GENERAL2 Sept 2026
Oil Jitters Hit Markets; Watch RBL Bank, Power Grid, ICICI
Indian markets fell for a third straight session Wednesday as Middle East tensions pushed oil prices higher. The Nifty dropped 0.59% to 23,914 and Sensex 0.62% to 76,469. On Thursday, focus shifts to RBL Bank's $3.40 billion FCNR(B) deposits, Power Grid winning a Rajasthan transmission project, Paisalo Digital's NCD fundraising meet, NHPC's arbitration recovery, and ICICI Bank raising its ICICI Prudential stake to 52.8%.
Key Statutory Highlights
- RBL Bank mobilised around $3.40 billion in FCNR(B) deposits as of Aug 31, 2026; loans against these stood at about $1.08 billion.
- Power Grid was declared successful bidder for an interstate HVDC transmission project from Barmer-II, Rajasthan to South Kalamb, Maharashtra, with annual charges of ₹3,244.33 crore.
- ICICI Bank bought an additional 2% stake in ICICI Prudential Life for approximately ₹1,470 crore, raising its holding to around 52.8%.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Review your holdings in these stocks and monitor Thursday's trading and official company announcements, but avoid impulsive decisions based on short-term market movement.
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