Attention traders! 37 million JSW Cement shares, representing 3% of equity and valued at $62 million, become available for trading today as the one-month shareholder lock-in period expires. This event, the largest among peers this month, is expected to increase liquidity but could also create downward pressure if investors choose to sell.

Cochin Shipyard and GRSE shares are in focus as today is the last day to buy them to qualify for dividends. The record date is September 12, 2025. Cochin Shipyard declared a 45% final dividend at Rs 2.25 per share, while GRSE announced a 49% final dividend at Rs 4.9 per share.

Patanjali Foods shares turned ex-bonus on Thursday, September 11, following a 2:1 bonus issue. Shareholders who held the stock by Wednesday s close are eligible to receive two additional shares for each share owned. While the bonus issue expands holdings, the stock s performance has been mixed, with a year-long decline contrasting recent gains over the past three months.

Indian markets showed positive momentum on Wednesday. Infosys will consider a share buyback. IDBI Bank seeks insolvency against ZEE. Tata Motors faced a cyber incident at Jaguar Land Rover. Vedanta s acquisition plan for Jaiprakash Associates faces scrutiny. Eicher Motors announced GST benefits for customers. Rail Vikas Nigam secured a West Central Railway project.

IT stocks surged following positive comments from Donald Trump regarding US-India trade negotiations, easing concerns about potential tariffs. Optimism surrounding a possible US Federal Reserve rate cut and Infosys share buyback further fueled the rally. Investors are anticipating more buybacks from other IT companies, contributing to the sector s positive momentum.

Asian equities displayed mixed performance following Wall Street s rally, fueled by hopes of Federal Reserve rate cuts after a drop in producer prices. US futures saw slight gains as the S&P 500 reached a new record.

State Bank of India anticipates a rise in corporate credit demand this quarter. Bond yields are increasing, making bank loans more attractive. Previously, corporations favoured bonds due to lower rates. Reserve Bank of India s rate cuts had initially boosted bond issuances. India aims to be a major global economy, requiring strong credit growth.

Singapore s Temasek-backed Fullerton Financial is re-entering Indian financial services. It plans to invest ₹2,000 crore in Lendingkart Finance. This will help Lendingkart expand its loan book. Fullerton has already increased its stake in Lendingkart Technologies. It has also assumed management control. The company aims to disburse fresh loans and launch secured products.

ICRA Ratings anticipates one-year bank deposit rates have bottomed out at 6%, projecting a moderate transmission of policy rates to lending rates by Q4. While deposit rates are unlikely to fall to pandemic levels, banks might lower them if credit growth lags and liquidity remains high.