*Financial News*
Source: Leading newspapers
*Compiled by RUDRA SHARES*
Vande Mataram
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
*Markets, Flows & Investments*
• FPIs will walk away if capital gains tax is raised, warns Helios Capital’s Samir Arora
• FII/FPIs net sell Indian equities worth Rs 3,068 crore; DIIs net buy Rs 9,000 crore on January 27
• Markets still need a proper 10–15% correction, says UTI AMC’s Ajay Tyagi
• Budget 2026 capital gains tax fears rattle markets amid weak sentiment
• Capex continuity and fiscal credibility matter more than aggressive stimulus, says Amnish Aggarwal
• Gold seen as safer haven as silver valuations flash overbought signals
• Companies rework IPO listing timelines due to volatile markets
*Economy, Policy & Budget*
• MC-Deloitte CXO Survey: Over 80% CXOs confident about India’s growth in next 12 months
• RBI may cut ₹3 lakh crore cheque for government in FY27
• India-EU FTA opens up large market opportunities, says Maruti Chairman RC Bhargava
*Banking, Financial Services & Insurance*
• SBI Mutual Fund launches quality-focused equity fund amid market volatility
• PSBs avoid low yields and high costs to protect margins
• Credit card spends bounce back in December; transaction volumes rise
*Corporate, Deals & Fundraising*
• Madhur Iron & Steel files IPO papers to fund debt repayment, capex and working capital
• Shapoorji Pallonji Group plans to raise up to $2.5 billion to refinance debt
• SP Group to raise up to $2.5 billion for debt refinancing
• Vedanta to sell 1.59% stake in Hindustan Zinc worth ₹4,589.5 crore via OFS
*FMCG, Consumer & Retail*
• Softening input costs boost Marico and TCPL revenue growth
• Dabur may appoint Hershey’s Herjit Bhalla as India CEO
• FMCG firms seek deferment of Goa’s deposit refund plan
• European wines and whiskies may get cheaper in India
*Pharma & Healthcare*
• Pharma industry seeks tax incentives for R&D in Budget 2026
• Alembic Pharmaceuticals gets USFDA approval for generic eye treatment drug
*Automobile & Aviation*
• Auto stocks fall on fears of increased EU imports
• South Africa auto tariff changes may impact India’s export prospects
• Adani, Embraer sign MoU to set up aircraft manufacturing facility in India
*Energy, Metals & Infrastructure*
• HPCL explores Venezuelan crude sourcing to boost heavy oil processing
• ONGC ropes in global oil majors for western offshore blocks
• Hindalco Industries announces ₹21,000 crore smelter expansion plan
*Real Estate & Hospitality*
• DLF yet to recognise over ₹55,000 crore revenue from sales booked till Q3
• Hotels increase digital outreach, collaborate with influencers
*Technology, Internet & Startups*
• TCS to invest ₹330 crore in new Brazil unit to expand Latin America presence
• Flipkart Group appoints two senior executives ahead of IPO
• Swiggy enables grocery and food delivery via ChatGPT and other AI tools
• China’s BYD considers ‘Make in India’ manufacturing plans
• Shadowfax Technologies to list today
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