The State Bank of India (SBI) is poised to capitalize on the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) recent policy shift permitting banks to finance corporate acquisitions. Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara emphasized SBI's readiness to manage such financing, drawing from its extensive experience in supporting Indian firms acquiring overseas entities. Simultaneously, SBI is preparing for the RBI's implementation of the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework, set to commence in April 2027.

Kotak Mutual Fund and Motilal Mutual Fund have jointly invested approximately ₹169 crore in Rubicon Research Ltd, acquiring a 2.25% stake ahead of the company's Initial Public Offering (IPO). This strategic move underscores the growing interest in India's pharmaceutical sector, with Rubicon's upcoming IPO aiming to raise ₹1,377.5 crore to fund debt repayment and strategic growth initiatives.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged global investors to explore the vast opportunities emerging in India, highlighting the country’s rapid advancements in infrastructure, digital technology, and manufacturing. Speaking at the India Mobile Congress 2025, Modi emphasised India’s competitive advantages, including cost-effective digital services, a thriving start-up ecosystem, and large-scale projects such as the ₹19,650 crore Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Digital payment platforms PhonePe and Paytm, in collaboration with the Department of Telecom (DoT), have successfully averted potential financial frauds amounting to ₹200 crore. Utilizing the Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) platform developed by the DoT, these platforms have frozen over 10 lakh accounts and blocked more than 48 lakh suspicious transactions. PhonePe alone contributed to preventing approximately ₹125 crore in potential fraud losses, while Paytm accounted for around ₹68 crore.

Shares of Om Freight Forwarders Ltd. experienced a significant decline on their market debut on October 8, 2025. The stock opened at ₹81.50 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and ₹82.50 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), marking a 39.6% and 38.9% drop, respectively, from the initial public offering (IPO) price of ₹135 per share. Despite a strong subscription rate of 3.87 times, the listing was below expectations, reflecting investor concerns over valuation and market conditions.

At the India Mobile Congress 2025, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia outlined India’s strategic roadmap to become a global leader in 6G technology and satellite communications (Satcom). The government aims to secure 10% of global 6G patents by 2030, while the Satcom market is projected to quadruple in value by 2033, driven by policy reforms and technological innovation.

Zepto, India's rapidly expanding quick commerce company, has appointed Sneha Arora as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). With over 15 years of experience in HR leadership across e-commerce, fintech, and technology sectors, Arora aims to enhance Zepto's organizational culture by fostering a workplace where employees feel a deep sense of belonging and are empowered to do meaningful work.

Indian equity markets experienced a notable uptick on October 8, 2025, driven by renewed investor interest in the Information Technology (IT) sector and a resurgence in Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) inflows. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex indices advanced by 0.23% and 0.29%, respectively, marking the fifth consecutive day of gains. This positive momentum was fueled by strong performances in IT stocks and a shift in FII sentiment, with net purchases of Rs 1,440.66 crore.

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday, beginning his maiden visit to India since taking office. The visit, aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, innovation, and investment ties, comes after the successful signing of the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Starmer is leading a high-profile delegation of business leaders, academics, and policymakers to deepen cooperation in technology, finance, and education.

Imarticus Learning, one of India’s leading professional education firms, has launched the Imarticus School of Finance and Business (ISFB) to reshape the future of finance and management education. Backed by a Rs. 25 crore venture fund in partnership with BLinC Invest, the institution aims to bridge the widening gap between academic knowledge and real-world business demands.