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Indian equities faced a downturn since September 2024. The Nifty 50 is 1,623 points short of its peak. Two-thirds of Nifty 500 stocks are below year-ago levels. A study revealed widespread losses among listed stocks. Bitcoin surged 79 percent. Gold and silver rallied over 51 percent. These alternative assets far outpaced Indian stock market performance.

The Centre will borrow ₹6.77 lakh crore in the October 2025-March 2026 period, slightly lower than ₹6.82 lakh crore indicated earlier, as per the details released on Friday.

Indian equities saw an unusual year. They lagged global peers despite strong economic fundamentals. High valuations and foreign outflows impacted performance. Domestic investors, however, showed strong support. Households now own more of the market. Caution is advised due to current valuations. Retail investors should focus on disciplined asset allocation. Large caps offer better comfort.

Markets extended their losing streak for the sixth consecutive session, with the Nifty approaching key support levels, prompting analysts to advise caution. Meanwhile, Waaree Energies confirmed its expansion plans despite a US tariff probe, HDFC Bank s Dubai branch faced client onboarding restrictions, and Tata Motors announced a new MD & CEO.

India s central bank has set a September 30 deadline for Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, to list publicly. Classified as an upper-layer shadow bank, Tata Sons faces this mandate under new RBI regulations for large NBFCs. The group, however, argues it s not ready and has sought deregistration, creating a significant regulatory face-off.

Microfinance business is significantly impacting small finance banks like ESAF, Suryoday, and Utkarsh, with nearly a fifth of their microloan books under severe stress. This deterioration in asset quality, driven by high unsecured microloans, is weighing heavily on their profitability and has led to rating downgrades and losses for some.

Asian markets opened cautiously Monday as investors eyed a potential U.S. government shutdown, which could delay key economic data and marginally impact the Fed s October rate cut decision. Despite this, S&P 500 futures rose, while gold neared a record high and oil prices slipped on increased supply.

Tata Capital is launching India’s largest financial-sector IPO on October 6, aiming for a valuation of around $18 billion. The Rs 17,200 crore issue includes a fresh share sale and OFS by Tata Sons and IFC. Proceeds will bolster Tier-1 capital, fulfilling RBI’s listing mandate. Strong FY25 profits and wide retail presence support the investment case, while unlisted shares trade 33% below last year’s peak.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has fully sold its 17-year stake in Chinese electric-vehicle maker BYD, ending one of the most profitable foreign bets in the conglomerate’s history.

Fintech firm PayNearby is planning an initial public offering (IPO) in the next financial year to boost the next phase of growth.