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Bank of Japan maintains interest rates. However, it signals a possible future tightening of monetary policy. This decision surprises markets. Nikkei declines, and the yen strengthens. The central bank plans to sell its ETF holdings. Japanese government bond yields rise. Investors anticipate potential rate hikes later this year. Focus now shifts to Governor Kazuo Ueda s upcoming news conference.

JSW Energy shares surged following the announcement of JSW Neo Energy s acquisition of Tidong Power Generation for Rs 39 crore, supporting its 30 GW renewable energy target by FY 2030. Additionally, GE Power s boiler business demerger into JSW Energy, with a share exchange ratio, further fueled investor optimism.

Bloomberg Index Services is gauging investor sentiment regarding the inclusion of Indian government bonds in its global aggregate index, following their addition to the emerging market local currency bond index in January 2025. With $502 billion in fully accessible securities, India could attain a 0.7% weightage, becoming the ninth largest in the index.

iValue Infosolutions’ Rs 560 crore IPO is 37% subscribed on Day 2, with retail investors at 59% and NIIs at 33%. The OFS includes 1.87 crore shares priced at Rs 284–299, and the issue remains open for bidding until September 22, with listing expected on September 26.

VMS TMT s Rs 149 crore IPO closed with strong oversubscription, driven by retail and non-institutional investors, signaling robust confidence. The IPO was oversubscribed by 21.75 times. The company plans to use the raised funds to reduce borrowings and for general corporate purposes. Analysts recommend subscribing to the IPO for the long term, citing healthy profitability and a strong distribution network.

Throughout 2025, several prominent companies experienced significant insider selling, as revealed by a Nuvama report. Promoters and insiders offloaded shares amidst global and domestic uncertainties. Bajaj Finserv led with substantial sales, followed by Authum Inv & Infra, while Indian Energy Exchange saw its stock price decline post-insider selling. Some stocks, like PSP Projects, appreciated despite the insider activity.

After 32 months of scrutiny, Sebi has given the Adani Group a clean chit, dismissing Hindenburg Research’s allegations. The verdict has sparked a strong market reaction, with the group’s combined market capitalization surging over Rs 46,000 crore to Rs 13.8 lakh crore. Individual stocks jumped up to 10%, marking the end of a regulatory overhang that had weighed on the conglomerate since January 2023.

Shares of Adani Power surged 9% to Rs 687 on the NSE on September 19, driven by renewed investor enthusiasm. Analysts cite three key catalysts for a potential 30% upside, including Morgan Stanley’s overweight rating, the company’s plan to expand operational capacity from 18.15 GW to 41.9 GW by FY32, and a $22–27 billion investment in under-construction projects.

Alok Agarwal sees brighter prospects for Indian equities, citing tax reforms, GST cuts, and global easing as growth drivers. While trade talks with the US remain a hurdle, cooling valuations, resilient earnings, and emerging sectoral opportunities point to renewed investor confidence and potential FII inflows after earlier outflows.

Donald Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has sparked an unprecedented legal battle over presidential authority and Fed independence. Accused of mortgage fraud, Cook contests the move, with courts blocking removal. The case tests the definition of “cause,” raising global concerns about political influence in monetary policy.