Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday cancelled the registration of 18 investment advisers for failing to pay renewal fees, a statutory requirement under its regulations.

Oracle shares soared 41% on Nasdaq after unveiling an AI Center of Excellence for healthcare. The rally pushed year-to-date gains above 100% and lifted co-founder Larry Ellison past Elon Musk as the world’s richest man.

Sanjay H Parekh of Sohum Asset Managers expects short-term weakness in Indian equities but remains bullish long-term, projecting Nifty at 26,000–29,000. Strong fundamentals, domestic sector focus, and earnings recovery from FY26–27 support the outlook.

Bitcoin traded nearly flat around $111,500, consolidating in one of its tightest ranges in months with volatility at multi-month lows. Analysts expect a sharp move post-US Fed decision and September CPI data.

Infosys’ upcoming buyback proposal highlights why companies repurchase shares. Buybacks boost EPS, signal undervaluation, and stabilise stock prices. They return excess cash, offset ESOP dilution, and defend against hostile takeovers. Unlike dividends, they offer flexibility and can be tax-efficient. Investors view buybacks as confidence in fundamentals and growth.

Euro zone government bond yields eased on Wednesday as investors awaited U.S. inflation data that could help define the size of an expected Federal Reserve rate cut next week.

The Indian rupee closed unchanged on Wednesday as tariff-related uncertainties continued to dominate the Asian currency s price action following mixed signals from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding recent bilateral trade tensions.

Lenskart is preparing a Rs 2,200 crore IPO, backed by strong financials, robust revenue growth, market leadership in India and Asia, and an omnichannel presence. Jefferies highlights profitability, international expansion, and large market potential driving investor interest.

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath highlighted the benefits of a secondary offline demat account, helping investors separate long-term and short-term holdings, avoid impulsive trading, and optimize tax management. Recently launched on Zerodha’s Kite app, this feature supports smarter investing, while Kamath emphasized the company’s growth through referrals and word-of-mouth

Bharat Electronics Ltd declared Rs 0.90 dividend per share, payable September 23. Strong Q1FY26 results, 25% PAT growth, and Rs 74,859 crore order book highlight BEL’s robust financials and defence sector strength.