BUSINESS
RBI MPC Highlights: Governor Malhotra holds repo rate at 5.5%; inflation forecast cut to 2.6%, GDP growth raised to 6.8%
RBI MPC Meeting Highlights 2025: The unanimous decision to hold repo rate steady was announced by Governor Sanjay Malhotra as the central bank unveiled its fourth bi-monthly monetary policy of FY26, in the backdrop of strong economic growth and benign headline inflation.
INDIA
PM Modi to participate in RSS centenary event today; will release postage stamp, coin
According to an official statement by the Prime Minister's Office, the event will honour the historical achievements of the RSS and also highlight its enduring contributions to India’s cultural journey
BUSINESS
10-year bond yield opens flat ahead of RBI’s monetary policy decision
MPC is likely to maintain the status quo on interest rates in its October review, a Moneycontrol poll of 15 economists, bank treasury heads and fund managers has found.
BUSINESS
Rupee almost flat ahead of RBI’s rate decision
A day earlier, the rupee sank to a record low of 88.8850 against the US dollar amid persistent selling by foreign investors
INDIA
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge hospitalised in Bengaluru
BUSINESS
Pace Digitek IPO allotment today: Steps to check allotment status, direct links, latest GMP
Pace Digitek IPO: The shares are scheduled to be listed on stock exchanges on October 6.
INDIA
NCRB data shows 63% drop in extremist violence; jihadi incidents hit record low: Report
The steepest fall has been witnessed in jihadi terrorist activities, which fell to just 15 in 2023 from 126 in 2022
MARKETS
Indian markets poised to open higher; RBI policy in focus
A Moneycontrol poll of bankers, economists and fund managers suggests a status quo on rates, with most expecting the central bank to maintain a ‘neutral’ stance.
BUSINESS
Bank Holiday Today, 1 October: Are banks closed today for Mahanavami? Check city-wise list by RBI calendar
Bank Holiday Today, 1 October: So, are banks closed today? The answer depends on where you live. The RBI calendar notes that apart from nationwide holidays, banks may also shut in particular states in line with local customs and festivals.
STARTUP
Eloelo Group hires Vinay Juluri as CFO to strengthen its leadership team
Vinay Juluri will work alongside Eloelo's leadership team to strengthen the finance function and lead the company's overall financial strategy.
BUSINESS
RBI MPC Meet Live: On Tata Sons listing buzz, RBI Guv Says: 'No comments on individual entities'
GST cut may not completely offset tariff impact on GDP growth, says RBI Governor
INDIA
RSS Centenary Celebrations Live: PM Modi releases commemorative stamp, coin marking 100 years of RSS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and a coin highlighting the RSS' contribution to the nation at a programme to mark the centenary celebrations of the organisation
PODCAST
Festive dhamaka for online sales: Rs 60,700 crore in first week; Govt to ensure consumers benefit from GST cuts | MC Editor's Picks
Festival-related sales on e-commerce platforms are off to strong start, recording Rs 60,700 crore in the first week. Moreover, the government is working to ensure that GST rate reductions are passed on to consumers. Post-Diwali IPOs are expected to raise about $4.5 billion, with prominent issues include Groww and Lenskart.
BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: Atlantaa, Lupin, Oil India, RITES, Man Industries, Swan Defence, Newgen Software, RateGain, Jain Resource in focus on 01 October
Stocks to Watch, 01 October: Stocks like Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency, Atlantaa, Lupin, Oil India, Adani Total Gas, RITES, Man Industries, Swan Defence, SKF India, Adani Enterprises, Newgen Software Technologies, and RateGain Travel Technologies will be in focus on October 01.
BUSINESS
Tata Motors invests Rs 120 Crore in Freight Tiger for AI-powered logistics push
Freight Tiger said it will use the capital to develop AI-powered tools that enhance operational efficiency, generate business intelligence, and automate administrative workflows.
BUSINESS
VBAP Holdings offloads 1.4% stake in Awfis Space Solutions
This is the third sale transaction by VBAP Holdings in Awfis Space Solutions since the start of September quarter, while its shareholding as of June 2025 was 5.92 percent (42.17 lakh shares)
BUSINESS
Relief to ex PTC CMD in corporate governance case, SEBI says not liable for violations
SEBI concluded that the charges in the show cause notice were not established and that no enforcement action was warranted.
BUSINESS
FIIs net sell Indian equities worth Rs 2,328 crore while DIIs net buyers at Rs 5,762 crore
Year-to-date for 2025, FIIs have withdrawn Rs 2.39 lakh crore, while DIIs have invested Rs 5.75 lakh crore.
INDIA
After flak, DK Shivakumar denies congestion tax proposal in Bengaluru
A high-level meeting chaired by Karnataka Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh on September 24 had discussed congestion pricing on Outer Ring Road.
BUSINESS
Rays Power Infra refiles IPO papers to raise Rs 1,150 crore, ups fresh issue size
Rays Power Infra IPO | The company proposed to issue fresh shares worth Rs 900 crore, while existing shareholders including promoters will be offloading Rs 250 crore worth shares via offer-for-sale route.
TECHNOLOGY
Binance pilots Crypto-as-a-Service in India and other markets, will help financial institutions offer crypto trading services
Binance will begin early access from September 30, offering private demos to a select group of licensed banks, brokerages, and exchanges that meet scale requirements.
SPORTS
‘Suryakumar Yadav’s scores are like a pin code’: Ex-India selector slams India captain following lean patch
Suryakumar Yadav has only managed 330 runs in 20 innings during his full tenure as captain, highlighting his ongoing batting difficulties.
PODCAST
Govt raps e-comm platforms on GST benefit mismatch, $4.5 bn tech IPO rush to kick in post-Diwali, Zoho’s India-first push, Real money gaming crackdown now comes in via IT Act | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack how big tech IPOs like Groww, Lenskart, Meesho and others are lined up for a post-Diwali party. Zoho reaffirms its India-first data hosting strategy as usage of Arattai surges. The real money gaming crackdown intensifies under the IT Act, while e-commerce giants face heat for not passing on GST cuts to consumers even as festive sales soar. Plus, Japan’s UNLEASH Capital closes a Rs 300 crore fintech fund for India.
INDIA
Bengaluru may get 368 wards; West Corporation tops the list
The state government on September 30 published the draft ward delimitation notification; the public can submit objections by October 15.
