BILKUL BAZAAR— The Daily News Wrap

• Bilkul Bazaar
• 9:00 PM | 02 Oct – 03 Oct 2026

 National Business News Highlights

1. D-Mart reports 18.4% rise in Q2 revenue
Avenue Supermarts, which operates D-Mart, reported standalone Q2 revenue of ₹19,206 crore, up 18.4% year-on-year. Its store count reached 518 by September 30.

2. Jio Platforms IPO may open on October 21
Jio Platforms is reportedly considering an IPO opening on October 21, with the issue estimated at around $3.8 billion. The proposed listing is expected to be one of India’s biggest public offerings.

3. SEBI moves ahead on Closing Auction Session framework
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator will examine more than 3,500 responses received on proposed changes to the Closing Auction Session and move quickly towards a framework.

4. SEBI examines position limits in non-agri commodity contracts
The market regulator is examining position limits for non-agricultural commodity contracts to improve liquidity and is also engaging stakeholders on structural issues affecting commodity-market participants.

5. RBI flags emerging financial-stability risks
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said India’s financial system remains resilient but warned against complacency. He identified global debt, high AI valuations, leverage, private credit and cyber risks as areas requiring vigilance.

6. Indiabulls gets RBI registration as Core Investment Company
The RBI has granted Indiabulls Limited a Certificate of Registration as a Core Investment Company, bringing it under the central bank’s regulatory framework for investment-holding entities.

7. Nayara Energy raises petrol and diesel prices
Nayara Energy has increased petrol prices by ₹5 per litre and diesel prices by ₹3 per litre, with the changes taking immediate effect.

8. Petronet LNG names next MD and CEO
GAIL Director (Marketing) Sanjay Kumar has been named the next Managing Director and CEO of Petronet LNG. His term is scheduled to begin on May 13, 2027.

9. India’s IPO pipeline remains strong despite market correction
After companies raised around ₹39,000 crore through IPOs in September, the coming week is expected to be quieter, with one fresh issue but around 29 companies scheduled for listings.

10. Office leasing hits record in India’s top cities
Office leasing across India’s top nine cities reached 66.4 million sq ft during January–September, according to CBRE data, reflecting continued demand from corporate occupiers and global capability centres.

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🌍 International Business News Highlights

1. G7 agrees to release 100 million barrels from reserves
G7 countries agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of diesel, gasoline and crude oil from emergency reserves over four months to ease pressure on global fuel markets.

2. Oil prices respond to planned reserve release
Oil prices declined after the G7 reserve-release decision. The International Energy Agency said prices had already begun falling following the announcement and indicated that further releases could be considered if necessary.

3. Global AI investment enters unprecedented territory
Global spending on AI-related data-centre infrastructure could exceed $30 trillion by 2050, according to a PwC projection cited by Reuters. The scale of investment is prompting questions about future returns and productivity gains.

4. US stocks rise after weak jobs data
US equities gained on October 2 after September employment data showed a sharp slowdown in hiring. The S&P 500 rose 0.7%, the Dow 0.5% and Nasdaq 1.2%.

5. Vietnam posts fastest quarterly growth in four years
Vietnam’s economy expanded 9.95% year-on-year in Q3, its fastest quarterly growth in four years, supported by strong exports and manufacturing activity.

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