BUSINESS
Moody’s Affirms India’s ‘Baa3’ Rating with Stable Outlook
The global credit ratings agency also reaffirmed India's short-term local-currency rating at P-3.
IPO Boom 2025: India’s IPO Market Poised to Surpass ₹1 Lakh Crore for the Third Time
The run-rate is likely to pick up in October as well with bluechip IPOs of Tata Capital and WeWork India expected to drive the fundraising total over the ₹1 lakh crore mark for the first time in its history, with only two previous instances.
India’s Real GDP Growth at 6.7% for This Fiscal Year: Report
The upgrade follows expectations of monetary easing and improved domestic demand spurred by GST rate rationalisation despite ongoing global uncertainties, says EY's Economy Watch September edition.
S&P Global cautions: Removing Russian oil could disrupt prices; Trump-era tariffs push India toward economic self-reliance
He highlighted that geopolitical developments are expected to continue shaping oil markets over the coming year, with policies and prices linked in a complicated interplay.
US President Labels Lisa Monaco ‘Corrupt and Totally Trump Deranged,’ Urges Microsoft to Sack Her, Calls Her a ‘Menace’ to Security
In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump labeled Monaco as "corrupt and totally Trump deranged" and accused her of being a threat to national security because of her former government positions. "She is a menace to US National Security, particularly considering the massive contracts that Microsoft has with the United States Government," he said.
Nifty and Sensex Plunge This Week on H-1B and Pharma Tariff Worries
The Nifty and Sensex plunged about 2.5% and 2.54%, respectively, with selling pressure severely affecting IT and pharma stocks. Midcap and small-cap indices were even more susceptible, plummeting 4.38% and 4.27% during the week, indicating stretched valuations in these space.
Finance Ministry projects India’s FDI inflows could surpass $100 billion in 2025-26
It represents a 10.5 per cent year-on-year growth, and if the pace maintains itself over the course of the year, gross FDI inflows for the year may reach nearly $100 billion.
Navratri Festive Sales Rise 23–25% in First Two Days Following GST Cuts: Report
Redseer, a market research firm, says this surge—driven by GST-led price cuts and increased festive sentiments—is among the best openings in recent memory.
PM Modi to Launch BSNL’s ‘Swadeshi’ 4G Network on September 27
This feat places India in a very elite group of countries that can develop and produce their own telecom network and equipment.
Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Pharma Imports Starting October 1
"Starting October 1st, 2025, we will be imposing a 100 per cent Tariff on any branded or patented Pharmaceutical Product, unless a Company IS BUILDING their Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant in America," the Republican leader said on Truth Social.
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