BILKUL BAZAAR— The Daily News Wrap
- Bilkul Bazaar
- 9:00 PM | 25 Sept – 26 Sept 2026
National Business News Highlights
1. India cuts second-half FY27 borrowing by ₹1.2 lakh crore
The government plans to raise ₹7.8 lakh crore through government securities in the second half of FY27, while retaining the full-year gross borrowing target at ₹16.1 lakh crore.
2. PLI payouts cross ₹36,750 crore
Production Linked Incentive scheme payouts have reached ₹36,754 crore, while investments generated under the programme have crossed ₹2.58 lakh crore, according to the latest government figures.
3. India’s FDI rises 6% to $19.81 billion in Q1 FY27
Foreign direct investment inflows increased 6% year-on-year during April-June, with Singapore, Mauritius and the US among the leading sources.
4. NSE conducts special Saturday trading test
The National Stock Exchange conducted a special session to test its business-continuity and disaster-recovery systems, including the ability to shift operations to a backup site during emergencies.
5. Liqvd Digital India IPO subscribed 5.08 times
Liqvd Digital India’s public issue received bids for 3.86 crore shares against 75.94 lakh shares on offer. The non-institutional portion recorded particularly strong demand.
6. IPO pipeline remains strong with 148 companies waiting
Around 148 companies with SEBI approvals, representing potential fundraising of about ₹2.8 lakh crore, are waiting to enter India’s primary market, highlighting the continuing IPO pipeline.
7. NTPC and EDF form 50:50 low-carbon energy JV
NTPC and EDF Power Solutions India have entered into a joint venture to develop and operate low-carbon energy infrastructure, expanding cooperation between the Indian and French energy groups.
8. Aequs promoter group to infuse ₹650 crore
Aequs has approved a ₹650-crore warrant issue to Mellwood Trustee Services. The move is expected to raise the promoter group’s stake to 60.73%.
9. Kalpataru Projects secures ₹2,025 crore of orders
Kalpataru Projects International has won new orders and notifications of awards worth approximately ₹2,025 crore across power transmission, buildings and factories, and oil & gas businesses.
10. Tata Motors sees commodity-cost pressure on PV business
Tata Motors expects commodity costs to have an impact equivalent to around 3% of revenue on its passenger-vehicle business in the second quarter, even as the company continues new product launches.
International Business News Highlights
1. US-China trade relationship remains in focus after Trump-Xi summit
The Trump-Xi meeting has kept attention on the future of the US-China trade truce and the wider economic relationship between the world’s two largest economies.
2. Singapore’s US-stock trading initiative sees slow start
Singapore’s effort to allow trading in US stocks during Asian hours has attracted limited early volumes, highlighting the challenge of creating around-the-clock access to US equities.
3. GM and Ford face US market-share pressure
General Motors and Ford are losing US market share as buyers increasingly favour fuel-efficient vehicles amid elevated petrol prices. Cox Automotive expects Ford sales to decline 8.8% through the first three quarters of 2026.
4. EU-Philippines trade deal advances
The European Union and the Philippines have reached an initial free-trade agreement that is expected to remove tariffs on more than 94% of goods traded between the two sides once implemented.
5. Global business increasingly focused on industrial policy
Reuters Breakingviews highlights a growing role for government-backed industrial policy as companies deal with tariffs, supply-chain disruptions, geopolitical risks and strategic competition.
💬 QUOTE OF THE DAY
“The best investment you can make is in yourself.”
— Warren Buffett
This wrap covers business developments available between approximately 9 PM on September 25 and 9 PM on September 26, 2026. Market/business items only; general political, sports and non-business news have been excluded.
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