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Wall Street concluded its strongest week in five, hovering near record highs as investors anticipate a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The S&P 500 remained relatively stable, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined, and the Nasdaq composite increased.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India is set to ease Foreign Portfolio Investors entry norms. This move aims to counter their withdrawal from the Indian equity market. Sebi will also relax IPO issue sizes for large Indian companies. Insurance companies and pension funds will get a quota in IPO anchor books.

Domestic equities marked a second consecutive week of gains, propelled by a surge in IT stocks following positive remarks from Donald Trump on India and Infosys share buyback announcement. The NSE Nifty closed above 25,000, fueling optimism for further gains, while the Volatility Index declined, signaling reduced market risk.

National Asset Reconstruction Company is selling Wind World s debt. The reserve bid is ₹1,250 crore. Omkara ARC has emerged as the anchor bidder. They offered around ₹1,250 crore. NARCL acquired the distressed company s loans 18 months ago. The acquisition amount was ₹672 crore. The resolution process is underway. The Swiss Challenge auction is expected to wrap up soon.

Companies are returning to the bond market after a yield spike. Aditya Birla Capital raised a significant amount through 10-year bonds. Bajaj Housing Finance and Manipal Hospitals also raised funds. Bond issuances for the month reached a notable value. Experts believe stabilising yields and anticipated US Federal Reserve rate cuts are encouraging this trend.

Reserve Bank of India data shows India s foreign exchange reserves at $698.3 billion on September 5. The reserves are close to the record high of $704.9 billion. Weekly, forex reserves increased by $4 billion due to rising gold prices. Gold reserves value increased by $3.5 billion. Foreign exchange assets rose by $540 million to $584 billion.

Global equities saw a slight increase following a record close, while U.S. Treasury yields rebounded amid fluctuating rate cut expectations. U.S. consumer sentiment declined, with rising inflation expectations fueling investor concerns. Wall Street showed mixed performance after recent record highs, as investors await Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell s upcoming statements.

European shares closed the week mostly higher. Investors were cautious about France s credit rating. Healthcare stocks saw losses, with Novartis and Zealand Pharma declining. Aerospace and defence stocks rose due to geopolitical tensions. Banks rebounded after a weak period. French stocks outperformed despite political concerns. Ocado shares fell after Kroger s review of warehouse investments.

Oil prices experienced a surge following a Ukrainian drone strike that halted loadings at a key Russian port. However, concerns about U.S. demand, fueled by a revised jobs report and rising inflation, limited gains. While attacks on Russian energy infrastructure could curb exports, potential tariffs on India and China, along with increased global supply, added to market uncertainty.

Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey confirmed NSE’s IPO no-objection certificate (NOC) will be granted soon after settlement proceedings, clearing the way for a potential Q4 FY26 listing, expected to be among India’s largest ever.