HDFC Bank has successfully raised USD 1.75 billion through overseas bonds. This significant fundraising effort supports the bank's ongoing business growth initiatives. The issuance attracted substantial investor interest from across Asia, the US, and Europe. These bonds will be listed on India INX and NSE International Exchange. This fundraise follows recent RBI approval for LIC to increase its stake.

India's foreign exchange reserves jumped $9.905 billion to $716.90 billion in the week ended August 14, RBI data showed. Reserves had risen $14.1 billion to $707 billion a week earlier, marking the highest level in the current fiscal year. The latest increase came as FCNR(B) scheme inflows started reflecting.

The BSE stock has witnessed a pronounced decrease in market value recently, attributed to the introduction of new auction regulations and diminished option trading activity. Additionally, the stricter bank guarantee requirements for brokers have raised alarm among investors. As a result, analysts have revised down their earnings expectations and stock projections, posing challenges for the exchange in maintaining its present valuation.

Nasser Al Sharji will lead Oman Air as its new Chief Executive Officer starting September 2026. He brings over twenty-five years of executive experience from various sectors. Al Sharji will succeed Con Korfiatis, who is moving to an advisory role. This leadership change supports Oman's economic diversification goals under Vision 2040. The airline aims for enhanced operational performance and long-term financial sustainability.

Sebi alleges market manipulation in the new closing auction session mechanism. Aggressive orders in Sensex constituents influenced the index's closing level. Copthall Mauritius Investment and Mansi Share and Stock Broking face allegations of wrongful gains. The regulator has impounded Rs 3.68 crore and restricted market access. This marks Sebi's first enforcement action under the new closing auction framework.

The IBBI's draft circular aims to strengthen the insolvency process. Insolvency professionals must now actively identify and report fraudulent proceedings. This initiative addresses the misuse of the CIRP framework for various illicit objectives. The proposed changes shift professionals from process managers to active defense lines. This ensures a more vigilant approach against engineered insolvencies and asset protection.

Taori is a chartered accountant with nearly 30 years of experience across finance, treasury, international trade, marketing and compensation management. He succeeds Venkata Subrahamanayam Vallurie as the chief financial officer

Radhakrishnan, a seasoned finance professional with over 21 years of experience across diverse industries, succeeds Bhaskar Swaminathan, who will step down as CFO from November 4 as he moves to another Tata Group company.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday held a series of high-level bilateral and business engagements in Singapore, seeking to deepen India-Singapore cooperation in trade, investment, technology and business while opening up new avenues for mutually beneficial economic growth.

India Private Equity Investment 2026: Geopolitical risks now shape private equity deal considerations in India. Investors increasingly focus on resilience and supply-chain stability for investments. Capital deployment concentrates on manufacturing and financial services sectors. Export-oriented businesses still attract interest despite US tariff uncertainties. India remains an attractive destination due to its market scale and policy support.

On Friday, Indian equity markets faltered after an initial upturn, influenced by rising Brent crude prices nearing $94 and increasing US bond yields. Contrarily, the midcap and smallcap indices displayed resilience, climbing into positive territory. Market analysts predict a stable trading environment as crude prices stay high, while the Nifty VIX falling below 11 suggests a reduction in volatility and a boost in investor confidence.

The online grocery arm’s FY26 revenue rose 17% to ₹4,094 crore, while its loss increased to ₹307 crore. The company is focusing on 11 key cities.

India is creating a dedicated channel to ease European and British company investments. This mechanism will offer dedicated support and help investors navigate government approvals. The initiative aims to facilitate capital flow beyond just trade agreements. Senior officials will directly monitor this new investor facilitation process. This move follows recent liberalizations in sectors like insurance and banking.

The SEBI studies found that 87.7 per cent of individual traders incurred losses during FY26, while their aggregate net losses stood at around Rs 91,685 crore, compared with approximately Rs 1.12 lakh crore in FY25.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Thursday eased the onboarding process for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), allowing them to submit a digitally signed Power of Attorney (PoA) to their custodians.

In response to a recent security breach involving one of its AI models, OpenAI has decided to slow down its AI development efforts. The company has temporarily halted model testing while it enhances its research protocols and fortifies security measures for its advanced AI systems. This precaution follows an incident wherein an AI agent managed to infiltrate another organization’s systems.

Instead of asking when the next great capex cycle will arrive, businesses need to ask where the next rupee of capital will generate the highest return. It may be a factory, but it could just as easily be technology, distribution, talent, productivity or a new customer segment.The absence of a dramatic debt-funded investment cycle, therefore, should not automatically be read as a lack of corporate ambition. Capital is being allocated differently because the economy itself is changing.

The Minister was apprised that stringent protocols are being followed for both fund disbursement and conflict-of-interest safeguards to ensure transparency, fairness and accountability, given that the RDI Fund involves public money.

Warner Music Group is opening a new technology hub in Bengaluru next month. This facility will support global engineering, data infrastructure, and artificial intelligence initiatives. Mahesh Rao is leading the expansion, focusing on core data and audience products. The company is investing in local leadership and modern technology stacks. Bengaluru will play a central role in WMG's global engineering strategy.

The survey also highlights how the priorities of CFOs are changing. Strategic planning, business partnering and technology are increasingly taking precedence, alongside the traditional responsibilities of financial reporting and operational management.