The Indian equity market is expected to commence trading on a higher note on September 18, 2025, following the US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 4%-4.25%. This move, coupled with indications of two more rate cuts in 2025, has fostered a positive global sentiment, with Asian markets and US futures trading in the green. The GIFT Nifty's higher trading signals a strong start for Indian indices. On Wednesday, the Nifty 50 closed 0.36% higher at 25,330, and the BSE Sensex rose 0.38% to 82,694, fueled by optimism over India-US trade discussions.

Positive Buzz

• Bandhan Bank: The bank has sold 15.39 crore shares of Yes Bank to SMBC at ₹21.50 each, a transaction that reduces its stake in Yes Bank from 0.70% to 0.21% and is part of a significant global deal.
• Biocon: Its subsidiary, Biocon Biologics, has received approval from the USFDA for its denosumab biosimilars, Bosaya (a Prolia biosimilar) and Aukelso (a Xgeva biosimilar), indicated for osteoporosis, cancer-related bone loss, and other bone conditions.
• Poonawalla Fincorp: The company announced the allotment of 3.31 crore shares aggregating ₹1,500 crore to its promoter, Rising Sun Holdings, thereby increasing its paid-up capital.
• Piramal Enterprises: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the merger of Piramal Enterprises with its subsidiary, Piramal Finance.
• Avantel: The company has secured a new order from a shipbuilder.
• Hyundai India: Shares are in focus following a wage settlement agreement with its union, which includes a monthly salary increase of Rs 31,000, considered an industry best.
• Honda India Power Products: The stock is set to trade ex-dividend on September 18, 2025, for a dividend payout of ₹21.50 per share on a face value of ₹10 equity share.
• Goodluck India: The company will trade ex-dividend on September 18, 2025, for a declared dividend of ₹4 per equity share on a face value of ₹2.
• Stock Recommendations: Experts recommend five breakout stocks for today: India Pesticides, Welspun Enterprises, ideaForge Technology, Sansera Engineering, and Shivalik Bimetal Controls.

Neutral Developments

• Kesar Enterprises Limited: The company has set September 18, 2025, as the record date for a 1:10 stock split, where each equity share of ₹10 will be divided into ten equity shares of ₹1 each. Despite this, its revenue decreased in Q4 FY25, and net profit turned into a net loss.
• Zydus Wellness Limited: September 18, 2025, is the record date for a stock split. While its Q1 FY26 revenue increased, net profit saw a decrease.
• IPOs: Initial Public Offerings for Ivalue and Euro Pratik are being closely watched today.
• Ex-Dividend Stocks: Shares of SJVN, Hindustan Copper, and GMDC are among those trading ex-dividend today.
• Ex-Rights Issue: Mehai Technology shares will trade ex-date for its rights issue.
• Investor Meetings: Several companies have scheduled meetings with funds, analysts, and institutional investors at the Jefferies 4th India Forum on September 18, 2025, including interactions with Nomura Asset Management, AR Capital, and Morgan Stanley Investment Management.
• Capital Trust Limited: A board meeting is scheduled to consider fund-raising through Unlisted Non-Convertible Debentures via private placement.

Negative News

• Marico: The income tax department conducted a nationwide survey operation at the company's premises. Marico stated it is cooperating fully with the ongoing proceedings.
• SVP Global Textiles: A fire incident at its plant in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, resulted in the destruction of several physical records and documents. The company has filed an FIR and is assessing the damage.
• Lodha Developers: Director Rajendra Lodha has resigned from his position.
• Cohance Lifesciences: Jusmiral Holdings plans to sell 1.9 crore shares, representing a 5.1% stake, worth approximately Rs 1,756.2 crore. The floor price for the sale is fixed at Rs 900 per share, a 6.9% discount to the last current market price.
• Waaree Energies: The promoter of Indosolar, Waaree Energies, will sell up to 61 lakh equity shares, or 14.66% of Indosolar's paid-up capital, through an Offer for Sale (OFS) mechanism.

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