October, 2025

• 7 October

  LG Electronics India IPO Sees Moderate Demand as Day 1 Subscriptions Reach 1.05x

  

  Main Pointers1. The LG Electronics India IPO opened with a moderate subscription of 1.05x on Day 1.2. Non-institutional investors led demand at 2.31x, while retail and QIB showed weaker interest.3. The IPO size is ₹11,607.01 crore with cumulative bids amounting to ₹8,502.20 crore by 5:04 PM on Day 1. LG Electronics India Limited launched its initial public offering with a …

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• 7 October

  Centre Launches ₹5,000-Crore Scheme to Accelerate Pharma and MedTech R&D

  

  Main Pointers1. PRIP allocates ₹700 crore to establish seven Centres of Excellence (CoEs) at National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs) across India, focusing on antiviral/antibacterial drug discovery, medical devices, bulk drugs, flow chemistry, novel drug delivery systems, phytopharmaceuticals, and biological therapeutics.2. ₹4,200 crore is set for Industry R&D Support, funding early-stage projects up to ₹5 crore and late-stage …

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• 7 October

  Bandhan Healthcare Fund NFO Opens November 10, 2025: A New Route to India’s Healthcare Equity

  

  Main Pointers 1. Bandhan Healthcare Fund NFO opens on November 10, 2025 and closes on November 24, 2025, offering exposure to India’s healthcare, pharma and allied sectors. 2. It’s an open-ended equity scheme with a minimum investment of ₹1,000; SIPs start at ₹100; exit load is nil after 30 days (0.5% if redeemed within 30 days). 3. The fund targets …

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• 7 October

  Vijaypd Ceutical IPO Debuts on NSE SME at ₹35.90, Up 2.57% After Modest Listing

  

  Main Pointers 1. Vijaypd Ceutical lists on NSE SME on Oct 7, 2025 amid a weak IPO response (1.37x subscription). 2. Opened at ₹35 and closed near ₹35.90, a 2.57% gain that reflects cautious market sentiment in pharma distribution. 3. IPO proceeds are earmarked for a manufacturing plant, debt reduction, and general corporate purposes. Listing snapshot and what it means …

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• 7 October

  Festive Rush, GST Cuts Lift India’s Auto Sales 5.2% in September After Slow Start

  

  Main Pointers 1) September auto sales rose 5.2% YoY, led by two-wheelers and passenger vehicles. 2) Navratri nine-day festival delivered a 34% YoY spike in showroom traffic and purchases. 3) Diwali and other factors — a good monsoon, strong harvest, and steady lending — are expected to sustain demand. Overview India’s auto dealers posted a 5.2% year-on-year increase in September, …

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• 7 October

  Gold Prices Rise to ₹12,202/Gram on Oct 7, 2025; City‑Wise Rates Across India Climb

  

  Main Pointers 1) 24K gold price today across major Indian cities is ₹12,202/gram in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kerala; ₹12,218 in Chennai; ₹12,207 in Delhi (as of 10:20 AM, Oct 7, 2025). 2) 22K gold is around ₹11,185/gram and 18K about ₹9,152/gram across most markets. 3) The overall trend shows a steady climb from Oct 6, driven by festive demand, …

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• 6 October

  Tata Capital IPO Begins Slow on Day 1, Subscriptions Reach 0.39x

  

  Main Pointers 1. Anchor investors subscribed fully at 1.00x on Day 1, while other categories showed weaker appetite. 2. Overall subscription stood at 0.39x as of 5:04 PM, with Retail at 0.35x and NII at 0.29x. 3. The employee portion attracted stronger demand at 1.10x, signaling positive sentiment among Tata Capital staff. Tata Capital Limited’s IPO opened on a cautious …

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• 6 October

  PNB Sees Double-Digit Corporate Loan Growth, Confident on FY25 Guidance, Says Ashok Chandra

  

  Main Pointers1) PNB targets double-digit growth in the corporate loan book by year-end, with a guided 11-12% credit growth and 9-10% for deposits.2) GST rate cuts could lift credit demand in key segments such as retail, agriculture and MSMEs, with effects likely lasting beyond the short term.3) RBI measures bolster investment activity; PNB remains active on infrastructure funding, with other …

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• 6 October

  Tata Capital, LG Electronics Lead India’s Mega IPO Week

  

  **Main Pointers** 1. Tata Capital’s ₹15,500 crore IPO opens today, featuring a mix of fresh issue and OFS, with strong anchor investor interest but cautious retail demand. 2. LG Electronics India’s OFS-only IPO opens on Oct 7 and runs to Oct 9, testing investor appetite for a brand-led play without new capital. 3. Canara Robeco AMC and Canara HSBC Life …

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• 6 October

  Bhavik Enterprises Makes Modest Debut on BSE SME with 2.14% Premium Amid Weak IPO Subscription

  

  Main Pointers 1) Bhavik Enterprises listed on BSE SME at ₹143, a 2.14% premium to the ₹140 issue price. 2) IPO subscription was weak overall at 1.07x; retail investors bid 0.67x, non-institutional bids 1.30x; first-day trading reflected cautious sentiment. 3) FY25 revenue ₹531.46 crore, net profit ₹5.68 crore (down 28% y/y); margins thin and post-issue valuation stretched, raising questions about …

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