• Bilkul Bazaar
• 9:00 PM | 23 Sept – 24 Sept 2026

 National Business News Highlights

1. NSE makes historic stock-market debut
The National Stock Exchange made its much-awaited public-market debut on September 24, opening at ₹1,800 on the BSE against its ₹1,785 issue price and closing at ₹1,818. Its market capitalisation stood at about ₹4.5 lakh crore.

2. Insurance stocks slide after IRDAI commission proposal
Shares of insurance distributors and banks with significant insurance-distribution income came under heavy selling pressure after IRDAI proposed tighter limits on commissions paid to intermediaries. PB Fintech shares fell sharply.

3. Moneyview IPO sees strong Day-1 demand
The Moneyview IPO opened on September 24 and was nearly fully subscribed on its first day. The ₹2,100-crore issue is scheduled to close on September 28.

4. Reliance plans ₹10,000-crore bond issue
Reliance Industries is looking to raise around ₹10,000 crore through 10-year bonds at an indicated coupon of 7.90%, following a ₹12,000-crore five-year bond issue earlier this month.

5. Adani Group announces ₹1-trillion West Bengal investment plan
The Adani Group plans investments exceeding ₹1 trillion across ports, logistics, energy, roads, green cement and data centres in West Bengal by 2035.

6. PhonePe plans 20,000 hires and 5 million payment devices
PhonePe plans to recruit 20,000 employees and deploy around 5 million payment devices over the next 12 months, with a major focus on smaller towns and rural areas.

7. Maruti Suzuki commissions green-hydrogen pilot plant
Maruti Suzuki has commissioned a 300-kW green-hydrogen pilot plant at its Manesar facility, using surplus solar power to produce hydrogen for manufacturing operations.

8. Microsoft opens new India data-centre region in Telangana
Microsoft’s India South Central data-centre region is now live in Telangana as the state pushes a larger AI and digital-infrastructure expansion programme.

9. HSBC plans return to India’s equity-broking business
HSBC is preparing to re-enter India’s equity-broking market after more than 13 years, according to sources cited by Reuters, amid increased activity in India’s capital markets.

10. IGL explores acquisitions in city-gas distribution
Indraprastha Gas Ltd is looking at acquiring stakes in other city-gas distribution companies and is also expanding into renewable energy, including planned solar projects in Rajasthan.

 International Business News Highlights

1. Trump-Xi talks put trade and AI in focus
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting in Washington, with trade, tariffs, AI and economic relations among the major issues being watched by global markets.

2. China reaches record 40% share of global container exports
China now accounts for about 40% of global container exports on a rolling three-month basis, according to data cited by the Financial Times, highlighting the continuing strength of Chinese exports despite US tariffs.

3. German business confidence improves
German business morale rose more than expected in September, according to the Ifo survey, signalling improved sentiment in Europe’s largest economy despite continuing geopolitical and energy pressures.

4. H&M reports higher operating profit but flags weak sales
Swedish fashion retailer H&M reported stronger-than-expected operating profit for the third quarter, while saying it needs to improve efficiency and respond to slower sales.

5. US markets pressured by oil and rising bond yields
US stocks came under pressure as higher oil prices and rising Treasury yields increased concerns about inflation and borrowing costs. The 30-year Treasury yield reached its highest level since 2004.

Quote of the Day

“India must build capacity in strategic sectors such as semiconductors to shield the economy from an uncertain global environment.”
— Anuradha Thakur, Economic Affairs Secretary

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