European shares experienced a rise, propelled by strong performances in the retail sector, particularly Inditex, which reported accelerated sales. Novo Nordisk also saw gains following its restructuring announcement, including workforce reductions, aimed at enhancing competitiveness. Tech stocks contributed to the positive sentiment, with SAP and ASML climbing after Oracle s optimistic cloud order projections.

Global asset managers from KKR & Co. to Blackstone Inc. are ramping up investments in India and elevating locally-based executives to key regional roles, underscoring the nation’s rise in Asia’s private equity landscape.

India’s IPO market remains strong, with five new issues opening on Wednesday and all fully subscribed within hours. Despite raising over ₹60,000 crore this year, investor enthusiasm continues, driven by ample liquidity. Urban Company’s IPO was 1.9 times subscribed by midday, while Dev Accelerator saw an even stronger response, with bids at 3.5 times its issue size.

Gold prices may not have reached their peak yet, says JM Financial’s Rahul Sharma, who sees potential for an additional 10% upside in the next phase of the rally.

Market strategist Rohit Srivastava sees Indian equities entering the early stages of a year-end rally. With Nifty aiming for 25,000 and beyond, he suggests viewing short-term pullbacks as buying opportunities amid improving sentiment.

Dev Accelerator’s IPO saw an overwhelming retail response on Day 1, with bids 14X the quota in under five hours. Despite strong subscription, risks around financials, customer concentration, competition, and high valuations warrant investor caution.

Nepal’s political unrest, which forced PM KP Oli’s resignation, has raised concerns for FMCG majors like ITC, HUL, Dabur, Marico, Bikaji and Varun Beverages. Analysts say the impact is limited, with Nepal contributing just 2–3% of sales, though supply chain disruptions remain a risk.

Euro Pratik Sales launches Rs 451 crore IPO at Rs 235-247 price band, September 16–18. Entirely OFS, asset-light design-focused firm reports 28% revenue growth and expanding nationwide distribution.

Reliance Power and Reliance Infrastructure shares have fallen nearly 36% in three months, raising concerns about Anil Ambani’s corporate comeback. Legal cases, lender scrutiny, and profit volatility overshadow operational gains, leaving investors uncertain about the sustainability of the turnaround.