Vedanta Share Price: Vedanta emerged as the highest bidder for debt-laden Jaiprakash Associates with an NPV offer of Rs 12,505 crore. The plan involves a Rs 4,000 crore upfront payment and staggered payouts over five to six years. The company’s bid beat out other competitors, including Adani Group, Dalmia, Jindal Power, and PNC Infratech, in a challenge process conducted by the resolution professional.

Following Shigeru Ishiba s resignation, Japan s Topix index reached a record high, while the yen weakened amid speculation that his successor will increase government spending. Sanae Takaichi, a potential candidate known for expansionary fiscal policies, is seen as positive for equities but potentially challenging for the bond market.

Hyundai Motor India and Tata Motors are set to slash vehicle prices following recent GST rate cuts. Hyundai s price reductions reach up to Rs 2.4 lakh for passenger vehicles, while Tata Motors offers cuts up to Rs 4.65 lakh for commercial vehicles. These changes, effective September 22, aim to boost affordability and stimulate the automotive sector.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) is set to attract investor attention after signing an exclusive 10-year MoU with Singapore-based Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies to jointly develop hydrogen fuel cell-powered locomotives for India. The deal covers technology development and business sharing, marking BHEL’s entry into clean energy transportation and expanding its footprint beyond traditional power equipment.

NTPC Green Energy partners with V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority to establish a green hydrogen fueling station and deploy hydrogen-powered trucks, promoting green energy technologies and decarbonization. The company s financial performance shows a strong increase in net profit and sales. Technically, the stock exhibits mixed signals, trading below longer-term moving averages but above shorter-term ones.

ICICI Prudential AMC s dividend yield strategy, led by Mittul Kalawadia, balances yield sustainability with growth potential across market caps. The fund dynamically adjusts sector exposure based on business cycles and valuations, focusing on long-term wealth creation. This approach has delivered strong returns, making it a core component for investors seeking diversified equity allocation.

Anand James from Geojit Investments analyzes Nifty s new expiry, noting high contract volumes and volatility. He observes FII shorts capping gains despite GST optimism and DII bullishness. Auto sector s rally may face profit booking, while M&M remains bullish. Top stock picks for the week are TDPOWERYS and FIRSTCRY, with specific targets and stop-loss levels.

Amid global trade tensions, India s bond market outlook is improving. Suyash Choudhary anticipates potential RBI rate cuts due to contained inflation and growth uncertainties. He suggests that most negative factors impacting yields have subsided, creating attractive opportunities for fixed-income investors across the yield curve.

Recent GST reforms, coupled with a good monsoon and improved liquidity, are poised to stimulate credit demand, particularly in retail and MSME sectors. Reduced tax rates and simplified compliance are expected to boost consumption, ease working capital pressures, and drive loan disbursements, benefiting banks and NBFCs.

JSW Energy, Adani Power, and Vedanta are among the companies vying for GVK Energy s 330 MW Alaknanda hydro power project in Uttarakhand, as insolvency proceedings against GVK Energy move forward. Several other firms, including Torrent Power and Jindal Steel & Power, have also expressed interest in acquiring the plant.