Market Volatility & IPOs
The Indian stock market experienced a decline, resulting in a loss of Rs 11.21 lakh crore. Meanwhile, several IPOs, including Vikran Engineering (subscribed
23.59 times) and Anlon Healthcare (subscribed 7.12 times), marked activity. The Supreme Court dismissed a plea against Smartworks' IPO. Also, Reliance Jio IPO is under speculation of being the biggest in Indian history.
Deals & Investments
Capgemini seeks CCI clearance to acquire Cloud4C. Zydus Wellness acquired Comfort Click for GBP 239 million. The Chhattisgarh CM extended an invitation to Korean firms for investment. Furthermore, the state of Rajasthan is undertaking Rs 4.5 lakh crore worth of projects, and CSR funds are being mandated to be spent within Himachal Pradesh.
Policy & Partnerships
India and Japan are fostering collaboration, including a mineral pact diversifying supply chains and joint crediting for GHG emission cuts. The Prime Minister called for state cooperation between India and Japan. Discussions about India-US trade talks and GST reform continue. The RBI fined Bandhan Bank Rs 44.7 lakh for non-compliance.
Sectoral Developments
Industrial credit growth dipped according to RBI data from June 2025. KELTRON is set to export laptops to Zimbabwe. The NHAI restored the flood-hit Kiratpur-Manali section. The BEST Power modernization plan has been approved, and the THDC Khurja Unit 2 was synchronized with the National Grid. Online money game bans are seeking RBI guidelines.
Other Notable Mentions
Russia's fertilizer exports to India increased by 20%. ONGC Videsh has USD 350 million stuck in Russia. E-commerce is expected to generate 3.8 lakh jobs. Moreover, there are developments in the Ayush sector for ethical and inclusive growth. The digital accessibility compliance deadline has been extended by SEBI.
