• Bilkul Bazaar | Sunday Special
• The Week It Was |  Aug 29 – Sept 05 2026

🔶⚪🟢 National Business News Highlights

1. India’s economy grows a stronger-than-expected 7.8%
India’s GDP grew 7.8% year-on-year in Q1 FY27 (April–June), significantly above market expectations. Investment and manufacturing were among the key drivers, reinforcing India’s position as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies.

2. Private investment emerges as a stronger growth engine
Private-sector capital investment rose 11.9% year-on-year in the June quarter, while gross fixed capital formation increased to 34.3% of GDP. The data points to a broader investment cycle beyond government-led infrastructure spending.

3. NSE finally gets regulatory clearance for its IPO
The National Stock Exchange received SEBI clearance to proceed with its long-awaited IPO. The listing is expected in the week beginning September 21, potentially valuing NSE at around $47 billion and making it one of India’s most closely watched listings.

4. India’s IPO market enters a high-speed phase
As many as six IPOs are lined up for September 9, seeking to raise up to ₹4,511 crore. With NSE, Hero Motors and potentially Jio Platforms also in the pipeline, September could become one of India’s busiest IPO months.

5. LIC gets RBI approval to raise ICICI Bank stake to 9.99%
The Reserve Bank of India has permitted Life Insurance Corporation to acquire up to 9.99% of ICICI Bank. The approval is valid for one year and remains subject to applicable regulations.

6. TCS plans a massive AI data-centre campus in Hyderabad
TCS subsidiary HyperVault AI Data Center has acquired 264 acres in Hyderabad for a planned 1GW AI data-centre campus, highlighting India’s rapidly expanding demand for computing infrastructure.

7. Tata Motors launches €3.82-billion Iveco tender offer
Tata Motors launched an all-cash tender offer worth €3.82 billion for Iveco Group, a major European commercial-vehicle manufacturer. The deal would significantly expand Tata Motors’ global commercial-vehicle footprint.

8. Rupee records its best weekly performance in five weeks
The rupee gained about 0.9% during the week, helped by RBI intervention and strong foreign-currency inflows through the central bank’s special deposit measures. Rising crude prices, however, remain a major risk.

9. Ola Electric board approves ₹1,500-crore fundraise
Ola Electric’s board approved a ₹1,500-crore fundraising plan as the EV maker works to strengthen its finances amid pressure on sales. The company also saw senior-management changes during the week.

10. Tier-2 cities emerge as India’s new technology hiring hubs
Active technology jobs in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities reportedly jumped 95% year-on-year, signalling a significant geographical shift in India’s technology workforce and potentially lowering costs for companies expanding outside traditional IT centres.

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🌍 Weekly International Business News Highlights

1. Oil prices surge as US-Iran tensions threaten energy supplies
Renewed US-Iran military tensions pushed oil prices sharply higher, with Brent crude moving towards the $96-a-barrel area. Higher energy costs are once again becoming a major concern for businesses and inflation-watchers worldwide.

2. China announces major support plan for ‘little giants’
China unveiled a five-year programme to support innovative small and medium-sized companies, with an emphasis on job creation, technology and innovation. The initiative reflects Beijing’s effort to strengthen domestic businesses amid intensifying global competition.

3. Adobe names Indian-origin executive Anil Chakravarthy as CEO
Adobe announced that Anil Chakravarthy will become President and CEO from December 1, succeeding Shantanu Narayen. Narayen will become executive chairman after 18 years as CEO.

4. Germany’s companies feel growing pressure from Chinese competitors
A survey found German companies increasingly concerned about competition from Chinese businesses. Many are responding with greater innovation and cost-cutting as China’s companies move aggressively into international markets.

5. Dangote Refinery receives approval for a $1.6-billion IPO
Nigeria’s securities regulator approved an IPO for the Dangote Group’s refinery business that could raise approximately $1.55–1.8 billion. It would be one of Africa’s most significant recent equity offerings.

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💬 Quote of the Week

“The world cannot have a China with a $1.2 trillion trade surplus.”
— Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary