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MSCI said on October 28 it will defer removal of Polycab India from its global indexes after the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal directed the index provider to hold off until it pronounces a final order on the companys insolvency case. The decision reduces the risk of forced selling by passive funds but leaves uncertainty over future index inclusion and liquidity for the stock.
Jio Platforms, the digital and telecom arm of Reliance Industries, lists on Indian exchanges on October 28, 2026 after a record Rs 30,213 crore IPO. The debut tightens Reliance’s grip on market leadership and is set to alter index weights, investor flows and capital plans across the telecom and tech sectors.
Tata Communications on October 26, 2026 unveiled a plan to invest roughly $400 to $450 million over three to five years to lay about 10,000 kilometres of long haul fibre connecting India’s data centre corridors and AI hubs. The move aims to capture a large share of growing data centre connectivity demand and position the company as a backbone for AI services in India.
Reliance Industries’ Jio Platforms closed an unprecedented public offering with massive oversubscription, setting up what is likely the largest IPO listing in India on October 28. The deal’s scale and broad retail demand underline investor appetite for India’s tech and telecom champions and could reshape issuer strategies for large listings.
A fresh funding roundup published October 24, 2026 shows Indian startups captured roughly $190 million in equity across mid‑October rounds, led by a $50 million healthtech Series B and several consumer and AI deals. The inflows signal steady investor interest focused on healthcare, consumer brands and applied AI even as large late stage checks remain rare.
Volkswagen has halted further spending on its India electric vehicle programme while it waits for clarity on a proposed strategic tie up with Sajjan Jindal’s JSW Group. The move highlights the cost pressures facing automakers in India and could reshape local supply chain and export plans.
Venture investment in Indian startups slowed in the week ending October 23, 2026, with deal value down and fewer headline rounds. Managed care provider Even Healthcare accounted for the week’s largest disclosed raise, as investors stay selective amid macro uncertainty.
Jio Platforms, the digital arm of Reliance Industries, drew heavy interest from anchor and retail investors during its three day public offering, lifting Reliance shares and reshaping funding plans for the conglomerate’s digital expansion.
Minutes from the Reserve Bank of India’s October policy meeting show policymakers increasingly worried that inflation is broadening beyond food and fuel, prompting a shift to a calibrated tightening stance and leaving the door open for further rate increases. The deliberations reveal trade offs for growth, markets and borrowers as India navigates an oil-driven inflation shock and a resilient economy.
Jio Platforms, the digital arm of Reliance Industries, saw its anchor investor book oversubscribed by roughly 30 times on October 20, 2026, underscoring strong institutional appetite ahead of the company’s ₹30,213 crore public offer that opens for retail bids on October 21. The response tightens the spotlight on India’s primary market and reshapes expectations for capital flows into the technology and telecom sectors.
US comments that a near final India US trade agreement helped shape Washington’s decision to waive Russia oil sanctions land in New Delhi as business and energy leaders weigh market and diplomatic consequences.
NetApp announced the 15th cohort of its Excellerator programme on October 16 and multiple outlets updated coverage on October 17. The intake includes startups from India and highlights growing domestic strength in enterprise AI, generative AI security and workflow automation.
A rotation out of global AI names and renewed central bank support for the rupee lifted Indian markets on October 17, sending IT shares and benchmark indices to their strongest weekly performance in months and drawing fresh attention to corporate earnings and a busy IPO calendar.
Managed AI company RapidCanvas closed a $29 million Series B led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India, with Hitachi Ventures and existing backers joining. The round, announced October 16, 2026, will fund go to market expansion and hiring of field AI engineers across India, the United States and Brazil.
Reliance Industries on October 16 said it welcomes competition in satellite broadband, responding to Elon Musk’s public criticisms of India’s licensing process. The statement underscores growing tensions between foreign satellite operators, domestic conglomerates and regulators ahead of Jio’s planned satellite services and a major Jio-related IPO later this month.