**Financial News**
Source: Leading Newspapers
Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES*
Vande Mataram
Monday, 27 October 2025
*Corporate & Industry*
* Milky Mist gets SEBI approval for Rs 2,000 crore IPO; proceeds to be used for debt repayment and expansion.
* Vedanta Resources raises $500 million via bond issuance to repay near-term obligations.
* Sobha Ltd has unsold properties worth Rs 13,000 crore in existing projects; plans to launch new homes.
* Noel Tata and others unlikely to approve Mehli Mistry’s renewal.
* FMCG companies face disruptions in the September quarter but remain optimistic about future growth.
* AlchoBev expects up to 20% growth in Q3 driven by festive demand.
* Unilever & L'Oréal report strong growth from India's quick commerce and traditional online channels.
* Mappls MapmyIndia exploring partnership with Perplexity AI after Zoho’s move.
* JSW Energy aims to operationalise Pune’s 5 GWh battery assembly unit in Q3.
* ₹13,000 crore mega plan underway to make India a global toy manufacturing hub.
*Banking & Finance*
* RBI approves reappointment of C S Rajan as Kotak Mahindra Bank’s part-time Chairman.
* SBI to hire 3,500 officers in the next five months to support business expansion.
* SBI General Insurance expects GST cut to impact near-term profitability.
* Private sector capex leads in H1FY26, driven by manufacturing investments.
* A month after GST rationalisation, improved affordability boosts insurance sales.
* SMBC to share its global expertise with Yes Bank to enhance operational standards.
* B30 mutual fund assets rise 2.6% to Rs 14.5 lakh crore in September after a dip in August.
*Markets & Investments*
* IPO Action: Five new public issues to open this week, pushing total fundraising in October to over Rs 45,000 crore.
* UBS finds emerging markets attractive, with India among its preferred investment destinations.
* Global central banks cut exposure to US T-bills and increase gold reserves.
*Economy & Policy*
* Maritime sector drives India’s economic growth as 95% of trade moves via sea routes.
* Homebuyers’ associations highlight gaps in RERA and demand stronger buyer protection.
*Global*
* US and China reach a “substantial framework” ahead of the Trump–Xi meeting, hinting that 100% tariffs may be off the table.
* Trump says India is “completely” cutting back Russian oil purchases.
* US Treasury Secretary Bessent signals a deal with China on rare earths and soybeans.
* Novartis to acquire Avidity Biosciences for about $12 billion.
* US Fed likely to implement another rate cut despite uncertainties from the government shutdown.
* H-1B visa fee hike won’t hurt immediately but could affect future plans, says Tata Tech CEO.
*Jai Hind*
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