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Can Fed Rate-Cut Optimism and Global Cues Revive Indian Markets Next Week?
Last week, Indian benchmarks remained largely range-bound. The Nifty ended marginally higher by ~6.7 points at 24,741 — securing a weekly gain of about 1% — while the Sensex slipped slightly to 80,710.76.
U.S. Jobs Report (August 2025) & Its Impact on the Indian Market
The U.S. labor softness strengthens speculation that the Fed will initiate rate cuts starting mid-September—reportedly planning two or three cuts this year.
Indian Oil Treads New Waters—US Out, Nigeria & UAE In
On September 5, 2025, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation’s top state refiner, discontinued its purchase of U.S. crude oil in its latest tender.
Apple's $9 Billion India Boom: Retail Expansion, Factory Growth, and a Jobs Surge
For the fiscal year ending March 2025, Apple’s sales in India surged to a record $9 billion—a 13 % leap from the prior year’s $8 billion. iPhones were the primary driver, with MacBook demand also climbing strongly. This momentum comes amid a plateauing global device market and uncertainties in China.
U.S. ADP Jobs Report Signals Cooling Growth — What It Means for India
On September 4, 2025, ADP reported only 54,000 net private-sector jobs added in August—well below the ~73,000 forecast.
India's ₹48,000 Crore GST Gift—A Game Changer for Markets and Growth
On September 4, 2025, India witnessed a landmark reform as the GST Council, under Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, completed what Prime Minister Modi had promised on Independence Day: a sweeping overhaul of the GST regime with an estimated fiscal impact of ₹48,000 crore.
GST Relief for Footwear & Apparel – A Game Changer for Consumption
On 3rd September 2025, the GST Council reportedly approved a reduction in GST for footwear and apparel priced up to ₹2,500, bringing the rate down to 5%, up from the previous threshold of just ₹1,000. Alongside this, the Council is simplifying the GST structure by eliminating the 12% and 28% slabs, consolidating most items into 5% and 18% categories.
Jane Street vs. SEBI: A High-Stakes Legal Battle and Its Market Implications
On September 3, 2025, U.S.-based high-frequency trading firm Jane Street filed a legal case with India’s Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), challenging an interim order issued by India's market watchdog, SEBI. The tribunal adjudicates appeals against SEBI's regulatory decisions.
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