman Sachs has identified 42 Indian companies positioned to benefit from AI infrastructure spending across power, data centres and semiconductors. The group has outperformed the falling Nifty, although its valuations now stand at a substantial premium to MSCI India.

AI infrastructure has become a distinct investment theme in India, extending beyond software to companies

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AI exposure is broadening across Indian sectors, but much of the expected growth may already be priced in.

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12:23 PMWWD

YKK Breaks Ground on $150 Million Plant in India

Summary

YKK has begun construction of a $150 million fastening plant near Chennai, scheduled for completion in February 2028. It will be the company's third manufacturing facility in India.

YKK is expanding its Indian production base with a sizable new capital commitment. The project

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The investment signals sustained confidence in India's industrial demand and manufacturing infrastructure.

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1:03 AMBloomberg Markets

NSE Shares Slip Below IPO Price After Lackluster India Debut

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National Stock Exchange of India shares fell below their IPO price on the third trading day, extending a weak debut as Indian equities sold off more broadly.

The stock's early loss shows that strong investor interest before listing has not translated into

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The performance could temper enthusiasm for India's pipeline of large, high-profile listings.

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12:47 AMBloomberg Markets

Allied Blenders and Distillers Extends Rally Amid Possible Sale

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Allied Blenders and Distillers rose as much as 2.9% in Mumbai on Monday, extending gains from the latter part of the previous week amid speculation about a possible sale.

The rally suggests investors are assigning value to potential transaction interest before any deal is

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Deal speculation can support the shares, but it also increases the risk of a sharp reversal if expectations fade.

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