GMDC shares surged 35.5% in September, hitting a 52-week high on strong volumes, rare earth mining optimism, and government support. Despite weaker Q1 earnings, multibagger returns, zero debt, and strategic diversification keep investors bullish, though brokerages caution over high valuations and slow lignite ramp-up.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called GST rate cuts a landmark reform benefiting all Indians, especially the middle class. She dismissed political pressure claims, noted even critics’ praise, acknowledged state inputs, and stressed the reform focuses on people, not politics, promising relief and cheer before the festive season.

Annualized GDP growth came in at 2.2%, up from the preliminary forecast of 1.0%, while quarter-on-quarter growth rose to 0.5% from the earlier estimate of 0.3%.

Investors are increasingly favoring Indonesian sovereign debt over Indian bonds, highlighting a shift in Asia’s high-yield markets. The current yield gap between Indonesia’s and India’s 10-year bonds is about 10 basis points. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg expect this gap to double by Q3 2026, indicating expectations of sustained outperformance for Indonesian debt compared with Indian government securities.

Shivalaya Construction has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi for raising funds through an initial public offering to pare its debt.

Japan s Topix share gauge reached a record high, the yen weakened and longer-dated bonds slid on Monday after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba s resignation stoked speculation that his successor will raise government spending.

European shares edged higher on Monday in a buoyant start to an event-filled week that is likely to be dominated by political uncertainty in France, which is all but certain to start looking for its fifth prime minister in three years.

Mahindra & Mahindra surged 14% in four sessions as GST 2.0 cuts auto tax slabs, boosting SUVs and tractors. Analysts expect near-term pullbacks but medium-term upside toward Rs 4,000, aided by festive season demand and structural reforms.

Nomura raised Eternal’s target price to Rs 370, projecting a 12% rally driven by Blinkit’s shift to an inventory-led model, store expansion, and expected breakeven by FY26. Food delivery remains the cash engine with strong growth prospects, while competition poses near-term risks.

LG Electronics is set to launch a Rs 15,000 crore IPO in October through an offer-for-sale, sending proceeds to its Korean parent. While the company leads India’s appliance market, investors remain cautious about short-term gains, recalling Hyundai India’s disappointing debut despite long-term growth prospects.