Global cues were mixed as Asian markets advanced while US and European futures remained subdued. Metals edged higher, but crude oil weakened. FIIs sold ₹3,208.76 crore, offset by DII purchases of ₹3,617.75 crore. Corporate developments included major orders, capex plans, IPO activity and escalating governance tensions at Tata Sons today.
1. Global Market Futures & Indices (as on 7:55 AM IST)
| Region / Category | Index / Market | Value / Change |
| US Market (Futures) | Nasdaq | -0.16% |
| Dow Jones | +0.07% |
| S&P 500 | -0.03% |
| European (Futures) | FTSE 100 | -0.02% |
| CAC 40 | -0.05% |
| DAX | -0.57% |
| Asian (Live Market) | Nikkei 225 | +0.84% |
| Kospi | +2.06% |
| Shanghai (SSEC) | +0.74% |
| Hang Seng | +0.58% |
| Taiex | +1.03% |
| Strait Times Index | -0.34% |
| Other Markets | ASX 200 | +0.11% |
| Gift Nifty | 2,339.50 (+0.03%) |
2. Commodity Market Updates (Live)
Gold Futures: Eased 0.23% to $4,389.75
Spot Gold: Rose 0.21% to $4,351.13 (indicating continued divergence between the two benchmarks)
Silver: Gained 0.28% to $66.283
Copper: Advanced 0.16% to $6.6255
WTI Crude: Declined 0.51% to $101.39 per barrel
Brent Crude: Fell 0.68% to $104.11 per barrel (retaining a $2.72 premium over WTI)
Natural Gas: Slipped 0.42% to $2.855
3. Institutional Trading Activity (September 17, 2026 - Cash Segment)
FIIs / FPIs: Net Sell of ₹3,208.76 crores
DIIs: Net Buy of ₹3,617.75 crores
4. Corporate Earnings & Updates
📅 Earnings Release Today
📈 Positive Corporate Updates
Skyways Air Services: Reported June-quarter consolidated revenue of ₹1,217 crore and net profit of ₹19.67 crore; designated Yashpal Sharma as CEO and approved investments of up to ₹30 crore to establish subsidiaries across China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines.
Aavas Financiers: Received RBI approval to appoint Manu Yeshpal Singh as Managing Director for 5 years.
Univastu India: Secured an order worth ₹23.74 crore.
Time Technoplast: Completed greenfield manufacturing plant at Bhilad, Gujarat (production starts Sept 25, 2026; estimated annual turnover potential of ₹100 crore).
Shivalic Power Control: Approved acquisition of a 51% equity stake in Seedlab Ventures.
Petronet LNG: Approved a 50:50 joint venture with Gruner Renewable Energy to establish 10 compressed biogas plants with a capital outlay of ₹1,200 crore.
GPT Infraprojects: Secured a ₹484 crore order from Rail Vikas Nigam for constructing a bridge over the Mahanadi River.
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute-Oil India: Approved draft MoU to collaborate on clean-energy and critical-mineral opportunities.
Standard Capital Markets: Received NCLT Kolkata approval for the resolution plan concerning Paymark Payment Technologies.
Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores: Approved incorporation of Royal Sandur Medtech as a new subsidiary.
Apollo Pipes: Incorporated subsidiary Apollo Ceramics.
Kothari Industrial Corporation: Entered FMCG segment with the launch of Chusip Coco Twist.
Bharat Electronics: Received orders aggregating ₹648 crore.
QMS Medical Allied Services: Acquired an additional stake in Saarathi Healthcare for ₹14.23 crore.
Indo National: Approved a further investment of ₹3.91 crore in Axial Aero.
Oil India: Plans to invest ₹15,000 crore over 3 years in deepwater exploration drilling, begin exploration at a Rajasthan potash block, and pursue overseas assets.
TVS Motor Company: Discussed expanding investment in Indonesia, including ethanol-powered motorcycles and EVs.
Monarch Surveyors & Engineering Consultants: Received Letter of Acceptance for an order worth ₹2.98 crore.
Captain Polyplast: Secured an order worth ₹47 crore from MSEDCL.
Wipro: Launched STO360 solution in collaboration with Aramco and SAP for asset-intensive industries.
PTC India-NLC India Renewables: Incorporated NIRL PTC Renewables (NLC holds 74%, PTC holds 26%).
Anlon Technology Solutions: Approved a bonus share issue in the ratio of 2:5 (subject to shareholder approval).
Orissa Minerals Development Company (Q1 Standalone YoY): Profit stands at ₹3.45 crore (vs loss of ₹2.78 crore); Revenue jumps 47.9% to ₹28.6 crore (vs ₹19.4 crore).
InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo): Revised charges for excess baggage (₹800/kg from ₹700), infant tickets (₹3,000 from ₹2,000), and Fast Forward priority service (₹650 from ₹500).
📉 Negative Corporate Updates
Kore Digital: SEBI restrained the company from accessing the securities market through a prospectus/public offer and directed NSE not to permit its migration from NSE Emerge to the mainboard.
Narmada Macplast Drip Irrigation Systems: Approved withdrawal of its proposed rights issue.
Unihealth Hospitals: Decided to discontinue direct operations at UMC Zhahir Hospital in Nigeria.
Responsive Industries: Board decided not to proceed with the proposed share buyback.
Mega Nirman & Industries: Withdrew application and draft letter of offer for the proposed rights issue.
➖ Neutral Corporate Updates
Anupam Rasayan India: Wholly owned subsidiary Mates Visa Consultancy plans to issue NCDs worth up to ₹300 crore.
Kalind: Withdrew earlier proposal to issue ₹27.48 crore of warrants at ₹11.50 each and approved a preferential share issue up to ₹99 crore.
Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels: Appointed Manish Bhagat as CFO following Atul Khosla's resignation.
Shalibhadra Finance: Approved NCD issuance worth up to ₹20 crore via private placement.
CESC: Board to consider issuing debt securities.
Bharat Forge: Opened QIP, fixing floor price at ₹1,947.70 per share.
NLC India: Appointed Prasanna Kumar Acharya as CMD for 5 years.
Artificial Electronics Intelligent Material: Approved rights issue of equity shares worth up to ₹166 crore.
Madhusudan Industries: Executed sale deed for Ahmedabad office premises for ₹2.25 crore.
Cube-X Tubings: Approved fundraising up to ₹135 crore through debt and/or other securities.
ESAF Small Finance Bank: Board to consider issuing NCDs.
Rays of Belief: Made further investment of $2 million in Mom's Belief US through a rights issue.
Tikona Communication: Approved privately placed NCDs worth up to ₹99.19 crore.
Rama Steel Tubes: Board to consider raising funds through equity shares and/or other securities.
Federal Bank: Approved establishment of medium-term note program up to $500 million.
PB Fintech: Denied speculation concerning resignation of its Chairman and CEO, calling reports false.
5. Macro & Non-Corporate Updates
Elevate Campuses IPO: Opens Sept 23, closes Sept 25 (anchor bidding Sept 22); price band ₹343–₹362 per share.
NSE IPO: Public issue subscribed 42% as of 5:02 p.m. on the first day of bidding.
Tata Electronics-Nexperia: Dutch chipmaker Nexperia to partner with Tata Electronics for semiconductor wafer production and chip packaging in India.
Tata Sons-SP Group Liquidity Proposal: Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata tabled an SP Group proposal to monetise part of its Tata Sons holding (minimum gross consideration estimated at ₹25,000 crore via NCLT-supervised capital reduction, share sales, or investor partnerships).
Tata Sons Listing & Governance: Tata Trusts reiterated holding company should remain unlisted, while Noel Tata warned listing could undermine its unique character. Meanwhile, Tata Sons announced N. Chandrasekaran's reappointment as Executive Chairman for 5 years, which Noel Tata disputed.
Cricket Franchise Acquisition: CCI approved Westview Cricket and Poonawalla Sports and Fitness' acquisition of Rajasthan Royals, Paarl Royals, and Barbados Royals.
RBI Operations: Scheduled 3-day VRRR auction for ₹2.25 lakh crore on Sept 18, 2026; announced OMO sales of G-secs maturing between 2027 and 2032 on Sept 21.
Co-operative Banks: RBI extended regulatory directions on Valsad Mahila Nagrik Sahakari Bank and Gauhati Co-operative Urban Bank under Section 35A.
Government Bonds: 10-year benchmark bond yield closed at 7.0463% (vs 7.0524%).
Indian Rupee: Ended nearly unchanged at ₹95.93 per US dollar.
Indian Stock Market: Sensex closed 0.03% lower, restrained by Fed signals, oil prices, and IPO calendar.
India-US Trade: India cautioned new US tariffs linked to Russian oil purchases could damage bilateral relations.
Global Commodities: Cotton prices declined; International Grains Council lowered 2026-27 global corn production forecast; palm oil futures fell >1%; Indian export rice prices climbed to a 1-year high.
Children's Social-Media Access: Australia and Europe advancing restrictions limiting children's platform access.
6. Bulk & Block Deals
Entero Healthcare Solutions: Prasid Uno Family Trust (via Surbhi Singh) sold 7.4 lakh shares in two transactions worth ₹125.3 crore (1.7% stake).
Rentomojo: Chiratae Growth Fund I sold 13.05 lakh shares (1.25% stake) for ₹67.93 crore at ₹520.61 apiece. Helios Mutual Fund acquired 8.7 lakh shares, S I Investments Broking bought 6 lakh shares, and ABS Direct Equity Fund purchased 5.22 lakh shares.
Karamtara Engineering: Authum Investment & Infrastructure acquired 50.29 lakh shares (1.56% stake) for ₹176.17 crore at ₹350.25 per share.
Gland Pharma: BofA Securities Europe SA purchased 1.5 lakh shares from North Rock SG VCC for ₹42.4 crore at an average ₹2,826.60 per share (0.09% stake).
7. IPO Dashboard
Mainboard Listings: Veegaland Developers Ltd.
SME Listings: Panchatv Bharat Ltd (BSE SME), Om Galaxy Ltd (BSE SME), Raksan Transformers Ltd (BSE SME), Maharaja & Speedex India Ltd (BSE SME).
Ongoing IPOs (Last Date Sept 18): Hero Motors Ltd, SS Retail Ltd, Jindal Supreme (India) Ltd.
Ongoing IPOs (Last Date Sept 21): Sonaselection India Ltd, National Stock Exchange India Ltd, SpectraA Technology Solutions Ltd (NSE SME), Kheria Autocomp Ltd (NSE SME).
Ongoing IPOs (Last Date Sept 22): Axiom Gas Engineering Ltd (NSE SME).
Upcoming IPOs (Sept 21–23): Robokidz Eduventures Ltd (BSE SME), FX Multitech Ltd (BSE SME), Vivekanand Cotspin Ltd (BSE SME).
Upcoming IPOs (Sept 22–23): Himalaya Nutravedics India Ltd (BSE SME).
8. Corporate Actions & F&O Ban
🔹 Ex-Dividend Securities (September 18, 2026)
A-1 Ltd, Andhra Sugars Ltd, Anupam Rasayan India Ltd, Arihant Capital Markets Ltd, AVG Logistics Ltd, Balu Forge Industries Ltd, B&B Triplewall Containers Ltd, BCL Industries Ltd, Bharat Bhushan Finance & Commodity Brokers Ltd, Caplin Point Laboratories Ltd, Ceinsys Tech Ltd, Cochin Minerals & Rutiles Ltd, Cochin Shipyard Ltd, Creative Castings Ltd, DCW Ltd, Ddev Plastiks Industries Ltd, Denis Chem Lab Ltd, Prataap Snacks Ltd, Donear Industries Ltd, Eco Recycling Ltd, Everest Kanto Cylinder Ltd, Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Ltd, EMS Ltd, Entertainment Network (India) Ltd, Fluidomat Ltd, Focus Business Solution Ltd, Foods & Inns Ltd, Gaja Alternative Asset Management Ltd, Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd, Gujarat Intrux Ltd, Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd, Incap Ltd, Indraprastha Medical Corporation Ltd, Jay Ushin Ltd, JNK India Ltd, Kamdhenu Ltd, Kiran Vyapar Ltd, Kitex Garments Ltd, KRBL Ltd, Krsnaa Diagnostics Ltd, Lakshmi Mills Company Ltd, LT Foods Ltd, Lux Industries Ltd, Manba Finance Ltd, Marathon Nextgen Realty Ltd, Medicamen Biotech Ltd, M.K. Exim (India) Ltd, Morepen Laboratories Ltd, Narendra Properties Ltd, Navkar Urbanstructure Ltd, NG Industries Ltd, Network People Services Technologies Ltd, Olectra Greentech Ltd, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd, Pecos Hotels and Pubs Ltd, PG Electroplast Ltd, Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd, Praveg Ltd, PDP Shipping & Projects Ltd, The Peria Karamalai Tea & Produce Company Limited, Rajesh Power Services Ltd, Ramky Infrastructure Ltd, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd, Relaxo Footwears Ltd, Reliance Chemotex Industries Ltd, Reliable Data Services Ltd, Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols Ltd, RITES Ltd, Sakthi Finance Ltd, Servotech Renewable Power System Limited, Shahlon Silk Industries Ltd, Sharda Motor Industries Ltd, Shervani Industrial Syndicate Ltd, Shree Pushkar Chemicals & Fertilisers Ltd, Softrak Venture Investment Ltd, Sree Rayalaseema Hi-Strength Hypo Ltd, Swiss Military Consumer Goods Ltd, Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Ltd, TGV Sraac Ltd, Triton Valves Ltd, Victoria Mills Ltd, VLS Finance Ltd, YOGI Ltd.
🔹 Ex-Stock Split Securities (September 18, 2026)
Kairosoft AI Solutions Ltd (From Rs. 10 to Rs. 1).
🔴 Securities Under F&O Ban (September 18, 2026)
SAIL, INOXWIND, MANAPPURAM, BANDHANBNK
Sources: WOWNEWS24X7, Moneycontrol, Investing.com
