Iraq has officially devalued its currency from 1,300 dinars to 1,500 dinars to the US dollar. The Central Bank announced this decision following a Cabinet meeting, which aimed to address financial, economic, and monetary needs. There has been a noticeable gap between the official and market rates, which widened due to regional conflicts. The market rate increased significantly after the announcement, reflecting ongoing economic challenges.
Landmark Group has raised Rs 330 crore in construction finance from the State Bank of India. This funding is aimed at developing Landmark One, a Grade A+ commercial project in Gurugram. The development boasts spacious floor plates and extensive parking options. Private equity investments in Indian real estate have significantly increased, showing a 23% rise year on year.
The Reserve Bank of India increased the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 percent. Real estate companies in West Bengal anticipate a slight rise in borrowing costs for home loans. Developers believe that genuine homebuyers will remain undeterred in the long term. Concerns about affordability for first-time buyers may arise during the festive season. Developers are introducing flexible payment plans to sustain demand despite these pressures.
The Sensex fell 429 points to 72,638 on Wednesday, but five BSE Commodities Index stocks hit fresh 52-week highs. Valiant Organics led gains, followed by OCCL, Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem, Fine Organic Industries and Manali Petrochemicals.
Jefferies expects RBI’s 25-basis-point rate hike and calibrated tightening stance to support bank earnings, particularly ICICI Bank, SBI and Axis Bank. Faster loan repricing could drive margin expansion, while smaller private banks, NBFCs and life insurers may face greater pressure.
The NSE has cautioned investors about the escalating hazards linked to international exchange-traded funds as they experience steep premiums. While certain ETF prices have risen dramatically, their underlying net asset values stay constant. This disparity is primarily due to supply limitations and new regulations impacting ETF units. Investors should proceed cautiously; purchasing at inflated prices may result in sudden declines.
Bitcoin fell nearly 3% toward $83,000 after losing key on-chain support, while Ethereum dropped over 5%. A sharp leveraged sell-off triggered major liquidations, with analysts citing macro uncertainty, derivatives unwinding and weakening technical levels as pressures on crypto markets.
Indian equities ended lower on Wednesday after the RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5% and shifted its stance to calibrated tightening. The Nifty and Sensex fell 0.76% and 0.59%, respectively, while Titan Company, Adani Enterprises and Hindalco led losses. Kotak Bank and Bharti Airtel topped gainers.
Indian equities remain under pressure, but recent mainboard IPOs are bucking the trend. Data cited by Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath shows 67.2% of 125 IPOs listed between October 2025 and September 2026 traded above issue prices, with median returns of 24.7%.
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