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Trump Reportedly Rejects Iran’s 7-Day Ceasefire Plan
U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing U.S. officials. Iran’s proposal reportedly included reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and restarting nuclear negotiations with the United States.
India to Borrow ₹7.86 Lakh Crore in H2 FY27
The Centre has announced plans to borrow ₹7.86 lakh crore through government securities during the second half of FY27, from October 2026 to March 2027. The borrowing will be conducted through 23 weekly auctions, including ₹15,000 crore via Sovereign Green Bonds.
UPI’S BIG EXPANSION! PhonePe TO HIRE 20,000+ STAFF!
Following the new UPI MDR framework, PhonePe is stepping up its merchant expansion across India.
IPO MARKET HEATS UP! 4 MAINBOARD IPOs OPEN TODAY!
On 25 September 2026, four Mainboard IPOs opened for subscription in the Indian primary market. Together, these issues are looking to raise nearly ₹1,776 crore.
BLOODBATH ON D’STREET! Sensex CRASHES 1,247 Points, Nifty Slips Below 23,100
On 24 September 2026, Indian markets witnessed a sharp sell-off. The Sensex fell 1,247.71 points (-1.67%) to close at 73,580.54, while the Nifty declined 383.70 points (-1.64%) to 23,063.10. India VIX also surged 22.76%.
₹4 LAKH CRORE WIPED OUT! WHY DID THE INDIAN STOCK MARKET FALL?
Indian equity markets came under pressure on September 24, 2026, as the Sensex and Nifty reportedly declined by nearly 1%. The fall erased more than ₹4 lakh crore from the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies.
NSE FINALLY GOES PUBLIC! A ₹22,562 CRORE MILESTONE FOR INDIA
India's National Stock Exchange (NSE) made its much-awaited stock market debut on September 24, 2026, marking the end of a decade-long journey towards listing.
CRUDE OIL ABOVE $100! GLOBAL TENSIONS COULD PUT PRESSURE ON INDIA'S OIL BILL
Global crude oil prices declined on September 24, 2026. Brent crude futures fell 0.9% to $102.13 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped 0.7% to $91.56 per barrel.
INDIA HITS AN ENERGY BREAKTHROUGH! ONGC DISCOVERS NATURAL GAS OFF ODISHA COAST
India’s energy exploration efforts have received a boost as ONGC discovered natural gas in a deepwater exploratory well in the Mahanadi Offshore Basin, around 43 km off Odisha’s Konark coast. The discovery was made on September 18, 2026, under the Samudra Manthan exploration campaign. Gas was encoun...
India-US AI Partnership: Focus on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
On September 23, 2026, India and the US discussed cooperation in energy and digital infrastructure to support the growing AI economy. A roundtable was held in New York during UN General Assembly week, bringing together more than 40 participants from industry, government, investment and academia.
IPO Lock-in Expiry: $17 Billion Worth of Shares in Focus
A major development is unfolding in India’s IPO market. According to Financial Express, shares worth around $17 billion across 93 companies are entering their IPO lock-in expiry cycle between September 23 and December 2026. Once the lock-in period ends, eligible shareholders may have greater flexibi...
4 IPOs Open Today: Over ₹2,700 Crore Entering the Primary Market
The Indian primary market is set for a busy session on September 23, 2026, with four IPOs opening for subscription. Together, the issues are expected to raise more than ₹2,700 crore, putting the spotlight back on the IPO segment.
Russia Election 2026: United Russia Wins Record Victory, Strengthening Putin’s Parliamentary Control
In Russia’s parliamentary election, President Vladimir Putin’s ruling party United Russia has secured a major victory. According to Russia’s Central Election Commission, after more than 95% of votes were counted, the party received 57.83% of the party-list vote. Based on the results, United Russia i...
₹22,562 Crore NSE IPO Gets Strong Response: QIBs Lead Demand at 12.68x Subscription
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) IPO received strong investor interest, with the issue getting subscribed around 5.7 times overall. The ₹22,562 crore IPO witnessed heavy demand from institutional investors, while retail participation remained comparatively lower.
Sensex up over 80 points, Nifty above 23,400 led by Coal India, Adani Enterprises
Indian stock markets started 22 September 2026 on a positive note as Sensex and Nifty gained support from favourable global cues and softer crude oil prices. Improved investor sentiment was visible as traders tracked international markets, bond yields and commodity movements.
India’s permanent UNSC seat bid gets backing from four European nations
India’s bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) received fresh support from four European nations: Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The countries, part of the Visegrad Group (V4), expressed support during the first V4-India foreign ministers’ meeting h...
Bank Strike Alert: SBI Issues Advisory Ahead of 3-Day Nationwide Strike
Bank customers across India have received an important update as a three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from 28 September to 30 September. The strike may impact several banking services, including branch operations, cash transactions, and other offline banking activities.
NSE IPO Closes Today: ₹22,562 Crore Issue Under Spotlight
The National Stock Exchange of India’s ₹22,561.57 crore IPO is on its final day of bidding today, September 21, 2026. The IPO is entirely an Offer for Sale (OFS), with around 12.64 crore shares being offered. This means NSE will not receive any proceeds from the issue.