Economic Times

• Retail inflation climbed to 2.1% in August, driven by a surge in food prices.
• Following GST cuts, the CBIC has mandated price tracking for 54 items.
• The industry remains optimistic about growth in auto parts exports despite the imposition of Trump tariffs.
• Over 120,000 opium licenses are set to be issued starting October.
• A Sebi board meeting yielded 10 key takeaways, including reforms in IPOs and mutual fund regulations.
• Investors displayed a strong interest, committing ₹1.2 lakh crore for three IPOs that sought only ₹2,400 crore.
• Mutual fund cash holdings dropped below 5% to a nine-month low in August, even as PPFAS and Kotak MF increased their stakes.
• Large-cap mutual funds experienced a 33% surge in monthly inflows, reaching ₹2,834 crore in August.
• Inflows into Gold ETFs saw a 74% increase, reaching ₹2,189 crore in August.
• Medicines and medical devices are expected to become cheaper from September 22 under the new GST regime.
• The Defence Ministry has received a proposal from the IAF for acquiring 114 'Made in India' Rafale fighter jets.
• Uttar Pradesh is accelerating industrial land reforms in pursuit of a $1 trillion economy vision.
• A High Court order provides tax relief for builders involved in joint development pacts.
• IRB Infra reported a 12% rise in toll revenue, reaching ₹563 crore in August.
• Germany's Hansgrohe plans to quadruple its India production as sales in China slow down.
• The Karnataka cabinet approved a 1% fire cess on new multi-storey buildings.
• PwC suggests that the GST rejig will ease pressure on household budgets.
• Economists have lowered India's inflation forecasts despite an August uptick, citing supportive GST reforms.
• Crisil projects India's headline inflation at 3.2% for 2025-26.
• SBI Research indicated that August inflation, above 2%, dampens hopes for an October rate cut.
• Nitin Gadkari stated that the sugar industry's survival is attributed to ethanol usage.
• The Cotton Association of India (CAI) estimates cotton output at 312.40 lakh bales for the 2024-25 season.
• The government announced its annual licensing policy for opium poppy cultivation for the 2025-26 crop year.
• Nifty's "stealth rally" suggests bulls might be preparing for a breakout on Monday.
• The Centre has reopened the PLI scheme window for ACs and LED lights until October 14.
• Vedanta is seeking CCI approval to acquire the debt-laden JAL.
• Public sector banks are expected to drive the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' initiative.
• SpiceJet reported a Q1 loss of ₹234 crore year-on-year, with revenue falling 36%.
• Oyo's Q1 FY26 PAT doubled year-on-year to ₹200 crore.

Business Standard

• Adani Group ports will prohibit vessels facing sanctions from the US, UK, and EU.
• The auto industry is seeking closer collaboration with the Centre for critical raw materials.
• Approximately 80% of automakers are facing launch delays due to late-stage engineering changes.
• A GST cut could lead to a reduction of up to ₹24,500 in two-wheeler prices.
• Balrampur and Rajshree shares surged up to 20%, indicating a positive trend for sugar stocks.
• Nitin Gadkari is advocating for additional discounts for buyers holding vehicle scrapping certificates.
• The PSU bank index jumped 21% in six months, prompting a re-evaluation of investment strategies.
• Eight of the top ten most valued firms saw their market capitalization jump by ₹1.69 trillion last week, with Bajaj Finance being the biggest gainer.
• Indian REITs are offering yields of 6-7.5%, outperforming markets in the US and Japan.
• Sebi's move to classify REITs as equity has garnered strong industry support.
• Near-term weakness in Coal India stock is being viewed as a buying opportunity.
• India is planning a $3.4 billion rail project near the China border for security purposes.
• PM Modi is set to launch infrastructure and energy projects worth ₹71,850 crore across five states.
• Inflection Point Ventures aims to invest in 50 startups by the end of 2025.
• Sebi has reinstated B-30 incentives for mutual funds, capping payouts at ₹2,000.
• Investors are actively subscribing to IPOs from Urban Company, Dev Accelerator, and Shringar.
• The Nifty has recorded its longest winning streak in a year, fueled by hopes of a Fed rate cut and trade deals.
• Sebi, in the High Court, mandated the disclosure of family agreements for listed firms.

Mint

• PM Modi laid the foundation for health and infrastructure projects worth ₹6,300 crore in Assam.
• A massive fire erupted at a fertilizer plant in Gujarat.
• Ganesh Dongre of Anand Rathi recommended three stocks for buying on Monday.
• The Income Tax Department is providing 24x7 support to taxpayers as the ITR filing deadline for AY 2025-26 approaches on September 15.
• A list of bank holidays from September 15–21 has been released.
• Tata Capital received an extension from the RBI to launch its IPO in mid-October.
• Tether minted an additional $1 billion USDT today, signaling increased liquidity in cryptocurrency markets.
• 11 startups have joined the unicorn club in 2025, with Bengaluru remaining India's largest hub for such ventures.
• The RBI acquired a 4.6-acre land parcel in Nariman Point from MMRCL for ₹3,472 crore.

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