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IDBI Bank Stake Sale to Fairfax: Price, Open Offer and Approvals Explained
The Union Cabinet approved on 14 October 2026 the sale of a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank to a Fairfax Financial Holdings subsidiary at Rs 81 a share, about Rs 52,878 crore, but RBI clearance, a signed share purchase agreement and an open offer to minority shareholders are still pending.
Read article →India WPI Inflation Hits Series High at 11.39% in September 2026
India’s wholesale inflation rose to 11.39% year on year in September from 9.92% in August, pointing to wider cost pressure across fuel, food and manufactured goods.
Read article →India's Retail Inflation Rose to 5.54% in September 2026, a 23-Month High on Food Prices
India's retail inflation rose to 5.54% in September 2026 from 4.83% in August on higher food prices, staying above the RBI's 4% target and raising the stakes for savers and borrowers.
Read article →Upcoming IPOs This Week: HD Fire Protect, Fusion CX, Zetwerk, Tonbo Imaging, Sahajanand Medical and Bonfiglioli Transmissions
Six mainboard IPOs open between 13 and 19 October 2026: price bands, dates, sizes and offer structures for HD Fire Protect, Fusion CX, Zetwerk, Tonbo Imaging, Sahajanand Medical and Bonfiglioli Transmissions.
Read article →RBI Raises Repo Rate by 25 Basis Points to 5.50%, Its First Hike Since February 2023
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee unanimously raised the repo rate to 5.50% from 5.25% on 7 October 2026 and shifted its stance to calibrated tightening, which points to higher floating-rate loan costs over the coming months.
Read article →Jio Platforms IPO on 7 October 2026: SEBI observation letter received, issue dates and price band not yet announced
Jio Platforms has SEBI's observation letter for its June DRHP proposing a fresh issue of up to 27 crore shares, but as of 7 October 2026 the company has not officially announced RHP filing, dates, price band, lot size, issue size or valuation.
Read article →RBI Deposit-Rate Disclosure Rules Took Effect on 1 October: What Banks Must Now Publish
The RBI's amended deposit-rate directions took effect on 1 October 2026, binding banks to their published website rate schedules with same-day uniformity and a daily 10:00 am disclosure for bulk deposits.
Read article →Small Savings Rates Unchanged for October-December 2026: PPF at 7.1%, NSC at 7.7%, SSY and SCSS at 8.2%
The Finance Ministry kept all small savings scheme rates unchanged for 1 October to 31 December 2026, so savers opening accounts in the quarter continue at second-quarter rates.
Read article →Bank FD rates in October 2026: what young earners should do with idle cash
Banks are offering up to 8.50% to senior citizens on 5-year fixed deposits in October 2026, with small finance banks leading the rates; young earners should keep emergency cash accessible, compare premature-withdrawal terms, and use the rate window to help retired parents choose tenure carefully.
Read article →EPF wage ceiling revised from October 2026: how your employer's PF contribution changes
The EPF wage ceiling rises from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 with October 2026 as the first full month under the new ceiling, splitting the employer's 12% contribution between EPF and EPS for newly covered earners.
Read article →RBI Policy Decision on 7 October: What Economists Expect and What It Means for Borrowers
The RBI's rate-setting panel meets on 5-7 October with the decision due on 7 October; with the repo rate at 5.25%, polls forecast a possible 25 bps hike that would affect floating-rate loans, deposits and secured borrowing costs.
Read article →Hero Motors Shares Reverse Course After Post-IPO Rally
Hero Motors shares touched a new high and then their 10% lower circuit on 28 September 2026 before recovering to close about 4.7% lower.
Read article →Why Indian Stocks Fell on 28 September
Indian equities fell sharply on 28 September 2026, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 closing down over 1.5% at multi-month lows amid high crude prices, rising bond yields and foreign selling.
Read article →Gold and Silver ETFs Fell on 24 September as Higher US Bond Yields Weighed on Metals
Gold and silver ETFs traded lower on 24 September 2026, with silver funds falling about twice as far as gold funds, as higher US Treasury yields and a stronger dollar pressured bullion prices.
Read article →NSE Lists at Rs 1,800 After Heavily Subscribed IPO, Closes First Day at Rs 1,818
NSE shares listed at Rs 1,800 on the BSE on 24 September 2026 and closed at Rs 1,818, a modest gain over the Rs 1,785 issue price despite 5.71 times IPO subscription.
Read article →Why PB Fintech Shares Fell 36% in a Day
PB Fintech shares fell 36% on 24 September 2026 after India's insurance regulator proposed new limits on distribution commissions.
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