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Global market news as it reaches India: the Fed, Wall Street, China, trade measures and geopolitics.
Thursday, 1 October 2026
Global Market: SK Hynix to assess shareholder protection over potential Solidigm listing
SK Hynix will assess measures to protect shareholders amid market concerns over a potential listing of its U.S. subsidiary Solidigm. Reuters reported that Solidigm could pursue an…
IPO & Listings
Flydubai Emergency: Trump Praises Indian Pilot, Says Co-Pilot May Have Been 'Terrorist’ or 'Whack-Job’
Trump said the captain had the presence of mind to open the cockpit door, which he described as solid steel and impossible to open from outside, and to 'scream' for help.
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Scotch whisky gets cheaper? Johnnie Walker, J&B prices fall 10-15% after India-UK trade agreement, says report
Scotch whisky prices in India have reportedly fallen 10-15% after the India-UK trade deal cut tariffs on British whisky. Johnnie Walker Black Label and J&B are among…
Accelevation IPO: AI Infrastructure Firm Valued At $3.9 Billion As Shares Fall On Nasdaq Debut
Accelevation provides power distribution, cooling, structural systems and installation services for data centres, with revenue reaching $447.8 million in 2025.
Infrastructure
How Brand Japan Is Getting India Hooked, From Anime To Uniqlo
India's interest in Japan extends beyond cars and electronics to anime, manga, fashion, and cuisine, reflecting a growing cultural exchange and consumer engagement.
Don't Join Russian Army Expecting A Govt Bailout Later: MEA Warns Indian Nationals
MEA warns Indians against recruitment offers from unverified agents and non-public entities, including voluntary groups.
Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally: Check India Position After Day 12 As China Lead Standings
India have climbed to eighth place in the Asian Games 2026 medal standings after taking their overall tally to 60 medals, including 10 golds, 21 silvers and 29 bronze medals.
PM Modi, Donald Trump Discuss Energy, Defence Ties Amid Ongoing India-US Trade Negotiations
PM Modi says he held a productive call with Trump, discussing trade, defence, energy, critical tech and global peace efforts.
2 outletsDefence
SRF, Stallion India, Navin Fluorine Shares Rally As DGTR Recommends Extending Anti-Dumping Duty On Chinese HFCs
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) recommended extending the anti-dumping duty on Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) blends imported from China for another five years.
JSW plugs into China tech for its electric bus drive
The collaboration with CHTC Kinwin adds to JSW’s growing ties with Chinese auto companies and suppliers as it expands into both passenger and commercial vehicles.
China cut bancassurance commissions 30%: Could India see a similar insurance reset?
China’s 2023 bancassurance overhaul cut commissions by around 30%, initially slowing sales. India’s proposed reset could similarly pressure bancassurance as banks and insurers…
Top 10 fastest-growing major economies in 2026: India leads with 6.2% ahead of China, US
Indonesia is projected to expand by 4.9% in 2026, matching its projected growth rate for 2025. This puts the Southeast Asian economy behind India but significantly ahead of most…
Tuesday, 29 September 2026
Global Markets: Tech stocks gain on Anthropic IPO optimism, offsetting high oil, yields
Sovereign yields are an anchor for global markets, a reference price for investing in riskier stocks and a benchmark for mortgages and corporate borrowing. Higher rates pile…
IPO & Listings
India 10-year bond snaps four-day losing run as US yields ease
On Tuesday, Indian government bonds rebounded, marking the end of a four-day downturn spurred by softer US Treasury yields and declining crude oil prices. Despite this rally…
Monetary Policy
India bonds edge up on short covering as US yields cool
Indian government bonds experienced a rise after a sharp selloff raised benchmark yields. US Treasury yields decreased, leading to investors unwinding their short positions.…
Monetary Policy
Indian Govt Explores Alternate Air Routes; In Talks With China For Airspace Over Xinjiang
The talks with China have been underway for more than a year, according to the sources. Discussions are focused on the possibility of using airspace over Xinjiang as an…
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‘Standoff doesn’t help, third parties will take advantage’: Jaishankar on India-China ties
India-China ties: Jaishankar explained that things have improved because “they had gone so much off-track that the moment you stabilised it, it was going to improve”.
Global Market: RoboTechnik slides below IPO price in weak Hong Kong debut
RoboTechnik Intelligent Technology fell as much as 8.5% in its Hong Kong debut after raising HK$5.18 billion through its IPO. Weak market sentiment pressured new listings, with…
IPO & Listings
India's Essar Group to build largest steel plant in US: Trump says 'largest plant in America by far'
US President Donald Trump has announced that India's Essar Group will build a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa through its subsidiary Mesabi Metallics. The facility is expected to…
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Monday, 28 September 2026
India-Japan platform to invest $100 million in consumer, healthcare assets
Ideas N Journey plans to tap the small company innovation of Japan and innovation adoption in India by small and medium businesses.
Indices continue to trade with significant losses; European shares trade in the green
The benchmark indices continued to trade in a subdued manner in afternoon session on Monday, weighed down by weak global cues, rising crude oil prices and weakness in global…
Global Market: DayOne pushes ahead with potential November IPO amid data center scrutiny
Data center operator DayOne is preparing for a potential US IPO in November, targeting a valuation near $20 billion. The company plans to file with the SEC in October amid…
IPO & Listings
Indian economy demonstrates resilience despite increased volatility amid re-escalating tensions in West Asia: RBI
RBI noted in its September monthly bulletin that the global economy is again confronted with rising energy prices, and increased volatility across various segments of the…
Quarterly Results
Radico Khaitan becomes first Indian spirits brand to sell at major UK airports
Radico Khaitan is taking its portfolio of Indian luxury spirits to four major UK airports, becoming the first Indian spirit brands to be available across these airports' duty-free…
Pakistan fires anti-ship missile from China-built Hangor submarine in Arabian Sea. What it means for India
The test is significant because it is the first publicly announced live missile firing by the new submarine since it entered Pakistan Navy service earlier this year. Pakistan has…
Defence
Iran completes Chabahar-Zahedan rail line, unlocking India’s trade route to Central Asia
Expected to become fully operational over the next three to four months, the newly laid tracks establish a crucial supply-chain bridge bypassing Pakistan, substantially reducing…
BT Big Story: India wants to become a shipbuilding power. Can it match China, Japan & South Korea?
India's Rs 70,000-crore bet to break into the world's shipbuilding elite club will need all hands on deck. But they have a few things going for them.
'We are playing hockey, they are playing football': FM Sitharaman on China's trade barriers
In India, the consumer sets the requirement, whereas in China, the consumer may need it, but the authority sets the requirement and doesn't allow you to go in, says FM Sitharaman
Sunday, 27 September 2026
India's former top negotiator at WTO. Now he warns of risks in a full-fledged FTA with US
A limited trade deal with the US could benefit India, but a broader agreement could put pressure on Indian agriculture and industry, as well as sectors such as pharmaceuticals…
India-Russia Defence Ties: Russian Envoy Denis Alipov Says It's Not A 'Zero-Sum Game'
Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov said India-Russia ties remain rooted in trust and mutual partnership.
Defence