Indian equities remained under pressure on September 29 amid weak global cues, elevated crude prices and concerns over bond yields. Against this backdrop, Tata Group companies, Ola Electric, pharmaceutical stocks, Vodafone Idea and ITC were among the stocks drawing market attention due to company-specific developments.

India-UAE trade settled in local currencies has reached double-digit levels, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said, while bilateral trade is nearing pre-war levels. The two countries are also expanding cooperation in local-currency settlements, digital payments and investment.

Fundraising plan comes as the electric two-wheeler company focuses on debt management, organic growth and its next phase of expansion

Diageo India has unveiled the all-new McDowell’s No.1, featuring an upgraded blend with extra Scotch, a new bottle design and a premium visual identity. The transformation marks a new chapter in the brand’s 125-year history, aimed at evolving with changing consumer expectations around quality, craftsmanship and social occasions.

MrBeast joined Ranbir Kapoor and the Ramayana team at a Mumbai promotional event, where Ranbir helped the global YouTuber say “Jai Shri Ram”. The interaction quickly went viral on social media.

Africa’s industrialist Aliko Dangote has awarded Engineers India Ltd a contract worth more than $450 million to provide project management and engineering, procurement and construction management services for a planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery and petrochemical complex in Lamu, Kenya. The deal expands EIL’s relationship with Dangote and highlights India’s growing role in exporting engineering expertise to Africa.

The National Stock Exchange made its long-awaited stock-market debut on September 24, listing at ₹1,800 on the BSE, above its ₹1,785 IPO price. The ₹22,569-crore offering marks a major milestone after years of regulatory and legal delays.

India-New Zealand FTA will provide duty-free access for 100% of Indian exports, while New Zealand has committed to facilitate USD 20 billion in investment in India over 15 years.

India’s renewable energy sector is entering a major expansion phase, with solar power emerging as the largest contributor to installed renewable capacity. Official data shows India had more than 295 GW of total renewable energy capacity by August 2026, while solar capacity crossed 168 GW. Alongside solar and wind, the country is developing green hydrogen, renewable manufacturing and new clean-energy infrastructure aimed at strengthening energy security and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

India’s startup ecosystem has expanded well beyond its traditional technology hubs. Official Startup India and DPIIT data shows more than 2 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups by the end of 2025, with startups now present across every State and Union Territory. Maharashtra, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh account for some of the largest numbers of recognised startups, while the government’s State Startup Ranking shows how states are building policies, funding mechanisms, infrastructure and market-access systems to support entrepreneurship. The next phase of India’s startup story is increasingly becoming a state-level and district-level growth story

Explore India’s top 10 companies by market capitalisation, how the rankings have changed, and what official NSE data reveals about India’s corporate economy

India’s corporate landscape is expanding rapidly, with business services, manufacturing, trading, construction and other sectors driving company registrations. Official Ministry of Corporate Affairs data provides a detailed view of how India’s business economy is changing across sectors and states

Blackstone President and COO Jon Gray says India has become the firm's strongest private-equity market globally. After an uncertain start, the investment giant shifted toward control deals and sectors including technology services, real estate and manufacturing, while its own 2026 outlook identifies India as a major growth market in Asia.

Former Cult.fit co-founder Deepak Poduval has alleged that his signatures were forged on corporate documents linked to the original Cult Fitness entity, prompting an FIR by Bengaluru's Bellandur Police. The complaint includes allegations of forgery, cheating and conspiracy, while Rishabh Telang has denied the allegations. The dispute is now also before the Karnataka High Court.

The CBI has registered a case against Gensol Engineering, Gensol EV Lease and BluSmart founders Anmol Singh Jaggi and Puneet Singh Jaggi over allegations linked to loans extended by IREDA. The complaint alleges diversion or misuse of funds, forged documents submitted to credit-rating agencies and an outstanding exposure of more than ₹672 crore. The development follows earlier regulatory action involving Gensol and its promoters, while insolvency proceedings against the company and its EV-leasing subsidiary continue