TLDR
Market Recap: October 1, 2025
On October 1, 2025, Indian equities rebounded sharply after the RBI held rates and unveiled lending relaxations, snapping an eight-day slide. Sensex 80,983.31 (+715.69, +0.89%) and Nifty 50 24,836.30 (+225.20, +0.92%). Midcaps outperformed (Nifty Midcap 100 57,029.70, +0.89%), while smallcaps gained ~+1.0%. India VIX ~10.2 (≈−7%) signalled cooler risk premia. Provisional flows showed FII −₹1,605 cr and DII +₹2,916 cr. Banks, realty, and IT led; PSU Bank was the lone sector in the red
Key Drivers :
RBI holds, eases credit: Repo unchanged; RBI allowed bank financing of acquisitions, raised caps on IPO financing and loans against shares, and relaxed large-corporate exposure norms, lifting financials.
Flows stabilize at margin: DIIs absorbed supply as FPIs stayed net sellers; month-to-date FPIs pulled $2.7bn through September, per NSDL tallies.
Domestic demand prints: Robust September auto dispatches (Maruti, Hyundai, Mahindra) and festival-season commentary supported cyclicals.
Today’s Top Stories:
RBI lending reset: Banks can fund acquisitions; higher IPO/LAS caps private banks led’ gains.
Tata Motors demerger: PV-CV split effective; record date set; stock jumps ~5%.
Maruti exports record: Sep sales 1.90 lakh; exports at an all-time high of 42,204 units.
Coal India slip: Sep output −3.9% YoY to 48.97 MT; offtake −1.1%.
Tata Capital IPO: ₹310 - ₹326 band; Oct 6 - 8 bookbuild amid busy Q4 pipeline.
TOP STORIES
1. RBI’s lending revamp lifts private banks; Nifty Private Bank +2%
DALL-E
Policy changes: RBI will allow banks to fund acquisitions, raise the IPO financing cap to ₹2.5 lakh (from ₹1 lakh) and LAS cap to ₹20 lakh (from ₹2 lakh), and relax large-corporate lending limits, part of 22 measures to spur credit.
Strategic read-through: Broader bank participation in M&A and primary markets can deepen fee pools and working-capital lines; phased capital-rule timelines ease near-term CET1 pressure.
Market reaction: Financials led the rally; Nifty Private Bank ~+1.97%, banks and diversified financials +1.3-1.4%
RBI eases capital-market and M&A lending norms. Your take on the impact for banks and credit growth?
2. Tata Motors demerger goes live; record date announced
DALL-E
Corporate action: The PV - CV demerger became effective today (Oct 1); the company outlined record-date logistics for share entitlements in October - November.
Operational angle: Separation is aimed at sharper capital allocation and unlocking multiples across distinct PV, EV, and CV cycles; governance clarity may reduce conglomerate discount.
Market reaction: Tata Motors rallied ~5% intraday on the announcement; cash close printed higher week-on-week.
PV-CV split is effective. What’s your view on value unlock from the demerger?
3. Maruti Suzuki hits all-time monthly export high in September
DALL-E
Sales print: Total 189,665 units for Sep-25; exports 42,204, an all-time monthly high; domestic mix softened in select entry segments.
Strategic/ops: Strong exports help utilization and FX mix as domestic small-car demand normalizes; festival deliveries flagged as robust in early Navratri days.
Market reaction: MARUTI closed marginally lower (- 0.3%), trailing the index despite healthy exports.
Record monthly exports support utilization and mix. How do you position on Maruti now?
4. Coal India’s September output slips 3.9% YoY to 48.97 MT
DALL-E
Operational update: Provisional production 48.97 MT vs 50.94 MT YoY; offtake 53.56 MT (-1.1% YoY). Monsoon-related disruptions cited.
Implication: A softer September could tighten near-term supply for power utilities if pickup lags; FY26 target trajectory bears watching into post-monsoon ramp-up.
Market reaction: Stock sentiment tracked broader rally; investors will watch October run-rate and e-auction realizations.
Production slipped in September amid weather headwinds. Your stance on Coal India near term?
5. Tata Capital IPO set for Oct 6-8; price band ₹310-₹326
DALL-E
Deal terms: India’s largest 2025 float targets ~₹15,500 cr via fresh + OFS; anchors on Oct 3; books Oct 6-8. Proceeds to bolster Tier-1 and growth.
Strategic/ops: Listing of a systemically important NBFC adds depth to financials; comes amid a broader $8bn Q4 IPO pipeline.
Market reaction: Financials bid on primary-market momentum; pricing vs listed NBFC comps (P/B & ROE) will drive allocation
Large NBFC IPO is coming to market. What’s your plan?
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