India’s IPO market experienced a remarkable surge, nearly doubling funds raised to Rs 1,70,897 crore between October 2024 and September 2025, despite a struggling broader stock market. This boom is driven by robust domestic liquidity, diverse sectors, and high-value issues.
Gold and silver prices soared to lifetime highs in the domestic futures market, mirroring a robust international rally. This surge is primarily driven by growing expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts and a weakening dollar, significantly boosting demand for precious metals. Ongoing geopolitical tensions, including trade disputes and conflicts, are also contributing factors.
The government is evaluating a significant restructuring of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to enhance operational effectiveness and expedite defence deliveries. This initiative stems from HAL’s substantial ₹2.7 lakh crore order backlog, which has led to efficiency concerns and delays in crucial projects like the Light Combat Aircraft.
The Centre has unveiled operational guidelines for rolling out nearly 72,300 public EV charging stations, backed by a Rs 2,000 crore outlay under the PM E-DRIVE scheme. A tiered subsidy structure offers 100% for government premises and 80-70% for high-traffic public locations, prioritizing major cities and transport hubs for deployment.
India is rapidly becoming the top choice for APAC third-party logistics firms, with nearly 70% planning expansion due to robust economic growth and e-commerce. The 3PL sector significantly contributes to India’s logistics real estate, embracing asset-light operations and advanced technology. Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru lead this strategic growth and evolution.
India’s food processing sector attracted investments totaling Rs 1.02 lakh crore during the World Food India 2025 summit. Twenty-six companies, including Reliance, Coca-Cola, and Amul, signed MoUs, promising over 64,000 direct and 10 lakh indirect jobs across various states. This substantial capital inflow reinforces India’s global position in food processing, fostering significant growth and innovation.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick controversially stated the US needs to “fix” India, Brazil, and Switzerland for trade deals, imposing high tariffs for their “incorrect” responses. His “mafioso-like” language drew sharp criticism, with commentators likening him to a “mafia consigliere.” India, however, has responded coolly, asserting its national interest in trade negotiations.
US President Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike is causing significant worry among Indian tech professionals and students in America. While aimed at protecting US jobs, experts suggest this could stifle American innovation and instead boost India’s tech sector as skilled talent returns. Many Indian H-1B holders are now considering Canada, the UK, and Germany…
India’s top-10 companies saw their combined market valuation shrink by nearly Rs 3 lakh crore last week due to a bearish equity trend. TCS experienced the steepest decline, while H-1B visa fee hikes, a weaker rupee, and US pharma tariffs rattled investor sentiment across sectors. Reliance Industries remained the most valued firm.
Donald Trump’s commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, stated India must “react correctly” to the US, demanding open markets and an end to policies harming American interests. He grouped India with other nations needing “fixing,” asserting that access to US consumers requires “playing ball” with the US president.
