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INDIA — KEY DEVELOPMENTS

 

September 8, 2025

 

Infosys Share Buyback Consideration: Infosys announced that it will consider a proposal for share buyback of equity shares on September 11.

 

September 13 ‒ 15, 2025

 

Trade Talks with U.S.: India and the United States will hold trade talks in New Delhi to discuss tariffs and other trade issues.

 

Merchandise Trade Deficit Narrows: India’s trade deficit in goods for August narrowed to .49 billion from July’s .35 billion, as exports dropped but imports fell somewhat too.

 

Wholesale Prices (WPI) Rise: India’s wholesale prices rose 0.52% year-on-year in August, reversing a decline from July.

 

Gold Demand Slump Ahead of Festive Season: High bullion prices expected to dampen demand for gold jewellery in the upcoming festive season.

 

PM Modi’s Visit to 5 States: PM Modi announced he will visit five states from September 13-15, inaugurating/flagging off projects worth about ₹71,850 crore and launching 3 express trains.

 

Equity Market Movement & FX: Market sentiment impacted by upcoming U.S. Fed decisions; rupee pressures and cautious trading.

 

INTERNATIONAL — KEY EVENTS

 

September 15, 2025

 

UN General Assembly (UNGA 80) preparations: Agenda includes war in Gaza, Ukraine, climate change, human rights.

 

Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit in Doha: Held in response to an Israeli airstrike in Qatar; leaders of Arab League & OIC addressed tensions.

 

Earlier (~Sept 8-12)

 

Israel / Palestine Conflict Updates:

 

Sep 8: Mass shooting by Palestinian gunmen in Ramot Junction, Jerusalem (six killed, others wounded).

 

Sep 9: Israeli airstrike on Hamas political leaders in Doha; six killed.

 

Sep 12: UNGA resolution calling for Hamas to relinquish control over Gaza passed by large majority.