Economic Times

• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by 25 basis points, marking the first change in 2025 and opening the door for an easing cycle. Fed signals suggest two more rate cuts are possible within the year.
• Prime Minister Modi and EU's von der Leyen have reiterated their commitment to finalizing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by year-end.
• New GST reforms are expected to inject an additional ₹2 Lakh Crore into the Indian economy.
• The government is proposing the establishment of multidisciplinary consultancy firms.
• Tata's iPhone shipments are reportedly generating maximum gains from the US, providing a ₹23,112 crore boost.
• Godrej Enterprises has restructured its 14 businesses into three distinct clusters, simultaneously ruling out immediate IPO plans.
• US giant General Mills is reportedly eyeing a stake in Indian snack maker Balaji Wafers.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of AP Hota as the non-executive chairman of Federal Bank.
• India's rice stocks have reached a record high, while wheat stocks are at a four-year peak.
• The Indian farm sector recorded the world's highest growth at 3.7% in Q1.
• IRDAI has launched the Bima Sugam insurance marketplace.
• India and UAE are set to review the progress of their trade pact during Piyush Goyal's visit.
• The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) is seeking input from India Inc regarding the impact of additional US tariffs.
• Nestle investors and analysts view the early departure of chairman Paul Bulcke as an opportunity for new leadership to accelerate growth and address underperforming segments.

Mint

• The US Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting concluded with a rate cut, bringing the target range to 4%-4.25%.
• Market analysts have identified eight stocks for potential buying or selling on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
• Global markets, including Nikkei 225 and Kospi, are trading mixed following the US Fed's rate cut.
• The US Fed's rate cut is expected to have a positive impact on the Indian stock market by reducing the appeal of US bonds and encouraging foreign investment into emerging markets like India.
• S&P Global indicates that India is relying on its domestic strengths to withstand global economic shocks.
• An explainer from Mint delves into why India's exports are not keeping pace with its Free Trade Agreement ambitions.
• State debt is emerging as a significant fiscal challenge for India, according to a Mint analysis.
• Goldman Sachs' Sengupta suggests that the RBI may implement another rate cut in December due to easing inflation.
• Urban Company shares debuted strongly on the stock market, listing at over a 58% premium to its IPO price.
• The US Dollar has plunged to a four-year low against the Euro, with the DXY index down 11% year-to-date, impacting global currency markets.
• The Indian Rupee has strengthened to 87.81 against the US dollar.
• HDFC Bank has invested ₹1 crore as an anchor investor in JD Cables' ₹69 crore SME IPO, which opens today.
• Vedanta's shares dropped nearly 4% after its demerger plans faced another setback.
• Zomato's Blinkit has launched its new 'Bistro' app.
• Meta is preparing for compliance with India's privacy law.

Business Standard

• "Orange crush": India is reportedly meeting Apple's demand, with iPhone 17 pre-orders leaping by 40%.
• India's data centers are projected to become the second-largest power consumers in the Asia-Pacific region.
• FMCG firms may transition to the new GST regime without altering current price tags.
• The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has stressed the need to reduce reliance on Multinational Corporations (MNCs) for strategic audits and consulting.
• Power sector CO2 emissions have seen a decrease for only the second time in half a century.
• Under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, Public Sector Banks (PSBs) disbursed loans for one out of every four applications until August.
• The government has notified revised CGST rate schedules, effective September 22.
• Unispace India aims for ₹350 crore revenue by FY26, driven by GCC-led expansion.
• The House of Abhinandan Lodha targets ₹10,000 crore in sales by FY30.
• The Engineering Research & Development (ER&D) sector could nearly double to $100 billion within five years, according to Nasscom.
• A trading guide suggests Nifty is eyeing 25,500, with Bharti Airtel and JSW Steel on analysts' radar.
• The Department of Posts and BSNL have inked a pact for SIM sales and mobile recharge services.
• Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have once again surpassed the $26 billion mark.
• Southeast Bank PLC held its 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually, discussing its 2024 operational performance.

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